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Les Navegantes Activation Day | Free
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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Cinco de Mayo Family Day | Free
Did you know the modern tradition of celebrating Cinco de Mayo started with Latinos in California? Join us in exploring the history of this celebration…
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Mexican Baking Class: Conchas y Marranitos | $55 (SOLD OUT)
In this class, participants will learn the basics of making these delicious treats and share them with family and friends. Conchas are a traditional sweet…
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Summer of Salsa: Rumbankete featuring Super DJ Robby | Free
Rumbankete Founded in 2004 by a collective of the Los Angeles area's prominent Salsa musicians, Rumbankete has earned a reputation as one of the West…
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Milpa 101 Series: Class #3: Growing Phases/Maintenance | Free with RSVP
In this class, we will explore the fascinating life cycle of three sisters; corn, beans, and squash, focusing on their unique anatomy that enables them…
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Hecho con Amor: Pozole Verde | $55
Pozole comes in different colors, but in this class, we will explore the green version from Guerrero that uses tomatillos, pepitas, and various green herbs.…
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Summer of Salsa: The Echo Park Project featuring Super DJ Robby | Free
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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¡Jotería! | Free
Join us as we kick-off Pride month with our annual cultural event, Jotería celebrating the LGBTQIA+ Latinx community with DJs, live performances, vendors, food, arts…
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Cooking Class: Milpa to the Table | Free
In this class, we go from milpa to table! After weeks of tending our urban milpa, participants will explore the diverse harvest waiting for us…
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Sabor a Molcajete y Salsas | $55
In this hands-on class, participants will learn about the origin of the molcajete, how to season it, and how to prepare three authentic salsas using…
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Sabor a Mole | $55
Students will learn tips, techniques, and will be walked through step-by-step in this hands-on mole class. Mole is a beautiful intricate sauce, savory and sometimes…
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Summer of Salsa: Gabrielito y La Verdad featuring Super DJ Robby | Free
La Verdad is the Premier West Coast Latin music ensemble. True to its name. La Verdad is a collective of world-class musicians embodying the truth…
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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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Milpa Cooking Class: Elote Season | Free with RSVP
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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Négritude Fest | Free
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
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
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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Hecho con Amor – Humberto Raygoza: The Chori-Man | $65
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 Zacatecas, Mexico. …
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Milpa Cooking Class: Ripening Urban Milpa | Free with RSVP
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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Hecho con Amor: Mole Pizza with Brooklyn Ave Pizza Company | $55
Enjoy an evening of fusion where Italy meets Mexico! In this class, students will learn to make their own dough and create the unique tastes…
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Knife Skills 101 | $55
Learn the essentials of knife handling in this hands-on class designed for beginners! Develop proper grip, cutting techniques, and knife safety while practicing fundamental cuts…
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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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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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Milpa Cooking Class: Harvest Celebration | Free with RSVP
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
A cocinera tradicional from the state Puebla will share her food journey to provide a taste of her legendary mole poblano. Please join us for…
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Mexican Baking Class: Pan de Muerto | $55
In this class, we will learn to prepare the delicious Pan de Muerto (bread of dead) that is decorated with “bones” of dough and sprinkled…
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Hecho con Amor: Humberto Raygoza: The Chori-Man | $65
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 Zacatecas, Mexico. …
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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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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
In this class participants will learn how to make a plant-based Mexican staple, pozole! We will be making green oyster mushroom pozole featuring red hominy.…
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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
In this hands-on cooking class, students will keep alive the tradition of making tamales by learning how to prepare masa, a filling, and how to…
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