May 28-29, 2026 Art Parties and Events

Thursday, Friday, May 28-29, 2026 Art Parties and Events include many openings, plus theatre as well as a student exhibition. Our top gallery picks are Regen Projects, Hauser & Wirth, in addition to Roberts Projects. 

Thursday, May 28, 2026

In West Hollywood…While Infinite Horizons officially opened on May 16, 2026 at Louis Stern Fine Arts, the gallery hosts the artist reception tonight. The two person exhibition features the art of Heather Hutchison and also Ruth Pastine. Art Party: 5-7pm; Louis Stern Fine Arts, 9002 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 90069; https://www.louissternfinearts.com/

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Melrose Hill

Let Us Go Where the Ones Who Sleep Dance by Ayobola Kekere-Ekun opens at Rele Gallery. The solo show utilizes masquerades drawn from Yoruba cultural traditions. Moreover these represent symbolic avatars as the artist navigates themes of wonder, uncertainty, and self-discovery. Let Us Go Where the Ones Who Sleep Dance will continue through July 9, 2026; Art Party: 6-8pm; Rele Los Angeles, 711 N Western Ave., LA, 90029; https://www.rele.co/

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Hollywood

Regen Projects hosts an opening for Catherine Opie: Holding Blue. The exhibition of new photographs and sculptures is the artist’s twelfth exhibition with the gallery.

The solo show focuses on Opie’s investigations into the formal as well as theoretical qualities of the photographic medium. Additionally it spotlights the singularities of the Norwegian landscape. In Holding Blue, the artist pays tribute to the natural world via her longstanding practice of closely observing the social and physical world around her. This is just one of several landmark solo exhibitions for Opie at the Fridericianum, Kassel; National Portrait Gallery, London; PoMo, Trondheim; and the Royal Scottish Academy at National Galleries Scotland, Edinburgh. Runs through July 3, 2026; Art Party: 6-8pm; Regen Projects, 6750 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90038; https://www.regenprojects.com

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Culver City

Taylor Fine Art celebrates student artwork with Maple Counseling’s Art Therapy Program at 6pm; Maple launched the Art and Connection Program for students who were affected by the January wildfires in LA. Thus Maple has created a place for the students to experience the healing power of art. Enjoy small bites, and wine. Event: 6pm; Taylor Fine Art, 6039 Washington Blvd, Culver City, 90232; https://taylorfineart.art/

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Head to Hauser & Wirth for the opening art party for The Generative Universe by Keith Tyson. The solo show brings together more than three decades of paintings, sculptures, and also mixed-media works. It is also the first exhibition in Los Angeles by Tyson since 2009.

Oil on aluminum panel, 198 x 264 cm / 78 x 103 7/8 in 218.8 x 286 x 8 cm / 86 1/8 x 112 5/8 x 3 1/8 in (framed); Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth

Read more about the show on the Hauser & Wirth Keith Tyson Feature. Art Party: 6-8pm; Hauser Wirth, 901-909 E 3rd St, LA, 90013; https://www.hauserwirth.com

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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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Friday May 29, 2026

Roberts Projects debuts Let’s Get It On: The Wearable Art of Betye Saar. The solo show spotlights the central role of costume design in Saar’s early career. Hence this part of her journey as an artist and mother continued throughout her life. The archivally-driven exhibition features over 200 objects, including costume designs, photographs, drawings, garments, jewelry, artworks and historic materials from the 1950s–1970s.

Leather vest designed by Betye Saar for folk singer-songwriter and civil rights activist Len Chandler, c. 1972. Betye Saar

The show continues through August 22, 2026; Art Party: 5-7pm; Roberts Projects LA, 442 S La Brea Ave, LA, 90036; https://www.robertsprojectsla.com/

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West Hollywood

Hauser Wirth West Hollywood debuts a new series of abstract portraits by Zhang Enli. This is his first solo exhibition on the West Coast. The opening art party will feature a live violin performance by @AmeliaSze at 6:30pm. Find out more about the exhibition on the Hauser Wirth West Hollywood Zhang Enli Feature; Art Party: 6-8pm; Hauser & Wirth, West Hollywood, 8980 Santa Monica Blvd., 90069; http://www.hauserwirth.com

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Downtown

François Ghebaly presents Pillow Paintings by Guim Tió and Spell by Gokula Stoffel. The Barcelona-based painter Guim Tió works in oil and colored pencil. The exhibition was inspired by Sei Shōnagon’s Pillow Book, a 11th-century text recording courtly life during the Heian period in Japan.

Brazilian artist Gokula Stoffel utilizes various elements in her work. These include: painting,  woven fiber, cold porcelain sculpture, textiles, as well as found materials.Both exhibition continue through June 27, 2027; Art Party: 6-8pm; François Ghebaly, 2245 E Washington Blvd., LA, 90021; https://ghebaly.com/

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Also downtown…Primary Trust continues at the Mark Taper Forum. See above listing for additional info. Performance: 8pm; 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! a world premier comedy/drama opens at Two Roads Theatre in the valley. Written by Art Shulman, and directed by Stan Mazin, the show is 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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Lincoln Heights

Wönzimer brings us a new solo show by artist Tae Lee. The series combines mystic visions of a non-dual reality into the perceived phenomena of a waking life. The exhibition runs through June 19, 2026; Art Party: 7-10pm; Wönzimer, 341-B S Avenue 17, Los Angeles, CA 90031; https://www.wonzimer.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 pop by 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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