Saturday, October 17, 2026 Art Parties & Events fill up a bustling Saturday with tons of openings, as well as book launches, and art talks and live performances such as music, dance, and theatre too.
October 17 2026 Art Parties & Events
Pico-Union area…As Is Gallery hosts a closing reception and exhibition walkthrough for Julie Shafer: The Parting of the Ways.
The artist will discuss the works in the exhibition as well as the creating of the series. Also on view and closing is Jennifer Celio: Species In Danger. Closing Art Party & Walkthrough: 2-5pm; As Is, 1133 Venice Blvd., LA, 90015; https://www.as-is.la
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Downtown
Vielmetter Los Angeles hosts an art talk and walkthrough featuring artists Patrick Wilson and Michael Reafsnyder. The conversation takes place in conjunction with the solo exhibition Things I Like by Patrick Wilson currently on view at the gallery. Runs through October 17, 2026; Art Talk/Walk through: 2-3pm; Vielmetter Los Angeles, 1700 S Santa Fe Ave #101, Los Angeles, CA 90021; https://vielmetter.com
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Venice
ARCANE Space presents an art talk featuring two artists. It includes: Felipe Dulzaides with moderator Adolfo Nodal and Diana “Didi” Rojas with moderator Morleigh Steinberg. While you are there view another exhibition titled Shadoobie (Shattered) by Bradley Boboc. All shows runs through November 8, 2026; Art Talk: 2pm; ARCANE SPACE, 324 Sunset Ave. Unit G, Venice, CA 90291 (Next to Gjusta Bakery), Venice CA 90291; https://www.arcanespacela.com
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Culver City
Billis/Williams Gallery debuts Lindsey Warren: Somewhere, Here, Ron Rizk: For the Time Being and also Featuring: Judy Nimtz (2026). While this is the fourth solo exhibition for Lindsey Warren at the gallery, this is Ron Rizk’s third solo show as well as the second for Jundy Nimtz. All three are Los Angeles based artists. The exhibitions will run through November 14, 2026; Opening: 3pm; Billis Williams Gallery LA, 2716 S La Cienega Blvd., LA, 90034: http://www.billiswilliams.com
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Downtown
Duncan Miller Gallery celebrates to art of Arnold Newman with a solo exhibition.
Arnold Newman, Martha Graham, New York City, 1961, Silver Gelatin Photograph Print Madein 1970s
The artist (1918–2006) was on the forefront of modern photographic portraiture. Over nearly seven decades, Newman photographed influential figures who shaped art, music, literature, and twentieth-century culture.
Find out more about the exhibition on the Duncan Miller Arnold Newman Feature. Runs through December 1, 2026; Art Party: 4-6pm; Duncan Miller Gallery,1933 S. Broadway, Suite 1270, LA 90007; https://www.duncanmillergallery.com/
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Also Downtown…Aabee Bleue Project unveils a group show titled A Room for Different Worlds. The exhibition includes 24 artists. While most are based in LA, each bring a new perspective thus the reason for the title. Artists include: Sasan Abri, Gohar Dashti, Soudeh Davoud, Farbod Elkaei, Nora Gabbai, Ghasemi Brothers, Mahsa Merci, Nicollet Mishkan, Melika Shafahi and many more. Visit the website for a full list of artists. A Room for Different Worlds runs until November 7, 2026; Art Party: 4-6pm; Aabee Bleue Project, 1700 S Santa Fe Ave, #101B, LA 90021; https://www.aabeebleue-project.com/
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Inglewood
Crenshaw Dairy Mart & Destination Crenshaw present Kenturah Davis: Rest Stops. The solo show reimagines a sensory garden, thus healing after the Eaton Fire. It is part of a post-wildfire garden initiative started in Altadena, California. This is the first collaboration between Destination Crenshaw and Crenshaw Dairy Mart who share a commitment to uplifting Black artists. Hence their continued mission is to raise awareness for Black-and POC-led arts and culture organizations across Los Angeles. Kenturah Davis: Rest Stops runs through November 15, 2026; Art Party: 4-7pm; Crenshaw Dairy Mart, 8629 Crenshaw Blvd, Inglewood, LA 90305; https://www.crenshawdairymart.com/
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Santa Monica
At Bergamot Station…bG Gallery throws an opening art party to celebrate new exhibitions. Metaphysical is a group show that spotlights the connection between the physical world and the unseen.
Courtesy of bG Gallery
Moreover Lara Kempke’s Spiritus Animales also opens at bG Gallery. Save the Date: November 24, an artist walkthrough will be held from 3-6pm; Both exhibitions will remain on view through November 2, 2026; Art Party: 4-7pm; bG Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave #A2, Santa Monica, CA 90405; https://santamonica.bgartdealings.com
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While you are at Bergamot Station, stop at Marshall Gallery to its current exhibition our sharp line of sight by Fabiola Menchelli. This is the artist’s third solo exhibition with the gallery, and it’s simply stunning. While the artwork is installed in a darkened space, each photo-sculptural piece is suspended within a custom color-matched shadowbox frame. It will remain on view through November 7th, 2026. FYI – this is not an opening, so I would arrive prior to 5pm, but bG Gallery is having an opening at 4pm (see above). Marshall Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave. A6, Santa Monica, 90404; https://marshallgallery.art/
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Since you are at Bergamot Station...stop into Santa Monica Auctions/Robert Berman Gallery which usually has a preview of the auction items (the Fall auction is happening tomorrow. Hours Noon-5pm; Santa Monica Auctions/Robert Berman Gallery, A5, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, 90404; https://www.smauctions.com/
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Stay in Santa Monica
dnj Gallery and Art and Med present Jill’s Journey Reception (CALM ART program is from 5-6pm, artist reception runs 6-8pm); This event is sponsored by Living Beauty Cancer Foundation.
Find out more about the exhibition as well as upcoming events related to the In Strength exhibition on the dnj Gallery In Strength Feature; Event: 5-8pm; dnj Gallery, 3015 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, 90405; https://www.dnjgallery.net/
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Melrose Arts District
Fabian Perez Gallery hosts another opening art party for Cinematic Glamour, an exhibition inspired by the genre – Hollywood’s Golden Age. Cinematic Glamour will remain on view until January 2, 2027; Art Party: 5-8pm; visit the website for additional information and to RSVP. Fabian Perez Gallery, 6715 Melrose Ave, LA, 90038; https://fabianperezgallery.com
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Downtown
CalArts unveils its 2026 MFA graduating class exhibition curated by Nahui Garcia. Titled Slow Fiction, Flashing Nostalgia, it spotlights the work of graduates from departments of Art, Photography and Media, as well as Art and Technology. It features the work of twenty eight artists via various types of media – photography, installation, painting, video, and sculpture. The group show runs through November 21, 2026; Art Party: 5-8pm; The Reef, 1933 S Broadway, LA, 90007 (12th Floor, Suite 1222); Paid on-site and street parking available; See the Cal Arts Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/p/DeVcBGPJyog/
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Lincoln Heights
It’s the second day of Wönzimer’s celebration the book Deeper by Kayden Kross. Through the Lens of Daren Cornell.
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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Park La Brea area
LAUNCH Gallery debuts a two solo shows tonight. Weeping Women spotlights the work of Cindy Craig, while Small Eruptions features the art of Leigh Salgado. The gallery celebrates the artists with an opening art party. Both exhibitions will remain on view through November 14, 2026; Art Party: 6-9pm; LAUNCH Gallery, 170 S. La Brea Ave, Ste. 202, LA 90036; https://launchla.org/
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Santa Monica
Invisible Legend: Bruce Langhorne screens at the UnUrban Cafe tonight. Bob Dylan himself dubbed Bruce “Mr. Tamborine Man” and eventually wrote the hit song. I was lucky enough to work with Bruce in the early 2000’s. Read more about him and the film Invisible Legend: Bruce Langhorne on our art inspired travel site EatTravelGo.com
Screening: 7pm; Suggested donation $10; RSVP: Hello@InvisibleLegend.com for guaranteed seating (and for lyrics and music); UnUrban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405; https://www.unurban.com
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Westwood
Victoria Marks, A Deer Walks into a Dance opens at The Nimoy Theater in Westwood. The world premiere is presented by CAP UCLA and features the award-winning choreographer Victoria Marks. Performers include: Rian Alcid, Maya Billig, Karen Chuang, and Aaron Mason.
courtesy of CAP UCLA
Find out more about this show on the Victoria Marks A Deer Walks into a Dance Feature.. The show with run for two days only – today, and tomorrow. October 16, and 17, 2026; Performance: 8pm; The Nimoy Theater, 1262 Westwood Boulevard, LA, 90024; https://cap.ucla.edu
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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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