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Plática y Prueba: Summer Wines | $40
Ages 21+ Are you looking for the perfect summer wine for your picnics, dinner parties or happy hour? In this class we will discover what…
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Afro-Latino Culture Fest | Free
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Afro-Latino(a)(x) and Caribbean cultures with an array of food vendors serving up authentic and delicious dishes. Sip on…
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LA Plaza Summer Book Club | Free with RSVP
Join LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes for our summer book club as we read Kelly Lytle Hernandez’s City of Inmates: Conquest, Rebellion, and the…
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RESCHEDULED – Summer of Salsa: The Echo Park Project featuring Super DJ Robby | Free with RSVP
The Echo Park Project recreates the legendary salsa style of New York City in Southern California with a repertoire combining original material with hot 70s…
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Celebrate the Eastside Sound Community Ride | Free with RSVP
Join LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes and Metro Bike Share for the Celebrando the Eastside Sound Community Bike Ride, a free event inspired by…
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Milpa Cooking Class: Elote Season | Free with RSVP (SOLD OUT)
We kick off the summer series cooking up all things from our Urban Milpa. In this first class, we will feature elotes/sweet corn. Participants will…
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Abolish ICE – Mercado de Arte | Free with RSVP
Join us for a powerful day of art, activism, workshops, and community solidarity. All proceeds will benefit Inclusive Action, Mi Cielo (Comunidades Indígenas en Liderazgo),…
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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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Négritude Fest | Free with RSVP
Negritude Festival is a six-hour celebration of Afro-diasporic culture, centering queer and femme voices through music, art, food, and community. Inspired by the Negritude movement,…
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Summer of Salsa: Arsenio Rodriguez Project featuring DJ Robby | Free with RSVP
Arsenio Rodriguez Project is an all-star ensemble of today’s top LA musicians, designed to continue the legacy and to pay tribute to Arsenio Rodriguez, considered…
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LOMA Film Festival | Free with RSVP
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes presents the LOMA Film Festival. The Latinas & Latinos of Mixed Ancestry (LOMA) Film Festival has been created to…
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Docs @ LA Plaza – Zoot Suit Riots: Los Angeles Erupts in Violence from the Collections: The U.S. Latino Experience (2023) | Free with RSVP
On August 1, 1942, a 22-year-old Mexican American man was stabbed to death at a party. To white Los Angelenos, the murder was just more…
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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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Milpa Cooking Class: Ripening Urban Milpa | Free with RSVP (SOLD OUT)
As our urban milpa prepares to fully ripen, we explore the complexity of a variety of dishes that call for milpa produce in specific phases…
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LA Plaza Summer Book Club | Free with RSVP (SOLD OUT)
Join LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes for our summer book club as we read Kelly Lytle Hernandez’s City of Inmates: Conquest, Rebellion, and the…
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The Queer Mercado, Eastside Mariachi Fiesta, all LGBTQIA2S+ small businesses | Free with RSVP
Expect a night filled with live music, professional dance performances, empowerment, visibility, and lots of fun. This is an event for all. Spread the word,…
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Hecho con Amor: Mole Pizza with Brooklyn Ave Pizza Company | $55
Ages 18+ Enjoy an evening of fusion where Italy meets Mexico! In this class, students will learn to make their own dough and create the…
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Knife Skills 101 | $55
Ages 18+ Learn the essentials of knife handling in this hands-on class designed for beginners! Develop proper grip, cutting techniques, and knife safety while practicing…
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Community Concert – Magical LA Fusion: Tropa Magica, Buyepongo and LA Junta | Free with RSVP
Enjoy an evening with Tropa Magica and Buyepongo, where we celebrate the sounds of East Los Angeles and Los Angeles with musical fusions; from guitar…
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LA Plaza Summer Book Club | Free with RSVP
Join LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes for our summer book club as we read Kelly Lytle Hernandez’s City of Inmates: Conquest, Rebellion, and the…
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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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Summer of Salsa: Conjunto Oye featuring DJ Robby | Free
Conjunto Oye! is a salsa band that was founded in 2004. Led by trombonist Adam Rundquist, the band plays “Nuyorican” salsa—pulsating, peel-the-paint off the walls,…
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Fiestas Patrias Family Day | Free
September 16 marks the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. Learn more about this day with activities for the entire family. Guest performers. Food…
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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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Pasión de Volcanes: CentAm Q Voices of Resilience | Free
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 | Free with RSVP
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+ A cocinera tradicional from the state Puebla will share her food journey to provide a taste of her legendary mole poblano. Please join…
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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 & Cine Sin Cines | Free with RSVP
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes and The East LA Society of Film and Arts (TELASOFA) proudly present TAKE 3, a groundbreaking celebration! This milestone…
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Mexican Baking Class: Pan de Muerto | $55
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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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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Mexican Baking Class: Conchas | $55
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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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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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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