Thursday, Friday, November 5-6, 2026: Art Parties & Events are plentiful and this weekend is going to be super busy. We have featured openings, art talks, live performances and more.
November 5-6 2026 Art Parties & Events
LA Louver; courtesy of LAArtParty.com
Face-Off, Again a pop-up exhibition by Don Suggs (1945-2019) continues at L.A. Louver. It opened on November 2, 2026. Suggs created the work from 2017 to 2019 and it was first exhibited at the gallery a week prior to the state’s mandatory stay-at-home order in March 2020. Therefore L.A. Louver will highlight the artwork once again with a proper presentation.
It will remain on view through November 6, 2026 with normal gallery hours; However the run continues until December 18th, 2026 by appointment only. Gallery Hours: 10am-6pm; L.A. L.A. Louver, 45 North Venice Blvd., LA 90291; https://lalouver.com
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It’s time for DTLA ArtNight again check the website for to find out which galleries are participating – https://dtlaartnight.com
Also participating DTLA Art Night…lacda throws an opening art party for Memory Shreds by Trish Stone. The solo show features a selection of lidar scans that the artist took of her suburban garden. The Stone chose to reveal various states of life and death. Memory Shreds runs through November 28, 2026; Art Party: 6-10pm; L.A. Center for Digital Art, 410 South Spring St., LA 90013; https://www.lacda.com/exhibits/exhibitshome.html
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West Hollywood
LEICA Gallery unveils two exhibitions – A Trail of Marvels by Geoff Winningham and Sol & Sombra by Lena Herzog. The gallery will host an opening art party to celebrate the two artists. Both shows run through December 7, 2026; Limited Valet Parking; Ride Share encouraged; Art Party: 6-8pm; Leica Gallery LA, 8783 Beverly Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90048; https://leicagalleryla.com/
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Friday November 6
This is the final day to view Face-Off, Again by Don Suggs (1945-2019) at L.A. Louver during normal gallery hours. See the above post for more info about this exhibition. Gallery Hours: 10am-6pm; L.A. Louver, 45 North Venice Blvd., LA 90291; https://lalouver.com
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Hollywood
Regen Projects debuts SKY FENCE GROUND by Sable Elyse Smith. The solo exhibition featured new woven works on paper, a recent video work, as well as a monumental kinetic sculpture.
SKY FENCE GROUND will remain on view until December 19, 2026; Opening: 6-8pm; 6750 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038; http://regenprojects.com
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Downtown
In Chinatown…NOON Projects offers an art reception for a solo show titled Solitaire by Maija Luutonen. This the artist’s second exhibition with the gallery. Runs through December 19, 2026; Art Party: 6–8pm; NOON Projects, 951 Chung King Road, LA; https://noon-projects.com
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Another in Chinatown…Charlie James Gallery debuts Vecinos by Rigoberto Torres. The solo exhibition by the sculptor features over forty years of work. It brings together a variety of figures and sizes that together capture the artist’s vibrant and evolving Bronx community. Vecinos will remain on view through December 19, 2026; Art Party: 5 – 8pm; Charlie James Gallery (gallery 1), 969 Chung King Rd, LA 90012; http://cjamesgallery.com
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One more in Chinatown…Syracuse University’s L.A. Turner Semester Residency Program presents Exit Strategies at Gallery 945. The group show includes the work of Melanie Bisbach, Danielle Chandler and AJ Miller. This exhibition is made possible through the generous support of Marylyn Turner Ginsburg Klaus and Chuck Klaus and Syracuse University’s School of Art. Art Party: 6-9pm; Gallery 945945 Chung King Rd, LA, 90012; Event Info
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Westwood
The Fowler Museum hosts an art talk in conjunction with the opening of Paths of Memory, Paths of Healing: Shipibo-Konibo Kené Art. Shipibo-Konibo artist and cultural leader Olinda Silvano and members of the Shipibo-Konibo community from Cantagallo, Lima will be in attendance. Silvano will share stories from her practice and reflect on kené – the sacred design system of the Shipibo-Konibo.
Art Talk and opening: 6–9pm; The Fowler Museum at UCLA, 308 Charles E Young Drive North, LA, 90024; https://fowler.ucla.edu
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Silverlake
La Luz de Jesus Gallery continues its celebration of 40 Years Group Exhibition with the Part Two portion. Artists that have previously exhibited throughout the years will be showing their work once again. Runs through November 29, 2026; Art Party: 7-11pm; La Luz De Jesus Gallery, 4633 Hollywood Blvd., LA, 90027; https://laluzdejesus.com
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Echo Park
Jacob Jonas The Company brings us Sky for two nights today and tomorrow.
The venue is structured like an art gallery, and audience members are encouraged to move freely through the space. “The sky is not simply above us. It surrounds us.” Performance: 8pm; Admission: $57.75; Occidental Studios Soundstage, 2821 Council Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026; https://www.jacobjonas.com
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Hollywood Hills/Cahuenga Pass
Theatre West debuts the World Premiere of The Feel Good Story America Needs Right Now. Written by Mark Wilding and directed by Charlie Mount, it is produced by Garry Kluger for Theatre West and Little Jack Productions. A network newsmagazine wants to do a big story about a group of former American hostages who escaped the brutal terrorist group The Hand of God. However, not everything is as it seems. Needless to say havoc ensues. Shows run through November 8, 2026; Performance: 8pm; Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West, in LA, 90068; https://theatrewest.org
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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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