Art receptions, live music and several festivals are all included in our roundup for Sunday June 30, 2024 Art parties and events.
June 30 2024 Art Parties & Events
The Santa Monica Pier 360 Beach Festival celebrates its 15th annual event. The two day festival features ocean/beach sports competitions, live music, Polynesian dance performance, ocean brews + bites garden, kids zone, interactive games, as well as a sampling by some of your favorite brands. All the activities on the Pier Deck are Free, however, if you would like to participate in any of the competitions, there is a fee for registration. Visit the website for more info. Event: 10am-5pm; Santa Monica Pier 360 Beach Festival, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, 90401; https://www.santamonicapier.org/pier360
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Downtown…Smorgasburg Los Angeles is a 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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Los Feliz
Head to the Skylight Theatre to see the Sandwich Ministry. Written by Miranda Rose Hall, it is directed by Katie Lindsay. Three women gather to make sandwiches for neighbors who’ve been displaced from their homes by floods. Run-time is approximately 75 minutes (no intermission); Admission: $42; The show runs through July 7, 2024; Performance: 3pm with a reception to follow. Skylight Theatre Company, 1816 ½ N. Vermont Ave, LA, 90027; https://skylighttheatre.org
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Pasadena
Gay Mans Chorus of LA GMCLA presents SOLID GOLD: Aretha, Dionne, & Whitney at the Pasadena Civic Center. The evening celebrates the songs of three iconic divas in music history. The Chorus performs 25 of their biggest hits!
Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles with Music Director Ernest Harrison
Priyanka and Latrice Royale, stars of Drag Race and HBO’s We’re Here, and the Solid Gold Trio (Summer Nicole Greer, Jenelle Lynn Randall, and Amber Wright) will be front and center during the show. Event: 3pm; Pasadena Civic, 300 E Green Street, Pasadena, 91101; https://www.gmcla.org/solidgold
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Mid City/Arlington Heights area
Art Beyond the Glass (ABTG) returns for its 12th event at the legendary Catch One nightclub! Co-founded by Daniel Djang and Zahra Bates, ABTG, it is the ultimate art party. More than 100 of LA’s top bartenders will make cocktails and showcase their artistic talents. Proceeds will be donated to Self Help Graphics & Art. Since its inception, ABTG has raised more than $250,000 for arts-based nonprofits in LA and across the country.
The all-inclusive ticket includes entry, cocktail samples, art gallery, entertainment and bar bites. In addition, guests will be able to purchase bartender artwork, buy raffle tickets and bid on silent auction items such as artwork, photography, rare spirits and more. General Admission: $65 per person; Purchase tickets on website If still available, buy at door for $75 pp; Guests 21+ and over. Art Party: 3-7pm; Catch One, 4067 W. Pico Blvd. LA, 90019; https://www.catch.one/#/events
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Just South of Mid Wilshire
Matter Studio Gallery celebrates the closing of Freedom Matters by Joan Scheibel. The solo exhibition features paintings as well as collage works by the artist. Scheibel uses personal symbols within her work. She also explores light, texture, and her own unique experiences. Art Party: 4-8pm; Matter Studio Gallery, 5080 West Pico Blvd., LA, 90019; https://matterstudiogallery.com/
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Mid City
Finally, The Mint presents Jazz Sundays. The rotating selection offers the best in LA’s Jazz Music scene, and stay late for its Sunday residency with The Sam Hirsh Trio.
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; Sam Hirsh Trio: 9:30pm; Ticket prices vary depending on entry time; CLICK HERE for the full schedule. The Mint, 6010 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035; https://themintla.com
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