LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes Celebrates East Los Angeles’ Musical Identity and Influence in New Exhibition

A Great Day in East L.A.: Celebrando the Eastside Sound showcases the stories and global influence of East L.A.'s music legacy through photography and over 500 rare artifacts. The exhibition opens June 28 with a special community concert featuring The Altons  LOS ANGELES (May 27, 2025) – LA Plaza de Cultura

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Couples dancing at Summer of Salsa Concert Series

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes Heats Up the Season with Salsa Dancing, Gardening, Cooking Classes, and Cultural Festivals

From the Summer of Salsa series and interactive cooking classes to curated wine tastings, film festivals, and a unique hands-on garden series about the traditional milpa, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes presents a vibrant lineup for Angelenos to enjoy  LOS ANGELES (April 25, 2025) – LA Plaza de Cultura y

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Leticia Rhi Buckley, Judy Baca and Jamie Casso in front of La Salsera.

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes Unveils Artwork by Renowned Artist Judy Baca

Extraordinary large-scale public art debuts at its new home in downtown L.A.   during Latino Heritage Month  LOS ANGELES (October 8, 2024)— LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes unveiled La Salsera (The Salsa Dancer), a large-scale artwork by renowned and celebrated visual artist and activist Judy Baca, at the museum and

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LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes to Kickoff PST ART Community Hub Programming and Exhibition in September

As part of the regionwide Getty Initiative, LA Plaza will feature a two-gallery exhibition and multigenerational public programs co-presented with nine local organizations. The programs will highlight food sovereignty, Indigenous sciences, science exploration, and more topics.  Activities kick off on the weekend of September 14 and 15, with workshops, opening

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A dinner with hundreds of people sitting in rounded tables taking place in an outdoor space with a stage illuminated in the background.

La Plaza de Cultura y Artes to Honor Outstanding Community Leaders during the Annual Pobladores Awards Gala

LA Plaza will honor Maria Salinas, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, PEPSICO, and Teresa Samaniego, Vice President of Diversity and Community Engagement at ABC7 Los Angeles (July 18, 2024) – LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes announces the 13th Annual Pobladores Awards Gala, to be

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