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Sabor a Michoacán – Uchepos: Sweet Corn Tamal | $65 | SOLD OUT
In this class, participants will explore uchepos, a traditional fresh corn tamale from Michoacán, México. Made from puréed fresh corn, milk, and a touch of sugar, uchepos are…
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Docs @ LA Plaza: ‘Not Our Corona’ Short Documentary | Free with RSVP
Two Mexican activists walk into one of Europe’s most prestigious museums — not to protest, but to quietly rewrite history. In 2022, they infiltrated the…
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Summer of Salsa: Conjunto Oye ft. DJ Robby | Free with RSVP
Dance like nobody’s watching with Conjunto Oye! Founded in 2004 and led by trombonist Adam Rundquist, this salsa band is known for performing “Nuyorican” salsa—a…
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TAKE 3 Film Festival
Join us for an inspiring day of award-winning films, filmmaker conversations, community, and cultural celebration. Experience stories that entertain, challenge, and connect audiences across generations…
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Fiestas Patrias Family Day | Free with RSVP
September 16 marks the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. Learn more about this day with activities for the entire family. Various hands-on art,…
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Book Talk: “Through the Dark” with Yolanda Nava | Free with RSVP
Emmy Award-winning journalist Yolanda Nava shares the personal journey behind her memoir, Through the Dark, a deeply moving and inspiring story of self-discovery, resilience, and…
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Docs @ LA Plaza – Raicilla: Memoria de un Paisaje | Free with RSVP
Dive into the history, traditional production methods, and environmental challenges surrounding raicilla, an ancestral agave spirit from Jalisco, through the documentary Raicilla: Memoria de un Paisaje (2026) (Raichilla: Memory…
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Three Sisters in the Garden: Corn, Beans and Squash | SOLD OUT
Participants will prepare a three sisters paella with wild native rice. This class highlights the Three Sisters—corn, beans, and squash—as both an agricultural system and…
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Día del Sonidero | Free with RSVP
Enjoy a gathering of Sonideros. Sonideros are barrio DJs that emerged in the late 1960s and early 70s in Mexico City. Their main purpose is…
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Harvest and Hearth: Fall Foods for Grounding | $55
As the season shifts inward, this fall cooking class focuses on grounding foods that offer warmth, nourishment, and reflection. Participants will prepare a series of…
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Urban Milpa – Medicinal Teas | Free with RSVP | SOLD OUT
This Fall season, learn to use fresh herbs from our urban milpa to protect yourself during this seasonal transition. In this wellness-forward class, you’ll learn…
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Plática y Prueba: Savor the Flavors of Fall Through Mexican Wine | $45 | 21+
Join us for our Fall Wine Plática, a relaxed, conversational wine class focused on Mexican wines from the Mexican wine valley. Perfect for fall evenings, friends’…
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Día de los Muertos Family Day | Free with RSVP
The dead come to life at LA Plaza! Watch performances that pay homage to the dead through music and dance. Hands-on art, garden and culinary…
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24th Annual Encuentro de Jaraneros de California | Free with RSVP
More than 30 music and dance ensembles from communities across California, along with guest artists from Veracruz, Mexico, will come together for a day of…
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Sabor a Yucatán – Vaporcitos | $65
In this class, participants will learn to prepare vaporcitos yucatecos: small, tender steamed tamales from the Yucatán region of México. Known for their soft texture…
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Urban Milpa – Garden Series #5 Preparing for Harvest | SOLD OUT
We will review culturally relevant harvesting practices rooted in gratitude customary to the milpa system. We will review seed savings techniques within the context of…
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Hecho con Amor: Sweet Chocolate Tamales | $65
In this class, participants will learn the fundamental skills of making sweet, flavored tamales from scratch. From dry maize to delicious warm corn husk wrapped…
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Sabor a México e Italia: Osso Bucco and Saffron Masa Tamales | $65
In this Mexitalian-inspired class, participants will explore the bold, complementary flavors of Mexican and Italian cuisines—two of the world’s most celebrated culinary traditions. Each cuisine brings…
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