The weekend is officially here, so get out there and celebrate. Thursday and Friday August 15-16 2024 art parties and events includes lots of performances, art crawls and even more.
August 15-16 2024 Art Parties and Events
Thursday, August 15 2024
Venice Beach hosts its August Venice Art Crawl edition on the Venice Canals. The crawl spotlights local talent. Attendees can meet new artists, as well as experience the magic of this charming neighborhood stretch. Visit the website for more info and also a map with participating artists. Art Crawl: 6-10pm; Venice Canals; https://www.veniceartcrawl.com/
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Santa Monica
Tonight HFP LIVE presents the world premiere of pianist/actor/playwright/producer Hershey Felder and Jonathan Silvestri in Rachmaninoff And The Tsar at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica. Moreover, this is the first time another actor will join Felder on stage in one of his productions.
Hershey Felder, Jonathan Silvestri
See our Spotlight for more info about Hershey Felder and Rachmaninoff And The Tsar. Ticket prices start at $41. Box office is open daily from 12-5pm; Call (213) 544-0477 or visit the website to purchase tickets and more info. Performance: 7:30pm; The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage, 1310 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401; https://rachandthetsar.com/
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Friday, August 16, 2024
The Skirball Cultural Center holds its final event of the 27th annual Sunset Concerts series – A Sunset Concerts Remix DJ dance party. Arrive early to visit the galleries: Performance: 8pm; Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., LA, 90049; https://www.skirball.org
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Zoo Friday Nights takes place at the L.A. Zoo. The summer series of weekly after-hours events music events has been a big success. Tonight’s event features Flashback Heart Attack, an 80s cover band.
Flashback Heart Attack; courtesy of band
In addition, attendees can enjoy cuisine for purchase from food trucks and enjoy the zoo. Food trucks include: Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse. Cousin’s Maine Lobster, The Deli Doctor, and more.
The Los Angeles Zoo is located at the northeast corner of Griffith Park at the junction of the I-5 (Golden State) and the 134 (Ventura) freeways. Event: 6-9pm; Admission is $25 for adults (12 yrs plus); $20 for children (2-11); $15 for Members; LA Zoo, 5333 Zoo Dr, LA, 90027; https://lazoo.org/ https://eightiescoverband.com/
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Santa Monica
Tonight HFP LIVE presents the world premiere of pianist/actor/playwright/producer Hershey Felder and Jonathan Silvestri in Rachmaninoff And The Tsar at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica. This is the first time another actor will join Felder on stage in one of his productions. See our Spotlight for more info about Hershey Felder and Rachmaninoff And The Tsar. Ticket prices start at $41. Box office is open daily from 12-5pm; Call (213) 544-0477 or visit the website to purchase tickets and info. Performance: 7:30pm; The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage, 1310 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401; https://rachandthetsar.com/
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Inglewood
Olivia Rodriguez continues her GUTS World Tour at the Kia Forum Los Angeles. This is the third night of her four night stint at the venue. Additionally special guest the Breeders will open the show.
Doors: 6:30; Performance: 7:30pm; The Kia Forum, 3900 West Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, 90305; https://thekiaforum.com
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For additional art exhibitions, and performances as well as culinary events, see LAArtParty’s Upcoming Events Page.
Let’s not forget all the free music happenings in LA. View our FREE summer concert list. We also have posted several movie screening venues too.
