The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel Pool. Photo courtesy of Felix L.A.
Got a hankering to explore contemporary art? This is your week.
On deck this February 23-27 in L.A. you’ll find the Felix Art Fair at the Hollywood Roosevelt, The Other Art Fair in Culver City, Frieze Los Angeles at the Santa Monica Airport, Gorillaz House of Kong exhibition, and more.
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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
How Do Museums Resist Censorship? – M FA > On Monday, explore the role of museums in preserving national truth at ASU California Center with a panel co-presented by Zócalo, JANM, and MOCA. Experts including Ann Burroughs and Hamza Walker will discuss how institutions protect freedom of expression against government revisionism and self-censorship. This timely conversation is free to attend and includes a post-event reception with live music and complimentary drinks. Note that a strict clear-bag policy is enforced for audience safety. Runs 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. More info here.
Twin Peaks Day Celebration @ Permanent Records Roadhouse – FA > On Tuesday, Permanent Records Roadhouse celebrates the anniversary of Special Agent Dale Cooper’s arrival in Twin Peaks with a special event featuring immersive decorations, themed projections, and curated cocktails fit for a Log Lady. Fans can test their knowledge during an extra special trivia session hosted by Tyler Jackson for $5 per player. While the party itself is free to attend with an RSVP, IDs will be checked at the door. Runs 6 to 9 p.m. More info here.
Santa Monica Proper Frieze Events -> With Frieze Los Angeles touching down February 26 through March 1, Santa Monica Proper Hotel jumps into the mix as an official partner with two public-facing events that channel the week’s creative energy. Things start early with an Art Week Social Hour on Wednesday, February 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Palma, where artists, tastemakers, and curious locals can mix, mingle, and settle in before the fair frenzy begins. Then on Saturday, the hotel’s Proper Presents series brings an intimate live set from Arlo Parks to Palma and Canela Lounge from 9 p.m. to midnight. More info here.
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Move, Groove, and Connect at MOLAA -> Shake up your Wednesday night at the Museum of Latin American Art with a high-energy Merengue class. Led by professionals from Cielo Dance Events, this session is part of a monthly series designed to help you master one style at a time. The atmosphere is social and supportive, featuring a cash bar to keep the vibes lively as you connect with others through rhythm. Tickets are $20 per individual class or $60 for a four-class monthly pass. Starts at 7 p.m. More info here.
What A Wonderful World: An Audiovisual Poem – FA > The Julia Stoschek Foundation has taken over all six floors of the Variety Arts Theater with What A Wonderful World: An Audiovisual Poem, marking the first U.S. presentation of the renowned collection. The immersive exhibition blurs the boundaries between art and cinema, pairing major video works by artists like Marina Abramović, Doug Aitken, Paul McCarthy, and Wolfgang Tillmans with silent and classic films by pioneers including Alice Guy-Blaché, Georges Méliès, Luis Buñuel, and Walt Disney, turning viewers into active participants in a sensory journey. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 5 p.m. to midnight through March 20. Free to attend—with complimentary popcorn too! More info here.
Felix Art Fair – M > This Wednesday to Sunday, the eighth installment 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.
Gorillaz House of Kong Exhibition – TP >Following its acclaimed London debut, Gorillaz bring House of Kong to Downtown L.A. for a limited four-week immersive run at Rolling Greens DTLA, beginning this Thursday. The exhibition invites fans inside the band’s animated universe, tracing the misadventures, music, and virtual innovation of Murdoc, 2D, Russel, and Noodle. You can also shop merch from the band’s discography and one-of-a-kind collectibles at a gift shop that serves as the gateway into the larger House of Kong experience. House of Kong will run through March 19. Tickets start at $39.50. More info here.
Downtown Downey Night Market: 5th Year Anniversary ->The Downtown Downey Night Market celebrates their 5th anniversary this Thursday with a special edition of the event on Downey Avenue. Expect 80+ curated vendors, 15 food trucks, a live DJ, and free activities including airbrush tattoos and a bubble show for kids. The first 100 adults in line receive a limited-edition tote bag, while the first 60 children can join a ribbon-dancing session. Admission is free. Runs 5 to 9 p.m. More info here.
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The Other Art Fair -> This Thursday to Sunday the Other Art Fair pops up at a new home, bringing their their four-day event to 3Labs in Culver City. 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 $30 for opening night, or $20 for any of the other nights. More info here.
Frieze Los Angeles – > Beginning this Thursday, Frieze Los Angeles returns for its 2026 edition at the Santa Monica Airport. The four-day 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. Single day general admission tickets start at $106.50. The event runs through Sunday, March 1. More info here.
Robot Karaoke -> This Friday, experience “karaoke on impossible mode” at The Elysian Theater’s Skunk Room with another edition of Robot Karaoke. Using “The Weird Algorithm,” the show replaces standard lyrics with bizarre texts—like Yelp reviews of psychics or Craigslist ads—matched syllable-for-syllable to the original tune. Audience volunteers and local comedians attempt to sing these never-before-heard mashups live on the spot. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door, but be warned. Seating is first-come, first-served. Starts at 8 p.m. More info here.
ROW Sample Sale -> ROW DTLA debuts its first-ever multi-brand sample sale on Friday and Saturday, taking over the streets of Market Row with deals from a dynamic mix of established and emerging labels. Shoppers can score past-season finds from Wilson, 3Sixteen, Garrett Leight California Optical, Bel Kazan, and more, with curated picks across fashion, accessories, furniture, and eyewear marked 25–50% off.
Dining & Drinking
(picks by Christina Champlin)
The exterior of Sky Room. Photo courtesy of Fairmont Breakers Long Beach
Sky Room Launches Social Hour -> Sky Room at the Fairmont Breakers Long Beach launched a new weekday Social Hour just in time for the hotel’s centennial celebration. From Tuesday through Thursday, 5 to 6 p.m., the storied dining room pours martinis and manhattans at half price and pairs them with a tight lineup of elevated bites. Order the housemade Parker House rolls, oyster Rockefeller, uni toast, New Caledonian blue prawn cocktail, and duck liver parfait, all offered half priced. It’s a refined excuse to slip into a landmark setting, sip something classic, and snack well before dinner.
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Lunar New Year at Level 8 -> Level 8 celebrates Lunar New Year with a one-night-only elevated night market on Thursday night. In partnership with Chef Jasper Lynn of Rosalynn Supper Club, all eight venues will serve a chef-driven bite as part of an all-you-can-eat progressive tasting experience. Expect standout dishes like wagyu with Sichuan chimichurri and fire-roasted Hokkaido scallops with white truffle chili crunch from Maison Kasai, plus a Mahjong lounge to round out the festivities. Tickets cost $107.48 for the food tickets and a $160.83 VIP option that includes an open bar. More info here.
Ellie’s Oyster Hour in Long Beach -> Ellie’s, the modern Southern Italian spot in Alamitos Beach, makes a strong case for clocking out early with its weekday Oyster Hour . Fresh oysters land on the table for $1.50 each, and the supporting cast easily turns happy hour into dinner. Stop by Tuesday through Friday from 4 to 6 PM and weekends from 3 to 5 PM for $8 glasses of wine, $25 bottles of sparkling, and a food lineup worth lingering over. Think $12 All The Things Fries loaded with special sauce, cheddar, and pepperoncini, a $22 lump crab toast topped with tarragon and caviar, and a $14 spicy chicken sandwich layered with mozzarella and ranch. Come for a quick dozen, stay for something heartier, and let it stretch into the evening.
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