About

Three years of first Thursdays.

2023

DTLA ArtNight started in the Historic Core, a handful of galleries agreeing to open on the same night and keep their lights on late.

Jun 2026

The night grew to Grand Avenue, bringing The Broad, MOCA, and Grand Performances into a single evening for the first time.

Aug 2026

Expansion into the Fashion District, adding showrooms, studios, and the Vendor Night Market at the Spring Arcade.

Today

ArtNight runs 50 destinations across three neighborhoods, connected by a free trolley and one live map. It is free, it is walkable, and it keeps getting bigger.

The Parent Brand

Created by Happening in DTLA

Happening in DTLA is the cultural publication of Downtown Los Angeles, covering the neighborhoods, the businesses, and the people who keep the center of the city alive. ArtNight is its flagship event.happeningindtla.com (opens in a new tab)

The Team

Dino Buiatti

CEO

Builds the night, block by block.

Michael Angelo DeLance

President

Brings partners through the door.

Press

NBC4 (opens in a new tab)

Coverage of the night’s Grand Avenue expansion.

Time Out Los Angeles (no link available)

Featured in things to do in Los Angeles.

LA in a Minute (no link available)

On the ground in Downtown, every month.

Press inquiries: Info@happeningindtla.com