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SP Presents: Love Grows – A Poetry Open Mic and Workshop | Free
This will be the first SP Presents and Open Mic of the year! The mic will be open, and the featured guests will be poets,…
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Presentation on Creation from an Indigenous Perspective | Free
Enjoy a monologue presentation by Josue Maychi to celebrate our lenguas maternas. Linguistic diversity is an important site of resistance and resilience for Indigenous communities.…
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Gather for Good Bake Sale | Free
Join us for a Charity Bake Sale! It will be a fun, positive family-friendly event featuring delicious pastries, music, local businesses, and more! Food and…
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Mass Deportations: The Past as Prologue | Free
Join the California Migration Museum, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, and leading voices across the immigration policy, education, and activist communities in a plática…
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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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Milpa 101 Series — Class #1: Planning and Preparation of the Urban Milpa | Free with RSVP
In this class, we will delve into the concept of milpa system, exploring its significance within the urban landscape of Southern California. The discussion will…
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Mexican Baking Series: Capirotada | $55
In this class we will be baking a traditional capirotada and an American bread pudding with a milk custard. Capirotada is a deliciously rich Mexican…
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Festival: Mujeres de Maíz en Movimiento Xingonx Fest Book Celebration | Free
Join Mujeres de Maíz as they celebrate their 28th Anniversary with a book celebration bringing to one stage the writings, women and work of Mujeres de…
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Plática y Prueba: Wines from El Valle de Guadalupe | $40
Ages 21+ Join us for our first wine tasting of 2025, where you will explore the rich history of winemaking in Valle De Guadalupe, Mexico.…
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Annual Museums Free-for-All
Over thirty museums and cultural institutions across Southern California open their doors to visitors, showcasing art, cultural heritage, film, nature, and history. On this day,…
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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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César Chávez Family Day | Free
¡Viva la Causa! ¡Huelga! ¡Lucha! Learn about the fight for farm labor rights through a celebration of activist and labor leader, César Chávez. Enjoy music…
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Resistance and Liberation: Los Angeles Latine Poets Speak Out | Free
Join us for an unforgettable evening of powerful words and vibrant voices at Resistance and Liberation: Los Angeles Latine Poets Speak Out, a celebration of…
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L.A. Celebrates Macondo: a 30ñera AWP Off-Site Reading | Free
Come celebrate the launch of our 30ñera: Thirty Years of the Macondo Writers Workshop in Los Angeles! Join us for a lively, unforgettable evening of…
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An Evening with CantoMundo | Free
Enjoy an evening of spoken word! CantoMundo supports Latinx poets throughout the nation to cultivate and build a creative community through workshops, symposia, and public…
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AWP Off-site Reading: Somos Xicanas | Free
Join special guest, Xicana literary icon, Lorna Dee Cervantes, and others to celebrate the publication of Somos Xicanas Anthology. Edited by Luz Schweig and published…
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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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Milpa 101 Series: Class #2: Planting Seeds in Time of Climate Change | Free with RSVP
In this class, we will review the fascinating physiology of the 3 Sisters; corn, bean, and squash seeds, exploring what makes them uniquely adapted for…
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Plática y Prueba: Mezcal Artesanal with Salvadores Mezcal | $40
Salvadores’s Founders will share their family tradition and dive into the artisanal process, the variety of agaves, and its flavor profile that makes this spirit…
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In Lak Ech of Mujeres de Maíz and Tonántzin | Free
In Lak Ech of Mujeres de Maíz shares experiences with the transformative power of feMMMe energy harnessing a spirit of empowerment, culture, and tradition through…
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Hecho on Amor: Ceviche a la Pocha | $55
Ceviche is a classic Mexican dish where shrimp will be cure in limes juice, but mixed with refreshing ingredients, such as watermelon radishes, Persian cucumbers,…
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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
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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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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Milpa 101 Series: Class #3: Milpa Anatomy and 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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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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Hecho con Amor: Musubi with LA Style | $55
In this class, students will make a Spam Musubi with an LA twist. You’ll be creating your own musubi with toppings used in LA street…
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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 Salsa | $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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Second Annual 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: A Queer and Fem Festival | Free
This festival is aimed at rising and exploring the Afro queer consciousness through music, dance, food, culture and fashion from across the African Diaspora. The…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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