California African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
October 14, 2026 To October 14, 2026
7:00 pm To 8:00 pm
Join CAAM for a presentation with Richard Kurin, Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador-at-Large at the Smithsonian Institution, as he discusses his compelling new book, History by a Hair: Thomas Jefferson, Sally Hemings & Solving a 200-Year-Old Mystery. This new work shares how a stray lock of… Read more…
7825 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA
October 14, 2026 To October 14, 2026
6:30 pm To 9:00 pm
Join us for a visual presentation and discussion on the African Presence in the Americas before 1492. ON LINE VIA ZOOM ONLY! Mr. Parvenu is a Los Angeles-based Community Activist, Urban Planner, Historical Geographer, and Long-time Member of KRST Unity. This online event will be… Read more…
6725 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA, USA
October 14, 2026 To October 14, 2026
7:00 pm To 11:00 pm
FA-MLI, Inc. presents Legendary Nights: Torrénce BRANNON & His Everything With Soul Band are having a Birthday Celebration at the famous Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood. The evening celebrates the birthday of a true soul singer and doubles as a fundraiser for FA-MLI, Inc. Every… Read more…
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…
The Miracle Theater, 226 South Market Street, Inglewood, CA 90301
October 15, 2026 To October 15, 2026
7:00 pm To 11:00 pm
D Smoke is pulling up! The Miracle is supa-honored to host Grammy-nominated artist, educator and Inglewood’s very own D Smoke’s 3rd annual birthday show. This year is going to be bigger and better than ever. Supa Good is going up for all the Supas Akai,… Read more…
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…
USC School of Cinematic Arts, USC School of Cinematic Arts, 900 West 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
October 15, 2026 To October 15, 2026
7:00 pm To 10:00 pm
You are cordially invited to an intimate evening celebrating the next generation of African and diaspora filmmakers and the stories connecting Nollywood and Hollywood. Join this exclusive screening of five short films, followed by a filmmaker Q&A and an opportunity to connect with fellow creatives… Read more…
David Geffen Galleries, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036
October 15, 2026 To October 15, 2026
7:30 pm To 9:30 pm
Exploring the deep kinship between photography and music, this special Art & Music concert will feature Grammy-nominated pianist and composer Gerald Clayton performing a varied program of music responding to the work on view in the David Geffen Galleries presentation Tonal Variations: Photography and Music.… 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…
3Phillip Martin Gallery, 342 Verdugo Road, Ste A, Los Angeles, CA 90065
October 17, 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…
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…
David Zwirner Gallery, 606 North Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004
October 17, 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…
Riverside Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Avenue , Riverside, CA, 92501
October 17, 2026 To April 11, 2027
10:00 am To 4:00 pm
Art has always been a weapon for change, and nowhere is this more evident than in the revolutionary visual culture of the Black Panther Party. Emerging in 1966 as militant activists who openly challenged police brutality and systemic racism, the Panthers fundamentally rejected the integrationist… Read more…
Culver City Veterans Memorial, 4117 Overland Avenue Culver City, CA 90230
October 17, 2026 To October 17, 2026
10:00 am To 4:00 pm
Experience stunning handcrafted jewelry, vibrant cultural art, live demonstrations, and more! Bring your friends and family to celebrate diversity, artistry, and tradition. There will be curated vendors and artists to provide a well represented show of original art, beads, gifts, fashion, jewelry and more! Check… Read more…
1431 West Knox Street, Torrance, CA, USA
October 17, 2026 To October 17, 2026
6:30 pm To 11:00 pm
Join us for a beautiful evening of elegance, positive vibes, music, fashion, and powerful spoken word as 4 King Poets and 4 Queen Poets enter 4 uniquely themed Kingdoms, take their seats upon the royal thrones, and rise one by one to show the world…
REDCAT ROY AND EDNA DISNEY/CALARTS THEATER, 631 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
October 18, 2026 To October 18, 2026
8:00 pm To 10:00 pm
Angel City Arts returns to REDCAT for its annual Jazz Refractions Festival with a dynamic double bill featuring two outstanding artists from Los Angeles in dialogue with the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra. Qur’an Shaheed presents a free jazz performance with live projected visuals. Transcending genre,… Read more…
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90019
October 18, 2026 To January 24, 2027
11:00 am To 6:00 pm
The Brockman Gallery: Los Angeles, 1967–1990 is the first large-scale exhibition dedicated to the impact of the Brockman Gallery, founded in South L.A. by brothers Alonzo and Dale Brockman Davis in the wake of the Watts Rebellion. Their space became vital for young artists of… Read more…
Online tickets only. In-person event is sold out
October 19, 2026 To October 19, 2026
7:00 pm To 9:00 pm
ALOUD and ACLU of Southern California present an urgent and inspiring conversation with visionary legal scholar and writer Kimberlé Crenshaw and ACLU of SoCal Executive Director Chandra Bhatnagar to discuss Crenshaw’s new memoir. Charting her extraordinary journey from precocious child to one of the most… Read more…
The United Theater on Broadway, 929 SouthBroadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
October 20, 2026 To October 20, 2026
7:00 pm To 11:00 pm
ArtDontSleep is proud to announce the return of Cortex, the legendary French psychedelic jazz-funk group, for Le Jazz Est Mort — a sixteen-city tour across the United States, Canada, and Mexico this September and October. Founded and led by pianist, composer, and vocalist Alain Mion,… Read more…
World Stage Performance Gallery, Degnan Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA
October 25, 2026 To October 25, 2026
3:00 pm To 5:00 pm
Enjoy an afternoon of live jazz, community and culture. Every Fourth Sunday | Four Host Bands | Three-Month Artist Residencies Remaining 2026 Dates | Artist-in-Residence: Devin DanielsOctober 25 | November 22 | December 27 Doors Open: 2:30 PMHost Band Set: 3 – 4 PMOpen…
Crenshaw Dairy Mart Art Center 8629 Crenshaw Boulevard Inglewood, CA 90305
October 25, 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…
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