Its the final weekend of the busiest month in the art world. September 28, 2024 art parties and events will lead us all across Los Angeles with festivals, Culinary adventures, art fairs, art talks, as well as artist receptions too.
September 28, 2024 Art Parties & Events
Photo courtesy of Ayara Thai
LA’s Team Thailand, comprised of the Thai Consulate, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, and Thai Trade present Thai Fest by the Beach. Unlike many food festivals the event is free to the public to enter and offers food and drink for sale. Therefore you can enjoy as much or as little as you choose. Celebrate Thai cultural identity, including food, art, culture, and also sports. Event: 11am-9pm; Thai Fest by the Beach, Santa MonicaPier Parking Lot: 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA, 90401; https://www.facebook.com/ThaiFestbytheBeach/
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South Central LA
The 42nd annual Watts Towers Festival takes place this weekend. Today’s event features a Day of the Drum Festival. Enjoy an all day celebration featuring international percussion: Latin, Japanese, African, Jazz, Native American, and other drummers. In addition, tours of the Watts Towers will be offered throughout the day. Event 11-6pm; 1727 E. 107th St., LA, 90002; https://www.wattstowers.org/events
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In Santa Monica…It’s the third day of the Other Art Fair at the Barker Hangar. One more day left for attendees to view the work of over one hundred and forty international and also U.S. artists, so hop to it kids.
Three Entry Times: 11am-2:00; 1-4pm; 3-7pm; 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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Torrance
El Camino College Art Gallery throws a closing art party for Doodle and Dream. Art Party: 4-7pm; 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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In the Beverly/Fairfax area…Artspace throws an opening art party for Prismatic Realities. Art Party: 4-6pm; Artspace Warehouse, 7358 Beverly Boulevard LA, 90036; https://www.artspacewarehouse.com/
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Glendale
The Pit Los Angeles presents El Solitario se echa con la muerte y se levanta viudo / The lonely man goes to bed with death, and awakens a widow. This is the Miami-based ceramist Joel Gaitan’s first solo exhibition with the gallery. Art Party: 5-7pm; The Pit Los Angeles, 3015 Dolores St., LA, 90065; http://www.the-pit.la
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Downtown
If you love Italian food as well as Italian culture like me, head to A Taste of Italy. Presented by the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA) the annual festival will take place in the historic Little Italy neighborhood. There are several admission fees to choose from. General Admission, Premiere and group admission rates are also available, so visit the website to find out more. Tickets purchased come with a specific amount of tastings. Pico house, 424 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012; https://www.iamla.org/taste-of-italy-los-angeles-2024/
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Also downtown…Chez Max et Dorothea brings us its upcoming fall exhibition Daniela Gallois and Benjamín Serrano. This exhibition features the work of two extraordinary artists who lived and worked for most of their lives in the border city of Tijuana, Mexico.
Art Party: 5pm – 9pm; Chez Max et Dorothea, 2228 W 7th Street, Los Angeles CA 90057; https://chezmaxdorothea.com
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Also downtown, in the Bendix Building…Track 16 Gallery hosts an artist reception for Nao Bustamante. The show spotlights the artist’s signature humor while investigating the history of the pelvic examination. Art Party: 6-9pm; Track 16 Gallery, Bendix Building, 1206 Maple Ave, Suite 1005, LA, 90015; https://www.track16.com/
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Another in the Bendix Building…A group show titled What You Hope Is Beneath Your Skin opens at Persons Unknown Gallery. Artists include: Kailey Barthel (Baltimore), Dalia Berlin (Miami), Annika Marthinuss (MD), Karen Middleton (Richmond, VA), Katie Thompson Murphy (Johnson City, TN), Dana Richardson (Savannah, GA), Paula Saneaux (MD), Blair Simmons (NYC), Benji Stiles (Houston, TX), Blanquita Sullivan (San Antonio, TX), Asma Waheed (MD), Hannah Walton (TN), and Karla Zamarripa (Dallas, TX). Art Party: 7-10pm; Persons Unknown Gallery, 1206 Maple Ave., #620 LA, 90015; https://www.personsunknowngallery.com
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Mid Wilshire area
Roberts Projects debuts Between Two Suns, a solo exhibition of recent paintings by Chicago-based artist Luke Agada. Art Party: 6-8pm; Roberts Projects, 442 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036; https://robertsprojectsla.com/
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Little Tokyo
Memory House opens at the Los Angeles Center of Photography with an opening art party as well as an artist talk taking place at the center. Artists include: Tumi Adeleye, Jessica Bethel, courtney coles, Amari Dixon, Amber ’Valley’ Evangelista, Joan Fuller, Nathalie Gordon, Gabrielle Hudspeth, Alexis Hunley, Hanna Leka, Qurissy Lopez, Amber Salik, Kelli Scates, Jenelle Smith, Nia Symone, Taizja Tate, Cara Taylor, Kiera Thomas, Marie Thomas, and Jesse-Ann Tipe. Art Party: 6-8 pm; Artist talk:6:45 – 7:15pm; LACP Headquarters, 252 S. Los Angeles St, LA, 90012; https://lacphoto.org/
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Echo Park
Subliminal Projects throws an opening art party for American Punchline. Curated by gallery director Sara Lois Kaplan, the group exhibition pokes fun at the current standing of American Politics as well as its participants. Needless to say it should be a humorous show.
Visit the website for more info, and also a full list of artists. Art Party: 7-10pm; Subliminal Projects, 1331 W. Sunset Blvd, LA, 90026; https://subliminalprojects.com
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On the Westside…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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For additional art exhibitions, and performances as well as culinary events, see LAArtParty’s Upcoming Events Page.
