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Art Deco Society of Los Angeles Events

The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles hosts events that celebrate the art, culture and architecture of the Art Deco era (roughly defined as 1920 – 1949). More specifically, past events have included vintage dances with live period authentic music, illustrated presentations on historical topics such as fashion, film history, architecture, design and dance and other cultural topics, author talks, docent-led museum experiences and walking tours of Art Deco architecture, plus dress-up social events, to mention a few of our popular activities. If you have an event to suggest or would like to participate in making an event happen, please contact us at artdeco@adsla.org.

Past Events:

2016
2017
 
 
2018
2019
2020
Upcoming Events
The Avalon Ball 2026
May 16
The Avalon Ball 2026

The Avalon Ball, now in its 23rd year, is a fantastic journey into the past when Big Bands played for huge audiences via nationwide broadcasts from the 1929 Art Deco Casino Ballroom in the city of Avalon on Catalina Island. With the Avalon Ball Orchestra. Come for the evening or spend the weekend. See the FAQ button to learn more about the event and to see prices.

Post Avalon Ball Unwinder at the Country Club 2026
May 17
Post Avalon Ball Unwinder at the Country Club 2026

Join your fellow Deco-philes for a leisurely afternoon of socializing, cocktails, dancing and reminiscing about last night’s Avalon Ball. At the historic Catalina Country Club.

Old California Factory Tour 1 - 2026
May 23
Old California Factory Tour 1 - 2026

Old California created the gorgeous vintage reproduction Craftsman lighting fixtures and hardware at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel as well as replicas for Pasadena’s 1909 Greene and Greene Gamble House, to name a few of their exquisite antique metalwork creations. Join us for a behind the scenes tour of their factory!

Old California Factory Tour 2 - 2026
May 23
Old California Factory Tour 2 - 2026

Old California created the gorgeous vintage reproduction Craftsman lighting fixtures and hardware at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel as well as replicas for Pasadena’s 1909 Greene and Greene Gamble House, to name a few of their exquisite antique metalwork creations. Join us for a behind the scenes tour of their factory!

Cocktails in Historic Places® at Garçons de Café
Jun 7
Cocktails in Historic Places® at Garçons de Café

Join us for our next Cocktails in Historic Places® when the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles gathers at the Spring Arcade Building—a 1924 architectural jewel once designed as a grand pedestrian passage for the city’s financial elite.

Originally conceived as a place to move, meet, and be seen, the arcade comes alive once more as we gather beneath its vaulted corridors—this time with cocktails in hand. In partnership with Garçons de Café, we channel the spirit of a European café set within the rhythm of Downtown Los Angeles. Many participants dress in cocktail or vintage attire a these no-host get togethers, but it is not required. No RSVP necessary.

Art Deco Hollywood Walking Tour June 2026
Jun 28
Art Deco Hollywood Walking Tour June 2026

As a microcosm of Los Angeles' post-World War I architectural boom, Hollywood Boulevard is an Art Deco lover's dream with some Streamline Moderne in the mix. Explore famous Hollywood landmarks such as the Kress and Max Factor buildings, as well as hidden gems that may have gone unnoticed.

Erté: Designing Fashion and Fantasy from Paris to Hollywood
Jul 12
Erté: Designing Fashion and Fantasy from Paris to Hollywood

Join fashion historian Summer Anne Lee for an immersive virtual exploration of the life and work of Erté, one of the most influential and enduring designers of the twentieth century. From his early collaboration with Paul Poiret to his rise as a leading illustrator of the Art Deco style, Erté crafted a visual language of elegance, elongation, and fantasy that captivated audiences around the world.