LA 2025 Summer Events

Thursday, Friday, July 31, August 1, 2025 is the start of another fabulous weekend of LA 2025 Summer Events. It is another beautiful summer night – so why not enjoy some music. We have listed both ticketed and free music events. In addition Thursday, July 31, 2025 enjoy a closing art party at the Gallery of Hermosa. Then on Friday, August 1, 2025 Wine tasting at Barnsdall Art Park offers a fabulous time. We also have listed an art opening and live comedy too. Don’t forget about LA’s free summer concerts. See the bottom of this past for the link to a list of venues.

There are just two days left to see the Great Elephant Migration. I stopped by to see the inspiring installation in Beverly Hills. I also saw it in 2024 when it came to NYC.  Read about my NYC experience with the Great Elephant Migration

This is a brilliant art installation, so don’t miss it. It’s on view in Beverly Hills Gardens Park through August 1, 2025 (where the Beverly Hills Sign is). Beverly Gardens Park, 9439 Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA. 90210; https://beverlyhills.org/1288/Events

Thursday July 31, 2025

Jen Hellman Matted and framed; 33 x 45; &1,200

Tonight enjoy a final art party for Five Muses at the Gallery of Hermosa. The group show closes this Sunday. The photography of Jen Hellman is included (see work above). She is so talented. Her work is featured on our sister site EatTravelGo.com an art inspired travel site. One spotlights Jen Hellman in Peru, and the second is an article that the artist wrote herself – Jen Hellman’s Africa Bucket List Adventure.

Five Muses features additional artists Fumie Coello, Debbie Giese, Eileen Oda, and Anabella Rainer. FYI – I stopped into this event. We had a great time. My husband and I ended up taking the whole day off and enjoyed a staycation in Hermosa. Read my article Playing Hooky in Hermosa. We all need a break sometimes. I encourage you all to take a day off and partake in all that LA has to offer.

See the above image by Jen Hellman. “While driving the California coast, I pulled over to photograph the Bixby Bridge just as immense fog rolled in, obscuring the far side and swallowing the landscape beyond. The structure appeared suspended in space, its roadway vanishing into white—a road to nowhere, or everywhere.” Additional artists include: Fumie Coello, Debbie Giese, Eileen Oda, and Anabella Rainer. The group show  features paintings as well as photography. Wine and light appetizers will be served. Art Party: 5-8pm; Gallery of Hermosa, 138 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach CA 90254; https://www.galleryofhermosa.com

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Live Music

The Hollywood Bowl presents former Dudamel Fellow Anna Handler conducting Strauss’ famous symphonic poem paired with Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp. This is her first appearance at the Bowl and it is sure to turn some heads.

Photo provided courtesy of the LA Philharmonic Association

Gates Open: 6pm; Performance: 8pm; Visit the website for ticket prices; The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, LA, 90068; https://www.hollywoodbowl.com

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Hammer Museum

Very Be Careful with Healing Gems as well as DJ Eléanora are all scheduled to appear at the museum’s courtyard. Enjoy happy hour, late gallery hours, art-making, and more. Cocktails and food available for purchase all night. Become a member today for priority entry and a free first drink. RSVP to attend the FREE event. And remember, Admission is granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open: 6:30pm; Performances: 7:30pm; RSVP HERE to attend the FREE Concert. Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 90024; https://hammer.ucla.edu/

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Friday August 1, 2025

Enjoy a closing reception for two exhibitions – Impressions (group show), and Leslie Shapiro Joyal: Saint Malo. The group show features all types of media. Artists include: Susanne Belcher, Richard Bell, Michele Castagnetti, Andrew Eyler, Antonio Garcia III, Dave Graham, Martyn Jones, Suki Kuss, Kathe Madrigal, Rick Mendoza, Christina Ilene Thomas & Robert Toll. Art Party: 5-9pm; GDCA Gallery, 727 South Spring St., LA 90014; https://www.gdcagallery.com/

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West Hollywood

Nice Girl continues its run at Rogue Machine tonight at 5pm. This poignant play was written by two-time Lecomte du Noüy Prize winner Melissa Ross, and directed by Ann Bronston. Performance: 5pm; Tickets are $45 – $60; Seniors: $35; Students with ID: $25;  Call  for more information 855-585-5185 and reservations or visit the website; Rogue Machine at the Matrix Theatre, upstairs on the Henry Murray Stage, 7657 Melrose Ave., LA, 90046; https://www.roguemachinetheatre.org/

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Silver Lake

Barnsdall Fridays Wine Tasting event continues. The fundraiser event benefits Barnsdall Art Park Foundation. Wines are curated by Silverlake Wine. Moreover attendees can enjoy cuisine from rotating food trucks at these Friday night happenings which run from through September 26, 2025.

Visit the website for more info and to purchase tickets. Event runs: 5:30-8:30pm; Tickets start at $45; Adults ONLY (21+ No kids or babies or pets); Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard LA 90027; http://www.barnsdall.org/

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Chinatown

NOON Projects debuts Fever Dream, an exhibition by Hertta Kiiski. This is her second show with the gallery. The solo show features a new installation with assemblage sculptures, photographs, as well as the premiere of two new films. Art Party: 6-8pm; NOON-Projects, 951 Chung King Rd, LA, 90012; https://noon-projects.com

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Park La Brea area

Launch LA will host a closing and exhibition walk-through for Iconic Now. Curated by David Colbert, the group show is presented in collaboration with DCDG&Co. Artists include: Tony Concep, Cheryl Fox, Bukunmi Grace, Devin Wesley; Closing Art Party & Artist Walk-through: 7-9pm; Walk-through: 8pm; LAUNCH Gallery, 170 S. La Brea Ave., LA, 90036; https://launchla.org/

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Santa Monica

The Fantasticks opens tonight at the Ruskin Group Theatre for a limited run. This enchanting multi-award-winning musical, is still to this day the longest running off Broadway play. This is a wonderful show. I saw it when it when I lived in NYC (a very long time ago). The original off-Broadway production opened in 1960 and ran for 42 years. Although I didn’t catch the original cast (Hey, I’m not that old), I did thoroughly enjoy it.

Director Elina de Santos takes the story into the 21st century, keeping the same wit, sensitivity and beauty of the original story. Her staging brings fresh insight with an imaginative flair to a cherished classic. Actors include: Michael D. Cohen, Danny Bernardo, Rhett Hemingway, Kiel Kennedy, Sophie Pollono, Michael Redfield, Raven Scott, John Wuchte, and Silas Shultz. Run time is approximately 120 minutes (including one 10-minute intermission). The show runs through August 24, 2025; Performance: 8pm; Tickets are $45 (student/senior discounts $30 and groups 10+ $33) and can be purchased in advance at www.ruskingrouptheatre.com or by calling (310) 397-3244. Free parking available on-site. Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405; https://www.ruskingrouptheatre.com/

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Perfomance

The Hollywood Bowl presents the iconic show Jesus Christ Superstar with the music world’s top performers for three nights starting tonight. This historic show is timeless, written by Tim Rice (lyrics) and Andrew Lloyd Webber (music), so an impressive cast has been lined up. Get ready for Cynthia Erivo as Jesus, Adam Lambert as Judas, Phillipa Soo as Mary Magdalene, Josh Gad as King Herod, and Raúl Esparza as Pontius Pilate and lots more. Director Sergio Trujillo also choreographs, while Stephen Oremus is the musical director.

BTW – there are so many great acts performing at the Bowl this season. Visit LAArtParty’s Hollywood Bowl 2025 Season Feature for more info. Event: 8pm; Gates Open: 6pm; Admission starts at $202; The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068; https://www.hollywoodbowl.com

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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 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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Don’t forget Free Summer Music Events are NOW happening, see our sister site for more info – EatTravelGo.com

For additional art exhibitions, and performances as well as culinary events, see LAArtParty’s Upcoming Events Page.

Read 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.