Saturday, October 10, 2026 Art Parties & Events keep this exciting weekend going with fun festivals, openings, art talks, and fundraisers. Our LAAP Picks are: CMay Gallery, Hammer Museum and Venice Afterburn.
October 10 2026 Art Parties & Events
Culver City Arts Festival is back for its 8th iteration. There will be all types of fun artsy things to see and to do. Plus some activities for kids too. It runs on Washington Boulevard. Be sure to stop at Helms Design Center, Room & Board Show Room, as well as the Helms Walk for a culinary stroll. Check the website for additional info, and to see the map and the full day’s activities.
Also the festival is providing two beer gardens (well I hope that includes wine too), and of course food trucks too. Event: 11-6pm; Runs along Washington Boulevard from La Cienega to Helms Avenue; https://culvercityartsfestival.com/
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Venice
Taking place each month on the second Saturday, is the Venice Pier Block Party. The event begins as a beach clean-up, which is so important. Then later in the day it features live music, arts and crafts vendors. One of my writers attended this event and said it was a bit lame. However he may have went on a bad day. Just wanted to let you know. Event: 11-6pm on Pier; 6-8pm on Washington right at the beach. https://www.instagram.com/venicepierassociation/
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Also in Venice…Dogtown Artists United presents Venice Afterburn once again held at Windward Plaza in Venice Beach today and tomorrow. The two day event serves as an official Burning Man Regional event that will help burners re-integrate back into their community.
Attendees will enjoy immersive art as well as mutant vehicles, fire dancing, theme camps, performances and lots more. This year mutant vehicles include: the People’s Banana, Vibeapple, Kuker, Tikivision, Minibago and Daddy Long Wheels, along with several roaming mini art cars. Remember the event encourages attendees to participate in the Afterburn – so come dressed and ready to party! Event: 12-10pm; The event is FREE before 5pm; After that there is an admission fee of $30; Venice Afterburn, One Windward Plaza, Venice 90291; https://www.veniceafterburn.com/
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Downtown
Luis de Jesus Gallery hosts an art talk with LA artists Phung Huynh, June Edmonds, and Sherin Guirguis. The conversation takes place in conjunction with their current exhibitions. These include: Bite the Hand that Feeds You, Inheritance, and Into the Lake of Fire // ⲉ̀ϧⲟⲩⲛ ⲉ̀ϯⲗⲩⲙⲛⲏ ⲛ̀ⲭ̀ⲣⲱⲙ. The event kicks off with refreshments and exhibition viewing at 1pm; Then the talk begins at 2pm; Luis De Jesus Los Angeles, 1110 Mateo Street LA, 90021; https://www.luisdejesus.com
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Shatto Gallery, in collaboration with Gallery H debut Reimagining the Moon Jar. The group show features Contemporary Visions of Korea’s Iconic Moon Jar.
Artists include: Chung Sook Sohn, Hajeong Rogers, In Sook Park, Joong Sik Kim, Manchul Oh, and Yejin Shin. The Korean moon jar, or dalhangari has much meaning in Korea culture. It is one of the defining forms of Joseon-era white porcelain. Reimagining the Moon Jar will run until October 31, 2026; Art Party: 2-5pm; Shatto Gallery, 3130 Wilshire blvd Unit 104, LA, 90010; https://www.shattogallery.com
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Beverly Fairfax area
Craft in America presents The Eternal Quality of Aesthetic Joy: Laura Andreson and Her Legacy. This is the first Los Angeles retrospective featuring the art Andreson’s over 60 year career. Please email rsvp@craftinamerica.org if you would like to attend the reception. This exhibition is supported in part by the Pasadena Art Alliance. Runs through January 9, 2027; Art Party: 3-5pm; Craft in America, 8415 W. Third St. LA, 90048; https://craftinamerica.org
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Mid Wilshire
CMAY Gallery debuts Beyond the Wave by John Van Hamersveld. The exhibition highlights the well known Souther CA artist’s transformation of the wave from recognizable image into abstraction. Van Hamersveld has worked across multiple forms of art such as graphic design, music, surfing, printmaking, fine art etc., for the past sixty years.
Art work by John Van Hamersveld; courtesy of the gallery & artist
Also opening is a group show titled Peripheral View featuring the art of Russell Crotty, Tim Ebner, Ned Evans, David Lloyd, and Steve Schmidt. Both shows run through November 25, 2026; Art Party: 3-6pm; CMAY Gallery, 5828 Wilshire Blvd., LA 90036; https://cmaygallery.com
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Santa Monica
At Bergamot Station...Nüart Gallery unveils Florilegium, a two-person exhibition featuring new works by Joseph + Melinda Ostraff. The duo has worked together for four decades. They were inspired by a visit to to The Huntington in San Marino, California, hence the name Florilegium. The exhibition runs through October 31, 2026; Art Party: 3-5pm; Nüart Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Avenue, #B4 Santa Monica, CA, 90404; https://www.nuartgallery.com
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Silverlake
Musée du Al debuts Behind The Scenes featuring the paintings of James Duck as well as Janet Jenkins. While the two artists worked within the confines of Hollywood, both Duck and Jenkins survived it and have their own stories to tell. Behind The Scenes will remain on view until November 22, 2026; Art Party: 5-8pm; The gallery is in a private home, so be sure to sign up via website that you are attending, and the address will be sent to you – https://www.museedual.com/
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dnj Gallery and Art and Med present a Happy Hour Paint and Sip Fundraiser for Cancer Support Community Los Angeles tonight. It takes place n conjunction with the current exhibition titled In Strength. The group show spotlights artists connected to breast cancer.
Artwork by Jasmyn Marie
Find out more about the exhibition as well as upcoming events related to the In Strength on the dnj Gallery In Strength Feature Event: 4-6pm; Tickets: $40 each (Includes painting supplies, complimentary wine & appetizers); dnj Gallery, 3015 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, 90405; https://www.dnjgallery.net/
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Lincoln Heights
Keystone Arts Space brings us an opening reception for a group show titled Worlds within Worlds. Curated by Jasser Membreno, artists include: Jian Lee, FADNAT, Jenn Lima, and Ricardo Garcia as well as Jasser Membreno. Art Party: 5-9pm; Keystone Gallery, 338 South Avenue 16, Los Angeles, CA 90031; http://www.keystoneartspace.com
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Venice
Beyond Baroque hosts its Fall Fundraiser Dinner at a private residence. The intimate dinner will feature food, drinks, literature, art, and community. Listen to readings from poets Donna Spruijt-Metz, Shahé Mankerian, Rhonda Mitchell, Gustavo Hernandez, and Michelle Bitting. Once ticket is purchased, address of the private event will be sent.
Event: 6pm; Admission is $132.24 (taxes included); However the producers are asking that attendees arrive early, as space is limited and purchasing a ticket does NOT guarantee entry; Visit the website for more info, and to purchase tickets – https://www.beyondbaroque.org/
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Thinkspace Projects celebrates the art of SHAR TUI’ASOA in a new exhibition titled Sun, Stars, and Story Systems. It’s gonna be a fun art party.Enjoy vinyl DJs, as well as an open bar courtesy of Sir Davis, lite bites from Malama Pono, and a special performance at 7pm from Jay Taj.
Attendees can learn more about Indigenous People’s Day from the SoCal Pacific Islander Community Response Team. Runs through October 31, 2026; Art Party: 6-10pm; Thinkspace Projects, 4207 W. Jefferson Blvd. & 4217 W. Jefferson Blvd., LA 90016; https://thinkspaceprojects.com
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Hollywood
Musichead Gallery offers an opening art party to celebrate The Band: From Woodstock to The Last Waltz. The exhibition spotlights photographs by Elliott Landy as well as Larry Hulst. The show opens fifty years after The Band’s historic farewell at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom. Art Party: 6-8pm; RSVP necessary on website; Musichead Gallery, 7420 W Sunset Blvd, LA, 90046; https://musichead.com
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Westwood
Fall is here…or is it? Well you would not believe it this past hot week in LA. Despite the weather the Hammer hosts a Fall Season Late Night Art Party. The museum unveils some fabulous new exhibitions – Huguette Caland: A Life in a Few Lines, Mavis Pusey: Mobile Images. Moreover you’ll want to check out new Hammer Projects from artists Vibeke Mascini and also Gê Viana. These art parties are always offer a fun time to meet up with friends and discover new works by talented artists. Catch DJ Shay Elys spinning music in the museum’s courtyard.
Although the evening is free to attend, you should rsvp. Also you will want to arrive early, your rsvp does not guarantee entry. BTW – It’s a great time to become a member. You’ll receive priority entry at 7:30pm. Further more additional memberships offer more perks. Become an Immerse member ($250+) receive two free drinks along with early entry. Event: 8-10:30pm RSVP to attend FREE event HERE; Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 90024; https://hammer.ucla.edu/
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Mid City
Currency Exchange host a night of Karaoke in conjunction with Cast Shadows, a two person exhibition by David Vega & Andy Montiel Phillips. Runs through November 14, 2026; Art Party: 8– 11pm; Currency Exchange, 4614 W Washington Blvd, LA; 90016; http://cxla.org
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Culver City
Taylor Fine Art presents a new exhibition titled Donna Isham: Imaginarium. The solo show will include a variety of media, such as painting, mixed media, as well as immersive installation. Runs through October 31, 2026; Art Party: 7-10pm; Taylor Fine Art, 6039 Washington Blvd, Culver City, 90232; https://taylorfineart.art/
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