Well it’s the first Saturday of a new month…October 5, 2024 Art Parties and Events are plentiful. In addition, several all weekend happenings are taking place too. Events such as LA Comic Con, the Brewery ArtWalk, The Venice Afterburn, as well as the Culver City Art Walk & Roll, art talks, art openings, and more.
October 5, 2024 Art Parties & Events
Downtown…It’s the second day of the iconic event LA Comic Con. Immerse yourself in a world of pop culture, gaming, cosplay, and comics at the annual event. It takes place at the LA Convention Center and will feature over 800 artists and vendors. Meet stars like Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Anjelica Huston, Christina Ricci, as well as many more. Event: 9:30am-7pm; Adult GA Day Passes start at $47, with various discounts for anyone under 18; VIP is already sold out; LA Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; https://www.comicconla.com
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Also downtown…The Fall edition of the Brewery Artwalk is here. This is always a fun event. This year’s art walk will feature over 100 artists. As always, the Brewery Artwalk takes place on both days, Saturday, and Sunday all day long. There is FREE admission and parking. Food will be available for sale. You will find Barbara’s Beer and Food garden in the center of the complex. Also Food Trucks will be parked on Avenue 21. The food truck list includes: The Tropic Truck, WestSide BanhMi, Wafl Truck, WoodFire Pies and AllChill Ice Cream! While you are there, be sure to stop into the I-5 Gallery at 621 Avenue 21. Art Walk: 11am-6pm; The Brewery, 2020 North Main Street, LA, 90031; https://breweryartwalk.com
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Culver City
Helms Bakery District partners with the Culver City Arts District to present its annual Culver City Art Walk & Roll. Begin at Helms Avenue where you’ll experience Sunshine Makers Market, a collection of pop-up creative vendors and joyful art experiences. Wander through installations from artist Prime inside Cisco Home, photographers Connie Conway, Glen Wexler, painter Andy Burgess, and a neon art installation by artists Linda Sue Price and Michael Flechtner inside the Washington Corridor Gallery and 8723 Washington Blvd.).
Then head to the Helms Design Center for stunning performances by Luminario Ballet. CLICK HERE to find out about Luminario Ballet’s upcoming performance on November 2, 2024. In addition you’ll enjoy installations by artists Rachel X and Lynn Mikami. It’s a full day of fun festivities for the entire family in Culver City. Event: 11am-7pm; Visit the website for a map –https://www.culvercityartwalk.com/
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Westwood
L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade is a food event that brings superstar chefs, brewers, vintners and also mixologists to Los Angeles to lend their support to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) and the fight against childhood cancer. Hosted by Chef Suzanne Goin and business partner, Caroline Styne, along with Chef David Lentz, this fun and family-friendly afternoon features one-of-a-kind food and drink samplings. Guests can mingle with the gourmet chefs behind the dishes and taste fine dining from across the country. With over $1.3 million raised in 2023, this event’s impact only continues to grow for all kids with cancer. Come join us this year for food and fun for the whole family! Event: 12-4pm; Admission is $280; UCLA Campus, Royce Quad, LA 90095; https://www.alexslemonade.org/
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Venice Beach
The Venice Afterburn returns. The annual Burning Man Regional event of the LA West side will take place this weekend. The two-day celebration spotlights art, music, mutant vehicles, and interactivity at Windward Plaza in Venice beach.
The event pays tribute to the Burning Man principles as well as the culture of Black Rock City. Much like Venice, it celebrates the spirit of community, gifting, creative collaboration, radical inclusion and de-commodification.
Artwork by Debi Cable
Enjoy the work of 45 artists showcasing their theme camp, art cars and installations, with 40 djs on two art car stages, and a third stage with live music. LED flowers will lead you to amazing art installations including Gregg Fleishman’s Satellite pod. Debi Cable’s blacklight art will blow your mind. I am a huge fan of her art.
Also you will be in awe of fire spinners, flame effects and fireworks of LED by LA artist Liquid PXL (‘Dandelion”), plus lots more. Afterburn: 12-10pm; Free entrance BEFORE 6pm or $10 If you arrive after 6pm; No entries past 9pm. Windward Plaza, 1 Winward Circle, Venice 90291; https://www.veniceafterburn.com
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Mid Wilshire area
CMAY Gallery hosts an art talk with conceptual and multidisciplinary artist Daan den Houter. The art talk takes place in conjunction with the artist’s solo exhibition Stripes, Dots, Stacks and Twists. This is the artist’s first solo exhibition in Los Angeles. Art Talk: 2-3pm; CMAY Gallery, 5828 Wilshire Blvd., LA 90036; https://cmaygallery.com
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West Hollywood
Make Room holds an artist walkthrough of Salome & Solvej, Apollo & Farne with Andrew Sendor. The artist will guide guests through the narratives of this new body of work currently on view at the gallery. Walkthrough: 3-4pm; Make Room, 6361 Waring Ave., LA, 90038; https://www.makeroom.la/
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Santa Monica
At Bergamot Station…bG Gallery presents Now and Then / Then and Now by Ralph Allen Massey.
The solo show includes works from a range of series, featuring the graphic imagery of nostalgic pop art positioned alongside portraits. Art Party 3-5pm; bG Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave #A2, Santa Monica, 90405; https://santamonica.bgartdealings.com/
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Highland Park
Three shows open at Avenue 50 Studio – Defining Our Legacies Ancestor to Ancestor, Reshaped Realities, as well as Peace & Unity. The latter one is presented by The Arroyo Arts Collective. An opening reception will be held for all the shows. Art Party: 3-6pm; Ave 50 Studio, 131 N. Avenue 50, LA, 90042; https://avenue50studio.org/
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Downtown
ICA LA presents an open house and also celebrates a group exhibition titled Scientia Sexualis. It is organized by Jennifer Doyle (Professor of English, University of California, Riverside) as well as Jeanne Vaccaro (Assistant Professor of Transgender Studies and Museum Studies, University of Kansas). Art Party: 4-7pm; Visit the website to RSVP for this FREE event; ICA LA, 1717 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021; https://www.theicala.org
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Larchmont
LAUNCH Gallery throws a closing art party for That Which Animates. The two person exhibition features figurative drawings and also paintings by visual artists Curt LeMieux and Marley Van Peebles.
The art depicts anthropomorphic and celestial entities as well as people, animals, and insects. Art Party: 4-7pm; Launch, 170 S. La Brea Ave. LA, 90036; https://launchla.org
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In Culver City…CadFab Creative Gallery debuts Tapestry of Echoes by two artists who just happen to be married. The art of Jaime and Marina Hernandez Ochoa both celebrate their heritage, culture as well as its rich traditions. Art Party: 5-8pm; CadFab Creative Gallery, 6023 Washington Blvd, Culver City, 90232; https://cadfabcreative.com
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Beverly Fairfax area
KP Projects Gallery presents As Viewed from Inside by Jennybird Alcantara. The solo exhibition focuses on self-reflection, inner wisdom, as well as dream-like escapism. Art Party: 6-9pm; RSVP to rsvp@kpprojects.net to attend the FREE event; KP Projects Gallery, 633. N. La Brea Ave., LA 90036; https://kpprojectsgallery.net
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DTLA
LUMINEX 3.0: Landscape Frequencies will illuminate the buildings of downtown. The free outdoor public art installation utilizes LA’s downtown landscape as its canvas. Artists include: JOJO ABOT, Refik Anadol, Alice Bucknell, Nao Bustamante, Petra Cortright, Marc Horowitz, Carole Kim, Alan Nakagawa, Sarah Rara, and also LAVA (Los Angeles Video Artists). Visit the website for more info. Event: 7-11:30pm; South Park District of downtown, with starting location at West 11th Street & Margo St, Los Angeles; https://www.luminexla.com/
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