Hey kids…Mama is on the road again, as you may have noticed from our ETG Insta and LAAP Insta featuring incredible performances by Brandi Carlile. That woman can SING!!! We decided to make a fun trip out of it. So we are reviewing a hotel and some great restaurants. Articles should be up on EatTravelGo.com in the next couple of days…
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September 24-25, 2026 Art Parties & Events
Thursday, Friday, September 24-25, 2026 Art Parties & Events bring us another exciting weekend of arts and entertaiinment to the City of Angels. We have art openings, and a grand opening, as well as The Other Art Fair which kicks off on Thursday and continues through the weekend. Moreover, enjoy a comedy show too.
Thursday, September 24 2026
Playa Del Rey…The fall 2026 exhibition officially opens at LMU’s Laband Art Gallery. Phyllis Green: Of My Own Making features 15 years of artwork created by the Los Angeles-based artist. Of My Own Making runs through December 5, 2026; Art Party: 1-3pm; Laband Art Gallery, Loyola Marymount University 1 LMU Drive, LA 90045; https://cfa.lmu.edu/labandgallery/
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Glendale
Mek Contemporary celebrates it grand opening with the inaugural exhibition titled Rafael Megall: Idols In Bloom. The solo show highlights decorative porcelain figures associated with Soviet-era domestic interiors. Idols In Bloom will remain on view through November 6, 2026; Art Party: 6-8pm; Mek Contemporary, 416 E. Colorado St., Glendale, 91205; https://www.mekcontemporary.com/
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Santa Monica
The opening art party for the Other Art Fair takes place tonight. Presented by Saatchi Art, the 16th edition features over 150 independent artists at Barker Hangar, and it runs all weekend (September 24–27);
Opening Art Party: 6-10pm; The Other Art Fair, 3021 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, 90405; https://www.theotherartfair.com/la/
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September 25, 2026
Chinatown…Eat Happy by Narsiso Martinez opens at the Charlie James Gallery.
This is the artist’s fourth solo exhibition with the gallery. Moreover an additional exhibition titled Food and Beyond, Beyond Food runs concurrently. The group show curated by Narsiso Martinez brings together four female artists from different cultural backgrounds. However, they are united with the theme of food and nourishment. Artists include: Andrea Bersaglieri, Ashley Jose-Isip, Jessy Slim, and Karen Tepaz. Both shows run through November 7, 2026; Art Party: 5-8pm; Charlie James Gallery (Gallery 1), 969 Chung King Rd, LA, 90012; https://www.cjamesgallery.com/
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Miracle Mile area
1301 PE debuts a group exhibition titled As The Moonbird Flies. Artists include: Shane Cotton, Simone Griffin and Fiona Pardington; As The Moonbird Flies will remain on view until November 7, 2026; Art Party: 5-7pm; 1301PE, 6150 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 90048; https://www.1301pe.com
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Manhattan Beach Food & Wine kicks off tonight and runs through tomorrow Saturday, September 25–26, 2026. We have a Special Promo Code – MEDIA26 discount for our LAAP readers. The event has been moved to the westdrift Manhattan Beach, which is so elegant.
Manhattan Beach Food Wine Media Event: Photo by Richard Bilow
Find out more about the event as well as the Festival Founder and Producer Shelby Russell and Culinary Curator Chef Neal Fraser on the 2026 Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Feature.
The festival welcomes guests ages 21 and older. DELTA VIP Early Entry runs from 6:00–7:00 p.m. Regular admission follows from 7-10pm; Purchase tickets and hotel packages on the website; westdrift Manhattan Beach, 1400 Parkview Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; https://www.manhattanbeachfoodandwine.com; https://www.westdrift.com/
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West Hollywood
Jetpack Comedy is LA’s best Friday stand-up comedy showcase. Comics from HBO, Netflix, and also SNL cast members, all pop by for a night of laughter. Headliners and surprise drop-ins have included: Sarah Silverman, Kevin Nealon, Fred Armisen, Bob Odenkirk, Pete Holmes, Hannibal Buress, Kumail Nanjiani, Maria Bamford, Hasan Minhaj, Jeff Garlin, Ali Wong, Demetri Martin, as well as many more.
Event begins: 8:30pm; Admission starts at $20; Visit the website to RSVP for events (multiple dates); FB Page; Bar Lubitsch, 7702 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, 90046; https://jetpackcomedy.com/
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For additional art exhibitions, and performances as well as culinary events, see LAArtParty’s Upcoming Events Page.
Read more about Arts and Entertainment throughout the world on our sister site EatTravelGo.com, an art inspired travel site.
Or enjoy artist / gallerist interviews on our Art Talk Page.
