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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.

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Upcoming Events
Cocktails in Historic Places at Perch LA
Feb 9
Cocktails in Historic Places at Perch LA

Join the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles for no-host cocktails at the historic Pershing Square Building for our next Cocktails in Historic Places® gathering. Many members dress in cocktail attire, but it is not required.

Paris Art Deco from 1925-2025 with Arnold Schwartzman
Mar 1
Paris Art Deco from 1925-2025 with Arnold Schwartzman

Born into the Art Deco Age, author and photographer Arnold Schwartzman has savored his many visits to Paris, beginning with summer vacations spent with his aunt from the age of 11. In this live, illustrated presentation based on his latest book Paris Art Deco, Arnold will share his appreciation of Art Deco style as together we wind through the boulevards of La Ville Lumiere. We are thrilled to return to Los Angeles’ own Art Deco jewel, the 1929 Bullocks Wilshire building - and where better to hold a celebration of Paris’ Art Deco, than it’s french-inspired Louis XVI room!

Preservation Hearing at CHC (zoom or in person) E. Clem Wilson Building
Mar 6
Preservation Hearing at CHC (zoom or in person) E. Clem Wilson Building

The 1929/30 E. Clem Wilson building has been submitted to the City of Los Angeles for consideration as an Historic Cultural Monument. We are now in phase one of this quest. You can send an email to the Cultural Heritage Commission to express your support of this nomination.

The Avalon Ball 2025
May 17
The Avalon Ball 2025

The Avalon Ball, now in its 22nd 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 Dean Mora 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 2025
May 18
Post Avalon Ball Unwinder at the Country Club 2025

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.