Saturday, October 4, 2025 art parties and events make for an eclectic evening with art receptions dominating the day and evening. During the day and well into the evening enjoy Venice Afterburn, we also have a late night art and dance party in the valley. In addition, don’t miss the opening art party of Made in L.A. at the Hammer Museum.
October 4, 2025 Art Parties & Events
Rebecca Morris studio, Los Angeles, February 24,2025. Photo: Flying Studio.
Regen Projects hosts an art talk in conjunction with #34 by Rebecca Morris. This is the first solo Los Angeles art exhibition by the artist with the gallery. While this is the artist’s first solo show with the gallery, it is also her thirty-fourth exhibition of her career. Over the past thirty years Morris has established a sophisticated visual lexicon to expand the limits and possibilities of non-objective abstraction in painting. Read more on the Regen Projects Rebecca Morris. Art Talk: 11am; Regen Projects, 6750 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90038; https://www.regenprojects.com
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Palos Verdes
The annual event Tour d’Art returns to the Artists’ Studio of Palos Verdes today and tomorrow. Tour d’Art 2025 invites art lovers, collectors, and curious visitors to enjoy a self-guided tour of Palos Verdes Art Center along with six artists’ studios throughout the area. Guests will have the opportunity to view and purchase original works. Event: 11am-5pm; Admission: $20 per adult; free for children under 18 (with an accompanying adult) *Tickets are valid for both days of the tour.* Visit the website for more information, maps, tickets and artist highlights. The Artists’ Studio Gallery & Gift Shop, located inside Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, 90275; http://taspv.com
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Hannah Sloan Curatorial & Advisory offers a walkthrough as well as an opening reception for Erick Viquez, Nightglow. Both the artist and curator Hannah Sloan will participate in the event. Furthermore, the conversation will spotlight Erick’s practice and how he developed his new body of work while living and working in the Alajuela Province of Costa Rica. This marks Erick’s debut solo show in Los Angeles and also his first trip to the United States. Walk through and art reception: 12-4pm; RSVP to attend the free event at hannah@hannahsloan.com; Hannah Sloan Curatorial & Advisory, 5613 San Vicente Blvd, LA, 90019; https://www.hannahsloan.com
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Venice Beach
Venice Afterburn 2025 returns for another creative weekend of art, music, in Venice. The official Regional Burning Man annual event revives the spirit of Black Rock City for us in Los Angeles. Whether you’re a longtime Burner or just curious, Venice Afterburn is the perfect place to decompress, connect with like creative people.
Event: 12-10pm; Admission: Free before 6pm; $20 after 6pm (last entry at 9pm); Windward Plaza, Venice Beach (by the skate park)Windward Plaza, Venice Beach (by the skate park); www.veniceafterburn.com
If you want to keep the art party going…The Venice Afterburn Afterparty takes place at The Rose Room from 10pm to 2am. Known as one of Venice Beach’s most iconic nightlife destinations, The Rose Room will host a fun night of dancing. RSVP For Venice Afterburn Afterparty HERE.
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Inglewood
Serious Topics debuts Hook, Line and Sinker, an exhibition of new paintings and drawings by Aaron Maier-Carretero. The paintings and drawings are the culmination of intense visual risk-taking and experimentation. Event: 2-6pm; Serious Topics, 1207 N. La Brea Ave., Down the Driveway, Inglewood, CA 90302; https://www.serious-topics.com/
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LA Theatre
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. Amongst the many laughs, secrets are revealed and soon a poignant immigrant story unfolds. Find out more on the Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Feature.
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding; Photo by Charles Erickson
Performance: 2 & 8pm; Mark Taper Forum, 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90012; CenterTheatreGroup.org
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Also in Westwood…Remember it’s the final weekend of Am I Roxie? at the Geffen Playhouse. The one-woman show is written and performed by Roxana Ortega (The Casagrandes, The Groundlings). The play is directed by Bernardo Cubría (Crabs in a Bucket; The Giant Void In My Soul). In this funny one-woman tour-de-force based on her own life, writer/actor Roxana Ortega navigates the chaos of her mother’s mental decline with outrageous humor. Playing everything from a mermaid-obsessed aunt to a prickly sherpa, Roxie takes us on a humorous journey.
Rush tickets for each day’s performance are made available to the general public one hour before showtime at the box office. $40.00 General/$20.00 Student. Performance: 2pm & 7pm; Admission runs from $36.00 – $139.00. Available by phone at 310.208.2028 and on website. Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Avenue, LA 90024; https://geffenplayhouse.org
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Glendale
The Pit Los Angeles hosts an artist walkthrough with Tamara Gonzales and Roxanne Jackson in conjunction with the closing event for Hi-Dose. In addition, Robin Kang, a multimedia artist, weaver, and shamanic sound healer will lead a transformative 45-minute Reiki-infused Sound Bath at 3:33pm.
Please bring your own yoga mat and blanket for a more comfortable experience. Event: 2:30pm Coffee & Bagels | Artist Walkthrough of Hi-Dose; Event: 3:33 pm 45-minute Reiki-infused Sound Bath led by artist Robin Kang; The Pit Los Angeles, 3015 Dolores St., LA, 90065; http://www.the-pit.la
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Murmurs Gallery hosts an upcoming performance with Laura Stinger. The performance takes place in conjunction with her exhibition The Spigot Makes the Mouth Real currently on view at the gallery. She will be joined by collaborators Miles Brenninkmeijer, Serene Bloin, Ivanna Baranova, and Alexsa Durrans. The performance will also feature a soundscape by musician Nire Cuana. Event: 4-6pm; Space is limited—please arrive early! This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP gabrielledatau@murmurs.la; Murmurs, 1411 Newton St. LA 90021; https://murmurs.la
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Mid City
Matter Studio Gallery hosts an evening of spoken word and poetry. The event will celebrate the works of James Baldwin with Charles Reese. Event: 4-6pm; Visit the website for more info; Admission: $23.18; Matter Studio Gallery, 5080 W. Pico Blvd., LA, 90019; https://matterstudiogallery.com/
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Also in Mid City…DMST Atelier hosts an opening art party for Tender Material. The two-person exhibition features the work of Kim Garcia and Frannie Hemmelgarn. It is an exploration of memory, grief, and repair through sculpture, works on paper, as well as mixed-media installation. Art Party: 4-7pm; DMST Atelier, 4614 W Washington Blvd, LA, 90016; http://dmstatelier.com
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Downtown
LACP offers an opening art party for Lost & Found by Matthew Finley and curated by Dr. Rotem Rozental. The artist’s work portrays a hopeful world where queer love and identity are fully celebrated. At a time when voices of exclusion grow louder, this exhibition insists on joy, acceptance, and love.
Art Party and Walk through: 4–6pm; 4:30pm; LACP Headquarters, 252 S. Los Angeles St, LA, 90012; https://lacphoto.org
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In West Hollywood…James Fuentes celebrates Sebastian Silva: Imaginary Friends with an opening art party tonight. In addition to being a well known filmmaker, he is also a talented artist. Art Party: 6-8pm; James Fuentes, 5015 Melrose Ave, LA, 90038; http://jamesfuentes.com
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Miracle Mile area
Rebecca Molayem Gallery throws an opening art party for Mystic Cartographies by Yari Ostovan. The two day solo show features paintings by the Iranian-American artist. He was inspired by Persian poetry and Sufi traditions. Art Party: 6-8pm; Rebecca Molayem Gallery, 481 S. Fairfax Ave., LA, 90036; http://rebeccamolayemarts.com
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In the Valley
Carter Sexton celebrates the halloween season with a holiday inspired art show. Enjoy snacks, drinks, and of course halloween art. Art Party: 5-7pm; Carter Sexton Artists Materials, 5308 Laurel Canyon Blvd.,North Hollywood, 91607; https://www.cartersexton.com/
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Culver City
Taylor Fine Art unveils Broken Dolls and Micro-Plastics by Deasa Turner. The artworks in this solo exhibition transforms everyday objects into imaginative, theatrical assemblages.
Artwork by Deasa Turner
Through her latest body of work, Turner reclaims the childlike wonder of toys while underscoring the hidden toxicity of the micro-plastics they are made of—materials that both feed our fantasies and quietly infiltrate our lives. Art Party: 7-10pm; Taylor Fine Art, 6039 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 90232; https://taylorfineart.art
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Westwood
The Hammer Museum throws an opening art party for its upcoming edition of its acclaimed Made in L.A. biennial which officially opens tomorrow. This is the seventh iteration of the Hammer’s biennial, highlighting the practices of artists working throughout the greater Los Angeles area. The exhibition brings together 28 artists and collectives whose work reflects Los Angeles’s ever-evolving terrain across film, painting, choreography, photography, sculpture, sound, and video.
Art Party: 8-10pm; RSVP on website; FYI: RSVP does not guarantee entry if event reaches capacity. Admission is granted on a first-come, first-served basis; Hammer Museum’s address is 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024; https://hammer.ucla.edu/programs-events/2025/made-la-2025-public-opening-night
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North Hollywood Dance Party
Who’s up for an art dance party? Bodies and Beats brings us Cosmic Glow, an unforgettable black light body painting dance party. Metamorphosis celebrates art, music, and movement as it merges into one dazzling experience. Become a work of art and dance the night away. Event : 9pm – 2am; Admission starts at $33.95; The Community Berlin, 11819 Sherman Way, North Hollywood, CA 91605; For more info and to purchase Tickets to Cosmic Glow – Click Here.
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