Saturday, September 19, 2026 Art Parties & Events are poppin’ – strap on your wing on kids, cause you’re gonna need to fly over the LA traffic to see all these fab exhibitions in one night. While the Pasadena ARTWalk runs today and tomorrow, there are TONs of openings. Our gallery picks include Pace Gallery, David Zwirner and CHG who will be hosting one rad art party.
September 19 2026 CHG, Pace, David Zwirner & More
Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair; courtesy of Jackalope;
Pasadena ARTWalk returns for its 18th annual event on Green street in Playhouse Village today and tomorrow. This year’s event co-produced with Jackalope Arts and Playhouse Village Association, kicks off today. In addition to being free, the event will feature artists and vendors selling their wares. This includes art, photography, ceramics, jewelry and much more. Moreover, activities for children will by onsite. Find out additional information on the website. The event runs from 11am- 6pm; The Pasadena ARTWalk will be held on Green St, Pasadena, between Los Robles and El Molino; http://jackalopeartfair.com/
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Downtown
The artwork of Flora Golden, Kristen Meuser, and Suzanne Decuir will be exhibited at Tom Wudl Studio. The opening reception takes place today; Art Party: 2 -5pm; Complimentary Valet Parking; Tom Wudl Studio, 423 Molino St., LA 90013; Event Info;
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Also downtown…Band of Vices celebrates new exhibitions with an opening art party. These include Monica Ikegwu’s solo exhibition Read in Red as well as a group show titled Hey Sis. Furthermore the gallery hosts an exhibition walkthrough of Read in Red by the artist. This is Ikegwu’s fourth solo exhibition with the gallery.
Both shows continue through October 17, 2026; Art party: 2-5pm; Walkthrough: 3:30pm; Band of Vices, 1700 S. Santa Fe Avenue, Suite 371, LA, 90021; https://www.bandofvices.com
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Also downtown, in the same building…NICODIM Gallery presents Ángeles Agrela: Camino y Paz. The has lived in many parts of the world but currently lives and works in Granada. The artist spotlights the role of women within the art world. Art Party: 4-7pm; NICODIM, 1700 S Santa Fe Ave #160, Los Angeles, CA 90021; https://www.nicodimgallery.com
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Culver City
Walter Maciel Gallery offers an opening for The Shape of Awareness by Nathan Vincent. The solo show features his new body of wall-mounted and free-standing sculptures. The Shape of Awareness runs through October 31, 2026; Art Party: 4-7pm; Walter Maciel Gallery, 2642 S. La Cienega Blvd., LA, 90034; http://waltermacielgallery.com
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Also in Culver City…studio 37 debuts a new exhibition titled Between Myth & Memory by Mohammad Ariyayi. Art lovers are invited to attend the opening reception. The solo show pays tribute to ran’s contemporary artistic heritage. Art Party: 4-8pm; studio 37, 1537 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035; https://www.studio37la.com/
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Mid City
Mia Middleton: Summoning Cleo and a group show titled Objective Truths open at Roberts Projects. This is Mia Middleton’s second solo exhibition with the gallery. The group exhibition spotlights artists from the gallery’s program. These include: Aaron Glasson, Chris Johanson, Suchitra Mattai, Evan Nesbit, Wendy Red Star and Brenna Youngblood, among others. Both exhibitions run through October 24, 2026; Art Party: 5-7pm; Roberts Projects LA, 442 S La Brea Ave, LA, 90036; http://robertsprojectsla.com
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Also in Mid City…Pace Gallery presents David Lynch: LA, an exhibition of photographs. This is the first presentation of his work in his home town of LA since he passed in 2025. Moreover, the solo show unites five of Lynch’s photographic series from over three decades. Featuring 35 black-and-white and color photo-based works, the work is from five series created between 1979 and 2008. While highlighting his distinctive artistic ability which crosses over from film to painting. David Lynch: LA will remain on view through October 24, 2026; Art Party: 6-8pm; Pace Gallery, 1201 S La Brea Ave, LA, 90019; http://pacegallery.com
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Highland Park
Feia Studio unveils two solo shows – Sixth Ocean, Eighth Sea by Jeannie Rhyu and A Mansion Has Many Rooms by Patrick Arnold. Jeannie Rhyu is a New York-based Korean-Canadian artist. She will exhibit a new body of work which includes paintings as well as ceramic sculptures. The work of Patrick Arnold will also be on view in the Feia Flat. The exhibition spotlights his ceramics and also includes vessels, sculptures, and lamps. Both solo shows will run through October 18, 2026; Art Party: 5-9pm; Feia Studio, 6166 Oak Crest Way, LA, 90042; https://feia.studio/
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Mount Wilson
MWO presents The Brightness of Stars: Henrietta Leavitt and the Transformative Nature of Attention in Art and Science on Saturday, September 19, the penultimate Saturday Evening Talks & Telescopes of the season. Guest speaker Anna Von Mertens explores the life and legacy of the pioneering astronomer, Henrietta Leavitt, and how her studies of variable stars provided the first reliable way to measure vast cosmic distances. Each Talks & Telescopes event starts at 5:30pm (viewing open up to 11:30pm), beginning with a 60+ minute lecture in MWO’s auditorium, followed by picnic dining—bring your own, or purchase on-site—and stargazing through Mount Wilson’s 60-inch and 100-inch telescopes—the largest in the world open to the public. Additional viewing is hosted by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society. Priced at $50, this event series offers the most economical stargazing event option on the mountain: mtwilson.edu/events/lecture091926
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Hollywood
Diane Rosenstein Gallery presents Vanessa Prager: Talk to Me. The solo exhibition features ten impasto oil paintings highlighting floral portraiture. Moreover the solo show bring together patterns, people, as well as objects. Talk to Me will run through October 31, 2026; Art Party: 4-6pm; Diane Rosenstein Gallery, 1504 N. Gardner Street, LA 90046; https://dianerosenstein.com/
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West Hollywood
Tierra del Sol Gallery offers an opening reception for Michael LeVell: Salient Forms. This is a comprehensive survey of the artist’s five decades of work. LeVell is also a founding artist of Tierra del Sol Art Studios program launched in 1989. Salient Forms will remain on view through October 30, 2026; Art Party: 6 – 8pm; Tierra Del Sol Gallery, 7414 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 90046; https://tierradelsolgallery.org/
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East Hollywood
David Zwirner debuts an exhibition of photographs by Roy DeCarava (1919–2009). The solo show titled The Sound I Saw is curated by Ebony L. Haynes and is the fourth solo show with the gallery. It features visual and the aural work created between the late 1940s and the 1960s. The Sound I Saw runs through October 31, 2026; Art Party; 6-8pm; David Zwirner, Los Angeles, 606 N Western Ave., LA, 90004; https://www.davidzwirner.com/
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Also in East Hollywood, just down the street…Hoffman Donahue presents Everything but perspective by Vera Palme. The solo show includes small scale abstract paintings alongside a new series of looping brushstroke monochromes. Everything but perspective will run through October 24, 2026; Art Party: 6-8pm; Hoffman Donahue, 725 N Western Ave, LA;, 90004; https://www.hoffmandonahue.com
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Venice
ARCANE Space brings us an opening art party for a solo exhibition titled Sincere by Diana “Didi” Rojas. The artist is known for her artistic renditions of popular sneakers and designer footwear. Sincere will remain on view until October 25, 2026; Art Party: 6-9pm; 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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Downtown
François Ghebaly unveils new shows – The Piled-Up Traces by Amol K. Patil and Through the Tunnel by Ann Leda Shapiro. While this is Patil’s debut exhibition with the gallery, as well as his first in LA, this is the third for Shapiro, however the second solo show. Both shows will remain on view through October 31, 2026; Art Party: 6-8pm; François Ghebaly, 2245 E Washington Blvd,. LA, 90021; https://ghebaly.com
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Also Downtown…Gabba Gallery throws an opening art party for Poster Pals. The two-person exhibition spotlights the work of LA artists MAZZA and MUNK ONE. The show is curated by Jason Ostro and Elena Jacobson and features an extensive selection of prints. Both artists delve in poster design, along with a strong musical influence. Runs through October 10, 2026; Art Party: 6-10pm; Gabba Gallery, 235 S. Broadway, LA, 90012; https://www.gabbagallery.com/
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Pico Gardens
CHG throws an opening art party for its 20th Anniversary Celebration – September Edition. This is the second installment of a special two-part exhibition series. The massive group show will highlight the incredible talent that the gallery has exhibited through its twenty year history.
Corey Helford Gallery Anniversary Exhibition
Expect to see works by artists such as D*Face, Ron English, Shepard Fairey, Paul Frank, Gary Baseman, Wayne White, Shag, Swoon, Miss Van, Luke Chueh…just to name a few. In addition to its anniversary exhibition, CHG will also feature a solo show titled Love, Death & All Her Friends by artist kelogsloops in Gallery 3. All exhibitions run through October 24, 2026; Art Party: 7-11pm; CHG, 571 S. Anderson St. LA, 90033; https://coreyhelfordgallery.com/
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The Greek Theatre presents Sofi Tukker with special guest Drama & Kito. Additionally this artist is partnering with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket sold goes to local animal shelters supporting the health and well being of animals throughout North America. Gotta give kudos to this animal lover. Performance: 7:30pm; Tickets start at $52; Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90027; Find out more about the artist – https://www.sofitukker.com/; https://www.lagreektheatre.com/
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