On Saturday, October 12, 2024, art parties and events take place all over the LA area. We have a foodie event, live music, as well as art talks, and opening receptions too. `
October 12 2024 Art Parties and Events
Head South to Palos Verdes Art Center Artists (PVACA) for the Malaga Cove Art on the Lawn Show this weekend. All mediums will be featured at the event. Moreover, artists from seven art groups affiliated with Palos Verdes Art Center will participate: Artists Open Group (AOG), Pacific Arts Group, Paletteers, Peninsula Artists, Photographic and Digital Artists (PADA), Third Dimension, and The Artists’ Studio (TAS). Event runs Saturday, Sunday 10am-5pm; Free parking; Located at entrance to the City of Palos Verdes Estates on scenic Palos Verdes Drive West between Via Chico and Via Corta; https://pvartcenter.org
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Also at PVAC at 1pm, meet San Pedro artist Ron Linden. He will be giving an artist talk in conjunction with his current solo exhibition, The Look of Disquiet. Art Talk: 1-3pm; Norris and Welsh Galleries, Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Rd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275; https://pvartcenter.org/
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West Hollywood
LAAA hosts a special Conversations with the Artists with solo artists Lousine Hogtanian, Lori Markman, Blandine Saint-Oyant and Laura Van Duren. The art talk takes place in conjunction with the four solo exhibitions by these artists currently on view at the gallery. Art Talk: 2pm; Gallery 825, 825 N. La Cienega Blvd., LA, 90069; https://www.laaa.org/
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Downtown
Also downtown…The Music Center presents The Chapter House Indigenous Peoples’ Day Party. Celebrate L.A.’s Indigenous communities today (the first of 2 events). The Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center will exhibit art, and host workshops, story-sharing and djs. Indigenous venders will offer their wares as well as food for sale as well as food.
Visit the website for more info. Event: 2-6pm; Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., LA, 90012; https://www.musiccenter.org/tickets-free-events
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Also downtown
Celebrate Broadway…in LA. The free community event Broadway Night Lights is back after six years. The five block event will be held on Broadway running from 3rd Street to 8th Street. Broadway Night Lights will feature live performances across three stages, offering everything from Latin rhythms to pop and rock. Attendees can explore historic theaters, enjoy public art, glow-in-the-dark activities, a Ferris wheel, a kids zone. In addition the public can expect Lucha Libre matches, a classic car show, as well as local food trucks, markets, and street performers too. Event: 4pm-12am; FREE, Broadway, 3rd Street to 8th Street, DTLA; https://broadwaynightlights.com
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Hollywood
Sean Kelly hosts a conversation between Brian Rochefort and writer and curator Michael Slenske in conjunction with the Rochefort’s first exhibition at the gallery. Rochefort and Slenske will discuss the inspirations behind the works included in Staring at the Moon. Art Talk; 3pm; RSVP if you would like to attend this free event at rsvp@seankellyla.com; Sean Kelly, 1357 Highland Ave, LA, 90028; http://skny.com
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Culver City
Billis Williams Gallery presents KEVIN YAUN: In Between Walls as well as LISA GOLIGHTLY: New Paintings. In the first exhibition, Kevin Yaun is visualizing his idea of home and exploring the distortion he sees in that relationship. Yaun was born in Georgia and over the last 20 years has moved almost yearly and lived all over the world: Colorado, The Netherlands, England, Thailand, Singapore, and California to name a few.
Rooted in the concept of capturing memories, Lisa Golightly’s paintings are a nod to the past as viewed through a contemporary eye. Golightly finds her inspiration in old photographs – sorting through the abandoned records of other people’s lives provides her with unique insight into others’ personal histories. Art Party: 4-7pm; Billis Williams Gallery LA, 2716 S La Cienega Blvd., LA, 90034: http://www.billiswilliams.com
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Lincoln Heights
Multi media exhibition Boom opens at Keystone Gallery. Artist Christine Weir’s interest in nuclear risk has long influenced her work. Furthermore, as a child she grew up in Pennsylvania, an hour north of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant. She remembers how the partial nuclear meltdown unfolded in 1979. Art Party: 5-9pm; Keystone Gallery, 338 South Avenue 16, Los Angeles, CA 90031; http://www.keystoneartspace.com
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Manhattan Beach
The Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival continues tonight for its second night. The strolling festival began yesterday, and features the top tastemakers as well as culinary and beverage connoisseurs. Enjoy exquisite cuisine as well as cocktails, wine and beer.
Manhattan Beach Food Wine Media Event: Photo by Richard Bilow
Attendees can enjoy tastes from an all-star lineup of 50 top chefs and restaurants. Find out more about this event on the Manhattan Beach Food & Wine full Feature; GA runs 7:00pm – 10:00pm; VIP begins at 6:00pm; Admission starts at $209.67 + fee for GA and $425 + fee for VIP; Manhattan Village, 3200 North Sepulveda Boulevard Manhattan Beach, 90266; https://www.manhattanbeachfoodandwine.com
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Later in Culver City…A Room With A View by Peter Perez opens at Taylor Fine Art. The Los Angeles-based figurative painter and sculptor explores the areas of the human condition through the relationships built upon primarily male models. Furthermore, he explores gay themes including the voyeur, poverty, idolatry, obsession, dandyism as well as sexuality as a commodity. Art Party: 7-10pm; Taylor Fine Art, 6039 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232; https://taylorfineart.art
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Live Nation presents music icon Eric Clapton and also Jimmie Vaughan at the Hollywood Bowl. Gate Time: 6pm; Performance: 7:30pm; The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, LA, 90068; https://www.hollywoodbowl.com
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Los Feliz
Live Nation + Nederlander Concerts present NIKI: BUZZ WORLD TOUR with Allison Ponthier and also THAT BAND HONEY. This is the second night at the Greek Theater. Singer-songwriter NIKI is currently on tour supporting her latest album Buzz. Doors: 6pm; Performance: 7:40pm; Admission ranges from $41-$103. The Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave., LA, 90027; https://www.lagreektheatre.com
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For additional art exhibitions, and performances as well as culinary events, see LAArtParty’s Upcoming Events Page.
