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08 Oct

Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 90263

October 8, 2026 To October 8, 2026

7:30 pm To 9:30 pm

Syncopated Ladies is a dynamic female tap dance band from Los Angeles created by Emmy Award–nominated choreographer Chloé Arnold, a protégé of Debbie Allen. Known for their electrifying performances and viral videos with more than 50 million views, they have worked with Beyoncé, won the… Read more…

08 Oct

The Soraya, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA

October 8, 2026 To October 8, 2026

8:00 pm To 10:00 pm

Celebrate the centennial of John Coltrane with a special L.A. album debut! Diane Reeves and the Branford Marsalis Quartet perform from their new album, “Dedicated to You” at The Soraya on Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. The album includes pieces from Coltrane’s one and only… Read more…

08 Oct

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, North Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA, USA

October 8, 2026 To October 10, 2026

7:30 pm To 10:00 pm

Known for work that feels both grounded and spiritual, EVIDENCE creates performances shaped by rhythm and history, and defined by its physical clarity and emotional precision. Brown’s choreography transforms sound into movement and memory into presence, creating work that resonates long after it leaves the… Read more…

08 Oct

Online Webinar

October 8, 2026 To October 8, 2026

6:00 pm To 8:00 pm

The Los Angeles Black Worker Center (LABWC) Political Education Committee is hosting “Know What the Hell You’re Voting For” event —a voter education event that we host every election year in order to ensure our communities are educated on key ballot issues and how the… Read more…

09 Oct

Fiesta Hall 1200 North Vista Street West Hollywood, CA 90046

October 9, 2026 To October 9, 2026

6:30 pm To 9:30 pm

Oscar Micheaux’s Body and Soul (1925) is a landmark of early Black independent cinema and one of the surviving works that demonstrates Micheaux’s determination to make films outside the Hollywood system and address issues affecting Black audiences, including class, gender, colorism and social identity. The… Read more…

09 Oct

The Regent Theater, 448 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013

October 9, 2026 To October 10, 2026

8:00 pm To 1:00 am

The Regent Texcited to announce Seun Kuti & Egypt80’s My Life In Movement Tour with special guests Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Santigold, joining him on stage. Seun Kuti is one of the most electrifying and uncompromising performers carrying the torch of Afrobeat… Read more…

09 Oct

7825 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA

October 9, 2026 To October 11, 2026

7:00 pm To 6:00 pm

Join us for an exciting weekend of presentations and activities commemorating the African Holocaust. The KRST UNITY CENTER will be celebrating 35 years of honoring our Ancestors and those who have endured the most tragic and horrific episode in human history. It is a weekend… Read more…

09 Oct

544 North Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

October 9, 2026 To October 11, 2026

8:00 pm To 2:00 pm

Written by Amy Judd Lieberman. Directed by Stephanie O’Neill. Produced by Rogue Artists Ensemble and Mohammed Ojarigi for Greenway Arts Alliance.  In the aftermath of an unexpected encounter with a violent neighbor, Evvy is just trying to get back to work. But now she has a… Read more…

09 Oct

Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036

October 9, 2026 To October 9, 2026

6:00 pm To 8:00 pm

Previously named Angel City Jazz Festival, Jazz Refractions, L.A.’s most adventurous music fest, kicks off its 19th edition with an electrifying performance by Hidden Identity, a collective ensemble performing original music by all members, including David Binney on alto sax, Henry Solomon on baritone sax,… Read more…

09 Oct

World Stage Performance Gallery, 4334 Degnan Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA

October 9, 2026 To October 9, 2026

8:30 pm To 9:30 pm

Jeff Robinson is a contemporary smooth jazz artist recognized for his soulful vocal delivery and melodic compositions. His work, highlighted by the album Any Shade of Blue, blends traditional jazz textures with smooth R&B influences. Through collaborations with artists like Rick Braun, he has established… Read more…

09 Oct

Vision Theatre Performing Arts Center, 3341 West 43rd Place, Los Angeles, CA 90008

October 9, 2026 To October 9, 2026

7:00 pm To 9:00 pm

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) is proud to present the Leimert Park Cultural Hub’s Afro-Indigenous Offerings: Of Land and Labor in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day 2026. The commission culmination program will take place at the newly renovated Vision Theatre… Read more…

09 Oct

Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA

October 9, 2026 To October 10, 2026

7:00 pm To 9:00 pm

Ije The Musical is a poignant tale of Adaora, a young woman caught in the tension between honoring her family’s deep-rooted traditions and chasing her dreams of independence abroad. Her journey unfolds amidst the vibrant backdrop of African culture, where love, identity, and duty collide.… Read more…

10 Oct

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, East 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA

October 10, 2026 To October 10, 2026

12:00 pm To 8:30 pm

Jazz at Drew returns to the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science campus as the grand finale of Alumni Homecoming Week and a vibrant celebration of CDU’s 60 years of service, education, and impact in the community. Following a brief hiatus, this beloved… Read more…

10 Oct

Phoenix Hall-WLCAC 10950 S. Central Avenue, L.A., CA 90059

October 10, 2026 To October 10, 2026

7:00 pm To 10:00 pm

Join us for a captivating evening with the Hefflin Legacy Foundation, where music, history, and storytelling come together in a vibrant celebration. Experience a special presentation on the legendary Lionel Hampton and the Cavalcade of Jazz while honoring Impresario Leon Hefflin and the World’s First… Read more…

10 Oct

Huntington Beach — between Towers 3 & 5 at Lifeguard Headquarters

October 10, 2026 To October 10, 2026

7:00 am To 5:00 pm

THE CHOCOLATE TIDE IS RISING. What started as an idea has grown into a global celebration of surf, culture, community, and the people pushing it forward. The 5th Annual A Great Day in the Stoke brings together Black surfers from across the African diaspora for… Read more…

10 Oct

Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA 92591

October 10, 2026 To October 10, 2026

7:00 pm To 10:00 pm

Will Downing, known as The Prince of Sophisticated Soul, boasts over 30 years of artistry and 21 albums in his impressive career. His repertoire includes beloved R&B classics like “I Go Crazy,” “Wishing On A Star,” and original hits such as “A Million Ways” and… Read more…

10 Oct

Earle's On Crenshaw, 3864 Crenshaw Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90008

October 10, 2026 To October 10, 2026

10:00 am To 8:00 pm

Fall is here, and so is SOULNIC with a new season with dance, merriment and fellowship on The Shaw! The Spring SOULNIC Block Party in the  heart of the historic Crenshaw Square is a community hit. This time they are joining LA event partner Headwraps… Read more…

10 Oct

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA

October 10, 2026 To October 10, 2026

3:00 pm To 5:00 pm

In October 1995, group of African American men board a bus for a cross-country trip to Washington D.C. They have different backgrounds and hold varying beliefs, but they’re all on the way to the same march. Among them are a father and a teenage son… Read more…

10 Oct

The Sun Rose, 8430 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

October 10, 2026 To October 10, 2026

8:00 pm To 11:30 pm

Cory Henry presents an intimate live experience centered around his latest album, Devotion. Accompanied by piano and select vocalists, Cory will reimagine songs from the record in a stripped-back setting while sharing stories and insight into the inspiration behind the music. The evening offers a… Read more…

10 Oct

6725 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA, USA

October 10, 2026 To October 10, 2026

7:00 pm To 11:00 pm

Join us for a Night of Classic Doo-Wop & Inspirational Music at the world famous Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood; featuring Brenda Lee Eager, Patti Henley, Windy Barnes, Akasha Royal, Bob Henley III, Marlana Watson Cleare, Akanke, and Jordan Rielley. It will truly be a… Read more…

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