Saturday October 11, 2025 Art Parties & Events bring us a wonderful bunch of things to do in LA. While the LA Printers Fair & Art at the Airport are back, CAAM & A+P collaborate on a new exhibition. Of course, there are art openings, and art talks at various galleries across Los Angeles. We also have some theater too.
October 11, 2025 Art Parties & Events
The Los Angeles Printers Fair is back at the International Printing Museum in Carson. It is the largest celebration of letterpress, paper arts, as well as book artistry in the West. Celebrated Detroit-based artist Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. of KENNEDY PRINTS is scheduled to headline the event.
Moreover, tickets are good for both days; Parking is free. Tours, printing demos, and activities are ongoing throughout the event; Proceeds from the LA Printers Fair benefit the International Printing Museum, a nonprofit educational institution dedicated to the heritage, preservation, and advancement of the printing arts; Event: 10am-4pm; Admission: $15 for adults, or $10 for students/seniors; International Printing Museum, 315 W Torrance Blvd, Carson, CA 90745; http://printersefair.com
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The Festival Chapin de Los Angeles is back with its 9th edition. The festival begins today and will run across a seven-blocks in the heart of the Guatemalan community in Lafayette Park. The two-day Free community event is open to all and will offer Guatemalan music and food as well as arts and crafts. The Festival Chapin de Los Angeles is completely free and open to all ages. It attracts a multicultural audience annually from throughout Southern California. Food, beverages, arts and crafts, and more are available for purchase. Event: 10am-10pm; FREE; Lafayette Park, 625 S. Lafayette Park Pl., LA, 90057; www.festivalchapin.com
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The California African American Museum at A+P is a five-year collaboration (2022-2027) that brings CAAM organized shows to A+P’s exhibition space, and develops a hub for CAAM to incubate new programming. In return, A+P dedicates financial and staff resources to CAAM’s vision in support of the museum’s residency in Leimert Park. Giving you the best that I got opens today. Event: 12-5pm; Art + Practice Exhibition Space, 3401 W. 43rd Pl. Los Angeles, CA 90008; https://artandpractice.org/exhibitions/
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Santa Monica
Art at the Airport gets ready for another Open Studio event. Enjoy artworks from over thirty artists. Step into each individual studio to see how creativity begins, evolves, and finally achieves its greatness.
One talented artist is Gregg Chadwick who has been a studio there for quite some time. Be sure to pop in and say hello. I love his work and also happen to own a piece. Event: 1-5pm; Open Art Studios 3026 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405; https://www.artattheairport.org
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Downtown
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding continues its run at the Mark Taper Forum. Written by Tony-nominated playwright Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White, the Tony-nominated and Obie-winning director, the show is set in a bustling Harlem salon. In addition to many laughs, secrets are revealed and soon a poignant immigrant story unfolds. Find out more on the Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Feature. Performance: 2 & 8pm; Mark Taper Forum, 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90012; CenterTheatreGroup.org
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Culver City
Billis/Williams Gallery hosts an opening for Bruce Everett: Beyond All That Changes. This is the gallery’s fifth exhibition of landscape paintings by the California painter.
Opening: 3-5pm; Billis Williams Gallery LA, 2716 S La Cienega Blvd., LA, 90034: http://www.billiswilliams.com
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Craft in America presents Tools of the Trades: American Handmade Implements & Devices. This the first exhibition of its kind to highlight beautifully designed, hand-crafted tools made by contemporary toolmakers in the United States. It will also be the first in a series of exhibitions for Handwork 2026, a nationwide collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. Opening: 3-5pm; Craft in America, 8415 W. Third St. LA, 90048; https://craftinamerica.org
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Santa Monica
bG Gallery hosts an art talk with the artist Gay Summer Rick and art writer Shana Nys Dambrot. The conversation takes place in conjunction with its current exhibition Stratus. The exhibition features a new body of atmospheric paintings that reflect on shifting environments, layered emotions, and the beauty found within moments of uncertainty.
STRATUS takes its title from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) definition of “Stratus” clouds: broad, layered, diffuse forms that blanket the sky with soft cove. Art Party: 4-6pm; bG Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave #A2, Santa Monica, CA 90405; https://santamonica.bgartdealings.com/
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Mid City
Chris Sharp Gallery debuts I Capture the Castle by David Gilbert. This is the artist’s second solo show with the gallery. For the last two years, David Gilbert’s practice has focused on a sustained investigation of private fantasy and queer space with the symbol of a castle at its center. Art Party: 4-7pm; Chris Sharp, 4650 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016; http://chrissharpgallery.com
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Also in Mid City…KP Projects hosts an opening art party to celebrate the art of Jeff Soto. His solo exhibition Shadow, marks a pivotal moment in the artist’s evolving practice. Known for his vivid palette, surreal iconography, and evocative narratives, Soto continues to merge elements of personal mythology, street culture, and natural symbolism. Art Party: 6-9pm; KP Projects, 633 N. La Brea Ave, LA, 90036; https://kpprojectsgallery.net
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In the Park/La Brea area
LAUNCH Gallery throws an opening art party for Temporary and Corporeal Aviaries. The two person Los Angeles-based artists Eve Wood as well as Andre Yi. It spotlights their fascination with birds. Andre Yi is a serious observer, meticulous recorder in addition to being a true friend to many different bird species. Thus he has captured the beauty of these fragile creatures in this new series of paintings and drawings. Eve Wood’s new series of paintings and drawings are focused on the antics of the raven while also presenting keen observations from its point of view. Art Party: 6-9pm; Launch, 170 S. La Brea Ave. LA, 90036; https://launchla.org
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Hollywood
Michael Kohn Gallery presents Dorian’s Gardens by New York-based artist Nir Hod. Across the artist’s 30-year career, he has consistently delved into the duality of human nature as subject matter for his paintings. Furthermore, this solo exhibition expands upon the artist’s chrome and oil painting series titled “100 Years is Not Enough.”
Nir Hod, Life as a Memory, 2024 oil on canvas, 94x115i in
Nir Hod lives and works in New York. He earned his BFA at Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, Jerusalem, and also attended the Cooper Union School of Art in New York City in 1991. Art Party: 6-8pm; Kohn Gallery, 1227 North Highland Ave LA, 90038; https://www.kohngallery.com/
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Downtown
ICA LA hosts its Fall Open House. Enjoy an art talk between Fonseca, Sroka, and artist Vásquez de la Horra at 4pm. Moreover after the conversation, get ready to dance with DJ Nestalgic on the decks. Also Asadero Chikali is serving food until 8pm. Art Talk: 4pm; Art Party to follow; ICA LA, 1717 E.7th St, LA, 90021; https://www.theicala.org
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Also downtown…parrasch heijne unveils Kristy Luck: Ground for Assumptions. Art Party: 6-8pm; parrasch heijnen, 1326 South Boyle Ave., LA 90023; https://parrasch-heijnen.com
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In the Cypress Park Area…Bermudez Projects throws art party to celebrate the opening of Under Sapphire Skies. Art Party: 6-9pm; Bermudez Projects, 1225 Cypress Ave., LA, 90065; https://www.bermudezprojects.com
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West Adams
Thinkspace Projects celebrates new exhibitions tonight. It holds its monthly block party out front with music. Additionally This Old Thang will be holding it down and vibes inside provided by Venice Beats.
As always attendees enjoy an open bar as well. Artists include: Willem Hoeffnagel, Sarah Joncas and also Vanessa Stockard plus FRESH: session six. Art Party: 6-11pm; Thinkspace Projects, 4207 W. Jefferson Blvd. & 4217 W. Jefferson Blvd., LA 90016;https://thinkspaceprojects.com
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The California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) brings us a new exhibition titled Proxy, Chimera, Oracle. The group show features over thirty-four artists, recent graduates of the School of Art’s programs in Art, Photography & Media, and also Art & Technology. Curated by Nora N. Khan, it will be held at CalArts@Reef and features sculptures, films, paintings, as well as mixed media works. Visit the website for a full list of artists. Art Party: 6-9pm; CalArts Reef Residency, 1933 S Broadway, LA 90007; https://calarts.edu/reef-residency
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Hollywood
Delight Within opens at Mash Gallery. The group show focuses on each person’s subjective view of everything we see. Therefore we all see something different. Artists include: Justin Price, Marcello Petisci, Will Binder, Elizabeth Older, Tim Fowler, Philip Letsu, Maico Camilo and also Haleh Mashian. Art Party: 7-10pm; Mash Gallery, 812 N. La Cienega Blvd. LA ,90069; https://www.mashgallery.com/
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The 2025 LA Times Food Bowl continues for its final event tonight. Presented by Square, this year’s culinary event will take place at City Market Social House in downtown L.A. Read more about it on the LAAP 2025 LA Time Food Bowl Feature.
This is an excellent food festival. Event Times GA: 7:30-10pm; VIP: early entry begins at 6:30pm; City Market Social House, 1145 S. San Pedro, LA, 90015; https://lafoodbowl.com/
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