June 26-27, 2025 Art Parties and Events
Well it’s another busy start to an even busier weekend. Thursday, Friday June 26-27, 2025 Art Parties and Events showcases openings, beer and music as well as a film festival and event some performance art. Plus, don’t forget – Free concerts are happening all over LA. See the full list of venues on our sister site on EatTravelGo.com, an art inspired travel site. we also have a direct link below.
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Downtown…Alternative Entertainment presents a live music event as part of its Songwriter Series at Boomtown Brewery. Enjoy live music, from up and coming LA songwriters. Also partake in tasty cuisine as well as craft beer. Performers include: Talia Rae, Micalla, Abbie Box, MLLN and Roy Gantz. RSVP now and secure your spot at the Songwriter Series LA. Event: 6pm; This is a 21+ event; Admission $10; Purchase Tickets for Boomtown Brewery Songwriting Event; Boomtown Brewery, 700 Jackson St, LA 90012; https://www.boomtownbrew.com/
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Beverly Hills
Marc Selwyn Fine Art hosts an opening art party as well as a book launch for artist Rodolfo Abularach at the Camden Annex. The exhibition is titled Rodolfo Abularach: A Cosmic Vision. In addition the event will celebrate the publication release. This is the first major monograph dedicated to the artist. It includes essays by art historian and curator Gavin Delahunty, artist and curator Gabriel Rodríguez Pellecer, and curator Rudy F. Weissenberg. This exhibition is a bicoastal collaboration with David Nolan Gallery, New York, where a simultaneous presentation of Abularach’s work is on view through July 31. Art Party: 6-7:30pm; Marc Selwyn Fine Art Camden Annex, 427 N Camden Drive, Beverly Hills, 90212; https://www.marcselwynfineart.com
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Also in Beverly Hills …The 20th Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival kicks off tonight with an opening night gala. The big event will be held at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. Midas Man the new film about Beatles manager, Brian Epstein will open the festival. Written by Brigit Grant, directed by Joe Stephenson, it is an exceptional film. In place of a red carpet, the opening event has an “Abbey Road” arrivals area and will include celebrities, VIP’s, reception, Q&A, and performance. For additional info, see the LA Jewish Film Festival Feature.
Following the film there will be a Q&A featuring filmmakers Brigit Grant (film’s writer), Joe Stephenson (film’s director), Jonah Lees (Lennon) with Beatles historian, expert, Martin Lewis. Parking Notes: The Tennis Center south of Saban has free parking (321 S La Cienega Blvd Garage). Event: 7pm; The Saban, 8440 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211; https://lajfilmfest.org/
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Friday, June 27, 2025
Jeffrey Deitch Gallery hosts Loneliness Triptych, a performance by VOLTA. The gallery has invited Mamie Green and her dance company VOLTA to activate its current exhibition, The Abstract Future.
The 30-minute piece transforms everyday objects—an inflatable mattress, a rug, a rolling office chair—into symbols of longing, alienation, and connection.The production features a collaborative team including director/choreographer Mamie Green, writers Stephanie Wambugu, Lily Lady, and Sammy Loren, performed by Bella Allen, Cacia LaCount, Anne Kim, Ryan Ruiz, and Ryley Polak, with an original score by Patrick Shiroishi. Two performances: 7pm and 8pm; No RSVP required; FREE; Jeffrey Deitch, 925 N. Orange Drive, LA; https://deitch.com
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Hollywood
Lisson Gallery debuts The Signs are Present by Li Ran. The first solo exhibition in Los Angeles by the artist will include nine, recent, oil-on-canvas paintings. The works this exhibit are also some of the largest canvases to date.
RANL240007, Li Ran, Reunion in Paradise, 2024; Oil on canvas; Each: 200 x 160 x 4.5 cm; Each: 78 3/4 x 63 x 1 3/4 in; © Li Ran, Courtesy Lisson Gallery
Known for his cross-disciplinary approach, which spans video, performance, writing, and installation there is a shift in his focus for this new series. His subtle use of previous satirical and conceptual strategies reveals an all new visual language. Art Party: 6-8pm; Lisson Gallery, 1037 N Sycamore Ave, LA, 90038; https://www.lissongallery.com
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Unknown Neighborhood
Friday Gallery unveils its Summer 2025 exhibition Ancestral Futures: On Memory. Ancestral Futures explores how materiality, memory, as well as ritual are infusing contemporary Arabic design practices, weaving ideas across worlds and time. These are objects of enchantment. Art Party: 7-9pm; You must RSVP to attend the Ancestral Futures opening ASAP and then you will receive the location; https://www.thefridaygallery.com
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In Westwood…As of yesterday, June 26, 2025 the world premiere of The Reservoir officially opened at the Gil Cates Theater at the Geffen Playhouse. That was only open to subscribers, however, the general public can attend tonight. 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 runs through July 20, 2025.
This production is presented in partnership with Denver Center for the Performing Arts and Alliance Theatre. Read more on The Reservoir at the Geffen Feature.
Tickets begin at $36; Purchase tickets by phone at 310.208.2028 or online. Fees may apply. Performances: 8pm; Gil Cates Theater at The Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., LA, 90024; https://secure.geffenplayhouse.org/
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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.
