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.
Sunday June 15, 2025 art parties and events celebrate art, live music, foodie events and theatre too. And Happy Father’s Day to all you Dads. It looks like its going to be a gorgeous day – we have all kind of options for you. Take Dad out to dinner see our list of Legendary Beverly Hills Restaurants article on our sister site – EatTravelGo.com
June 15, 2025 Art Parties & Events
Zebra Longwing butterfly at the Butterfly Pavillion at the Natural History Museum; photo by Richard Bilow;
Take Dad to the Natural History Museum. Then pop into the Butterfly Pavilion. I spent a some time the the NHM Butterfly Pavilion, and it was so delightful. If you stand still these beautiful creatures will land right on you. My husband wrote a touching article about his experience on our sister site – EatTravelGo.com Read his Natural History Museum Butterfly Pavilion article.
In addition to friendly butterflies, attendees can also enjoy native plants, and caterpillars. Tickets to the Pavilion are an additional $10 plus museum admission which is $18; Free for Members; Reservation required. *Please note that tickets are for 30 minute time slots. Open: 10am-4:30pm; NHM Butterfly Pavilion, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007; https://nhm.org/
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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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Chinatown
In honor of Jewish Heritage Month, Gallery 945 presents a group show titled Imagine.The artwork of activist and well known Venice artist Sandy Bleifer will be included in the group show. Her work features her ongoing exploration of paper. By manipulating (tearing, folding, layering, peeling, crushing, etc.), she utilizes paper as a kind of drawing and sculpting material. See image, where the artist also incorporates elements of nature thus creating a nuanced mixed media work.
Sandy Bleifer Paper +Leaves X: Conflagration
Other talented artists include: Bruria Finkel, Hal Goldberg, Diane Holland, Jonathan Skurnik, Doni Silver Simons, Ruth Weisberg, as well as many more. Opening 11am-2pm; Gallery 945, 945 Chung King Rd., LA, 90012; https://www.instagram.com/gallery.945/
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Also downtown…LA Opera debuts 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.
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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In the Mid City area
Matter Studio Gallery holds an art talk with Bibi Davidson. Her solo exhibition It Fucking Matters is currently on view at the gallery. Born and raised in Israel, the artist has been living in LA most of her life. This is her second show at Matter Studio Gallery. The title It Fucking Matters reflects her most recent life experience. Six months ago Davidson was involved in an accident that caused her partial paralysis. The possibility of never working again as an artist consumed her. Thankfully, she pushed through it, and began to create, while still in recover. It Fucking Matters celebrates her resilience and features new work. Art Talk: 2-4pm; Matter Studio Gallery, 5080 W. Pico Blvd., LA, 90019; https://matterstudiogallery.com
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In 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.
Anaïs Fairweather, Bailey Humiston in Nice Girl; Photo by Jacques Lorch
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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Sundays at the Mint
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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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.
