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23 Sep

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…

30 Sep

David Zwirner Gallery, 606 North Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004

September 30, 2026 To October 31, 2026

10:00 am To 6:00 pm

David Zwirner is pleased to present an exhibition of photographs by Roy DeCarava curated by Ebony L. Haynes. On view is the sound i saw, DeCarava’s unwavering exploration of the relationship between the visual and the aural created between the late 1940s and the 1960s.… Read more…

30 Sep

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…

02 Oct

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…

04 Oct

Nate Holden Performing Arts Center 4718 West Washington Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90016

October 4, 2026 To October 4, 2026

12:00 pm To 3:00 pm

Ebony Repertory Theatre presents Undersiege, a monumental collective work centering the voices and experiences of Black women and femmes. Curated by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage and Tony Award-nominated playwright and MacArthur Fellow Dominique Morisseau, Undersiege was conceived in response to the continued silencing,… Read more…

04 Oct

Joyce, 770 South Grand Avenue, A, Los Angeles, CA 90017, United States Sunday October 4, 2026

October 4, 2026 To October 4, 2026

12:00 pm To 3:00 pm

Come through after church, or gather your friends for an afternoon of nostalgic gospel favorites, good R&B, and the kind of joy that stays with you all week. Good music, good company, and a reason to make Sunday plans. See you at Joyce. 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…

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

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…

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

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

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…

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

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…

11 Oct

Violet Noir Event Venue & Planning, West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA

October 11, 2026 To October 11, 2026

4:00 pm To 6:00 pm

We have all experienced grief together. From 9/11 and COVID-19 to natural disasters and the deaths of beloved public figures like Dolly Parton, some losses become communal. We mourn people we never personally knew. We carry memories of where we were when tragedy happened. Then… Read more…

11 Oct

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…

11 Oct

Historic Belmar Park, 1840 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

October 11, 2026 To October 11, 2026

12:00 pm To 5:00 pm

This free, all-ages cultural activation will highlight Belmar’s history and the Black experience in Santa Monica, celebrating the contributions of Black residents and visitors while acknowledging the historic loss of land, homes, and businesses in the area. The event will include conversations with award-winning journalist,… Read more…

14 Oct

The Ebell of Los Angeles, South Lucerne Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA

October 14, 2026 To October 14, 2026

8:00 pm To 10:00 pm

Katt Williams is hitting the road for a five-city live book tour this October to celebrate his upcoming debut memoir, Nine Lives, No Wives, and 69 Concubines. Join Katt and a few special guests for a series of nights celebrating the book and sharing some… Read more…

15 Oct

Atwater Village Theatre, Casitas Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA

October 15, 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…

15 Oct

251 Main Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA

October 15, 2026 To October 15, 2026

6:00 pm To 9:00 pm

Overview   Experience powerful youth-made films celebrating resilience, creativity, and change at the Real to Reel Global Youth Film Festival. Real to Reel Resilience Film Festival Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the power of youth storytelling through film. The Real to Reel Global Youth… Read more…

17 Oct

Black Lantern Books, 6533 West Boulevard, Inglewood, CA 90302

October 17, 2026 To October 17, 2026

6:00 pm To 8:00 pm

Hubert Harrison generated an array of visionary solutions to the systemic injustices of his day. After blazing a trail for people of color in the Socialist Party of America and the Industrial Workers of the World, Harrison emerged as one of the most prominent freethinkers… Read more…

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