Atwater Village Theatre, Casitas Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA
September 18, 2026 To October 26, 2026
8:00 pm To 10:00 pm
The Echo Theater Company presents the world premiere of a darkly funny, emotionally charged new play written by Emmy-nominated playwright Janine Nabers. Featuring an ensemble cast that includes Kelly McCreary (Grey’s Anatomy), Tamberla Perry (Brilliant Minds) and John Clarence Stewart (Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Brilliant Minds,… Read more…
Riverside Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
September 23, 2026 To October 4, 2026
10:00 am To 5:00 pm
Presenting the evolution of Bernard Hoyes’ signature Rag Series, developed during the 1970s and expanded through collage, painting, and printmaking. His rhythmic compositions reflect Afro-Caribbean spirituality, rituals, and the power of women across music, dance, and magic. The works explore themes of race, identity, memory,… Read more…
Crenshaw Dairy Mart Art Center 8629 Crenshaw Boulevard Inglewood, CA 90305
September 27, 2026 To November 8, 2026
11:00 am To 2:00 pm
Inspired by the legacy of the Freedom Quilting Bee and the creative traditions of Black women artists like Faith Ringgold, bell hooks, Alice Walker, and Nikki Giovanni, this four-part workshop series invites participants to slow down, gather in community, and practice the art of whole… Read more…
UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center, Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, USA
September 28, 2026 To September 30, 2026
9:00 am To 5:00 pm
Black Portraiture[s]: Los Angeles: The Black Built Environment will examine the historicity and rich panoply encompassing the Black built environment, both physical and imagined. Exploring the concept and its relationship to photography, architecture, urban planning, and visual culture, artists have reconceived and reconstructed visions of… Read more…
Dulan’s, 4859 Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90043
September 29, 2026 To September 29, 2026
5:30 pm To 10:00 pm
Get ready for an unforgettable Fall evening of great food, music, dancing, and beautiful vibes at Dulan’s. It’s a special night featuring ballroom and stepping classes, followed by open dancing where everyone can hit the floor and enjoy the music. Your evening includes the opportunity… Read more…
UCLA Luskin Conference Center425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
September 29, 2026 To September 29, 2026
6:30 pm To 8:30 pm
The Black Built Environment Conference will examine the historicity and rich panoply encompassing the Black built environment, both physical and imagined. Join this urgent, high-stakes conversation bringing together two visionary world-builders: award-winning television creator and showrunner Mara Brock Akil and acclaimed multidisciplinary artist and urban… Read more…
544 North Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
September 30, 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…
3Phillip Martin Gallery, 342 Verdugo Road, Ste A, Los Angeles, CA 90065
October 2, 2026 To October 31, 2026
6:00 pm To 9:00 pm
Philip Martin Gallery is proud to present, “You and I,” an exhibition of newly-released and never-before-seen works 1961-1975 by legendary photographer and media theorist Kwame Brathwaite (1938–2023). The exhibition explores the work of Kwame Brathwaite – one of the most important American artists of the…
KAOS Network, Leimert Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA
October 2, 2026 To October 2, 2026
6:00 pm To 8:00 pm
THE STORIES WE’VE BEEN TOLD: Histories of Resiliency through Sight, Words and Sound The William Grant Still Arts Center, in collaboration with Fall of Freedom and KAOS Network, presents a new film series exploring the power of storytelling, history, and the importance of telling stories… Read more…
William Grant Still Art Center, South West View Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA
October 3, 2026 To October 3, 2026
3:00 pm To 7:30 pm
Acceleration-in-Equilibrium: Crisis as Quintessence brings together photography, visual art, film, and music by local and contemporary artists exploring what it means to live, create, remember, and build community during times of constant change and uncertainty. The exhibition asks: How do people create a sense of… Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Museum of African American Art, 3650 West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90008
October 10, 2026 To October 10, 2026
2:00 pm To 5:00 pm
Join African American Historic Places LA for one or all of the community workshops for the African American History of Los Angeles Historic Context Statement Update. The workshops will be held at various locations throughout the City and will provide multiple opportunities for collective storytelling… Read more…
1840 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
October 11, 2026 To October 11, 2026
12:00 pm To 5:00 pm
On Sunday, October 11, from noon to 5 p.m., the City of Santa Monica and GV Black will present a free, all-ages cultural activation honoring the history of Belmar and the Black experience in Santa Monica. The event will include conversations with award-winning journalist and… Read more…
Black Being, East Queen Street, Inglewood, CA, USA
October 17, 2026 To October 17, 2026
9:00 am To 5:30 pm
Step away from your to-do lists and spend the day healing-in-community with us at “Rituals of Care”, an in-person, all-day urban retreat on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at Black Being LA. We will be offering a program of healing/care experiences throughout the day from a… Read more…
Black Being, East Queen Street, Inglewood, CA, USA
October 17, 2026 To October 17, 2026
9:00 am To 5:30 pm
Step away from your to-do lists and spend the day healing-in-community with us at “Rituals of Care”, an in-person, all-day urban retreat on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at Black Being LA. We will be offering a program of healing/care experiences throughout the day from a… Read more…
Los Angeles, USA
October 19, 2026 To October 20, 2026
9:00 am To 5:00 pm
It is with immense enthusiasm that we invite you to join the 25th Global Summit on Nursing Education and Practice (GSNEP 2026) – a landmark event uniting visionary nursing professionals, educators, researchers, policymakers and healthcare leaders from across the globe.Set to take place October 19–20,…
514 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA, USA
October 22, 2026 To November 15, 2026
8:00 pm To 3:00 pm
Written by Reginald Edmund. Directed by Ben Guillory. Presented by The Robey Theatre Company. What Had Happened Was…follows Marcellus Turner, a passionate Los Angeles City Councilman and community advocate determined to create meaningful change for the people he represents. Told through a documentary-style blend of… Read more…
Claremont Lewis Museum of Art, 200 West First Street in the historic Claremont Depot Claremont, CA 91711
October 27, 2026 To November 15, 2026
12:00 pm To 4:00 pm
The Claremont Lewis Museum of Art exhibition Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron illuminates the extraordinary life and profound influence of Dr. Samella Lewis as an art historian, educator, philanthropist, and artist. Curated by her Scripps student Francine Farr, the exhibition includes works by Claude… Read more…
765 Wall St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
Monday - Sunday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
All of the dishes from the restaurant’s extensive menu are made from scratch, with original recipe’s crafted in Reed’s kitchen. Favorites off of the Poppy + Rose menu include Buttermilk Chicken + Waffles, the Fried Chicken Sandwich, Biscuits and Gravy and a Pulled Pork Hash Platter. Along with brunch staples are the restaurant’s equally loved, Read more »
2835 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034, USA
Monday: Closed Tuesday – Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Ackee Bamboo is a family-owned and operated business that has been around since 2004. Our mission is to share a taste of our culture in every bite by providing fresh and quality food that is full of authenticity. We believe in putting out the highest quality products and customer service possible. This Caribbean restaurant has Read more »
207 S Market St, Inglewood, California, USA
Monday 1:00 PM - 1:00 AM* Tuesday 1:00 PM - 1:00 AM Wednesday 1:00 PM - 1:00 AM Thursday 1:00 PM - 1:00 AM Friday 1:00 PM - 2:00 AM Saturday 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM Sunday 1:00 PM - 1:00 AM *Kitchen closes at 10:00 PM on Mondays'
Welcome to The Nile Bar, where the spirit of camaraderie, live music, and an energetic atmosphere converge to create a distinctive sports bar experience. Our patrons consistently applaud the seamless blend of entertainment and vibrant ambiance that defines our establishment. We take pride in delivering more than just a quick bite – we offer a Read more »
1649 North Cahuenga Boulevard, Central LA, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, until midnight Friday and Saturday, with weekend brunch starting at 11 a.m.
On the menu, diners can find crowd-pleasers like oxtail macaroni and cheese, traditional beef and vegetarian patties, coco bread, and an oxtail platter with caramelized plantains and rice and peas. Oysters get doused with jerk seasoning before being fried crispy, while “islander egg rolls” arrive filled with a choice of earthy jerk chicken, vegetables, or Read more »
339 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA
Monday - Tuesday: Closed Wednesday - Sunday: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
What started as a simple request for some soul food, eventually drove us to rebranding ourselves and opening our very own Soul food restaurant. For over 20 years we had been catering under the name Annie’s Edibles. A few years ago, we had a client request us do soul food for their company lunch and Read more »
9077 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA
Open Tuesday - Sunday 6pm - 2am Dinner Service 6pm - 9:30pm
At Andys, we fuse the nostalgic vibes of the 1970s with modern energy to create a one-of-a-kind experience. In collaboration with the Anderson .Paak & Houston Brothers, our mission is to bring people together through live music, soulful New American bites with an Asian twist, and curated vinyl DJ sets. A restaurant lounge where creativity Read more »
Los Angeles - So Cal