Sunday, July 20, 2025 art parties & events continue as we enjoy the final day of our weekend. With food options, an art fair, a festival, theatre, and lots of live music, it will be a festive Sunday.
July 20 2025 Art Parties Events
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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Also DTLA…Rusha & Co. presents Perfectly Fair, a fairness-led art fair. Today is the second and final day of the event.
The fair takes place at the 3,000 sq ft, 1914 firehouse gallery in South LA. Unlike any other art fair, there is no application fee. Moreover artists were chosen via a lottery-style selection process. Each name was pulled straight from a hat. Art Party: 12-7pm; Rusha & Co., 244 West Florence Avenue, LA, 90003; https://www.rusha.co
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Beverly Hills
Festival Beverly Hills takes place today at Beverly Gardens Park. The all day event features live music, dance as well as workshops of all kinds, plus food trucks. Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Gaby Moreno is set to perform. The 2024 Grammy winner performs her bi-lingual Latin, Blues, Folk, and Americana songs. Moreover Versa-Style Dance Company, known for energetic performances across Greater Los Angeles and internationally is also on the fill. Plus the Filipino-American a cappella group, the Filharmoni performs. This group is became well known for their appearance on NBC’s, The Sing Off. These are just a few of the performers scheduled in the line-up.
While you are there, make sure to stop by to see the Great Elephant Migration, an incredible art installation also situated in Beverly Garden Hills. BTW – it’s only up through the end of July. I had a chance to see the installation while I was visiting NYC. Read about my experience with the Great Elephant Migration. Event: 12-6pm; Beverly Gardens Park, 9439 Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA. 90210; https://beverlyhills.org/1288/Events
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Santa Monica
The Fantasticks continues at the Ruskin Group Theatre for a limited run. This enchanting multi-award-winning musical, is still to this day the longest running off Broadway play. This is a wonderful show. I saw it when it when I lived in NYC (a very long time ago). The original off-Broadway production opened in 1960 and ran for 42 years. Although I didn’t catch the original cast (Hey, I’m not that old), I did thoroughly enjoy it.
Director Elina de Santos takes the story into the 21st century, keeping the same wit, sensitivity and beauty of the original story. Her staging brings fresh insight with an imaginative flair to a cherished classic. Actors include: Michael D. Cohen, Danny Bernardo, Rhett Hemingway, Kiel Kennedy, Sophie Pollono, Michael Redfield, Raven Scott, John Wuchte, and Silas Shultz. Run time is approximately 120 minutes (including one 10-minute intermission). The show runs through August 24, 2025; Performance: 2pm; Tickets are $45 (student/senior discounts $30 and groups 10+ $33) and can be purchased in advance at www.ruskingrouptheatre.com or by calling (310) 397-3244. Free parking available on-site. Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405; https://www.ruskingrouptheatre.com/
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West Hollywood
Nice Girl continues its run at Rogue Machine tonight at 5pm. This poignant play was written by two-time Lecomte du Noüy Prize winner Melissa Ross, and directed by Ann Bronston. Performance: 5pm; Tickets are $45 – $60; Seniors: $35; Students with ID: $25; Call for more information 855-585-5185 and reservations or visit the website; Rogue Machine at the Matrix Theatre, upstairs on the Henry Murray Stage, 7657 Melrose Ave., LA, 90046; https://www.roguemachinetheatre.org/
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Downtown LA
Gloria Molina Grand Park, powered by The Music Center, pumps up its reputation as the summer destination for joy and celebration of house music with two Sundays of sun, sound and self-expression: July 20 as well as August 17, 2025.
The Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Sunday Sessions series will feature live DJs, who will take Angelenos of all ages on a retrospective music journey of the artists and styles that contributed to house music’s legacy, beginning with the soulful, sweaty dance floors of Chicago’s 1970s underground scene. Collectively, the DJs and the partygoers will feel the beats and let their spirits soar as they groove, picnic, sip cocktails and hang out at the 21+ beer garden.
The July 20, 2025, edition of Sunday Sessions explodes with the sounds of soul, funk and disco, curated by L.A.-based Tijuana native DJ Maurice de La Falaise. KG Superstar takes the mic as the event host with live sets by Deejay Clifton, Liz-O and Loopdropkid. DJs: Deejay Clifton, Liz-O and Loopdropkid; Event: 3-8pm; Gloria Molina Grand Park, 200 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles 90012; https://grandparkla.org/sundaysessions
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Sundays at the Mint
In 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). 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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Don’t forget Free Summer Music Events are NOW happening, see our sister site for more info – EatTravelGo.com
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 also on ETG.
