June 11-12 2026 Art Parties & Events
Thursday, Friday, June 11-12 2026 Art Parties & Events premiere another incredible weekend of arts and entertainment in LA LA Land. We have lots of openings, screenings and art talks as well as a wine tasting, and theatre too.
Thursday, June 11 2026
Ronald Markman Falls into His 90th Birthday, Oil on Canvas, 48 x 48 inches by Lori Markman
The Southern California Women’s Caucus for Art (SCWCA) presents a group show titled Bigger Picture – Your Large Scale Perspective. The exhibition is part of the organizations 50th anniversary and will be held at Range Projects Gallery.
The Juror is Linda Jo Russell. Artists include: Lori Markman, Ronald Markman (posthumou), Rhiannon Isabella Valenti as well as many more. Bigger Picture – Your Large Scale Perspective will runs through June 27, 2026; It opens today but the official art party takes place this Saturday, June 13, 2026; Monday – Friday: 10am-6pm; Saturday: noon to 5pm; Range Project Gallery, 3718 W. Slausen Ave., LA, https://www.rangeprojects.art; https://www.scwca.org/
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Michael Kohn Gallery debuts a new exhibition titled Object Poetry. The group show is an active observation and engagement with sculptures that inhabit the lacunae where language lapses. The featured works–spanning performance, kinetics, and assemblage–use sound, light, video, movement and found objects as structural mnemonic devices. Artists include: Ian Burns, Bruce Conner, Tony Oursler, Chiffon Thomas, and Cajsa von Zeipel. Runs through September 12, 2026; Art Party: 6-8pm; Kohn Gallery, 1227 North Highland Ave LA, 90038; https://www.kohngallery.com/
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Brand Library & Art Center continues its REEL ART Film Series. The film for tonight is Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten: Cambodia’s Lost Rock’n’Roll by John Pirozzi. Presented by the Brand Associates, the screening will be held in the Brand Library Recital Hall, then a moderated discussion will follow. Screening: 6:30pm-9pm; Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 W Mountain St, Glendale, CA 91201; https://www.brandlibrary.org/
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Park La Brea area
The Fahey/Klein Gallery unveils a new exhibition titled Double Take: Photographs in Pairs. The group show of twenty pairings of photographs. While much of the work shares similarities many come from different eras and also cultures.
Double Take will remain on view through July 18, 2026; Art Party: 7-11pm; The Fahey/Klein Gallery, 148 N.. La Brea Ave., 90036; https://www.faheykleingallery.com
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Downtown
Primary Trust continues its run through June 28, 2026 at the Mark Taper Forum. Written by Eboni Booth and directed by Knud Adams, it is the winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Primary Trust tells the story of a small town book store worker who is suddenly fired. While having to start over, he finds his life is completely changed by the kindness of others. Performance: 7:30pm; Admission starts at $40.25; Visit the website for additional info, and to purchase tickets; Mark Taper Forum, 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90012; http://CenterTheatreGroup.org
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Also downtown…LA Opera celebrates the first night of Mozart’s The Magic Flute at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. This is the its 40th anniversary season as well as Music Director James Conlon’s 20th and final season. Director Barrie Kosky created the production alongside the British theater collective 1927.
Soprano Sydney Mancasola performs as Pamina in addition to Tenor Miles Mykkanen who portrays Tamino, and baritone Kyle Miller appears as Papageno. Soprano Aigul Khismatullina takes on the role of Queen of the Night, and bass Kwangchul Youn portrays Sarastro. Several emerging artists from LA Opera’s Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program also join the cast. Enjoy select dates through June 21, 2026; Read the LA Opera Magic Flute Feature. Visit the website for info, and to purchase tickets starting at $49; Performance: 7:30pm; Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 North Grand Avenue, LA 90012; LAOpera.org
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Friday, June 12, 2026
Silver Lake…Barnsdall Fridays Wine Tasting event officially began in May. The fundraiser event benefits Barnsdall Art Park Foundation. Wines are curated by Silverlake Wine. Moreover, attendees can enjoy cuisine from rotating food trucks at these Friday night happenings which run through August 30, 2024.
Be aware there is an admission charge in addition to the wine tasting fee. Visit the website for more info and to purchase tickets. Event runs: 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Tickets run $16.25-$74; Adults ONLY (21+ No kids or babies or pets); Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard LA 90027; http://www.barnsdall.org/
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Downtown
In the Bendix Building…OFFUS hosts an art talk in conjunction with Life. Still: Painted Photographs by Louis Jacinto. The conversation will include: Monica Orozco ad Louis Jacinto. The exhibition runs through July 18, 2026; Art Talk: 7-9pm; OFFUS, The Bendix Building, 1206 Maple Ave., # 546, LA 90015; https://www.instagram.com/offus_dtla
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LA Theatre
You have another chance to catch Primary Trust continues its run through June 28, 2026 at the Mark Taper Forum. See above for info about the show. Performance: 8pm; Admission starts at $40.25; Visit the website for additional info, and to purchase tickets; Mark Taper Forum, 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90012; http://CenterTheatreGroup.org
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Studio City
Act Your Age! a world premier comedy/drama opens at Two Roads Theatre in the valley. Written by Art Shulman, and directed by Stan Mazin, the show is presented by Borough Park Productions. The plot deals with aging. The main character Jake is in denial since he was once the star player of the neighborhood basketball game each weekend. He is once again reminded of his age when attempts to keep up with younger players. Plus he is about to become a grandfather. Performance 7:30pm; Admission $30 with discounts for seniors, students and groups. Purchase tickets HERE; Two Roads Theatre, 4348 Tujunga Ave., Studio City, 91604; https://www.lifebookacting.com/tworoadstheater/
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West Hollywood
Jetpack Comedy is LA’s best Friday stand-up comedy showcase. Comics from HBO, Netflix, and also SNL cast members, all pop by for a night of laughter.
Headliners and surprise drop-ins have included: Sarah Silverman, Kevin Nealon, Fred Armisen, Bob Odenkirk, Pete Holmes, Hannibal Buress, Kumail Nanjiani, Maria Bamford, Hasan Minhaj, Jeff Garlin, Ali Wong, Demetri Martin, as well as many more. Event begins: 8:30pm; Admission starts at $20; Visit the website to RSVP for events (multiple dates); FB Page; Bar Lubitsch, 7702 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, 90046; https://jetpackcomedy.com/
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