Ok kids, so Sunday, October 5, 2025 Art Parties & Events take place all over LA including Palos Verdes. It’s the final day of Venice Afterburn and we have lots more theatre and music options for you too.
October 5, 2025 Art Parties & Events
Downtown…Today’s Smorgasburg Los Angeles features ice cream pop-ups and also smorg resident cool treat vendors. It is a popular weekly culinary adventure at Row DTLA every Sunday.
Smorgasburg LA
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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Mid City
It is the second day of a two day art show titled Mystic Cartographies on view at Rebecca Molayem Gallery. The solo exhibition of paintings by Iranian-American artist Yari Ostovan is inspired by n Persian poetry and Sufi traditions. Final Day 11am-5pm; Rebecca Molayem Gallery, 481 S. Fairfax Ave., LA, 90036; http://rebeccamolayemarts.com
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Downtown
StudioEleven throws an opening art party for Harmonies and Dissonance: StudioEleven Artists at Colburn. The 8th annual exhibition spotlights the refuge of creativity in times of change and conflict. Works in the exhibition reflect harmonies as well as dissonance, elements that co-exist in the creative process as in the world.
Visit the website for a full list of artists; Art Party: 11am-2pm; Colburn School – Courtyard, 200 South Grand Ave., LA 90012; https://www.studioelevenart.com/
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Palos Verdes
The annual event Tour d’Art returns to he 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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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
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Downtown
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. Performance: 1 & 7pm; Mark Taper Forum, 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90012; CenterTheatreGroup.org
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West Adams area
Good Mother Gallery the third annual edition of MFA’s of LA, curated by Leslie Fram. Entitled Prompt & Circumstance, the exhibition presents 20 emerging artists from 8 Los Angeles graduate programs. These include: Art Center, Cal Arts, California State University Long Beach (CSULB), Claremont Graduate University (CGU), Laguna College of Art and Design, Otis College of Art and Design, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), as well as University of Southern California (USC) Roski. The group show will be held at Good Mother Gallery’s Annex situated adjacent to the gallery. Art Party: 2-6pm; Good Mother Gallery Annex, 5075 West Adams Blvd., LA, 90016; https://goodmothergallery.com/
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LA Theatre
This is the final performance of Am I Roxie? at the Geffen. Written and performed by Roxana Ortega (The Casagrandes, The Groundlings), the one woman show has had a successful run the the Westwood theatre.
Roxana Ortega in Am I Roxie? at Geffen Playhouse; Photo by Jeff Lorch.
Bernardo Cubría (Crabs in a Bucket; The Giant Void In My Soul) directs. 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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Sundays at the Mint
In 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). 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.
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