September 26-27 2024 art parties and events offer art workshops, art fairs, fundraisers, theater as well as an art battle.
September 26-27, 2024 Art Parties & Events
Thursday September 26, 2024
Head to Torrance…In conjunction with El Camino College Art Gallery’s current exhibition Doodle and Dream, artist Linda Jacobson hosts a FREE Dream workshop. Event: 1:15-3:30pm; El Camino College Art Gallery, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90506; https://www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/fine-arts/art-gallery/
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Santa Monica
The Other Art Fair kicks off today and also runs through the weekend at the Barker Hangar. Enjoy the work of over one hundred and forty international and U.S. artists. Parking for Opening Night is complimentary. But if you plan on attending other days there is a fee; Opening Art Party: 6-10pm; Admission: $55.07; Visit the website for more info, and to purchase tickets; Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, 90405; https://www.theotherartfair.com/la/
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Venice/Marina Del Rey
Venice Arts Gallery hosts a closing art party for DOGTOWN: The Pups of Venice Beach and Their Humans by Dotan Saguy. The solo photography exhibition spotlights skaters, surfers, dogs, their owners, as well as the spirit of Venice Beach. Published by Kehrer Verlag, DOGTOWN is Saguy’s third monograph.
Photo by Dotan Saguy; courtesy of artist and Venice Arts
The artist is known for documenting the culture of Venice, and also its street life. The monograph and select prints will be available for sale during the opening of Venice Arts’ Gallery exhibition. Also Saguy will donate a percentage of all sales from the opening to support Venice Arts’ free photography programs for low-income residents. Art Party: 7-9pm; Venice Arts, 13445 Beach Avenue Marina del Rey, 90292; https://www.venicearts.org/
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Downtown
The LA Opera presents Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini for a select number of performances at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Music Center. The new production was originally staged by Spanish-Uruguayn director Mario Gas for the Teatro Real in Madrid. The reimagined plot takes place at a 1930s film studio, with the opera performance captured by onstage camera operators and projected onto screens hanging above the stage.
Approximate running time: two hours and 55 minutes, including one intermission. Visit LAOpera.org/Butterfly for additional information. Tickets begin at $37.50 and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online at LAOpera.org, and by phone at 213.972.8001. Additionally the public can purhase tickets in person as well at the LA Opera box office at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90012). For disability access, call 213.972.0777 or email LAOpera@LAOpera.org Performance: 7:30pm; LA Opera, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 North Grand Avenue, LA 90012; https://www.laopera.org
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North Hollywood
Support HARK’s Songs of Summer Benefit @ The Garland tonight. Enjoy bar bites and live music. Event: 7-10pm; Performance: 8pm; Admission: $15; Visit the website to purchase tickets; Beverly Park at The Garland, 4222 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91602; https://healingartsreachingkids.org/
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Santa Monica Playhouse presents Guardian Angels written & performed by Brian Delate. The show is directed by Robert Murray Duncan. Performance 8pm; Admission is $25; Discounts for students, teachers, seniors, and military past and present; Visit the website for more info. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, 90401; https://www.santamonicaplayhouse.com
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Friday September 27, 2024
In Santa Monica…It’s the second night of the Other Art Fair which runs through Sunday at the Barker Hangar. Attendees can view the work of over one hundred and forty international and U.S. artists. Two Entry Times: 5-7:30; 6:30-9pm; Admission: $30.59; Parking: $20; Visit the website for more info, and to purchase tickets; Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, 90405; https://www.theotherartfair.com/la/
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DTLA
Secret Walls kicks off a tour in LA. Its first art battle is named The Art of Competition. And it will be held at the Shoe Surgeon and celebrates street art. Artists include: Dreyfus, Blue, Hannah Eddy, Bakeneko, Wotto, and also Emily Ding.
First, artists will form teams. Then the artists will be provided supplies to showcase their work against a giant wall as their canvas. Supplies will include: Posca paint markers, paint brushes, spray paint, paint rollers, and more. All of this happens with a time limit amidst a roaring crowd and a tunes provided by local DJs. Art Party: 7-10pm; Visit the website to find out more, and to purchase tickets; Shoe Surgeon, 3855 South Hill Street, LA 90037; https://secretwalls.world/pages/tour
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Lastly in West Hollywood, Jetpack Comedy is LA’s best Friday stand-up comedy showcase. Comics from HBO, Netflix, and also SNL cast members, all drop-in 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); Check FB Page for more info. 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.
