LA Plaza Welcomes the Spring with Family Days, Festivals, Cooking Programs and more

In the month of March 2023, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes welcomes the Spring with a series of programs for families and others highlighting the influence of two relevant figures for Mexican-American history and culture, Benito Juárez and César Chávez, as well as offering options to explore Mexican gastronomy

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Grammy-nominated Conga Patria Son Jarocho Collective takes the stage Friday, February 10, 7:00 pm

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes presents its first free outdoor event of 2023 as Conga Patria Son Jarocho Collective, a Grammy-nominated group playing traditional and original Son Jarocho music originating in the Veracruz region of Mexico, performs at downtown LA’s premier outdoor stage on Friday, February 10 at 7pm.

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Families Invited to Learn About and Celebrate Día de los Muertos, Sunday, October 30

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes invites families to join its celebration of life and death next Sunday, October 30, from 12 noon to 4 pm. Children, parents and the curious can participate in three hands-on art and culinary workshops, enjoy entertainment, and view a traditional altar dedicated to the

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LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes Kicks off Summer of Salsa Series on May 13

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes (LA Plaza) presents its seventh annual free Summer of Salsa concert series beginning Friday, May 13. Dance to the sounds of some of LA’s best salsa bands hosted every second Friday of the month from May through September in Downtown Los Angeles. This year’s

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Cinco de Mayo Family Day Features Theatre, Music, Dance and More, May 1, 2022

Families with strong Mexican-American and Latino roots, as well as anyone eager to learn about Mexican-American culture and history, are welcome to attend the next Family Day organized by LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, dedicated to the true origin the celebration of Cinco de Mayo festivities in California.   “Cinco

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