May 18, 2025 Arts and Entertainment events brings us the final day of LAABF 2025, and the second day of a Japanese Food Festival. In addition, we are also featuring some top picks for art and also theater in LA.
May 18, 2025 Arts and Entertainment
The second and final day of the 2025 Spring Beverly Hills Art Show takes place today. The fair includes all types of media, from paintings, to sculptures and everything in between. Purchase directly from the artist, and pop into the wine garden. It’s a great place to meet up with friends. LAArtParty.com has been a sponsor since 2011. Read more about the event on our 2025 Spring Beverly Hills Art Show Event Feature. Event: 10am-6pm; Beverly Gardens, 9455 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; https://beverlyhills.org
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In Brentwood…If you missed the Skirball Cultural Center opening art party for the new Jack Kirby exhibition not to worry, you can catch it today; Read more about it on the Skirball, Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity Feature. Hours: 10-5pm; General Admission: $18; Seniors: $13; Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., LA 90049; https://www.skirball.org/
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Head to the Santa Monica Pier for the final day of Konamon Fest 2025. The two-day food festival which began yesterday celebrates Japanese street food culture and MATSURI atmosphere. Enjoy food, sake, as well as cultural experiences via live performances. Event: 10am-5pm; Visit the website for more info, and to purchase tickets; Santa Monica Pier, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, 90401; https://www.konamonfest.com/
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Also in Santa Monica, at Bergamot Station…SANTA MONICA AUCTIONS is hosting its Annual Spring Auction Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 1pm PDT at Bergamot Station Arts Center in Santa Monica. This event features a curated selection of modern and contemporary artworks, including paintings, photography, and prints. Notable artists in the auction include Andy Warhol, Nan Goldin, Ed Moses, Sally Mann, Robert Mapplethorpe, Peter Beard, and more! Auction: 1pm; SANTA MONICA AUCTIONS, A5, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, 90404; https://www.smauctions.com/
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Smorgasburg Los Angeles. The popular weekly culinary adventure takes place at 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. Unfortunately no dogs are permitted. Event: 10am to 4pm; Row DTLA, 777 S. Alameda St. LA, 90021; https://la.smorgasburg.com/
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Pasadena
Printed Matter Inc. holds the final day of its book fair. If you have not had a chance to get there – do it today. Read more about the event on the Printed Matter LAABF 2025 Feature.
courtesy of Printed Matter Inc.
Event: 11am-5pm; Free admission with registration, 11am–1pm, masked hours; Printed Matter’s LAABF 2025, ArtCenter College of Design, 950 S. Raymond Ave., 870 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 91105; https://printedmatterartbookfairs.org
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LA Theatre
The Ahmanson Theatre presents Life of Pi a winner of three Tony Awards® as well as the Olivier Award for Best Play. It is a stirring fantasy style tale of wonder and adventure. Lolita Chakrabarti has an adapted dazzling stage adaptation of Yann Martel’s best-selling novel (over 15 million copies sold). The show opened to critical acclaim on Broadway and the West End. It is attracting audiences from around the world.
The plot features a shipwrecked sixteen-year-old boy named Pi. He survives on a lifeboat with four other companions—a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a 450-pound Royal Bengal tiger. The magical story is unpredictable and the performance includes extraordinary puppetry and also stunning visuals.
Read more on the Life of Pi Preview Feature. Two Performances: 1pm and 6:30pm; Admission starts at $40.25; The Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., LA 90012; https://www.centertheatregroup.org
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Skylight Theatre Company continues its run of Tracy Young’s modern verse translation of William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. The legendary play has been reimagined in an accessible, 90-minute modern English translation adapted by Young and Lisa Wolpe. Young directs as she retells her version of the iconic story about love, loss, and also rebirth.
Performance: 3pm; Regular shows are priced between $20-$42 (students: $20; seniors: $35.) Preview tickets are priced at $15+. There are a limited number of Pay-What-You-Can tickets to any performance, using code ACCESS (advance sale only). Visit the website for more info. Skylight Theatre, 1816 ½ N. Vermont Ave, LA 90027; https://www.skylighttheatre.org
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Mid City
Today, join David Kordansky Gallery to celebrate the release of Lauren Halsey, a new publication highlighting Halsey’s 2020 debut exhibition. Enjoy live music by jazz quartet Sparker, shop signed catalogues and also artist merch. In addition you can view a special installation of new works by Halsey. Book Launch: 2-4pm; David Kordansky Gallery, 5130 W. Edgewood Pl., LA, 90019; https://www.davidkordanskygallery.com
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The Mint presents Jazz Sundays. The rotating selection offers the best in LA’s Jazz Music scene, and stay late for its Sunday residency. 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; Visit the website for the full schedule. The Mint, 6010 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035; https://themintla.
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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.
