Marijuana Theme at the MOCA Gala

At the marijuana-theme gala at the Los Angeles museum in April—April 20, of course—a so-called “4/20 buffet" included munchies like hot dogs, mac 'n' cheese, pizza, and Chinese food.
Photo: Nadine Froger Photography
'Playboy' and Gramercy Pictures Comic-Con Party

Playboy and Gramercy Pictures hosted a party to celebrate the science fiction movie Self/less at Parq Restaurant & Nightclub. Guests walked through a lab experience, which was inspired by the movie and invited guests to take on a new identity of a billionaire for the party. Upon entering, guests encountered female staffers dressed in white coats who escorted them to photo booths or wherever they desired to go inside the space.
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Comic-Con 2013: 'Entertainment Weekly' Party

Throw pillows mimicked the look of magazine covers.
Photo: Alexandra Wyman/Invision for Entertainment Weekly/AP Images


A neon-lit industrial staircase took guests to the Jackman Gallery on the second floor of the Hearn Generating Station. The gallery was newly opened to the public for this year's festival.
Photo: George Pimentel Photography

Canadian artist Michel de Broin added a bit of sparkle and shine to the venue with his installation "One Thousand Speculations," which included a disco ball that was 7.9 meters long.
Photo: George Pimentel Photography

A futuristic bar offered guests the chance to inhale flavored oxygen.
Photo: George Pimentel Photography

Visual artist Jordan Söderberg Mills showcased his series of anaglyphic mirrors, which immersed guests in a wave of cascading color and light.
Photo: George Pimentel Photography

The festival used the natural state of the power plant to embrace the "Today is the Future" theme.
Photo: George Pimentel Photography

Whimsical bunches of lighting led guests all throughout the venue space.
Photo:Â Che Rosales

Inspired by minimalist decor and clean lines, Luminato had Partisans (a Toronto architecture firm) custom-design the centerpieces during its opening gala, which became a focal point of the evening.
Photo:Â Che Rosales

Happy, the imaginary blue winged horse from the SyFy series, popped up among the decor, including inside the restrooms.
Photo: Cindy Ord/SYFY

Staffers dressed in hippie attire welcomed guests to the event, which took place November 3. A pink step-and-repeat wall featured floral peace signs.
Photo: World Red Eye