September 3-4, 2026 Art Parties & Events

Thursday, Friday, September 3-4, 2026 Art Parties and Events start the holiday weekend’s celebration off with a bang. We are spotlighting art talks, openings, film festivals, wine tastings, theatre, and comedy too.

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Downtown…Hospital of Emotions is an unusual installation located inside a former wing of St. Vincent Medical Center. Presented by House of Art and Dreams, ROYVA Group, and also St. Vincent Behavioral Health Campus, it transformed one of Los Angeles’ most historic hospital sites into a fully immersive, large-scale art experience.Read more about it on the Hospital of Emotions Feature.

Admission starts at $55 with discounts available for children, students, seniors and veterans; Hours: 10am-8pm; Hospital of Emotions, 2131 W 3rd St, LA, 90057; www.hospitalofemotions.com

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Miracle MileCurator Hannah Sloan and Photographic Arts Council Los Angeles co-host an online art talk with Fabiola Menchelli. Born in 1983, the artist is based in Mexico City. She earned an MFA in Photography from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design and a BFA from Victoria University in Melbourne. Online Talk: 3pm; Register for the online event HERE.

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West Adams

Shoshana Wayne Gallery debuts a solo show titled Nature Once Removed. The first first solo exhibition with the gallery, Heide Fasnacht brings us a new body of photo-based paintings built from archival photographs.

Vivarium, 2022, Mixed Media Painting on Wood Panel, 40 x 30 in.

Featuring digital manipulation, printed imagery, and hand-painted passages in acrylic, the work is layered creating a the past and present blend into one. Nature Once Removed runs through October 31, 2026. Art Party: 4-6pm; Shoshana Wayne Gallery, 5247 W. Adams Blvd., LA, 90016; http://shoshanawayne.com         

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West Hollywood

LEICA Gallery presents Arthur Grace: WTF? as well as Jim McHugh: Still At It. For the past few decades, both artists continued to push the boundaries of their own artistic practice. While Grace was a successful photojournalist constantly on the road, McHugh was shooting celebrities. The latter created personal connections with David Hockney, Andy Warhol, Helen Lundeberg, Mike Kelley and more. Both shows run through October 18, 2026; Art Party: 6-8pm; LEICA Gallery, 8783, Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, 90048; https://leicagalleryla.com/

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Koreatown

Severin Hallauer: New Skies re-opens at induction gallery’s new space tonight. The exhibition originally opened in August, however the gallery, and the exhibit has moved to a new location at the Granada Buildings in Koreatown, Los Angeles. This is the Mexico-City based Swiss artist’s first solo show in LA. It features recent works in addition to a new series, titled LONG HAUL (i’m only crying on…). The re-opening will be accompanied by a new performance. Runs through September 24, 2026; Opening & Performance: 7pm; induction gallery, 672 S La Fayette Park Pl., Suite 42, OA 90057; https://induction-gallery.com

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Beverly Hills

It’s opening night of Cinecon 62 Classic Film Festival at the Nuart Theatre. The weekend will be filled with classic screenings. This is an annual event that has taken place for more than half a century. It is Labor Day Weekend experience. Archivists, authors, collectors, and film fans come together at Cinecon. It is an exciting four days of classic film & TV screenings, celebrity guests, and special programs. Event: 7-10:30pm (or so); Admission: $103.66 or $427.60 for the entire weekend; Nuart Theatre11272 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025; https://cinecon.org/

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Friday, September 4, 2026

Santa Monica…You have another chance to catch Cinecon 62 Classic Film Festival. The event takes place at the Nuart Theatre. Attendees can expect a weekend filled comaraderie as well as timeless movie magic! For more than half a century, Cinephiles have gathered over Labor Day Weekend to celebrate the movies at the annual event. Furthermore Cinecon is where archivists, authors, collectors, and film fans come together for four days of classic film & TV screenings, celebrity guests, and special programs. Event: 10am-10pm (or so); Admission: $103.66 or $427.60 for the entire weekend; Nuart Theatre, 11272 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025; https://cinecon.org/

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Lincoln Heights

Wönzimer debuts a group show titled Earth Elements: Paint and Fire curated by Gary Brewer. The exhibition includes paintings and ceramics. Artists include: Cosmas and Damian Brown, David Lloyd, Gary Brewer, Cybele Rowe, Roger Herman, Brad Eberhard, Cheyann Washington, Xu DaRocha, Marco Minaya, Galia Linn, and Aaron Sheppard. Earth Elements will remain on view until October 9, 2026; Art Party: 5-10pm; Wönzimer Gallery 341-B S Avenue 17, LA 90031; https://www.wonzimer.com/

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Silver Lake

Barnsdall Fridays Wine Tasting event continues. The fundraiser event benefits Barnsdall Art Park Foundation. Wines are curated by Silverlake Wine. Moreover, attendees can enjoy cuisine from rotating food trucks at these Friday night happenings which run from September 26, 2025. Visit the website for more info and to purchase tickets.

Event runs: 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Tickets start at $45; Adults ONLY (21+ No kids or babies or pets); Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, LA 90027; http://www.barnsdall.org/

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The Hollywood Bowl presents Maestro of the Movies: A Tribute to John Williams for the next three nights. The legendary composer is known for his iconic music & soundtracks for over six decades. Williams has conducted numerous times at the Bowl. However starting tonight conductor David Newman will lead the Los Angeles Philharmonic in his honor. Bryce Dallas Howard will host the event. Some musical highlights with film clips include: Flying Theme from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The Barrel Chase from Jaws, Superman March, and more. Gates Open: 6pm; Performance 8pm; Admission starts at $25; The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, LA, 90068; https://www.hollywoodbowl.com

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North Hollywood

Matt & Ben written by Minday Kaling and Brenda Withers is currently running at the Sherry Theatre. Directed by Max Downs, the premise is what if the script for “Good Will Hunting” fell from the sky into Ben Affleck’s apartment. What will he and Matt Damon do? The show stars Genevieve Lerner and Spring Ferrara. Runs Fridays & Saturdays through September 5, 2026; Performance 8pm; Admission is $35; Purchase tickets for MATT & Ben HERE; The Sherry Theatre, 11052 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood 91601; https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/regional/Matt-Ben-4384595

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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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