LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036
September 22, 2019 To April 5, 2020
11:00 am To 5:00 pm
Betye Saar is one of the most talented artists of her generation. She is not as well known as her talents deserve, however, no doubt largely because she is a black woman who came of age in the 1960s outside of New York City.Read more…
William Grant Still Art Center, 2520 S. View Street, Los Angeles, CA 90016, USA
September 28, 2019 To November 23, 2019
12:00 pm To 5:00 pm
Program Events and Activities Opening Reception: Saturday, September 28, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.Read more…
Beall Center for Art + Technology, UCI, 712 Arts Plaza, Irvine, CA 92697
October 5, 2019 To February 8, 2020
12:00 pm To 6:00 pm
Artist lauren woods (who uses all lowercase) had worked with students for a year to compile documents related to police violence acquired through the Freedom of Information Act for the exhibition “American Monument,”using material from police reports, body camera audio, court transcripts, witness testimonies and audio files captured bystanders.Read more…
Matrix Theatre, Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA
October 25, 2019 To November 24, 2019
8:00 pm To 9:40 pm
One man’s simple letter ignites a nation’s first black civil rights movement. The multi-award-winning team that brought you When Jazz Had the Blues returns with Playwright Carole Eglash-Kosoff’s new original play. The Double V, Directed by Michael Arabian, will be at the Matrix Theatre.Read more…
California African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
November 1, 2019 To February 16, 2020
10:00 am To 5:00 pm
Featuring the largest selection of works by Southern vernacular artists ever displayed at the California African American Museum, Dust My Broom: Southern Vernacular from the Permanent Collection examines the remarkable reach and legacy of arts traditions from the American South.Read more…
1816 1/2 N. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027
November 1, 2019 To November 24, 2019
8:00 pm To 9:30 pm
Poignant storytelling that is politically relevant, culturally profound, funny and devastatingly true. The 7 Stages Of Grieving covers universal themes such as racism, discrimination, equality, respect, recognition, oppression, segregation and unequal government policy. In holding a mirror up to America by sharing Australia’s Aboriginal people’s fight for survival, The 7 Stages of Grieving opens a dialogue…Read more…
LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036
November 3, 2019 To May 17, 2020
11:00 am To 5:00 pm
Co-organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and The Whitney Museum of American Art, Julie Mehretu (working title) is a mid-career survey that will unite approximately 30 paintings with 32 works on paper dating from 1996 to the present by the artist who was born in Addis Ababa,…Read more…
Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028
November 5, 2019 To November 24, 2019
8:00 pm To 10:00 pm
She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven, who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva.Read more…
Church of the Redeemer, 900 E Rosecrans Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90059/See website for additional performance venues
November 6, 2019 To November 24, 2019
7:00 pm To 8:30 pm
You’re invited to be a part of this vibrant worship experience – the Watoto Children’s Choir performing their brand new album, “We Will Go!” As the children share their personal stories and present live worship music from Uganda, you’ll see firsthand the power of God’s love transforming lives around the…Read more…
4859 West Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90056, USA
November 6, 2019 To December 15, 2019
9:00 am To 6:00 pm
In celebration of American Education Week, the Bertram Leonard Ashe Educational Foundation is holding its second annual fall fundraising campaign. Created by Dr. Bertram L.Read more…
The Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA
November 7, 2019 To December 8, 2019
8:00 pm To 3:00 pm
Theo, an African-American law student, needing privacy to study for the California Bar Exam during 1942, checks in at the exclusive Guardian Hotel located in downtown Los Angeles. He is assigned to “The Colored Room” a rarely used, run-down room at the back of the hotel.Read more…
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5636 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA
November 7, 2019 To November 23, 2019
8:00 pm To 11:00 pm
B.R.O.K.E.N code B.I.R.D switching is a thought-provoking work of art masterfully crafted by playwright Tara L. Wilson Noth. This play tells a timely story for all to witness. Executive producers, Chris Noth and Steph Cence, and directed by Rayna Campbell.Read more…
LA Central Library, Getty Gallery, 630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
November 8, 2019 To January 26, 2020
9:30 am To 5:00 pm
This exhibit, Our Voice: Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards, was organized by the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature in Abilene, Texas. Named for the author, civil rights activist and wife of Dr.Read more…
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Promenade Terrace, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA
November 10, 2019 To July 12, 2020
12:00 pm To 2:00 pm
Emmy Award-winner Debbie Allen and instructors from Debbie Allen Dance Academy return with the 5th season of outdoor dance events for the whole family.Read more…
The Purple Room Supper Club, 1900 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA
November 12, 2019 To December 3, 2019
6:30 pm To 9:30 pm
Featuring Jazz Vocalist Rose Mallett and Jeff Lantz-Piano; Danny Flahive-Bass; Tim Pleasant-Drums. Rose Mallett was born in Chicago, Illinois. Rose began singing in elementary school as a part of the school chorus. Rose’s family relocated to Los Angeles.Read more…
TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA, USA
November 14, 2019 To November 21, 2019
7:30 pm To 11:30 pm
AFI FEST 2019 presented by Audi runs Thursday, November 14 – Thursday, November 21 at the TCL Chinese Theatre and The Hollywood Roosevelt in Hollywood.Read more…
The Landmark, Westside Pavilion, 10850 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA
November 14, 2019 To November 21, 2019
7:30 pm To 9:45 pm
Set against the vibrant landscape of South Florida, and featuring an astonishing ensemble of award-winning actors and breakouts alike, Waves traces the epic emotional journey of a suburban African American family—led by a well-intentioned but domineering father—as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the aftermath of a loss.…Read more…
The San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands CA 92374, USA
November 17, 2019 To March 8, 2020
9:00 am To 5:00 pm
Visual Artist Bernard Hoyes is pleased to present “Spirit of the Land Through Climate Change,” an exhibition of large scale watercolor paintings that speaks to the ecological life of the Desert. The works evokes beauty and spirituality, ultimately observing the transmogrification by climate changeover the past ten years.Read more…
Museum of African American Art, Crenshaw Boulevard, Crenshaw, Los Angeles,CA 90008
November 17, 2019 To March 15, 2020
12:00 pm To 5:00 pm
Join MAAA members and our experienced tour operator, Uprise Travel, on an amazing “Essential Senegal” cultural trip from May 16–25, 2020, to visit the Museum of Black Civilization in Dakar and other points of interest in Senegal!Read more…
Getty Museum, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA
November 19, 2019 To February 16, 2020
10:00 am To 9:00 pm
Early medieval legends reported that one of the three kings who paid homage to the newborn Christ Child in Bethlehem was from Africa. But it would be nearly one thousand years before artists began representing Balthazar, the youngest of the magi, as a Black man.Read more…
Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
November 20, 2019 To November 20, 2019
7:30 pm To 10:30 pm
A Black fashion model is transported back in time to a plantation, where she witnesses and experiences the brutality of slavery. Through the ordeal, she learns the value of reclaiming one’s roots. Produced as part of the L.A.Read more…
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA
November 20, 2019 To November 22, 2019
8:00 am To 5:00 pm
FestForums® is a conference for ALL FESTIVAL industry leaders.Read more…
Moss Theater, at The Herb Alpert Educational Village, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404
November 20, 2019 To November 20, 2019
6:30 pm To 8:30 pm
Suppressed: The Fight to Vote, the new documentary by Robert Greenwald (Director of Walmart: The High Cost of Low Price) weaves together personal stories from voters across the state of Georgia to paint an undeniable picture of voter suppression in the 2018 midterm election where Stacey Abrams fought to become…Read more…
Lodge Room, 104 N. Ave 56, 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90042
November 21, 2019 To November 21, 2019
8:00 pm To 11:00 pm
Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest) and Adrian Younge–the pair behind the unforgettable score for the Netflix series Marvel’s Luke Cage—have announced an extensive North American fall tour for their acclaimed 10-piece ensemble, The Midnight Hour, featuring very special collaborative opening sets from the group’s incredibly talented vocalists Loren…Read more…
Campbell Hall, University of California, Santa Barbara, Mesa Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93106
November 21, 2019 To November 21, 2019
8:00 pm To 10:00 pm
A Tuba to Cuba: Preservation Hall Jazz Band with Cuban singer Yusa and special guests.Read more…
Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa, Drum Room, 49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon, California 92230, USA
November 21, 2019 To November 21, 2019
7:00 pm To 9:00 pm
When James Worthy retired before the 1994-95 season, it was fitting that Earvin “Magic” Johnson was there to describe Worthy’s career. Johnson, after all, had made the passes on the fast break that set up hundreds of Worthy’s trademark one-handed swooping dunks.Read more…
Cesar's Palace, Cleopatra's Barge, 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
November 21, 2019 To November 24, 2019
8:00 pm To 10:00 pm
Six-time Grammy Award-winning, music legend Dionne Warwick returns to the Las Vegas Strip as she brings her limited engagement, “An Evening with Dionne Warwick,” to Cleopatra’s Barge at Caesars Palace.Read more…
The Theatre at Ace Hotel, 929 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015
November 22, 2019 To November 22, 2019
8:00 pm To 10:00 pm
In a genre that is inundated with singers, Avery*Sunshine has forged a career by staying true to her musical vision.Read more…
Mark Taper Forum, 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
November 22, 2019 To December 29, 2019
8:00 pm To 10:00 pm
In 2017, Jitney became the final play in two-time Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson’s masterful The American Century Cycle to be seen on Broadway. Set in the early 1970s, this richly textured play follows a group of men trying to eke out a living by driving unlicensed cabs, or jitneys.Read more…
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90036, USA
November 22, 2019 To November 22, 2019
6:00 pm To 8:00 pm
Celebrate L.A.’s finest jazz musicians! Jazz at LACMA is presented Friday evenings from April to November. International vocalist Douyé has performed the world over, working with such leading jazz artists as Ron Carter, John Beasley, Russell Malone, and Zack O’Farrill.Read more…
5185 Overland Ave Culver City, CA 90230
By Appointment
At WJ MedSpa, our team is here for you to deliver a ‘Look & Feel Good’ from inside-out. We offer first-rate spa services with real results using only proven effective organic products. Our experienced General Practitioners offer Chiropractic, Esthetician, Massage Therapy, Medical Weightloss and Pain Management. We are committed to providing you with personalized healthcare Read more »
3426 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Tues. - Sat. 11am - 9pm; Sun. & Mon. Closed
Natraliart specializes in Jamaican cuisines, and fruit juices. We use a combination of traditional Jamaican herbs and spices to bring out the authentic Jamaican flavor in our meals. Our juices are made with real fruits and/or vegetables. Come by to explore the market, and other Caribbean products that we offer so you can take the Read more »
800 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite A150 Los Angeles, CA 90015
Sunday – Thursday: 11:30am – 10pm Friday – Saturday: 11:30am – 11pm
Shaquille’s is an upscale casual restaurant specializing in Southern cuisine and service with personality. The menu focuses on farm fresh produce and features his signature fried chicken. Shaquille’s curated beverage program includes a wine vault, local draft beers, and hand-crafted cocktails with an emphasis on bourbons and whiskeys. Situated in the heart of L.A. LIVE, Read more »
4309 Crenshaw Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90008
Morris Media Studios is a studio for private recordings and a production company that specializes in internet radio. The company broadcasts nearly 20 podcasts that range in subjects from politics, to community affairs, entertainment and more. Felicia “The Poetess” Morris has created a full-service media company and professional platform in the heart of the Crenshaw Read more »
5359 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Mon -Sat 5pm - 10:30pm; Sun 5pm - 9pm.
Alta West Adams serves delicious “California Soul” Food and refreshing seasonal beverages. We have a full liquor license as well as local beer and a wine list representing California’s freshest producers. Soul food & inventive cocktails spotlighted in a chill stylish setting with earth tones & a patio. Alta Adams’ culinary vision is led by Read more »
1300 Centinela Ave. Inglewood, CA 90302
Tues - Sat 11am - 8pm
Karuba’s Yardy Kitchen cooks up traditional Jamaican foods like patties, jerk chicken, oxtails, curry goat and ackee and salt fish, piling plates with plantains and other sides. The restaurant also prepares vegan dishes including a meat-free take on stew peas. We make you feel like you’re at your own home. We prepare your food with Read more »
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