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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:

 
 
Upcoming Events
The History & Restoration of Grand Central Air Terminal
May 4
The History & Restoration of Grand Central Air Terminal

Pack your valises for an Art Deco Society of Los Angeles excursion to the historic Art Deco meets Spanish Colonial Revival Grand Central Air Terminal in Glendale, CA for a presentation its history and Disney’s restoration and adaptive reuse of this magnificent facility.

Vintage Swimwear Presentation & Fashion Show
May 18
Vintage Swimwear Presentation & Fashion Show

Kristin Wojkowski will take us for a dip in the waters of vintage swimwear, utilizing examples from her growing collection - which includes 1920s and 30s Catalina suits - even one from Pacific Knitting Mills, the earlier name of Catalina Swimwear. Following is a no host cocktail gathering on the roof of the Catalina Island Museum.

The Avalon Ball 2024
May 18
The Avalon Ball 2024

Celebrate the 21st anniversary of the Avalon Ball, 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 Dean Mora Avalon Ball Orchestra. Come for the evening or spend the weekend. The Catalina Island Museum generally offers their Silent Film Benefit on the same weekend and ADSLA hosts Cocktail Crawls and other social events on the island. See the FAQ button to learn more about the event and to see prices.

Post Avalon Ball Unwinder at the Country Club 2024
May 19
Post Avalon Ball Unwinder at the Country Club 2024

SOLD OUT! Join your fellow Deco-philes for a mellow, low-key gathering the day after the Avalon Ball at the historic Catalina Country Club. Cocktails and spontaneous dancing between the tables.

Cocktails in Historic Places® at American Legion Post 43
Jun 9
Cocktails in Historic Places® at American Legion Post 43

Join the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles for no-host cocktails at the Art Deco Hollywood American Legion Post 43 with live music and dancing with Big Band Alumni in the Cabaret Room and enjoy a cocktail at the “Art Deco Bar.” Many participants dress in cocktail or vintage attire, but it is not required. RSVP will be taken for this CHP.