Saturday, June 6, 2026 Art Parties & Events take us on a fantastic artistic journey throughout Los Angeles all day long and into the evening. Beginning with art talks, then the day gets a bit more active in West Hollywood with WEHO Pride events. Moreover there are tons of openings, plus theatre too. Our Gallery Picks include Walter Maciel, Peter Fetterman, and Aabee Bleue Project. Plus dnj Gallery hosts an open mic in conjunction with its current exhibition.
June 6, 2026 Art Parties & Events
Head to Bergamot Station…Craig Krull Gallery hosts an art talk in conjunction with Ayin Es: Relative Strangers. The discussion will focus on visibility, family dynamics, and also trans identities in contemporary art. Participants include: Margot Anderson, founder of The Laurel Foundation; Philip Anderson, writer, CARLA; Holly M. artist, educator; Matias Viegener artist, writer, faculty member at CalArts. The exhibition is presented in collaboration with Sarai Gallery. Art Talk: 11am; Coffee and donuts will be served; RSVP to info@craigkrullgallery.com; Craig Krull Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., B-3, Santa Monica, 90404; https://www.craigkrullgallery.com
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Marshall Gallery holds an all day open with a new exhibition titled A Simple Game. The group show focuses on football (soccer). Coinciding with the World Cup tournament, it includes photographic works, drawings as well as sculpture. It features the art of Steve McCurry, Marc Riboud, Dan Borris, Masao Yamamoto, Israel Ariño, Thomas Hoepker, Klaus Frahm, Evelyn Hofer, and also others. Event: 12-5pm; Marshall Gallery at Bergamot Station Arts Center, 2525 Michigan Ave. #A6 Santa Monica, 90404; https://marshallgallery.art/
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Another at Bergamot…Peter Fetterman Gallery debuts a solo exhibition titled Daido Moriyama: The Hunter. Moriyama allows his camera to capture the fast-paced reality of life on the street. While you are there be sure to view a group show that opened last week – Marilyn Monroe: A Silent Life. Both exhibitions will remain on view through September 5, 2026; Art Party: 3-6pm; Peter Fetterman Gallery, 2525 Michigan Ave A-1, Bergamot Station Arts Center, Santa Monica, CA 90404; https://www.peterfetterman.com/
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Also in Santa Monica…dnj Gallery hosts an open mic in conjunction with its current exhibition.
This is a platform for any individuals living with mental health challenges to share personal stories, poems, and reflections about their experiences. Moderated bv Pamela Schoenberg.
Read the dnj May/June dnj Gallery Feature for additional info. Open Mic: 2pm; dnj Gallery, 3015 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405; https://www.dnjgallery.net
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West Hollywood
LAAA hosts an art talk in conjunction with the gallery’s current exhibitions. Artists Hiro Alexander, Mar Yebra, Elizabeth Gorcey and Phyllis Martinez will participate. All shows continue their runs at Gallery 825 through June 12, 2026. Art Talk: 11am; Gallery 825, 825 N. La Cienega Blvd., LA 90069; https://www.laaa.org/
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Downtown
I wanted to point out another early exhibition that has already opened. Hospital of Emotions takes place inside a former wing of St. Vincent Medical Center. The immersive art experience is presented by House of Art and Dreams, ROYVA Group, and also St. Vincent Behavioral Health Campus. Read more about it on the Hospital of Emotions Feature. Admission starts at $55 with discounts available for children, students, seniors and veterans; Hours: 10am-8pm; Hospital of Emotions, 2131 W 3rd St, LA, 90057; www.hospitalofemotions.com
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Also in West Hollywood…WeHo Pride Weekend presented by JJLA continues today with a Dyke Parade, the Women’s Freedom Festival, as well as the WeHo Pride Street Fair.
Also the 2026 OUTLOUD Music Festival continues. While the Pussycat Dolls are headlining tonight’s event, additional performers include: Ashlee Simpson, FLO, Daya, MNEK, Lydia Night, and many more will take the stage. Be sure to check the events page on the website for a list of all the happenings.
Performance: 12pm-12am; West Hollywood Park, 647 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, 90069; https://www.wehopride.com
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Koreatown
Shatto Gallery debuts Reveal-Reveal curated by Allied Special Projects x after / time. Artists include Adrian Culverson, Amy Smith, Chris Horner, Cindy Craig, Jaime Scholnick, Justin Lui, Katharine T. Jacobs, Laura Fritz, Maria Jean, Marinés Adrianza, Mary Lai, Paul James, Raphaël Faon, Sunhee Chung, and Todd Molinari. The exhibit runs through June 20, 2026. Art Party: 2:30-5:30pm; Shatto Gallery, 3130 Wilshire blvd Unit 104, LA, 90010; https://www.shattogallery.com/
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Downtown
Mére Ubu offers an all day opening for resident artist Caterina Piccardo. In addition, the gallery will host a vendor fair featuring local women artisans. Attendees will enjoy live music as well. Event: 1-4pm; Mére Ubu, 724 S Spring St suite 1202, LA, 90014; https://mereubu.com/
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Another Downtown…Patricia Sweetow Gallery celebrates the opening of new exhibitions. Summer 2026: Part 1 features the work of artists Uma Rani Iyli, Cornelia Schulz, Linda Sormin, and David Tomb. Also opening is Thomas Müller: What then pig. The solo show spotlights a covey of pink ceramic pigs. Both shows run through July 11, 2026; Art Party: 3-5:30pm; Patricia Sweetow Gallery, 1700 S Santa Fe Ave Ste 351, LA 90021; https://www.patriciasweetowgallery.com/
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Also Downtown…Aabee Bleue Project brings us an opening art party for a new exhibition titled The Pardeh-Khān. Curated by Nirvana Parvizimotlagh, the group show features the art of Orkideh Torabi, Ali Zakeri, Parham Peyvandi, and Shima Faridani. The exhibition is presented in collaboration with Sarai Gallery. The Pardeh-Khān continues through July 11, 2026. Art Party: 4-6pm; Aabee Bleue Project, Green House, 1700 S Santa Fe Ave, 1626, GreenHouse, LA, 90021; https://www.aabeebleue-project.com/
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Culver City
Walter Maciel Gallery presents a solo exhibition titled Lo Que Queda by Colin Doherty. The title translates to “what remains” or “what is left behind.” The exhibition features bot new and older works that were created while living between Costa Rica and the United States.
Antigua Casita 2025 Oil, Colin Doherty
Lo Que Queda runs through August 21, 2026; Art Party: 4-7pm; Walter Maciel Gallery, 2642 S. La Cienega Blvd., LA, 90034; http://waltermacielgallery.com
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Also in Culver City…DON’T LOOK Projects Annex hosts an opening for Shadowplay presented by MPM Gallery. The two-person exhibition is curated by MEPAINTSME and includes the art of Alexandra Duprez and Gosia Machon. Shadowplay continues through June 28, 2026; Art Party: 5-8pm; DON’T LOOK Projects Annex, 2680 S La Cienega Blvd, LA, 90034; https://www.dontlookprojects.com
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Mid Wilshire
Anat Ebgi offers an opening reception for Phase Shift by Angela Lane. This is the artist’s third solo exhibition with the gallery and will present new oil paintings. Phase Shift will remain on view through July 18, 2026; Art Party: 4-6 pm; Anat Ebgi, 6150 Wilshire Blvd., LA 90048; https://anatebgi.com
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Also in Mid City…Perrotin hosts an opening art party for Alex Gardner: Animals and Gabriel Rico: Gabrielinos (I Am You And What I See Is Me). Both exhibitions run through July 11, 2026; Art Party: 6-8pm; Perrotin, 5036 W Pico Blvd, LA 90019; https://www.perrotin.com
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Melrose Hill
OCHI hosts an opening reception for Adrienne Maki: Volume. While the artist is primarily a sculptor, she combines sculpture, painting, as well as design. Furthermore, her work is influenced by by modernist and postwar design histories. The exhibition will run through July 3, 2026; Art Party: 5 – 8pm; OCHI, 605 N. Western Ave., LA 90004; https://ochigallery.com/
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West Adams
Thinkspace Projects presents Alexis Mata Lost Landing, Chris Austin: Risks and Rewards, Kola DPW: Super Material World TM, as well as a group show titled FRESH: Spotlight on Local Creatives.
This is the first solo exhibition with the gallery for Alexis Mata and he will be in attendance at the opening. He works in a variety of media including collage, sculpture, and installation. Toronto-based artist Chris Austin’s latest body of work builds on his unique surreal visual language. KOLA DPW is the pseudonym of Los Angeles-based artist Erick Thomas, created in response to what he saw during his time as a product designer for the fashion industry. And finally, Cannibal Flower curates the group show FRESH featuring the work of Sawyer Hurwitz, Lance Paullin, and also Leticia Lacy. All shows remain on view through June 27, 2026; Art Party: 6-10pm; Thinkspace Projects, 4207 W. Jefferson Blvd. & 4217 W. Jefferson Blvd., LA 90016; https://thinkspaceprojects.com
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Glendale
Brand Library & Art Center and the Brand Associates debuts Brand 54: 54th Annual National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper. Juried by Tracy Bartley, the gallery’s annual exhibition features 100 artworks from around the country. The Brand Associates is an all-volunteer non-profit that raises funds to support the extensive free and public events offered at Brand. Art Party: 7-9pm; Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 West Mountain St., Glendale, 91201; https://www.brandlibrary.org
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Downtown
Night Gallery presents new exhibitions Shannon Cartier Lucy: Bucket of Birds and Rare Earth. While the first exhibition runs through July 11, 2026, you can catch the latter exhibition through August 15, 2026. Art Party: 6-8pm; Night Gallery North, 2050 N Imperial St, LA, 90021; https://www.nightgallery.ca/
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Also downtown…LA Opera celebrates the first night of Mozart’s The Magic Flute at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. This is the its 40th anniversary season as well as Music Director James Conlon’s 20th and final season. Director Barrie Kosky created the production alongside the British theater collective 1927.
Soprano Sydney Mancasola performs as Pamina in addition to Tenor Miles Mykkanen who portrays Tamino, and baritone Kyle Miller appears as Papageno. Soprano Aigul Khismatullina takes on the role of Queen of the Night, and bass Kwangchul Youn portrays Sarastro. Several emerging artists from LA Opera’s Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program also join the cast. Enjoy select dates through June 21, 2026; Read the LA Opera Magic Flute Feature. Visit the website for info, and to purchase tickets starting at $49; Performance: 7:30pm; Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 North Grand Avenue, LA 90012; LAOpera.org
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LA Theatre
Primary Trust continues its run through June 28, 2026 at the Mark Taper Forum. 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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Studio City
Act Your Age! continues its runs at Two Roads Theatre in the valley. Written by Art Shulman, and directed by Stan Mazin, the world premier comedy/dramais presented by Borough Park Productions, the plot deals with aging. The main character Jake is in denial since he was once the star player of the neighborhood basketball game each weekend. He is once again reminded of his age when attempts to keep up with younger players. Plus he is about to become a grandfather. Performance 7:30pm; Admission $30 with discounts for seniors, students and groups. Purchase tickets HERE; Two Roads Theatre, 4348 Tujunga Ave., Studio City, 91604; https://www.lifebookacting.com/tworoadstheater/
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