June 25-26 2026 Art Parties & Events
Thursday, Friday, June 25, 26, 2026: Art Parties & Events offer an exciting start to a whole new weekend of arts and entertainment in LA. In addition to tons of openings, art talks, and exhibition walkthroughs, there is also some fabulous theatre as well. I want to remind everyone that there is tons of free summer music all over Los Angeles – see our sister site EatTravelGo.com for a full list of venues.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
CMAY Gallery
In Mid City…CMAY Gallery hosts a conversation with Alex Parrasch, moderated by educator and art writer David Pagel. The talk will take place in conjunction with Parrasch’s solo exhibition Immaculate Tensions; We’re All Going Up! The solo show runs through July 11, 2026; Art Party: 6:30-8pm; CMAY Gallery, 5828 Wilshire Blvd., LA 90036; https://cmaygallery.com
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West Adams
Into the Pluriverse opens at Sovern LA. The interdisciplinary group exhibition incites the co-conspiracy of many ways of being human. Artists include: Jessica Taylor Bellamy, April Bey, and Nia Lee. Into the Pluriverse continues its run through October 8, 2026; Art Party: 7-9pm; Sovern LA, 5757 W Adams Blvd, LA, 90016; https://www.sovern.la
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South Park (Downtown)
Zócalo Public Square celebrates the 16th Annual Zócalo Book Prize Event – America, Can We Take Down the Walls Between Us? The event pays tribute to the winner of the 2026 Zócalo Book Prize, Anand Pandianwon won for Something Between Us: The Everyday Walls of American Life, and How to Take Them Down. The event will be moderated by Mike Madrid, Political Strategist and Co-Founder, The Lincoln Project. It is co-presented with The Jar, and sponsored by Tim Disney; The event will also be streamed live on YouTube. Event: 7-9:30pm; ASU California Center Broadway, 1111 S Broadway, Suite 100, LA 90015; https://www.zocalopublicsquare.org/book-prize/
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LA Theatre
This is the final weekend for Primary Trust at the Mark Taper Forum. So this is your last opportunity to enjoy the popular show. 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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Friday, June 26, 2026
In West Hollywood…7811 Gallery holds an opening art party for ATLANTIS: Echoes of Hubris by Bodo Mato AKA Vincent Espinoza Forsang. The solo show is a fictional take on the legend of Atlantis. It highlights our foolish use of surplus/technology for warfare rather than providing for the basic needs of all. Art Party: 6-10pm; 7811 Gallery (West Gallery), 7813 Melrose Ave, LA, 90046; https://www.7811gallery.com
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Hollywood
Lisson Gallery debuts Balboa of House and Garden by Spencer Finch. This is the artist’s first exhibition in Los Angeles and also his inaugural presentation with the gallery in the United States. The solo show will remain on view through August 22, 2026; Art Party: 5 – 8pm; Lisson Gallery, 1037 N Sycamore Ave, LA, 90038; http://lissongallery.com
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Mid Wilshire
Sprüth Magers continues its celebration of its time in Los Angeles with 10 Years LA!
John Baldessari Palm Tree/Seascape, 2010
The gallery will host an exhibition walkthrough in addition to a conversation with artist Analia Saban and Pablo José Ramírez, curator at the Hammer Museum, Los Angeles. While the exhibit opened on May 9, 2026, it continues through August 8, 2026; Art Talk: 6-7pm; Email rsvp.la@spruethmagers.com to attend the free event; Sprüth Magers, 5900 Wilshire Blvd, LA, 90036; https://spruethmagers.com/exhibitions
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Boyle Heights
de boer Gallery hosts an opening reception for Kash Ford: Keep Forever. The artist’s color driven abstractions blend colorist intuition with mark-making and found objects, thus creating an inventive show. The solo show runs through August 29, 2026; Art Party: 6 – 9pm; de boer, 3311 E Pico Blvd, LA, 90023; https://deboergallery.com
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LA Theatre
You have another chance to catch Primary Trust continues its run through this Sunday, 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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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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For additional art exhibitions, and performances as well as culinary events, see LAArtParty’s Upcoming Events Page.
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