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Lucas Museum visit!

Lucas Museum visit!

Sun, Nov 1, 7:30 PM
From New York Los Angeles Mingle
4.6

Hi all! The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is opening this month and I am going to visit opening week. I would like to go back again on Sunday November 1st at 11:30am as a group. I picked November since the public tickets available for purchase are limited before then. Please let me know if Sunday November 1st at 11:30am would work. Adult ticket cost is $25 each and each person has to buy their own ticket. Time slots do sell out so please keep that in mind and buy your tickets as soon as possible if you want to try and attend at the same time. [https://lucasmuseum.org/](https://lucasmuseum.org/)

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Drink and Draw @ Stories Books & Cafe | Wed. Sept 16th 2026

Drink and Draw @ Stories Books & Cafe | Wed. Sept 16th 2026

Thu, Sep 17, 1:30 AM
From Bring Your Own Pen: Community Art Group
4.7

Join us at [Stories Books and Cafe](https://www.instagram.com/storiesbooksandcafe/) (1716 Sunset Blvd) on **Wednesday September 16th 6:30pm-9:00PM** for our second drink and draw of the month! Paper and markers will be provided but guests are encouraged to bring their own supplies too. Sessions are uninstructed and creative exploration is encouraged. The event takes place on the back patio, seating is first come first serve, guest are allowed to draw inside the cafe as well. Free. Open to all skill levels. Bad Artist Welcome. Follow us on Instagram @[bringyourownpen](https://www.instagram.com/bringyourownpen/) or visit [www.bringyourownpen.com](https://www.bringyourownpen.com) for more info and photos from past events **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **Nearest Public Transit lines.** 2, 4, 92, 93, 204 Street and paid lot parking available nearby, there are two lots behind the cafe on Lemoyne and Logan St.

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Nature drawing w/ Friends of Elysian Park @ Marian Harlow Grove | Sept. 19th

Nature drawing w/ Friends of Elysian Park @ Marian Harlow Grove | Sept. 19th

Sat, Sep 19, 4:00 PM
From Bring Your Own Pen: Community Art Group
4.7

We're partnering with our pals at [Friends of Elysian Park](www.elysianpark.org) for a morning of outdoor drawing at the test plot at [Marian Harlow Memorial Grove](https://maps.app.goo.gl/mq5AojrVRy9cf1dX8) in Elysian Park on Saturday September 19th 9am-11am. **What to bring:** Limited supplies will be provide but guests are encouraged to bring their own preferred mediums. The area is well shaded but bringing sun protection is encouraged. We suggest brining a blanket to sit on, sunscreen and water to stay hydrated. **Getting there:** Park along the end of Park Dr where it meets Avaon Park Terrace- Along the edge of the road there is a staircase leading down to the trail. We will be stationed by the dog watering station. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. **Follow Bring Your Own Pen and Friends of Elysian Park on Instagram** [www.instagram.com/elysianparkla](www.instagram.com/elysianparkla) [www.instagram.com/bringyourownpen](https://www.instagram.com/bringyourownpen)

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Eat Your Art - Cupcake Decorating

Eat Your Art - Cupcake Decorating

Wed, Sep 23, 2:00 AM
From LA Entrepreneurs
4.5

Have Your Cake (Decorate It!) & Eat It Too!!! Join us for our first ever Custom Cupcake party on Tuesday September 22nd. We'll provide the sprinkles, you bring the vibes! Create a one of a kind piece of edible art and make some new connections in the process!!! All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring a jacket as we’ll be on our elevated outdoor patio. See you there! 2131 Hillhurst Ave, Los Feliz CA 90027 This event is sponsored by the Los Feliz Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center. As always, free parking available in our lot! 🚗

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FREE EVENT:  31ST ANNUAL CENTRAL AVENUE JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026

FREE EVENT: 31ST ANNUAL CENTRAL AVENUE JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026

Sat, Sep 19, 6:00 PM
From LA and OC Weirdo Music and Art Forum
4.8

Join me at the 31st Annual **Central Avenue Jazz Festival**. It's a great day listening to music, eating, checking out arts and crafts, and people watching. I've been going since 2004 and it's always a great vibe. **AND IT'S FREE!** **Date:** Saturday, September 19 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM **Price: $0.00!** No tickets required! Just show up! (They threaten to double the price every year) **Location:** Central Avenue between MLK Blvd. & Vernon Ave. , centered around Central Avenue Jazz Park on E. 42nd St., Los Angeles Google Maps: *https://goo.gl/maps/hE9n6L4hdUWNEwcr6.* Give yourself lots of time to park I will post my location when I get there! 3 Stages of music, lots of food, arts and craft, and a very cool vibe **Festival FAQ page, including parking info:** *[https://centralavejazzfest.com/know-before-you-go/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/know-before-you-go/)* The best place for **updated information** is their **Instagram page**: *[https://www.instagram.com/centralavenuejazz/](https://www.instagram.com/centralavenuejazz/)* **Festival Website:** [https://centralavejazzfest.com/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/) **From Wikipedia:** *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Avenue_Jazz_Festival](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Avenue_Jazz_Festival)* **1996 documentary video:** *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA8NcUgLtgI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA8NcUgLtgI)* **PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE HERE:** *[https://centralavejazzfest.com/performances/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/performances/)* **Set times will be posted when/if available** **Performers:** \- Sheila E \(headliner\) [https://centralavejazzfest.com/sheila-e/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/sheila-e/) \- Jazzamerica [https://centralavejazzfest.com/jazzamerica-2/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/jazzamerica-2/) \- Jason Marsalis Quartet [https://centralavejazzfest.com/jason-marsalis-quartet-ft-vanisha-gould/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/jason-marsalis-quartet-ft-vanisha-gould/) \- Fresha [https://centralavejazzfest.com/fresha/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/fresha/) \- Endea Owens & Cookout [https://centralavejazzfest.com/endea-owens-the-cookout/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/endea-owens-the-cookout/) \- Isaah Collier Plays Coltrane [https://centralavejazzfest.com/collier-plays-coltrane/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/collier-plays-coltrane/) \- World Stage Big Band [https://centralavejazzfest.com/the-world-stage-big-band-featuring-almita-delone-dwight-trible/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/the-world-stage-big-band-featuring-almita-delone-dwight-trible/) \- Fernando Pullum [https://centralavejazzfest.com/fernando-pullum-community-arts-center-jazz-band/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/fernando-pullum-community-arts-center-jazz-band/) \- Tatiana Tate [https://centralavejazzfest.com/tatiana-tate/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/tatiana-tate/) **A look back at the 28th annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival:** *[https://youtu.be/0cmBQZ2Hbdo?si=BT44QcNfZ9qFOcan](https://youtu.be/0cmBQZ2Hbdo?si=BT44QcNfZ9qFOcan)* **Central Avenue**, after which the area is named, was in the 1930s and 1940s a vibrant center for jazz. At this time the infamous covenant line along Washington Boulevard demarcated the areas where African Americans were allowed to live. Even the giants of jazz music, such as Duke Ellington were allowed to play in Hollywood and other areas, but they could not stay there. They often stayed at the now-historic **Dunbar Hotel**. The Dunbar Hotel featured a nightclub called the **Club Alabam**, where the jazz greats would play after hours. All around the hotel there were numerous other clubs featuring jazz and blues, which were the launching point for the careers of many well-known musicians. One of the aims of the festival is to raise funds for the preservation of the Dunbar Hotel. The festival takes place on several blocks of Central Avenue, south of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, which includes the Dunbar Hotel. There are many booths with food, arts and crafts, as well as community outreach programs. The festival is free of charge, and in previous years has included free secure parking at a local school. Street parking is available, but sometimes hard to find. The festival was started in 1996 and has regularly featured a number of prominent jazz, blues, and Latin Jazz musicians who got their start in the area, such as **Teddy Edwards, Gerald Wilson, Arthur Blythe** and **Ernie Andrews**. A strong component of the festival's format has been to spotlight young Los Angeles musicians, such as **Kamasi Washington**, and **Kalil Wilson**, as well as talent from the neighborhood's high school bands and choirs.

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Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind (Guided Tour + Brunch)

Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind (Guided Tour + Brunch)

Sat, Sep 19, 7:00 PM
From Women of Culture LA
4.8

​Spend a vibrant Saturday afternoon with Women of Culture exploring **[Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind](https://www.thebroad.org/art/special-exhibitions/yoko-ono-music-mind?utm_source=luma)** at The Broad — an immersive journey through the ideas, imagination, and boundary-pushing work of one of the most influential artists of our time. **[Advance Purchase Required here](https://luma.com/9fq2h46k)** ​We’ll kick things off with an **optional brunch at [Massilia](https://www.massilia.com/?utm_source=luma)**, where you can meet and mingle with fellow art lovers, before heading to The Broad for an intimate **private guided tour** of the exhibition. ​Spanning more than seven decades of **[Yoko Ono’s](https://www.thebroad.org/art/special-exhibitions/yoko-ono-music-mind?utm_source=luma)** practice, *Music of the Mind* invites us to experience art differently — not simply by looking, but through participation, imagination, humor, and reflection. Together, we’ll uncover the stories and ideas behind the work and experience this landmark exhibition in a more meaningful way. ​And there’s more: our museum experience will also include entrance to **Yayoi Kusama’s iconic Infinity Mirrored Room** — a dazzling finale to our art-filled afternoon! ​Come for the art, stay for the conversation and connection, and leave with a fresh perspective on an artist who has spent decades asking us to imagine the world differently. ​**Space on our private tour is limited — reserve your spot and join us for an unforgettable afternoon at The Broad!** ​**Why Join Us?** * ​🎨 **Go beyond simply seeing the exhibition** with a private guide who will bring greater context and insight to Yoko Ono’s groundbreaking work. * ​✨ **Experience two must-see moments at The Broad** with the Yoko Ono exhibition plus entrance to Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room. * ​🥂 **Make new connections through art** with a welcoming community of culturally curious women — and the option to start the afternoon together over brunch. *** ​**Full schedule:** ​**12pm** \| Optional Brunch at **[Massilia](https://www.massilia.com/?utm_source=luma)** 100 S. Grand Ave. *(Guests receive **complimentary parking** at the Broad's garage, and the restaurant is just across the street, so there's no need to re-park)* ​**2-3pm** \| Private guided tour of **[Yoko Ono](https://www.thebroad.org/art/special-exhibitions/yoko-ono-music-mind?utm_source=luma)** exhibition 221 S. Grand Avenue ​**3pm** \| Option to continue exploring the permanent collection or gather for drinks & dessert *** **[Advance Purchase Required here](https://luma.com/9fq2h46k)** ​ **Tickets for non-members:** * **Tour only tickets:** $60 first release; $65 full price * **Full experience** (includes 1 entree at brunch + tax/tip): $85 first release; $90 full price ​**Tickets for Art-full members:\*** * **Tour only tickets:** $55 first release; $60 full price * **Full experience** (includes 1 entree at brunch + tax/tip): $80 first release; $85 full price ​\*\*Art-full Premier members get an additional 10% off. Learn more about membership & [join here](https://womenofculture.org/artfull-membership?utm_source=luma).\* ​**Inclusions:** * ​All tickets include admission to the museum & exhibition tour and **complimentary parking** in the musuem's garage. * ​Full experience tickets also include an entree at **[Massilia](https://www.massilia.com/?utm_source=luma)** before the tour. Any additional food or drink will need to be ordered & paid separately. *** ​**The Art-Full Membership** ​If you are not yet an [Art-full member](https://womenofculture.org/artfull-membership-nyc?utm_source=luma), we would love to have you join us for as little as $45/month for the basic membership, or $65/month for the upgraded premier membership. You can[ learn more about all membership levels and join here](https://womenofculture.org/artfull-membership?utm_source=luma) or reach out to alex@womenofculture.org with any questions. ​**The membership provides:** * ​Access to *member exclusive* events * ​Complimentary tickets to all online events, and select in-person events * ​Priority access to & discounts on ALL events * ​**Premier** members *also* get priority access to 'culture-tunities' including free VIP passes to exclusive after-hours events at cultural institutions all over the city ​All designed to help you live your best, most art-full and socially connected life! **Note about tickets/ RSVP's:** * RSVPs on Meetup do NOT count as official registrations for this event, and the RSVP count on Meetup may not reflect the actual number of attendees. To attend, you must purchase a ticket, which guarantees your spot, regardless of whether you RSVP here. * All paid and confirmed attendees will receive an email from [[alex@womenofculture.org](mailto:alex@womenofculture.org)]([mailto:alex@womenofculture.org](http://mailto:alex@womenofculture.org/))] 1–2 days before the event with further details, including a link to a WhatsApp group for important updates. If you do not receive this email (make sure to check your spam as well), it likely means you did not complete registration or payment.

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Meetup connects people with shared interests. Users can join groups and participate in events locally or online, focusing on activities like arts, culture, and more in Los Angeles.

Search for art groups in Los Angeles on Meetup by using the search function with relevant keywords like 'art' or 'creative'. You'll find events and communities to join or follow.

Check Meetup's event listings for Los Angeles. You can filter by dates to see any upcoming art-focused events taking place over the weekend.

To join an art group in Los Angeles, locate the group page on Meetup and click 'Join'. This allows you to participate in discussions and RSVP for events they host.

Yes, you can organize art events once you're part of a Meetup group or create your own group. This way, you can bring together like-minded creatives in Los Angeles.

Some Meetup events are free, while others might require a fee. It's up to the event organizer, so check the details before RSVPing to understand any costs involved.

Meetup can be a great place to meet other artists. By attending events and joining relevant groups, you enhance your chances of forming productive connections in Los Angeles.

Event organization varies by host. Most group leaders are passionate about their activities, but quality can differ. Look for groups with good reviews or descriptions.

Yes, you can search for art events in any city by adjusting the location setting on Meetup. This gives you broader exposure to different art communities.

Art meetups vary, including workshops, gallery visits, or collaborative sessions. These events let participants engage creatively and network with fellow art lovers.

Meeting frequency differs by group. Some meet weekly, while others gather less often. Check specific group schedules to see how often they organize events.

Not all art groups require skills. Many welcome beginners, offering opportunities to learn and develop new techniques alongside more experienced members.

Not all are in-person. Some groups offer online sessions, providing flexibility and broadening participation for those who cannot attend physically.

Meetup creates opportunities to meet artists, but forming connections depends on your participation and engagement within the community of your choice.

Yes, Meetup offers diverse groups focused on various art styles, including painting, sculpture, and more. Search to find a group that explores your interest.