Due to the ongoing protests several galleries have already canceled their events. Please check the venue website prior to making plans, as some do NOT let us know. Sorry for any inconvenience. Be Safe out there.
Thursday, Friday June 12, 13, 2025 LA Art & Entertainment events are poppin’ – from Venice to Lincoln Heights. Also be sure to pop into the Hammer Museum, as it always throws a great art party for its summer exhibitions. This is a fantastic way to start a busy weekend of visual arts and performance.
June 12, 13, 2025 LA Arts & Entertainment
Thursday June 12, 2025
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE ONGOING PROTESTS
Stay tuned – Downtown…Los Angeles Center of Photography debuts an international group exhibition titled Expand and Contract: AI and Alternative Processes. Curated by Dr. Rotem Rozental, the exhibition examines the use of AI as a creative generator. Artists include: Aurora Wilder (Jennifer Pritchard, Patrick Corrigan and Dall-E), Dana Bell, Adam Chin, Ann Cutting, Hillerbrand+Magsamen, Liron Kroll, Lev Manovich, and Osceola Refetoff. Art Party 6-8pm; Free with RSVP – see website: Los Angeles Center of Photography, 252 S. Los Angeles Street, LA, 90012; https://lacphoto.org
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Highland Park
Oxy Arts offers an opening reception for Waning Crescent: a meztli projects group show. The exhibition celebrates the journey of meztli projects in supporting Native as well as Indigenous artists. Artists include: Rihanna Barrera, CJ Calica, Emilia Cruz, Joel Garcia, River Garza, Skyler Green, Kenneth Lopez, Kimberly Robertson, Aanii Tate, Alexandria Ybarra, and Isaac Michael Ybarra. Art Party: 6-8pm; Oxy Arts, 4757 York Blvd. LA, 90042; https://oxyarts.oxy.edu
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In the valley…An inspiring and moving documentary titled A PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY will be screened tonight. Co-presented by Video Consortium with a Q&A to follow featuring filmmaker Rachel Elizabeth Seed, co-writer/editor Christopher Stoudt, and special guest, moderated by Video Consortium organizer Lauren Mahoney. Although Filmmaker Rachel Elizabeth Seed was just 18 months old when her mother left the earth, she rekindled a relationship via old interviews. Her mother was a prominent journalist named Sheila Turner Seed and her daughter has uncovered audio interviews with some of the most iconic photographers of the 20th century. The list includes: Cecil Beaton, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Bruce Davidson, Lisette Model, Gordon Parks and more. Screening: 7:30pm; Laemmle NoHo 7, 5240 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601; https://www.laemmle.com/theater/noho-7
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Downtown
LA Opera presents Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto, conducted by Music Director James Conlon. A timeless tale of betrayal and revenge, Rigoletto is a cornerstone of the repertoire, featuring some of Verdi’s most beloved arias. Tickets begin at $37.50 and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online at LAOpera.org, by phone at 213.972.8001, or in person at the LA Opera box office at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90012). For disability access, call 213.972.0777 or email LAOpera@LAOpera.org.
Photo by Kyle Flubacker; courtesy of LA Opera
See the LA Opera Rigoletto Feature for more info as well as a synopsis. Also read the LA Opera Rigoletto Review by one of our staff writers. Performance: 7:30pm; Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Avenue, LA, 90012; LAOpera.org/Rigoletto
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Friday, June 13, 2025
In Venice…ARCANE Space debuts MADE TO LAST featuring the work of sibling artists, Sachie and Louie Moskowitz. This is the first time they will exhibit work together in duo in a duo exhibition. Sachi’s ceramic sculptural vases alongside Louie’s moody and black-and-white photography transport us to their shared upbringing. Art Party: 6-9pm; ARCANE SPACE, 324 Sunset Ave. Unit G, Venice, CA 90291(Next to Gjusta Bakery), Venice CA 90291; https://www.arcanespacela.com
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In West LA
Beginning, a new exhibition by Gus Harper opens at Il Moro Restaurant. Opening: 6-10pm; Moro, 11400 West Olympic Blvd 90064. The entrance is on Purdue about a half block below Olympic. https://gusharperart.com/
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Santa Monica
Soprano Golda Zahra performs at Santa Monica Church. The Opera Chorus of Los Angeles will join her with the Dream Orchestra, under the baton of Daniel Suk. Additionally, the program will include Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, Mozart’s Ave Verum, Beethoven’s 9th Symphony Finale – Ode to Joy, and more. All proceeds will benefit the Ministry of St. Monica for their uplifting community response in the wake of the devastating fires. Performance: 7:30pm; St. Monica Church, 725 California Ave, Santa Monica; https://www.angelicvoice.com/ https://www.goldazahra.com/
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Westwood
Head to the Hammer Museum to celebrate new exhibitions featuring Noah Davis with late-night gallery access and music by Acyde. Enjoy food and drinks available for purchase all night. In addition, gather your friends for a special photo booth experience presented by Foto Spark.
Noah Davis, Isis, 2009, Oil and acrylic on linen. 48 × 48 in. (121.9 × 121.9 cm). Mellon Foundation Art Collection. Courtesy of the Estate of Noah Davis and David Zwirner. Photo: Kerry McFate
This event is free and open to the public. Become a member today for priority entry. Access to the members-only lounge starting at 7pm, and—at the Immerse level ($250+) and above—an invite to the Director’s Reception with cocktails as well as bites. Therefore, it is a great time to become a member.
Visit the website to rsvp (which does NOT guarantee entrance) for the FREE event. Admission is granted on a first-come, first-served basis – so get there early. Hammer Members entry: 7pm; General Public: 8pm; The Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, LA, 90024; https://hammer.ucla.edu
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Lincoln Heights
This event has been postponed due to the ongoing protests.
LAST Projects Gallery throws an opening art party for Eden. Co-curated by Emily Lucid and Matthew Brannon, the exhibition is also a fundraiser. Hence a portion of the proceeds will benefit TransLatina Coalition. Art Party: 7-11pm; Last Projects, 206 S Ave 20, LA, 90031; http://lastprojects.org/
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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 drop-in 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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