October 29-30, 2026: Art Parties & Events
Thursday, Friday, October 29-30, 2026 Art Parties & Events pack the next two days. It seems that everyone moved their art events up due to Halloween on Saturday. FYI, Mama is on the road again, so stay tuned, as we will post some last minute events.
Thursday October 29, 2026
L.A. Louver holds an artist reception for a pop-up exhibition titled NEWS featuring the art of Joni Mitchell. It will be open to the public today, Thursday, October 29 and tomorrow Friday, October 30, from 10am-6pm. The exhibition opens in conjunction with the anticipated release of her forthcoming book NEWS. The publication conceived, executed, and designed entirely by the artist herself, who studied painting as well as illustration at Alberta College of Art in Calgary prior to being seduced by the music business.
LA Louver; courtesy of LAArtParty.com
NEWS will be released on November 3, 2026, and will be available for early, exclusive purchase at L.A. Louver during the pop-up exhibition. Needless to say, Mitchell’s paintings are inspired by the 24-hour news cycle with slogans, song lyrics, and uncompromising imagery. Pop Up Showings: 10am-6pm; L.A. Louver, 45 North Venice Blvd., LA 90291; https://lalouver.com
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Santa Monica
The Art of Adventure directed by Alison Reid is set to be screened at Laemmle Monica Film Center. The documentary opens tonight and runs through October 29, 2026. It follows the journey of wildlife artist Robert Bateman and biologist Bristol Foster’s 1957 around the world. The two men set out in a Land Rover called Grizzly Torque for the adventure of a lifetime. Both artist’s Bateman’s paintings and Foster’s original 16mm footage trace reveal their lifelong friendship. Moreover, the duo share a commitment to nature conservation.
The Art of Adventure;
Check the website for ticket prices and showtimes; Laemmle Monica Film Center, 1332 2nd Street, Santa Monica, 90401; https://www.laemmle.com/film/art-adventure
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Westwood
UCLA School of Arts and Architecture presents its UCLA Department of Art MFA 2027 Preview Exhibition. The group show features over twelve students and the opening art party is free to attend. It will run through November 12, 2026; Parking in Visitor Parking Structure 3: $5/hour or $17/day; Art Party: 5-8pm; New Wight Gallery, Broad Art Center, Suite 1100, 240 Charles E. Young Drive, LA, 90095; https://www.art.ucla.edu/
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Santa Monica
WestEdge Design Fair is back at the Santa Monica Barker Hangar for its 11th show. It all happens from October 29–31, 2026. The three-day event brings together more than 150 design brands, established professionals as well as emerging creative talent. Visitors can discover new products, explore innovative interiors and connect with leaders shaping the design industry.
Visit the WestEdge Design Fair Feature for additional info. Tonight is the opening night art party and the admission starts at $130 per person if tickets are purchased prior to event; Event: 6-10pm; Admission at the door is $150 per person; VIP is $175; Tickets begin at $25 each day through Saturday; WestEdge Design Fair 2026, The Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, 90405; https://westedgedesignfair.com/
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West Hollywood
Karma hosts an opening art party to celebrate artist Ann Craven. Her solo show titled Moons (2009, 2012, 2022), 2026 will remain on view through December 19, 2026; Art Party: 6 – 8pm; Karma, 7351 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046; http://karmakarma.org
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Friday, October 29, 2026
Santa Monica…WestEdge Design Fair continues today with regular fair hours. New this year, Rising Design features six emerging Southern California interior designers. Led by designer and educator Julee Ireland, participants will transform individual spaces using products from leading brands. Their creative process will appear in a 10-part video series before a live reveal determines the winners.
Moreover, WestEdge expands its partnership with Team Palisades through the ReBUILD Connect Zone. Hence the resource hub will help homeowners rebuilding after the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. Architects, designers, builders and trusted brands will offer practical guidance, fire-conscious products and resilient building solutions. Fair Hours: 10am-6pm; Tickets begin at $25 each day through Saturday; WestEdge Design Fair 2026, The Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, 90405; https://westedgedesignfair.com/
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Santa Monica
The Art of Adventure directed by Alison Reid is set to be screened at Laemmle Monica Film Center. The documentary opens tonight and runs through October 29, 2026. It follows the journey of wildlife artist Robert Bateman and biologist Bristol Foster’s 1957 around the world. The two men set out in a Land Rover called Grizzly Torque for the adventure of a lifetime. Both artist’s Bateman’s paintings and Foster’s original 16mm footage trace reveal their lifelong friendship. Furthermore the duo share a commitment to nature conservation as well. Check the website for ticket prices and showtimes; Laemmle Monica Film Center, 1332 2nd Street, Santa Monica, 90401; https://www.laemmle.com/film/art-adventure
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Downtown
Corey Helford Gallery celebrates the work of Japanese artist Mayuka Yamamoto. The highly anticipated new solo exhibition is titled Where the Quiet Things Are. The artist has made her mark by creating whimsical paintings featuring children depicted as animals.
The exhibition will open alongside two other shows. These include: Intimacy in a Time of Monsters by Ian Francis in Gallery 2 and also Under My Spell by Nicoletta Ceccoli in Gallery 3. The exhibitions will remain on view through December 5th, 2026; Art Party: 7-10pm; Corey Helford Gallery, 571 S Anderson St., LA, 90033; https://coreyhelfordgallery.com
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Hollywood Hills/Cahuenga Pass
Theatre West debuts the World Premiere of The Feel Good Story America Needs Right Now. Written by Mark Wilding and directed by Charlie Mount, it is produced by Garry Kluger for Theatre West and Little Jack Productions. A network newsmagazine wants to do a big story about a group of former American hostages who escaped the brutal terrorist group The Hand of God. However, not everything is as it seems. Needless to say havoc ensues. Shows run through November 8, 2026; Performance: 8pm; Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West, in LA, 90068; https://theatrewest.org
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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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