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Pasión de Volcanes: CentAm Q Voices of Resilience | Free with RSVP
An explorative conversation with a dynamic group of Central Americans, discussing the profound impact of community, expression, and resilience. Each speaker shares personal insights on…
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Plática y Prueba: Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tasting | $40
Ages 21+ Join us for a special Valle de Guadalupe wine tasting experience, where we'll explore a selection of wines perfect for your upcoming holiday…
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Teen Class: Corn Tortillas and Salsa en Molcajete | $55
Ages 13-18 This class is designed for teens to help build confidence and creativity in the kitchen. The class will teach basic food prep skills,…
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Docs @ LA Plaza: Harvest of Loneliness | SOLD OUT
Released in 2010, this powerful documentary tells the true story of the Bracero Program, revealing the untold personal experiences of the men who lived it.…
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Milpa Cooking Class: Harvest Celebration | Free with RSVP (SOLD OUT)
To conclude our series, we will come together to prepare and construct an edible altar, a beautiful space where we can express our gratitude for…
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Plática y Prueba: Sabor a Puebla | $30
Ages 18+ Maria Margarita Villegas Leal, mejor conocida como Doña Mago, es una cocinera tradicional del estado de Puebla que compartirá su experiencia culinaria para…
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TAKE 3: Celebrating East LA Film Festival with Panamanian Intl Film Festival/LA | Free with RSVP
Join us for the screening of Las Promotoras Against Violence. In 'Las Promotoras Against Violence,' award-winning director Juan Escobedo joins forces with a group of…
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Les Navegantes Activation Day | Free with RSVP
Complete the LA story! We invite you to learn and share about your history in Los Angeles by taking a free tour with LA Plaza…
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TAKE 3: Celebrating East LA Film Festival with Panamanian Intl Film Festival/LA, LA Plaza and TELASOFA | Free with RSVP
Join a groundbreaking celebration! This milestone event unites two visionary festivals and a historic cultural institution under one banner, combining storytelling, heritage, and creativity: East…
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LA Culinary Heritage: Mexico and France | Free with RSVP
Join LA County Department of Arts and Culture and LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes in the heart of one of L.A.’s cultural hubs for…
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Mexican Baking Class: Pan de Muerto | SOLD OUT
Ages 18+ In this class, we will learn to prepare the delicious Pan de Muerto (bread of dead) that is decorated with “bones” of dough…
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Hecho con Amor: Humberto Raygoza: The Chori-Man | $65
Ages 18+ Learn all about making artisan chorizo from Chef Humberto Raygoza, a fourth-generation chorizo maker. His hands-on class explores his family’s culinary legacy from…
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Urban Milpa Class: Harvesting Seeds | Free with RSVP
In this class, we will explore the critical practice of seed saving, particularly in the context of climate change and its implications for food sovereignty.…
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Día del Sonidero | Free
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes will host the first Los Angeles gathering of Sonideros. Sonideros are barrio DJs that emerged in the late 1960s…
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Día de los Muertos Family Day | Free
The dead come to life at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes! Watch performances that pay homage to the dead through music and dance. Guest…
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Les Navegantes Activation Day | Free with RSVP
Complete the LA story! We invite you to learn and share about your history in Los Angeles by taking a free tour with LA Plaza…
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Les Navegantes Activation Day | Free with RSVP
Complete the LA story! We invite you to learn and share about your history in Los Angeles by taking a free tour with LA Plaza…
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23rd Annual Encuentro de Jaraneros | Free
The Encuentro de Jaraneros de California presents an annual festival that highlights many of California and Veracruz’s finest Son Jarocho ensembles. Jarocho musicians and dancers…
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Sabor a Tamal con Rajas y Queso | $60
Ages 18+ In this hands-on cooking class, students will keep this laborious tradition alive by learning how to prepare masa, make a filling, and learn…
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Plática: Impact of the Viet Nam War on the Musicians of East L.A.’s Golden Era | Free with RSVP
In the period of 1965 to 1973 East L.A.’s musical community had to live and perform with the draft and the specter of going to…
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Mexican Baking Class: Conchas | SOLD OUT
Ages 18+ In this class, participants will learn the basics of making these delicious treats and share them with family and friends. Conchas are a…
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Urban Milpa Class: Laying the Milpa to Sleep and Regeneration | Free with RSVP
In this class, we will delve into essential post-harvest concepts crucial for sustainable urban farming practices. We will begin by exploring effective techniques for debris…
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Comunidad Unites: Food & Toy Drive | Free
Enjoy an afternoon of hope and gratitude during this special event, a call for our community to help the lives of those facing food insecurity.…
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Hecho con Amor: Plant Based Green Pozole | $55
Ages 18+ In this class participants will learn how to make a plant-based Mexican staple, pozole! We will be making green oyster mushroom pozole featuring…
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Mexican Baking Class: Rosca de Reyes | $55
Ages 18+ Learn all of the steps for making a traditional Rosca de Reyes that everyone will enjoy for years to come. This crown-shaped sweet…
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Book Talk: “Through the Dark” with Yolanda Nava | Free with RSVP
Through the Dark, a nourishing and inspirational memoir penned by Emmy award-winning journalist Yolanda Nava is about her journey of self-discovery as a result of…
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Hecho con Amor: Tamales de Chile Rojo | $60
Ages 18+ In this hands-on cooking class, students will keep alive the tradition of making tamales by learning how to prepare masa, a filling, and…
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Urban Milpa Class: Seed Savers Exchange | Free with RSVP
Join us for a vibrant seed exchange event designed to bring together students, local community members, and fellow urban farmers. With tables set up and…
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Les Navegantes Activation Day | Free with RSVP
Complete the LA story! We invite you to learn and share about your history in Los Angeles by taking a free tour with LA Plaza…
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Docs @ LA Plaza – Lalo Guerrero: The Original Chicano (2006) | Free with RSVP
This special screening will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of Lalo Guerrero: The Original Chicano. The film is an hour-long documentary that celebrates the life…
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Docs @ LA Plaza: Forgotten Injustice Mexican American Deportation, 1930s | Free with RSVP
Beginning in 1929, the U.S. government forcibly removed people of Mexican descent from the United States. In California, approximately 400,000 American citizens and residents of…
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Docs @ LA Plaza: Singing our way to Freedom (2022) | Free with RSVP
Singing our way to Freedom chronicles the power of music in creating a new identity and sense of belonging among young Chicana and Chicano students…
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