Sunday, April 12, 2026 art parties and events bring us another fantastic ending to a fun weekend of entertainment in Los Angeles. Today we have exhibition celebrations also with a foodie events, and theatre too.
April 12, 2026: Art Parties & Events
Downtown
Smorgasburg Los Angeles is back with its weekly foodie edition highlighting amazing cuisine from all over LA. The popular weekly culinary adventure at Row DTLA every Sunday.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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West Hollywood
LEICA hosts a book signing and celebration for Craig Semetko: America Unposed. The American photographer presents 96 pages, a collection of 67 images whose diversity combines beauty and turmoil, the banal and the extraordinary, the comical and the serious. With a foreword by Karin Rehn-Kaufmann and an interview with Tom A. Smith. Book Signing: 1-3pm; LEICA, 8783 Beverly Blvd. West Hollywood, 90048; https://leicagalleryla.com
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Downtown
The Los Angeles Makery celebrates a large group show titled Quiet. Artists include: Sean Cully, Richard Conti, Jade Jwa, Susan Hartman, David Lovejoy, Cathi Milligan, Dawn Smith, Valerie Wilcox, Wendy Zhuo, as well as many more. Quiet will remain on view through April 26, 2026; Art Party: 2-5pm; The Los Angeles Makery, 260 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA 90012; https://www.makery.la/
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Beverly Hills
The Wallis presents the Pulitzer Prize winning play English by Sanaz Toossi and directed by Knud Adams. This acclaimed Atlantic Theater Company & Roundabout Theatre Company production runs for a limited engagement of 24 performances at the Wallis’ Bram Goldsmith Theater on April 4 to 26, 2026. The play spotlights four Iranian adults preparing for an English language exam in a storefront school near Tehran. Due to family separations and travel restrictions they are now prompted to learn a new language that may alter their identities.
Needless to say, the plot of English is ironically pertinent in 2026 and tells a touching story of young people caught in the crossfire of political assimilation. Runs through April 26, 2026; Performance: 2pm & 7pm; Admission begins at $53.90; Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Bram Goldsmith Theater, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, 90210; https://thewallis.org/
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Venice
At the Electric Lodge, take in The Best Boarding House in Delaware written and directed by Marja-Lewis Ryan. The play is inspired by the chilling true crimes of Dorothea Puette. It tells the horrid story of Puette running a social security scam out of her boarding house for seniors. Performances: 3pm and 7pm; The Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice, CA 90291; https://www.electriclodge.org
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Also in Beverly Hills…The Unexpected Guest continues its run at Theatre Forty. Written by Agatha Christie, and directed by Warren Davis, it is a classic “whodunit?”
The wealthy Richard Warwick has been murdered, needless to say, there is no shortage of suspects. Inspector Thomas is on the case – find out how the story ends. Performance: 7:30pm; Theatre Forty, 241 S. Moreno Dr., Beverly Hills 90212; https://theatre40.org
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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). I love that!! 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.
