Sunday October 11, 2026 Art Parties & Events wrap up a festive October weekend in the City of Angels. In addition to comedy with Jay Leno, enjoy a an arts fair, foodie event, an art installation, a community event, as well as live music too.
October 11 2026 Art Parties & Events
The Artist Fair presents another all day Venice Street Fair. The open air festival will features vendors selling all sorts of arts in addition to live music, food and drinks, Event: 10am-5pm; FREE admission 3rd Avenue between Rose Ave & Sunset Ave, Venice, CA 90291 (behind Gold’s Gym). https://www.theartistfair.org/
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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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Also Downtown…Hospital of Emotions is an unusual installation located inside a former wing of St. Vincent Medical Center. Presented by House of Art and Dreams, ROYVA Group, and also St. Vincent Behavioral Health Campus, it transformed one of Los Angeles’ most historic hospital sites into a fully immersive, large-scale art experience.Read more about it on the Hospital of Emotions Feature.
Admission starts at $55 with discounts available for children, students, seniors and veterans; Hours: 10am-8pm; Hospital of Emotions, 2131 W 3rd St, LA, 90057; www.hospitalofemotions.com
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Santa Monica
The city of Santa Monica and GV Black present Continuum: Honoring the History of Belmar and Black Santa Monica. The event pays tribute to the history of Belmar and the Black experience in Santa Monica. The evening features conversations with award-winning journalist and radio host Sam Sanders, DJ sets by KCRW’s Tyler “Boogie” Boudreaux. In addition attendees can expect live music performances from Katalyst Collective, Songs With Strings, and NPR Tiny Desk Concert Winner Cure For Paranoia. Moreover Black Market Flea has curated the vendor village. Guests can partake in art-making, art installations and more. Event: 5pm; Historic Belmar Park, 1840 4th St., Santa Monica, 90401; MORE Info;
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Hermosa Beach
The Comedy & Magic Club presents Jay Leno. The longtime host of NBC’s The Tonight Show performs regularly at this venue.
courtesy of Jay Leno
Doors open at 5pm: Performance: 7pm; Be aware there is a 2 item minimum to attend in addition to the admission of $37; 1018 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach, 90254; https://thecomedyandmagicclub.com/events/
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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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For additional art exhibitions, and performances as well as culinary events, see LAArtParty’s Upcoming Events Page.
Read more about Arts and Entertainment throughout the world on our sister site EatTravelGo.com, an art inspired travel site.
Or enjoy artist / gallerist interviews on our Art Talk Page.
