
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.
The organizers of the 1925 Exposition des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes invited renowned Paris jewelers Cartier, Boucheron, and Georges Fouquet among others to bring their most modern creations to the Exposition. Jewelry historian Lisa Schoening will speak about the treasures displayed at the exposition and the jewelers who exhibited there - many who are still in business today!
Join us for a magical jazz age evening at the Pantages Theatre with the stage production of "Some Like It Hot!" Doors open at 6:00 PM to experience the history and exuberance of one of Los Angeles' only remaining Art Deco interiors (and what an interior it is!) before the theater opens to the public!
In our partnership with UCLA Film & Television Archive we explore Art Deco Art Direction in a Marx Brothers comedy (MONKEY BUSINESS, 1931), a pre-code horror film (THE BLACK CAT, 1934) and an early representation of the style in a 1924 French sci fi/drama (L’INHUMAINE) that was lauded for its modern design at the 1925 Paris Exposition. Marcel L’Herbier, the director of L’INHUMAINE sought to draw the various applied and fine arts together to create a visual feast of modern art using many of the key avant-garde figures of the era.
The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles presents a two day vintage marketplace focused on authentic and reproduction mens’ and womens’ apparel and accessories, art, housewares and more from 1900 - 1970.
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.