July 26 2025 Art Parties Events

Saturday, July 26, 2025 art parties and events include a broad selection of receptions for art, books, live music and theatre. I want to point out today is LAAA’s Annual Auction Fundraiser, plus Musichead Gallery has a fabulous exhibition opening (see below for more info).

In addition, this is the final week of the Great Elephant Migration. It runs through August 1, 2025. I have seen the installation in both Beverly Hills and NYC (back in 2024). Find out more about the project as well as my NYC experience with the Great Elephant Migration

It’s located in Beverly Gardens Park (where the Beverly Hills Sign is). Beverly Gardens Park, 9439 Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA. 90210; https://beverlyhills.org/1288/Events

July 26, 2025 Art Parties & Events

In Pasadena…Simchowitz Gallery presents Gabrielle Graessle: True Romance, and Douglas Knesse: Harvest under the Sun at Hill House in Pasadena. Be aware this exhibition is not at the gallery, but at another private venue.

RSVP to attend the FREE event at info@simchowitz.com – Once RSVP is received an address and parking information will be sent to you. Event: 11am – 4pm; Find out more about the exhibition on the website – https://www.simchowitz.com/

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DTLA

Band of Vices presents a new exhibition titled In the Commons curated by Jacqueline Valenzuela. Artists include: Estefania Ajcip, Mike Alcala, Aaron Douglas Estrada, Priscilla Sandra Flores, Mark Hocutt, Kiara Aileen Machado, Elizabeth Munzón, Libbi Ponce and Jacqueline Valenzuela.

Art Party: 2-4pm; Band of Vices, 1700 S. Santa Fe Avenue, Suite 371, LA, 90021; https://www.bandofvices.com

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At the edge of DTLA, in the Arts District…ArtBug Gallery presents Neo-Chicano: Recuerdos de Mi Familia. The exhibition features the work of Jacqueline Valenzuela, Daniela García Hamilton and Little Ricky. The group show brings together an unusual visual dialogue between the artists. Moreover, the exhibition forecasts new trajectories in Chicano/a/e and Latinx futurisms. While one is rooted in memory, the other in projection. The two unite in the present. Art P arty: 2-7pm; ArtBug Gallery, 2441 Hunter St Unit C, LA 90023; https://artbug.net

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Santa Monica

At Bergamot Station…bG Gallery hosts a second event and art party for Summer Stories. The evening is titled Choose Your Own Adventure and the exhibition celebrates the tradition of narrative art. The group show highlights a broad range of art. The various artists set a scene, calling on our imagination to allow its own interpretation. Art Party: 3-6pm; bG Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave #A2, Santa Monica, CA 90405; https://santamonica.bgartdealings.com

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Culver City

Arcana: Books on the Arts celebrates legendary photographer Richard Misrach and the release of his exquisite new Aperture monograph, Cargo. In addition to signing copies, he will give a brief talk about this thought-provoking body of work beginning at 5:00 PM sharp. Art Party: 4-9pm; Arcana: Books on the Arts, 8675 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 90232; https://www.arcanabooks.com/

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West Hollywood

It is the second day of Art in Odd Places (AiOP). The community event features 30+ projects and art collectives as well as projects. All are participating in Art in Odd Places 2025: VOICE / West Hollywood.

Beck+Col with Tetiana Sklyarova and Kayla Aguila, Revolutions @beckandcol

The event celebrates the 40th year of West Hollywood’s incorporation as an independent municipality. This outdoor visual and performance art festival is curated by Deborah Oliver and takes place at West Hollywood Park. Event: 4-9pm; West Hollywood Park, 647 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; https://voice.artinoddplaces.org

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TAG hosts its Live TAG Art Auction tonight. Notable works include masterworks by Agop Gemdjian and Jaime Coffey. Several pieces have not been seen by the public for many years. The full collection of artworks for this auction will be on view in the TAG Lazarus Gallery from July 18 through July 26. The live-streamed auction begins at 6:30pm in the North Gallery. Visit the website for additional info. Event: 5-8pm; 6:30pm; TAG Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Blvd. LA, 90036; https://www.taggallery.net

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LACMA’s Latin Sounds features the band Vox Bohemia. Singer/songwriter/Guitarist Mary Alforo is at the helm of the band which offers an eclectic range of styles. See our Full list of venues on our sister site ETG Free Summer Concerts in LA article.

Event: 5-7pm; Dorothy Collins Brown Amphitheater at Hancock Park just north of LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd (on the 6th Street side), LA, 90036; https://www.lacma.org/event/latin-sounds-vox-bohemia

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Downtown

The Endless Forever opens at Luis De Jesus Los Angeles tonight. The group show includes Nena Amsler, Sharon Ellis, Kim Garcia, Lia Halloran, iris yirei hu, Merritt Johnson, Hector Dionicio Mendoza, linn meyers, Luis Emilio Romero, Griselda Rosas, Nadia Waheed, and Marcus Zuñiga.

The Endless Forever features art shaped by ancestral wisdom, internal narratives, and evolving technologies. Thus the exhibition leads viewers through a journey of discovery, merging both concrete and abstract. Art Party: 5-8pm; Luis De Jesus Los Angeles, 1110 Mateo Street LA, 90021; https://www.luisdejesus.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. Due to the success of the show, it has been extended through August 3, 2025.

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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Also in West Hollywood…Los Angeles Art Association (LAAA) celebrates 100 years at its annual benefit and auction. Guests can enjoy a survey exhibition as well as an art auction. This is a great time to add to your art collection. The live auction will be presented John Moran Auctioneers and will also be available online for bidding.

Find out more on the 2025 LAAA Annual Benefit Auction feature. VIP Preview 6-7pm; GA: 7-9pm; Vip admission $150 ($180 at the door). RSVP: BUY TICKETS ONLINE or reserve your spot by phone 310.652.8272; General Admission (7-9pm) $25; Gallery 825, 825 N. La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90069; https://www.laaa.org

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Hollywood

Musichead Gallery debuts Stones in Exile: The Making and Tour of ‘Exile on Main St. The group show spotlights the work of seven well known photographers. It includes Alec Byrne, Bob Gruen, Dominique Tarlé, Ethan Russell, James Fortune, Jim Marshall, John Van Hamersveld, Lynn Goldsmith, Neil Zlozower, and Norman Seeff.

With twenty pieces, the exhibition focuses both the chaos and the creative genius of the Rolling Stones during 1971-72. Therefore celebrating the importance of Mick Taylor, the Exile mythology as well as the album Exile on Main St.

The photographs depict the Rolling Stones at Villa Nellcôte in France, where the recording of Exile on Main St. thus began in the summer of 1971. The work follows band back to LA, where they completed the album at Sunset Sound. In addition, the photographs document the band’s iconic 1972 North American tour. This includes all the crazy escapades that went with sex drugs, and rock n’ roll.

Keith Richards Exits The Starship, 1972 by Ethan Russell

Musichead Gallery was founded in 1998 and specializes in fine art music photography. Art Party: 6-8pm; Musichead Gallery, 7420 W Sunset Blvd, LA, 90046; https://musichead.com

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Another event in West Hollywood…Jarrow & Goodman presents a new exhibition titled Shroomphoria. The group show explores psychedelic-inspired art in sight, sound, as well as tactile feeling. Art Party: 7:30-10:30pm; Jarrow & Goodman, 8825 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, 90048; https://www.jarrowandgoodman.com

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The Hollywood Bowl presents the legendary Diana Ross for a second evening. This will be an exceptional performance. BTW – there are so many great acts performing at the Bowl this season. Visit the LAArtParty Hollywood Bowl 2025 Season Feature for more info. Event: 8pm; Gates Open: 6pm; Admission starts at $41; Admission starts at $42;The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068; https://www.hollywoodbowl.com

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