October 15-16 2026 Art Parties & Events
Thursday, Friday, October 15-16, 2026 Art Parties & Events tempt us with an exceptional weekend of arts and entertainment in LA. In addition to art openings, we also have unexpected events such as a presentation, a group meditation, and comedy too..
Thursday, October 15, 2026
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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Pico Robertson area
Under the Armor by Yasaman Farmanara opens at Studio 37 and runs this weekend only. The Los Angeles-based artist has chosen to reveal vulnerability hidden behind our armor. This is her first solo show with the gallery, and includes paintings, drawings, and also bronze sculpture. While it debuts tonight, the gallery will host a closing reception and afternoon tea tomorrow Sunday, October 18, 2026 (see tomorrow’s page for info); Opening Art Party: 5-8pm; studio 37, 1537 S La Cienega Blvd, LA, 90035; https://www.studio37la.com
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West Hollywood
The Troubadour presents Asha Banks who is currently on tour with her Something In Between Tour. While she is performing across North America, on October 2, 2026, she makes a special stop in LA.
Asha Banks; Photo by Daniele Fummo
While she does not have a full-length studio album out, she dropped an LP on October 2, 2026, she released a brand-new five-track EP titled Bottled Up via Island Records. Expect songs such as” Anything But” and “Biggest Fan”,as well as some classics such as “Come Down” and ansi “Too Busy Missing You.” Alfie Jukes will be joining Banks as the supporting act. Performance: 7pm (doors open – 6pm); Ticket prices begin at $10; 9081 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; https://troubadour.com
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Eagle Rock
Oxy Arts presents Spirit in the Dark Body as part of the Circa: Queer Histories Festival. The presentation includes conversation, art, as well as sound by scholar-artist El/yse Ambrose and visual artist Jessica Susan Oler. It takes place in conjunction with Hold Each Other’s Hands, an exhibition that spotlights transgender and gender-expansive histories of mutual aid. Event: 7-9pm; Visit the website for additional info, and to rsvp; Oxy Arts, 4757 York Blvd., LA, 90042; https://oxyarts.oxy.edu
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Friday, October 16, 2026
Lincoln Heights
Wönzimer celebrates the book Deeper by Kayden Kross. Through the Lens of Daren Cornell tonight and tomorrow.
The 448 page limited edition hardcover photo book highlighting the photography of Daren Cornell since 2018. The book is part of Gasplighting, her broader cultural movement which honors the beauty of our bodies. Art Party: 6-10pm; RSVP on the website – gasplighting.com; Wönzimer, 341-B S Avenue 17, LA, 90031; https://www.wonzimer.com/
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West Hollywood
MASH Gallery and Royal Way Spiritual Center present Color of Creativity, a guided meditation event. Furthermore attendees will gather and also explore the gallery’s current exhibition at 7pm; Then the mediation begins at 8pm; Mash Gallery, 812 N. La Cienega Blvd. LA ,90069; https://www.mashgallery.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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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.
