Saturday, January 24, 2026 Art Parties & Exhibitions include tons of art openings. Some special exhibitions I would like to point out are The Work is Never Finished: Prints, Drawings, and Paintings by Samella Lewis at Louis Stern Gallery, Von Lintel Gallery’s Ex Post Facto, by Anthony Friedkin, and Run West: The Art of Matthew Ehrmann opens at Pier 86 Gallery. This is also the final weekend of Patrick Page’s All The Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented The Villain at the Broadstage. Plus we have some live music as well.
January 24, 2026 Art Parties & Exhibitions
Downtown Hermosa Beach hosts its Winter Sidewalk Sale. It began yesterday and will run through Sunday. Shop and stroll through this quaint beach community all weekend. The Hb Winter Sidewalk Sale features 30+ local shops, eateries, live music at Java Man, and lots more.
My husband and I often enjoy Staycations right here in LA. Read my Playing Hooky in Hermosa Beach article! Also you can read about more staycations on our sister platform, an art inspired travel site – EatTravelGo.com
Find out more on the ETG We Love LA Page. Event: 10am-4pm; Downtown Hermosa Beach; For more info about the schedule of events, parking, local deals, and more, visit hbchamber.net/winter
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Culver City
The Wende Museum offers Scrapbook Movies From LA: A Multimedia Collection of Contemporary History.
Wende Museum; courtesy of the Wende Museum
The collaborative exhibition includes work by Wende Museum’s 2025 Artist in Residence Brenda Ann Kenneally, scrapbook artists from Studio 526 of The People Concern, participants from the Culver City Senior Center, and youth from the Wende Museum’s Professional Development Program. Moreover tonight’s event features a screening of scrapbooks, live performances as well as intergenerational storytelling. Art Party: 2-5pm; The Wende Museum, 10808 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230; https://wendemuseum.org
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Santa Monica
At Bergamot Station…Craig Krull Gallery gives us two events. These include: an early art talk (11am) for a new exhibition titled 6TH STREET. RSVP at info@craigkrullgallery.com to attend the art conversation. Then at 4pm, an opening art party will be held to celebrate the opening. Artists include: Javier Carrillo, Dan McCleary, John Nava, as well as Victor Reyes. The group show runs through March 14, 2026; Art talk: 11am; Art Party: 4–6pm; Craig Krull Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., B-3, Santa Monica, 90404; https://www.craigkrullgallery.com
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Also at Bergamot…Von Lintel Gallery unveils Ex Post Facto, a retrospective of the photographs by Anthony Friedkin.
Born in LA, the artist fell in love with photography at a very early age. In fact, by the age of 11, he was printing his own work in a darkroom. His love affair with photography continues for five decade. Runs to March 7, 2026; Art Party: 4-7pm; Von Lintel Gallery, Bergamot Station Unit A-7, 2525 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, 90404; http://www.vonlintel.com/
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Santa Monica
It’s the final weekend of All The Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented The Villain by Patrick Page at the main theatre at BroadStage. The one man show is presented by An Octopus Theatricals Production. Tony Award® Nominee and Grammy Award® Winner Patrick Page knows how to sink his teeth into the true meaning of being a villain. There will be a 15-20 minute talkback with Patrick to explore the world of Shakespeare’s villains and his relationship to them more intimately. Performances: 2pm and 7:30pm; The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St. Santa Monica CA 90401; Parking is free; https://broadstage.org
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East Hollywood
Barnsdall Art Park pays tribute to its 2026 Winter Exhibition tonight. Haiti: After the Earthquake(s), We Danced features the photography of journalist and photographer Huáscar Robles. Although his imagery spotlights the destruction that the earthquake caused, the phots portray survival and a return to traditional roots via dancing and ceremonies. The solo show will remain on view throughout March 21, 2026; Art Party: 2-4pm; Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd., LA, 90027; https://www.barnsdall.org
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West Adams
Shoshana Wayne Gallery presents a solo exhibition titled Anina Major: Moments of Being. The artist continues to engage with Bahamian plaiting as a contemporary practice. Additionally she utilizes African traditions as well as European influences. The solo show runs through March 7, 2026; Art Party: 4-6pm; Shoshana Wayne Gallery, 5247 W. Adams Blvd., LA, 90016; http://shoshanawayne.com
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West Hollywood
The Work is Never Finished: Prints, Drawings, and Paintings by Samella Lewis opens at Louis Stern Fine Arts. Artist, educator, activist, art historian, and curator Dr. Samella Lewis (1923-2022) conducted the lion’s share of her life and career in the service of others: championing the work of other Black artists, battling institutional hurdles to create educational and professional opportunities for people of color, and pioneering the field of African American art history.
Samella Lewis (1923-2022), Migrants, c. 1967, linoleum cut, 18 1/2 x 26 inches; 47 x 66 centimeters, LSFA# 13172
Her own artwork, however, she made for herself. A self-described “artist out of necessity,” Dr. Lewis channeled her fury towards racial injustice into collective portraits of outrage, sorrow, and hope. Art Party: 5 – 7pm; Louis Stern Fine Arts, 9002 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, 90069; https://www.louissternfinearts.com/
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Santa Monica
Run West: The Art of Matthew Ehrmann opens at Pier 86 Gallery. The solo show features 40 selected photographs, paintings and silkscreen prints. These come from various series throughout the artist’s career. The focus of Run West celebrates Ehrmannn’s view of the American West. The exhibition runs through February 28, 2026; Art Party: 5-8pm; Pier 86 Gallery, 3000 Lincoln Blvd. Santa Monica, 90405; https://www.instagram.com/p/DTluNprEm2n/; http://www.matthewehrmannart.com
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DMST Atelier unveils SIKE!, a solo show by American artist Joseph Sherman. Produced during Joseph’s 2025–26 artist residency with the gallery, the exhibition brings together collages, encaustic paintings and a sculptural piece. The slang word “sike,” was used by Joseph often during his childhood growing up in Illinois. It was chosen as a title for art viewers to look past the obvious – hence, the work is created in ways that may not be obvious. The solo show runs through March 7, 2026; Art Party: 6-8pm; DMST Atelier, 4614 W Washington Blvd, LA, 90016; https://www.dmstatelier.com
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Melrose Hill
Chris Sharp Gallery holds an opening reception for Desenmaraña Mañana la Enmarañada Maraña by Laura Larraz.
This is the Berlin-based, Spanish artist’s second solo exhibition with the gallery. The show runs through February 21, 2026; Art Party: 5-8pm; Chris Sharp, 5538 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, 90038; https://www.chrissharpgallery.com/
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Nearby in East Hollywood
Track 16 presents As We Grind Our Teeth To Dust, a solo exhibition of new paintings by Molly Segal. The works on paper feature quiet, overlooked moments in our lives. Furthermore, this is Segal’s second solo show with the gallery. The exhibition runs though March 14, 2026; Art Party: 6-9pm; Track 16, 706 Heliotrope Dr, LA 90029; https://www.track16.com/
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Hollywood
Sounds of Passion opens at Fabian Perez Gallery. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the artist Fabian Perez takes his inspiration from his music collection. The slow show spotlights flamenco dancers, guitarists, and also revitalized tango scenes. Therefore celebrating rhythm, movement, and cultural identity within the Hispanic diaspora. Art Party: 6-8pm; The event is free to attend RSVP HERE; Fabian Perez Gallery, 6715 Melrose Ave, LA, 90038; https://fabianperezgallery.com
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Beverly Hills
M+B offers an opening for a new exhibition titled Prairie Cloth & Northern Pine by James Morse. The solo show will run February 21, 2026; Art Party: 6-8pm; M+B, 612 N Almont Drive, LA, 90069; https://www.mbart.com
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Downtown
LA Artcore features a solo exhibition titled Los Angeles: Meditations on the Edge by Fred Kaplan.
The LA–based artist offers a snapshot of the City of Angels. The show runs from January 23–25, 2026; Art Party: 5–7pm; LA Artcore, 120 Judge John Also Street, LA 90012; https://laartcore.org/
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Downtown
Murmurs debuts Horse to Water, in the main gallery, by Estefania Puerta. The solo show includes: sculpture, installation, video, paintings, in addition to drawings. The exhibition runs through March 1, 2026; Art Party: 6-8pm; Murmurs, 1411 Newton St. LA, 90021; https://www.murmurs.la
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Live Music
City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division brings us another live performance as part of its Winter Sounds Series. Moreover the FREE concert features a collaboration between Ghost-Note and Katalyst Collective. Performance: 7-9pm; The Sun Rose, Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood; Event Info;
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