Unleash Collective Power
UCLA M.F.A. 2027 Preview Exhibition (Opening Reception)
A first look at work by UCLA’s incoming M.F.A. class. On view through Nov 12.
Kiki Smith: Untethered Journey (Opening Reception)
Kiki Smith’s first LA solo show in about 30 years: bronzes, works on paper and large-scale pieces. On view through Jan 23, 2027. Free.
Special Event at Torrance Art Museum: Baker's Dozen 2026 + B-LA-M (Museum Event)
Event tied to “Baker’s Dozen 2026” and the B-LA-M festival of artist-run spaces from Berlin, LA and Mexico City. Few details posted, so check with the museum before going. Both shows close Nov 7. Free.
ABYS: Oneiria (Closing Day)
Last chance to see the French street artist’s debut North American solo show, with 17 new paintings. Thinkspace’s other October shows also close today. Free.
small gods: a Halloween Summoning of Gods, Ghosts & All EFBs (Opening)
Halloween group show at a small project space. Starts at 4pm; end time not listed. By appointment, with the address sent after booking. On view through Dec 13.
LA OBRA (Opening Reception)
Group show of 12 artists curated by Yessíca Torres, on Gallery Row in DTLA. Free.
Jerome Witkin: Epic (Reception)
Large narrative figurative paintings alongside small city scenes. Free.
Noche de los Muertos: Closing Night of Downtown Día de los Muertos (Festival)
Closing night of Downtown Día de los Muertos: 17 artist and community altars on the theme “The Power of One,” plus music, sugar-skull decorating and candlelit offerings. The altar exhibition is open daily 8am to 9pm through Nov 2. Free; RSVP suggested.
Hank Willis Thomas: Einstein Visiting Artist Series (Lecture)
Talk and Q&A with Hank Willis Thomas on his public works, including “The Embrace,” and the For Freedoms project. Free, first come, first served.
A Painterly Pursuit with Reggie Burrows Hodges (Artist Talk)
Hodges in conversation with Getty curators about his new show “A Theater of Passions,” followed by a reception and exhibition viewing. In the Harold M. Williams Auditorium; also streamed on Zoom. Free, ticket required.
Alphabet of Haven: Lettrism, Fluxus & the Legacy of Villa Cernigliaro (Opening Reception)
Italian Lettrist and Fluxus works, including John Cage and Roland Sabatier, curated by Carlotta Cernigliaro. Free.
Holly Topping: Djinn, Sirens, and Other Troubles (Opening Reception)
Painted hanging gourds, paintings on wood crosscuts and watercolors, mixing mythical creatures with everyday anxieties. On view through Nov 29. Free.
OPVS Art Night + Club Party (Art Show & Party)
OPVS's 2nd annual Art Night + Club Party celebrates the creativity in its community, with local artists, vendors, food and drinks, music and giveaways. All clubs welcome. Free with RSVP.
iris yirei hu: Unconscious Relics + Henrik Munk Sørensen: Oranges and Pans (Double Opening)
New work by iris yirei hu, plus Henrik Munk Sørensen’s hand-carved, painted wood reliefs of kitchen objects in the Anteroom. Both on view through Dec 19. Free.
Día de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever, 27th Annual (Festival)
Community artist altars, art exhibitions and live music. Theme: “All Under One Sky / Bajo Un Mismo Cielo”. Ticketed (about $25; ages 5+ need a ticket).
Grand Ave Arts: All Access + Downtown Día de los Muertos Opening (Festival)
A free day of exhibitions, tours, performances and art-making along Grand Ave (The Broad, MOCA, Colburn, Central Library and more). Grand Park opens 17 community and artist Día de los Muertos altars (theme “The Power of One”, curated by Consuelo G. Flores), on view through Nov 2. Free.
Theodore Svenningsen: Visual and Verbal Cognition (Opening Reception)
Solo survey of his text works and sculpture series, on view through Nov 13. Free.
Your Fruit Tastes Sweet, I Taste Sweat (Opening Reception)
Group show about Central American migration, labor and memory in LA. Curated by Philip P. Bucknor (Tru) with FORTHEFUTURE. Free.
Afterglow: Johanna Grawunder x Paul Cocksedge (Opening Reception)
Collectible design about light and heat, also featuring Nacho Carbonell, Rick Owens and Ingrid Donat. Free.
The 1960s—A Generation on Fire: Judy Baca's Great Wall of Los Angeles (Museum Opening)
A show on the 1960s section of Judy Baca’s landmark LA mural. Great for mural lovers. Free on Thursdays (otherwise $20).
Reggie Burrows Hodges: A Theater of Passions (Museum Opening)
New paintings by the LA-born painter, made in response to the Gentileschi works in the Getty collection. Opening day; on view through Feb 28, 2027 (open to 9pm Saturdays). Free admission; parking is paid.