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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Honoring Walter F. Ulloa, founding member of LA Plaza’s Board of Trustees

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes mourns the unexpected passing and honors the lasting achievements of Walter F. Ulloa, a founding member of the LA Plaza’s Board of Trustees. Ulloa, a visionary who shaped the media world for U.S. Latinos, was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Entravision Communications Corporation.

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LA Plaza Cocina presents an exhibition on chocolate, the food of the gods

LA Plaza Cocina opens its newest exhibition, The Legacy of Cacao, which focuses on chocolate, one of the most popular foods in the world, on Saturday, November 5, 2022. The exhibition follows the evolution of chocolate from its first reference by the Olmec civilization, more than 2,000 years ago, to

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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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Hostile Terrain ’94, An Immersive Telling of Border Crossing Stories, Opens Saturday, September 17

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes presents Hostile Terrain ‘94: The Undocumented Migration Project, a multi-media exhibition that records the journeys and testimonies of undocumented migrants who attempt to cross the U.S./Mexico border. The exhibition opens on Saturday, September 17, 2022, and runs through July 9, 2023.   Hostile Terrain ‘94:

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