Art Events & Exhibitions in Los Angeles

Between the Clock and the Bed — Jasper Johns Exhibition

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 · All day

Gagosian Beverly Hills

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An expansive Jasper Johns exhibition at Gagosian Beverly Hills, exploring time, memory, and perception through Johns' clock and bed motifs in painting and collage. Housed in a pristine West Hollywood space, the show pairs iconic surface textures with enigmatic imagery, inviting focused looking and reflection on American art.

Arts Party: Forever

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 · All day

Hammer Museum

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An evening of contemporary art and social celebration at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. Arts Party: Forever invites visitors to mingle amid installations, live performances, and thematic drinks in a festive, nightlife-friendly atmosphere.

Inside Lloyd Wright's Bollman House

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 · All day

LA Conservancy

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Take a rare behind-the-scenes tour of Lloyd Wright’s Bollman House, a textile-block marvel in Hollywood. The LA Conservancy guide reveals Wright's architecture, design details, and the home's preservation story, offering an intimate look inside this iconic residence.

Jonas Wood: Beverly Hills

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 · All day

Gagosian Beverly Hills

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A solo exhibition by Jonas Wood at Gagosian Beverly Hills presents his bold, signature style of contemporary painting in a sleek, high-end LA gallery. Expect vibrant geometric shapes, lush color fields, and witty referencing of art and pop culture.

ARTS OPEN SAN PEDRO

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 · All day

Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles

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Arts Open San Pedro returns to CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles for its 2nd Annual in-person arts celebration, featuring artworks from local artists, opportunities to meet creators, and live music in a vibrant community setting.

Paint and Create Your Own Picasso Self Portrait

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 · All day

Evil Eye Design INC

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Join a hands-on painting workshop to craft your own Picasso-inspired self-portrait. All ages welcome; all supplies provided for $30 per person. Sign up by scanning the QR code or at evileyedesigninc-shop.com. Held at Evil Eye Design INC in Los Angeles.

Artists in Conversation: Memory & Resilience

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 · All day

Museum of Tolerance

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Artists in Conversation: Memory & Resilience brings a panel of artists to the Museum of Tolerance for a thought-provoking discussion on how memory informs resilience. The talk takes place Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM at 9786 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, inviting visitors to explore memory's role in art and healing.

Creative Habitat: Ecology Meets Mosaics- Herbs and Vegetables

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 11:00 AM

The Den

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Participate in a hands-on workshop in Los Angeles blending ecology and mosaic art. Learn from neighborhood experts, create herb-centered mosaics, and enjoy a local chef recipe and botanical bouquets in a studio setting sponsored by Arts United San Pedro.

Lunchtime Art Talk on David Hockney

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 · All day

Hammer Museum

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Join a midday Lunchtime Art Talk at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, exploring David Hockney's iconic paintings, influence, and ongoing impact in a relaxed gallery setting that suits art lovers and curious locals.

Westside Print Club with Stavisky Studio (Apr 30)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

These Hands Makers Collective

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Drop-in printmaking workshop at These Hands Collective in Los Angeles. Westside Print Club with Stavisky Studio runs 6-9pm, offering a low-pressure, creative play night with BYOB, for adults 18+. Learn basic print techniques, make your own piece, and mingle in a welcoming Maker space.

Theaster Gates: Dave: All My Relations

Fri, 1 May 2026 · All day

Gagosian Beverly Hills

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Theaster Gates presents Dave: All My Relations at Gagosian Beverly Hills, a contemporary art exhibition blending sculpture, installation, and social critique. Set in a sleek LA gallery, the show invites reflection on memory, labor, and community through Gates's immersive installations and provocative objects.

Garden Railroad

Sat, 2 May 2026 · All day

Garden Railroad

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Explore a whimsical garden railroad display at the LA County Fair, where miniature landscapes wind through lush greenery and tiny locomotives puff along painted tracks. A family-friendly outdoor exhibit that blends hobby charm with fairground fun.

Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum

Sun, 3 May 2026 · All day

Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum

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Before You Now: Capturing the Self in Portraiture

Sun, 3 May 2026 · All day

Millard Sheets Art Center

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An engaging contemporary art exhibition at the Millard Sheets Art Center in Los Angeles, exploring self-portraiture and identity through diverse works in painting and photography, inviting viewers to reconsider how the 'self' is portrayed.

Alexandre Estrela Exhibition at REDCAT

Fri, 8 May 2026 · All day

REDCAT

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REDCAT in Los Angeles hosts a solo exhibition by Alexandre Estrela, presenting new contemporary works in an immersive gallery installation. The show transforms the space with sculptural elements and multimedia touches, inviting close looking and dialogue.

Ireicho National Tour

Tue, 12 May 2026 · All day

Japanese American National Museum

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Ireicho National Tour arrives at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, presenting a traveling exhibition that blends immersive visuals with historical context. Explore a nationwide showcase in a renowned LA venue.

Rachel Whiteread: Substitute

Fri, 15 May 2026 · All day

Gagosian Beverly Hills

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Experience Rachel Whiteread's solo show Substitute at Gagosian Beverly Hills. This exhibition surveys Whiteread's signature casts and negative-space works within a sleek, high-profile gallery setting, linking Davies Street's London legacy to a contemporary Los Angeles audience.

Out of Plain Sight

Thu, 21 May 2026 · All day

Hammer Museum

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Explore visibility and perception in Out of Plain Sight, an art exhibition at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. This contemporary show gathers works across galleries to challenge what we notice and overlook, inviting reflection in an inviting indoor setting.

Ellen Gallagher: Fast-Fish and Loose-Fish

Fri, 22 May 2026 · All day

Gagosian Beverly Hills

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Ellen Gallagher's 'Fast-Fish and Loose-Fish' at Gagosian Beverly Hills showcases the artist's intricate collage-inspired paintings and oceanic imagery in a sleek LA gallery setting, offering a rare peek into her latest body of work.

All BMW Cruise-In 2026: New BMW M Limited Edition Unveiling

Sat, 23 May 2026 · All day

Petersen Automotive Museum

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Car enthusiasts gather at Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles for the All BMW Cruise-In 2026, featuring an unveiling of a new limited edition BMW M model. A premium auto-show experience with a museum setting, exclusive reveal, and industry buzz.

“Defining Courage” at Mid Valley Performing Arts Center (Salt Lake City)

Thu, 28 May 2026 · All day

Japanese American National Museum

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Defining Courage is a museum exhibition at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles that traces acts of resilience across Japanese American history. Through artifacts, photos, and personal stories, the show invites visitors to reflect on courage, memory, and identity shaping a community's future.

2026 Gala & Online Auction

Fri, 29 May 2026 · All day

Japanese American National Museum

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An elegant fundraising gala at the Japanese American National Museum with an online art auction, live program, cocktails, and silent bidding, supporting LA museum programming and community education.

9 TO 5 at The Million Dollar Theatre

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 · All day

LA Conservancy

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Join LA Conservancy for a curated tour of the Million Dollar Theatre, peeling back layers of its early 20th-century architecture and storied Los Angeles history. This guided session explores the theatre's landmark features and the preservation arc that keeps its interiors alive. A must for architecture buffs and history lovers exploring downtown LA.

Gilmore Heritage Auto Show

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 · All day

The Original Farmers Market

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Classic car show at The Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles, celebrating Route 66’s centennial with nearly 80 American pre-2000s cars on display, from customs to hot rods, and a nostalgic nod to 1960s road trips.

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