Sunday July 12, 2026 Art Parties & Events closes out the weekend with a variety of arts and entertainment. Food, art, comedy, theatre and live music too. I will remind you one more time to check out all of LA’s free music this summer. See our sister site EatTravelGo.com for a full list of venues. Also we are currently listing a gorgeous House with a roof deck for rent in the Westchester area of Los Angeles (near LAX). This is also on ETG.
July 12, 2026 Art Parties & Events
Smorgasburg LA
Downtown…Smorgasburg Los Angeles is a popular weekly culinary adventure at Row DTLA every Sunday. Additionally this lively open-air market features an array of local food vendors as well as a family-friendly beer garden.Be aware no dogs are permitted. Event: 10am to 4pm; Row DTLA, 777 S. Alameda St. LA, 90021; https://la.smorgasburg.com/
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Santa Monica
Grangeville continues its run at the Ruskin Group Theatre. Written by Samuel D. Hunter and directed by John Perrin Flynn, Tim Cummings and Jeff LeBeau step into the lead characters in Grangeville. They play estranged half-brothers who are forced to reconnect due to their aging mother. While one lives in Grangeville, the other lives in Amsterdam,Grangeville deals with love, suffering, and the not so easy road to forgiveness.
Performance: 2pm; Grangeville runs through July 26, 2026; General Admission: $45; Seniors/Student/Guild: $40; Monday Nights: $25 – keeps professional theatre accessible; See website or call call (310) 397-3244; Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (ample free parking); http://www.ruskingrouptheatre.com
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Matter Studio Gallery debuts two new exhibitions today. Marking Matter spotlights the art of Katie Stubblefield who received her BFA at Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro. She also earned an MFA at California State University, Long Beach in 2001. She is adjunct professor teaching art survey and art vocational courses at Coastline College in Newport Beach, CA; She resides in Long Beach.
Also opening is Venus Bernardo’s A Matter of Perspective. The artist specialized in portrait photography as well as documentaries. The solo shows continue through August 9, 2026; Art Party: 4-8pm; Matter Studio Gallery, 5080 West Pico Blvd. LA, 90019; https://matterstudiogallery.com
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Hermosa Beach
The Comedy & Magic Club presents Jay Leno. The longtime host of NBC’s The Tonight Show performs regularly at this venue.
courtesy of Jay Leno
Doors open at 5pm: Performance: 7pm; Be aware there is a 2 item minimum to attend in addition to the admission of $37; 1018 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach, 90254; https://thecomedyandmagicclub.com/events/
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Mid City
The Mint presents Jazz Sundays. The rotating selection offers the best in LA’s Jazz Music scene. But be sure to check the Mint’s calendar for up-to-date info as well as guest performers/musicians.
Furthermore, Musicians who want to jam will get in free with an instrument after 9pm (one drink minimum). I love that!! For table reservations, please email themintdinnerreservations@gmail.com Doors open: 7pm; Enjoy the jam with special guests at 9:30pm; Ticket prices vary depending on entry time; Visit the website for the full schedule. The Mint, 6010 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035; https://themintla.com
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For additional art exhibitions, and performances as well as culinary events, see LAArtParty’s Upcoming Events Page.
Read more about Arts and Entertainment throughout the world on our sister site EatTravelGo.com, an art inspired travel site.
Or enjoy artist / gallerist interviews on our Art Talk Page.
