Sunday September 28, 2025 Art Parties and Events close out another fabulous weekend in Los Angeles. In addition to the final day of two art fairs along with a foodie event, we are featuring theatre and live music too.
September 28, 2025: Art Parties & Events
It’s the final day of the Other Art Fair presented by Saatchi Art at the Barker Hangar. It features over 150 artists.
Barker Hangar has on-site parking available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking costs $20. Event: 11am-6pm; The Other Art Fair, 3021 Airport Ave Suite. Santa Monica, 90405; https://www.theotherartfair.com
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LA Design Weekend (LADW) also holds its final day today.. The independently organized, citywide design fair will showcase studios, showrooms, exhibitions, workshops, group shows, parties, and iconic private residences across LA that help shape the city’s character. This year, LADW 2025 has expanded into more neighborhoods, engage over 100 hosts, and welcome participants from across the country and around the world. See a full list of Sunday, September 28, 2025 LADW Events HERE; Some start as early as 10am; Be aware some are free, but some events are NOT; Multiple Locations in Los Angeles ; https://www.ladesignweekend.com
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Downtown
Today’s Smorgasburg Los Angeles features ice cream pop-ups and also smorg resident cool treat vendors. It is a popular weekly culinary adventure at Row DTLA every Sunday.
Smorgasburg LA
Additionally this lively open-air market features an array of local food vendors as well as a family-friendly beer garden. Be aware no dogs are permitted. Event: 10am to 4pm; Row DTLA, 777 S. Alameda St. LA, 90021; https://la.smorgasburg.com/
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Also downtown…The Broad celebrates the closing day of the special exhibition, Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me in community. Co-presented with The Chapter House, get inspired by Jeffrey Gibson’s bold colors and creative use of mixed materials to create your own one-of-a-kind piece! Make art, get creative, and help us mark the closing of this powerful show which Forbes described as “…a joyous explosion of color mixed in masterful patterns that incorporate Indigenous craftwork and traditions as well as text and titles resonant of US history and American pop culture.” Event: 11am-5pm; Visit the website to register for free tickets; Oculus Hall at The Broad, 221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012; https://www.thebroad.org/
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LA Theatre
Geffen Playhouse presents a world premiere production of Am I Roxie?, written and performed by Roxana Ortega (The Casagrandes, The Groundlings).
Roxana Ortega in Am I Roxie? at Geffen Playhouse; Photo by Jeff Lorch.
Bernardo Cubría (Crabs in a Bucket; The Giant Void In My Soul) directs. In this funny one-woman tour-de-force based on her own life, writer/actor Roxana Ortega navigates the chaos of her mother’s mental decline with outrageous humor. Playing everything from a mermaid-obsessed aunt to a prickly sherpa, Roxie takes us on a humorous journey.
Rush tickets for each day’s performance are made available to the general public one hour before showtime at the box office. $40.00 General/$20.00 Student. Performance: 2pm & 7pm; Admission runs from $36.00 – $139.00. Available by phone at 310.208.2028 and on website. Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Avenue, LA 90024; https://geffenplayhouse.org
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Hollywood
The acclaimed multiplatinum EGOT Winner John Legend returns to the Bowl. He is a thirteen time Grammy Awards Winner who has also earned an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award, as well as three Emmy Awards. Hence the EGOT. The talented performer is currently on his Get Lifted 20th Anniversary celebration tour. His 2004 Get Lifted album won him his first three Grammys and was rereleased late 2024.
John Legend; courtesy of the artist
Gates open: 5:30pm; Performance 7:30pm; Tickets range from $24-142; The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, LA 90068; https://www.hollywoodbowl.com
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Sundays at the Mint
In Mid City…The Mint presents Jazz Sundays. The rotating selection offers the best in LA’s Jazz Music scene. But be sure to check the Mint’s calendar for up-to-date info as well as guest performers/musicians. Furthermore, Musicians who want to jam will get in free with an instrument after 9pm (one drink minimum). For table reservations, please email themintdinnerreservations@gmail.com Doors open: 7pm; Enjoy the jam with special guests at 9:30pm; Ticket prices vary depending on entry time; Visit the website for the full schedule. The Mint, 6010 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035; https://themintla.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 also on ETG.
