June 19, 20, 2025 Juneteenth Events and More
Thursday, and Friday, June 19, 20, 2025 Juneteenth Events are here. Happy Juneteeth! We have featured several Juneteenth events, as well as more art parties and the Venice Art Crawl. In addition, CAAM hosts two Juneteenth events on Thursday and Friday. We also have a wine and art party by Vintres Wine and more art receptions as well as comedy. Don’t forget Free Summer Music Events are NOW happening, see our sister site for more info – EatTravelGo.com
Also Art Basel is happening in Switzerland this weekend. Find more info on EatTravelGo.com
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The City of Manhattan Beach host a Juneteenth ceremony at Bruce’s Beach Park. Appearances by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell as well as Mayor Amy Thomas Howorth; Event: 10-11am; Bruce’s Beach Park, Highland Avenue between 26th Street and 27th Street; Juneteenth Ceremony at Bruce’s Beach Park, MB INFO;
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In Santa Monica…Ebony Beach Club and Black Lives Matter present Juneteenth on the Pier. Experience sun, surf, and soul while paying tribute to Black joy, freedom, and community. It’s an all day event from 10am-noon learn how to surf for free – all ages. Then starting at 1pm, pay $25 to partake in the 21+ event through 8pm. This portion of the event features music by BRICK! & Dirty Dell (b2b), B4BYL3XIGIRL & Faucet (b2b), WaveIQ, Earry Hall, Tomi Tribe, and Yonas Michael. Event: 10-12pm – Free Surfing Lessons; 1-8pm ($25) – Music, and more; Visit the website for more info; Santa Monica Pier, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401; https://ebonybeachclub.com/
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Exposition Park
CAAM celebrates Juneteenth with a group show titled Repossessions. Although it opened back in February, it is a timely exhibition reflecting on reparations for descendants of enslaved African Americans. Exhibiting artists Chelle Barbour, Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle (Olomidara Yaya), Rodney Ewing, Curtis Patterson, and Marcus Brown will speak about their work on a tour led by exhibition curator Bridget R. Cooks.
Chelle Barbour, Surreal Plantation, 2023. Photomontage, 31 ¼ x 43 ¼ in., framed. Courtesy the artist and CAAM
Stay for the informative panel discussion featuring representatives of the two nonprofits below. Event: 5:30-6:30pm – Curator-led tour with exhibition artists; 7-8pm – Panel discussion with Reparations4Slavery and The Reparations Project. California African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA 90037; https://caamuseum.org/
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Venice
Time for the Venice Art Crawl featuring local artists. This VAC event will run along Venice Blvd near Beyond Baroque, SPARC, Pacific Resident Theatre, as well as the Walk Streets east of Abbot Kinney. In addition it will include businesses on Lincoln and Abbot Kinney Blvds., Venice, 90291; Event; 6-10pm; Visit the website for more info – www.veniceartcrawl.com
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Beverly/Fairfax area
Timothy Hawkinson Gallery celebrates A Different Kind of Conversation. Artists include: Julia Couzens, Martin Durazo, Nancy Evans, Ishi Glinsky, Paula Goldman, Elliot Hundley, Tom Knechtel, Young Joon Kwak, Parris Patton, Page Person, Laurie Steelink, Shirley Tse, with display pedestals by Tucker Strasser. Art Party: 6-9 pm; 7424 Beverly Blvd, LA, 90036; https://www.timothyhawkinsongallery.com
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As of yesterday, Wednesday, June 18, 2025 the world premiere of The Reservoir previewed at the Gil Cates Theater at the Geffen Playhouse. Written by Jake Brasch (Trip Around the Sun, How to Draw a Triangle) and directed by Shelley Butler (A Doll’s House, Part 2; The Scarlet Letter), the show will officially opens on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
This production is presented in partnership with Denver Center for the Performing Arts and Alliance Theatre. The Reservoir runs through July 20, 2025; Read more on The Reservoir at the Geffen Feature.
Tickets begin at $36; Purchase tickets by phone at 310.208.2028 or online at www.geffenplayhouse.org. Fees may apply. Performance: 8pm; Gil Cates Theater atThe Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., LA, 90024; https://secure.geffenplayhouse.org/
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Friday, June 20, 2025
In Torrance…Enjoy an evening of art, community, and fine wine. Sommelier Cindy Martin from Vintres Wine will be offering a tasting with a curated selection of acclaimed wines from small, family-owned wineries. California Art Club’s Annual Gold Medal Exhibition is currently on view at the gallery. The organization was founded in 1909, making this signature event the 114th annual exhibition. It remains on view through August 9, 2025. If you would like to attend the free event, RSVP to david@vintres.com. Art Party: 6pm; VEFA Fine Art Gallery, 21825 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance CA 90503; https://vefagallery.com/
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Cypress Park Area
La beast hosts a walk-through of Silent Piazza with sculptor Lorenzo Lorenzetti. The artist will share insights into his work, material process, and the making of the exhibition.
Refreshments and light bites will accompany the event. Rideshare is encouraged. Artist Walk-through: 6-7:30pm; la Beast gallery, 831 Cypress Ave.,LA, 90065; https://labeastgallery.com
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Mid City
SPY Projects offers an opening art party for Daniel Healy (tape ends). The solo exhibition features new tape transfer paintings. This is the artist’s second solo show at the gallery. In (tape ends), Healey utilizes Scotch tape to lift ink from printed advertisements and transfer it onto canvas. Therefore each piece of tape removes a sliver of color resulting in an unusual and distinct imprint. Art Party: 6-9pm; SPY Projects, 3709 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90016; https://www.spy-projects.com
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In Exposition Park…Celebrate Juneteenth weekend with CAAM. The California African American Museum throws a music and art party tonight starting at 7pm; It’s an all-ages dance party with live sets from guest DJ @damar.davis and KCRW DJ @novenacarmel. The event features music, food trucks, a beer garden, crafts, and more! And let’s not forget ART – you’ll have exclusive after-hours access to all exhibitions.
Event schedule: Museum galleries open; 7-9pm: Guest DJ Damar Davis; 9-11pm: KCRW DJ Novena Carmel; California African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA 90037; https://caamuseum.org/
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Lincoln Heights
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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You have another chance to The Reservoir in previews at the Gil Cates Theater at the Geffen Playhouse. See above for more info, or visit The Reservoir at the Geffen Feature. Tickets begin at $36; Purchase tickets by phone at 310.208.2028 or online at www.geffenplayhouse.org. Fees may apply. Performance: 8pm; Gil Cates Theater atThe Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., LA, 90024; https://secure.geffenplayhouse.org/
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Comedy in LA
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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For additional art exhibitions, and performances as well as culinary events, see LAArtParty’s Upcoming Events Page.
Free Summer Music Events are taking place all over LA. Find out 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.
