Context Projects, 4435 1/2 West Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90043
October 16, 2026 To December 18, 2026
6:00 pm To 9:00 pm
Context Projects, in collaboration with @dcdg.co is proud to announce ‘The Color of Care’ — a solo presentation of works by Dame Moore curated by Delaney George. On view October 16th through December 18th, 2026. Curated by Delaney George, ‘The Color of Care’ challenges the… Read more…
Armory Center for the Arts, 145 North Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91003
October 17, 2026 To January 16, 2027
3:00 pm To 4:00 pm
Join artist Dominique Moody for an intimate walkthrough of her exhibition at the Armory. Moody will share insights into the works on view, the evolution of N.O.M.A.D., and the experiences and ideas around home, migration, displacement, memory, and place that have shaped her practice. The… 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…
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…
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…
California African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
October 20, 2026 To March 14, 2027
10:00 am To 5:00 pm
Sound has the power to form creative worlds that manifest joy, protection, belonging, and freedom. Sinners: Sounds That Summon revisits the fan-favorite Club Juke sequence in Ryan Coogler and Proximity Media’s 2025 film, Sinners, from Warner Bros. Pictures, in which music acts as a portal… Read more…
Outside In Theatre Artspace, 5317 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042
October 20, 2026 To November 17, 2026
8:00 pm To 10:00 pm
Coco Queens is set in a small Alabama town during the 1970s and follows four Black women whose lives have been shaped by love, loss, ambition, betrayal, and sisterhood. Each year, the women gather inside Gloria’s neighborhood beauty shop for Coco Queens Weekend, a tradition filled… Read more…
California African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
October 21, 2026 To October 21, 2026
7:00 pm To 8:00 pm
Join Los Angeles drag culture and Central Avenue nightlife historian C. Jerome Woods, alongside USC Professor Channing Gerard Joseph, author of House of Swann: Where Slaves Became Queens—And Changed the World, for a dynamic dialogue exploring the rich lineage of Black queer drag in Southern… Read more…
Atwater Village Theatre, Casitas Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA
October 22, 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…
Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 North Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90049
October 22, 2026 To December 30, 2026
Artist and activist Patrisse Cullors debuts three new works inspired by a series of Black and Jewish dialogues at the Skirball, asking what becomes possible when we move toward one another rather than away, and when the histories we carry are held not in isolation,… Read more…
The Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
October 23, 2026 To October 23, 2026
9:00 pm To 11:00 pm
It’s impossible to examine the music of the 2010s without considering Steven Ellison, aka Flying Lotus. A creative of many mediums, Ellison is just as likely to appear at Sundance with an experimental film as he is to headline a music festival. His run of… Read more…
LORE, 4334 Degnan Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90008
October 24, 2026 To October 24, 2026
1:00 pm To 4:00 pm
Get ready to get on board. Join Lore for a celebration of Soul Train’s 55th anniversary and the release of GET ON BOARD! by author and former Soul Train dance Stephen McMillan. Hear firsthand stories from original Soul Train Dancers as they join McMillan for… Read more…
California African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
October 24, 2026 To October 24, 2026
2:00 pm To 3:30 pm
Join CAAM for a zine-making workshop inspired by Reggie Burrows Hodges: A Theater of Miracles. The workshop is led by Able ARTS Work—a nonprofit offering opportunities in the creative arts for people of all abilities.
David Zwirner Gallery, 606 North Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004
October 24, 2026 To October 24, 2026
3:00 pm To 5:00 pm
To celebrate the closing of Roy DeCarava: the sound i saw and SIDE B: the sounds, join David Zwirner Gallery for a special live performance co-presented with Sam First, a nonprofit, world-class jazz club dedicated to supporting and expanding jazz as a musical form and… Read more…
Jom Rivers Studio, East 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA
October 24, 2026 To October 24, 2026
11:00 am To 6:00 pm
Presented by the L.A. Artists Guild and Jom Rivers Studio. Beginning to advanced level art drawing workshops.: 11am-2pm and 3pm-6pm. (Bring your own materials).
World Stage Performance Gallery, 4321 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 featuring Artist-in-Residence: Devin Daniels. A recent graduate of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Studies, Inglewood-native Devin Daniels is one of the most unique and exciting voices in LA’s thriving the modern jazz scene. African American… Read more…
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…
THE BARBARA MORRISON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, Degnan Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA
October 25, 2026 To October 25, 2026
4:00 pm To 6:00 pm
AfroLA is bringing Gen Zers together for a fun evening of friendly competition and conversation about L.A.’s upcoming midterm elections. We’ll have games, speakers, a live DJ, and more!
California African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA
October 28, 2026 To October 28, 2026
7:00 pm To 9:00 pm
Born in Louisiana before relocating to Oakland, California, as an infant, Huey P. Newton co-founded and led the Black Panther Party for more than twenty years. Director Spike Lee and performer Roger Guenveur Smith teamed up for their seventh cinematic collaboration to bring Newton’s ideas,… Read more…
Fountain Theatre, Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA
October 29, 2026 To December 13, 2026
8:00 pm To 2:00 pm
The Fountain Theatre presents a smart, funny, provocative and moving satire by Tony Award-nominated playwright and MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient Dominique Morisseau. Two Black women, an enslaved woman who becomes a Union spy during the Civil War and a professor at a contemporary university, are… 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 »
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