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Fourth Annual Afro-Latino Culture Fest | Free with RSVP
Dance, connect, and celebrate at the 4th Annual Afro-Latino Culture Fest at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes—a high-energy, open-air festival filled with music, food,…
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Plática y Prueba – ¿Sabes dónde y cómo se cultiva tu maíz? | SOLD OUT
Acompaña a la chef Fátima Juárez, de KOMAL, junto con Isabel y Ron Oliver, de Somos Maíz, en una plática que explora la historia, el significado cultural…
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Urban Milpa – Garden Series #5 Preparing for Harvest | SOLD OUT
As Autumn approaches, we will review culturally relevant harvesting practices rooted in gratitude customary to the milpa system. We will review seed savings techniques within…
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Summer of Salsa: Rush Hour Orquesta ft. Super DJ Robby | Free with RSVP
Dance like nobody’s watching at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes! Born in the vibrant heart of Los Angeles in the spring of 2023, Rush…
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Sabor a Chihuahua – Northern-style Beef Tamales | SOLD OUT
Participants will learn to make Northern-style beef tamales, known as tamales norteños. These tamales are distinguished by their slender, finger-like shape and a generous filling-to-masa ratio.…
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KCRW Summer Night with Adrian Quesada’s Trio Asesino | Free with RSVP
Join KCRW and LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes for a free, all-ages Summer Nights. Groove to the sounds of Adrian Quesada’s Trio Asesino, plus…
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Inolvidable: Celebrating the Legacy of Juan Gabriel | Free with RSVP
Celebrate the timeless music and enduring legacy of "El Divo de Juárez", Juan Gabriel, at an unforgettable evening of music, culture, and community at LA…
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Sabor a Michoacán – Uchepos: Sweet Corn Tamal | $65
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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East LA Film Festival – Cine Sin Cines
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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Three Sisters in the Garden: Corn, Beans and Squash | $55
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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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
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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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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