Sunday May 3, 2026 Art Parties & Events wrap the weekend up nicely. Offering a foodie event, as well as art opening, live music and theatre too, I promise you will find something enticing to do in LA.
May 3, 2026 Art Parties & Events
Smorgasburg LA
Downtown…Smorgasburg Los Angeles is a popular 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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Pasadena
Simchowitz Gallery hosts an open house and artist reception for Beneath the Avocado Tree. The solo exhibition by Ken Taylor Reynaga is on view at Hill House. In this exhibition, Taylor Reynaga approaches the landscape not as distant scenery but as something inhabited, labored in, and carried physically.
Beneath the Avocado Tree runs through July 25, 2026; If you would like to attend the gallery event, you must RSVP for address and parking information at info@simchowitz.com – the reception will be held from 11am–3pm; https://www.simchowitz.com/
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The Santa Monica International Jazz Festival officially kicked off on May 1, and will run through May 9, 2026. Presented by BroadStage, SM Festivals and the City of Santa Monica, various venues will host the nine-day celebration. Today’s event is free and takes place on the Third Street Promenade. The all-day event features Elijah Fox, Genevieve Artadi, as well as local talent from Santa Monica College and Santa Monica High School. Event: 1-7pm; 1300 Block of Third St., (Between Arizona Ave. & Santa Monica Blvd.), Santa Monica; https://www.smjazzfest.com
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Just South East of LA
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Plaza Mexico. Just in case you didn’t know, the annual holiday pays tribute to Mexico’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under General Ignacio Zaragoza.
The event features a variety of talent. Comité Mexicano Cívico Patriótico will join the celebration by conducting a Cinco de Mayo Civic Ceremony. As part of the ceremony, they will be joined by the military band Aguilas de Mexicali. Also participating actors will personify historical figures. LA Galaxy will join in with a special inflatable wall that mimics a soccer goal. Thus letting fans shoot a ball into one of five targets. This is part of the LA Galaxy’s decades-long tradition of honoring the rich traditions its fans, players, and staff.
The festivities include musical guests Plenazo Tribe, a vibrant musical collective that was part of Bad Bunny’s halftime show at the Super Bowl earlier this year. Also performing are Los Caminantes, Manuel Bernal y Sus Allegados, Grupo Fuerza Letal, Buknas de Culiacan, El Internacional Grupo La Migra, Josie Sánchez, Gabriel Arteaga, Banda El Rosario de Jalisco, Roció La Tigrita, Elvira Pérez, Jazmyne Maravilla, and El Chilaquil with Nallely as the host. Moreover the event will feature food vendors and arts & crafts. Entrance + Parking: free, family-friendly, pet friendly all are welcome. Bring your lawn chairs; Cinco de Mayo Celebration: 2-10pm; Plaza Mexico 3100 E Imperial Hwy, Lynwood, CA 90262; https://www.plazamexico.com/
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Westwood
Master Harold…and the Boys, opens at the Gil Cates Theatre at the Geffen Playhouse. Written by Athol Fugard, the play is directed by Emily Mann & Tarell Alvin McCraney.
Master Harold…and the Boys takes us back to a 1950s South African tea shop. On a rainy afternoon, Hally, a white teenager, passes the time with Sam and Willie, two Black waiters who have helped raise him by filling the gaps of a broken home with warmth, wisdom, and laughter. But as the day unfolds, playful memories give way to painful truths, and a single moment threatens to shatter the fragile bond between them forever. The cast includes: Ben Beatty, Nyasha Hatendi & John Kani. Performance: 2pm and 7pm; Tickets start at $45.00; Fees may apply. Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., LA, 90024; https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/
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Mid City
The Mint presents Jazz Sundays. The rotating selection offers the best in LA’s Jazz Music scene. 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). I love that!! For table reservations, please email themintdinnerreservations@gmail.com Doors open: 7pm; Enjoy the jam with special guests at 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.com
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