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L.A. art week is here and that means… you guessed it… lots of art to check out!
On deck from February 17-21, you’ll find the L.A. Art Show, Frieze LA, The Other Art Fair, the Felix Art Fair, and more. Let’s scan a few more options in the list below!
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Things To Do This Week
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission, TP = Top Pick
Coltrane on Coltrane – FA > Vocalist Michelle Coltrane (daughter of Alice Coltrane) and harpist Brandee Younger come to the Hammer this Tuesday evening for a special event that weaves oral histories and biographical stories about Alice Coltrane with performances by Younger to bring those stories to life. Starts at 7:30 p.m. and free to attend. More info here.
Born Innocent at the GRAMMY Museum -> This Tuesday, the GRAMMY Museum hosts a screening of Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story followed by a post-screening panel discussion with filmmaker Andrew Reich, Redd Kross singer/guitarist Jeff McDonald, and Redd Kross singer/bassist Steven McDonald about the creative process behind the film. Event starts at 7 pm. Tickets are $38.24 including fees. More info here.
Frieze Opening at Hauser & Wirth -> This Wednesday, Hauser & Wirth in the Arts District is hosting a special opening celebration to kick off Frieze LA 2025 and to mark the the openings of David Hammons. Concerto in Black and Blue and George Rouy. The Bleed, Part II. The event features extended gallery hours (6 to 9 p.m.) with a cash bar and food for sale by Manuela, plus music by DJ Jihaari and Grandfather. Free to attend. RSVP encouraged. More info here.
Felix Art Fair – M > From Wednesday to Sunday, the seventh edition of Felix Art Fair takes over The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel with an international roster of 60+ galleries occupying both indoor and outdoor spaces of the iconic hotel. Tickets run $75 per day, or a run of the show pass cost $100. More info here.
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LA Art Show – M > The L.A. Art Show offers 180,000 feet of exhibition space at in the Los Angeles Convention this center over a 5-day event in DTLA, from this Wednesday to Sunday. Over 100 galleries, museums, and non-profit arts organizations will exhibit painting, sculpture, works on paper, installations, and photography from around the world. One-day admission is $35, and it’ll run you $250 to attend the opening night premiere. Get more info here.
Frieze LA -> Frieze Los Angeles is back for 2025 at the Santa Monica Airport. The four-day (Thursday to Sunday) presentation of art features some of the most renowned galleries in the world, and also includes special activations and pop-ups from a few of L.A.’s most popular restaurants. Tickets start at $105. More info here.
Mr.’s It was a On a Brilliant Day – FA > Japanese artist Mr. (a former protégé of Takashi Murakami) brings his first solo Los Angeles show to Perrotin gallery this week, coinciding with the launch of Frieze LA for 2025. The exhibition includes painting, sculpture, and works on paper, along with an installation portion based on the artist’s studio in Saitama, Japan. It was a On a Brilliant Day opens this Wednesday, and remains on view through March 29, 2025. More info here.
The Other Art Fair -> For spring 2025, the Other Art Fair is moving their four-day event from The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica to new digs in Atwater Village. This Thursday to Sunday, guests can expect a curated selection of over 140 independent artists, offering the chance to scout art for sale while enjoying live DJ sets, activations, installations, and a cash bar. Advance tickets start at $36.47 for opening night, or $23.09 for any of the other nights. More info here.
CAAM Cinema: It Was All a Dream – FA > This Thursday, California African America Museum hosts a special screening of It Was All a Dream, a visual memoir reflecting on the dawn of the golden era of Hip Hop. The documentary will be followed by a talkback session featuring hampton with writer and activist Darnell Moore. Starts at 7 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
Locals Night at the Santa Monica Pier – M FA > Every third Thursday of the month from September to May, Locals’ Night at the Santa Monica Pier presents special programming for locals, by locals. For the February installment (and in honor of Black History Month), Offhand Wine Bar and Westside Winos are curating a night of music, bites, art, and community at the historic carousel. Programming runs from 3:30 to 10 p.m. More info here.
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Black in Every Color, Art in Every Form -> This week at The Line LA, a multi-artist exhibition celebrates the Black artistic vanguard across a range of mediums, spotlighting works by mid and early career Black artists. The exhibition opens with a VIP preview on Thursday, then continues from Friday to Sunday with panels, performances, and immersive installations featuring contributions from JOJO ABOT, Lisane Basquiat, Patrisse Cullors, LÁOLÚ, Adrienne Muse, Autumn Breon, Langston Allston, Adrian Dunn, and more. Get more info here.
Dogs Only Social Club Present’s Bark & Brew -> Dogs Only Social Club is popping up at Benny Boy this Thursday, transforming the brewhouse into a canine paradise for one special night. The event doubles as a fundraiser for help animal affected by the LA Wildfires. Under the Bunn will be the onsite food vendor. Party goes from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. More info here.
Drunk Black History! -> This Friday, an east coast import comes to L.A’s Dynasty Typwriter, as comedian Brandon Collins (New York Comedy Festival) and special guest co-host Rell Battle (“Killing It” on Peacock) wrangle a gaggle of comedians, writers, and experts (all exceptionally inebriated) to share the blow-by-blow on historical Black figures and events. GA tickets are $20. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. More info here.
LA River String Band at Angel City Brewery -> This Friday, The LA River String Band brings their modern blend of folk and bluegrass to Angel City Brewery for a special concert. Starts at 7 p.m. and free to attend. More info here.
Dining & Drinking
(picks by Christina Champlin)
If you’re on the hunt for the most perfectly cooked duck breast in Hollywood, look no further than Rokusho. Tucked inside the historic Sunset Sound recording studio, this elevated izakaya, which debuted late last year, stays true to Japan’s tradition of crafting menus that evolve with the seasons. Right now, it’s all about winter, channeling vibes of a Japanese night market with bold, smoky flavors. Think ribeye and prawn skewers lacquered in wasabi shiso ponzu.
At the helm is Executive Chef Carlos Couts (formerly of Sushi by Scratch), who keeps things refined yet approachable. His winter menu highlights include tender octopus dotted with yuzu olive oil mayo and a dangerously addictive shaved kabocha tempura, crisped to perfection and paired with truffle honey.
Some standouts, however, are here to stay—like the classic Sushi Cake. A mini pizza-sized wonder of crispy rice stacked with tuna, sea urchin, scallop, eel, and more, it arrives pre-sliced and primed for sharing. Then there’s the Toro-Taku Avocado Garden, a luxe DIY hand roll experience where you scoop toro-stuffed avocado onto sheets of nori. Don’t sleep on the daily specials either—on my visit, a bright and citrusy scallop crudo in ponzu stole the show.
With just 34 seats, Rokusho filled up fast, and by 7 p.m., the place was buzzing. A reservation? Highly recommended.
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