Blue Note LA, 6372 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028
April 1, 2026 To April 5, 2026
7:00 pm To 11:00 pm
Robert Glasper is the leader of a new sonic paradigm with a career that bridges musical and artistic genres. To date, he boasts 5 Grammy wins and 15 nominations across 9 categories, an Emmy Award for his song for Ava Duvernay’s critically hailed documentary “13th”…
Hammer Museum, 10889 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024
April 5, 2026 To September 6, 2026
11:00 am To 6:00 pm
SPACE IS THE PLACE is a Hammer Contemporary Collection exhibition that takes its title from the 1973 studio album and 1974 film by Sun Ra (1914–1993), a Black American experimental jazz composer and musician known for his radical and esoteric views on Black liberation. The…
Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 West Sunset Boulevared, Hollywood, CA 90028
April 5, 2026 To April 5, 2026
7:00 pm To 9:00 pm
Singer Norwood Young hosts the Easter Sunday Hall of Fame Concert & After-Party featuring the music of Luther Vandross with surprise special guests. Hosted by comedian and actress Kym Whitley with music directed by Wayne Linsey.
Peppermint Club. 8713 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048
April 5, 2026 To April 5, 2026
7:30 pm To 11:00 pm
Drawing on the traditional jazz heritage of their hometown of New Orleans, the Hot 8 Brass Band are renowned for including elements of funk, hip hop, rap, and its local variation, “bounce” in their music. The collective earned a win in the 64th Annual Grammy… Read more…
Los Feliz 3 Theatre, 1822 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027
April 7, 2026 To April 8, 2026
10:00 pm To 12:00 am
Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell confront the ogre of faceless corporate tyranny and have fun doing it in this comedy for young people. Ed (Mitchell) is a teenager who lives for his job at Good Burger, a small but friendly neighborhood hamburger stand, while his… Read more…
Gil Cates Theater, Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
April 8, 2026 To May 10, 2026
7:30 pm To 9:00 pm
Step into the charged atmosphere of a 1950s South African tea shop in Athol Fugard’s “Master Harold”…and the Boys, a gripping, deeply personal drama that unflinchingly confronts the realities of race, power, and betrayal. On a rainy afternoon, Hally, a white teenager, passes the time… Read more…
Amoeba Music, 6200 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028
April 8, 2026 To April 8, 2026
5:00 pm To 7:00 pm
Thundercat celebrates his new album, “Distracted,” with an in-store vinyl signing at Amoeba Hollywood.Thundercat releases his fifth studio album, Distracted, The new album features contributions from A$AP Rocky, WILLOW, Tame Impala, Channel Tres, Lil Yachty and a previously unreleased collaboration with the dearly departed Mac… Read more…
Blue Note Los Angeles, 6372 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028
April 8, 2026 To April 8, 2026
7:00 pm To 11:00 pm
Poet, musician, actor and director Saul Williams is the groundbreaking artist who introduced the world to the slam poetry movement–with the film Slam (1998)–and a vital voice in alternative hip-hop scenes (also counting collaborations with a.o. Janelle Monáe, The Roots, Gil Scott-Heron and Erykah Badu.)… Read more…
7657 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA
April 9, 2026 To April 19, 2026
8:00 pm To 2:00 pm
Winner of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Fairview will make its Los Angeles Premiere on Rogue Machine’s MainStage, directed by Oz Scott. At the Frasier household, preparations for Grandma’s birthday party are underway. Beverly is holding on to her sanity by a thread to… Read more…
The Brick, 518 North Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
April 9, 2026 To April 9, 2026
6:30 pm To 7:30 pm
The Lost Cause thrives in the absence of a complete and diverse historical record. Gaps, absences, and omissions due, in part, to an intentional lack of collection, deeming some material culture as less worthy of preserving, and relegating Black history to a single month of… Read more…
tGreenway Court Theatre, 544 North Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
April 10, 2026 To April 26, 2026
8:00 pm To 10:00 pm
The month-long festival opens Friday, April 10th 2026 and closes Sunday, April 26th, featuring a performance by Tyne Daly, a Youth Slam competition in collaboration with Get Lit, Poetry Workshops, The LA Get Down Achievement Award honoring Pam Ward, and the closing ceremony competition Ink-Slam… Read more…
Los Angeles Union Station, 800 North Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
April 11, 2026 To April 11, 2026
6:30 pm To 9:30 pm
Come experience world-class jazz at Union Station! In celebration of April’s Jazz Appreciation Month, Metro Art, LACMA and KJazz 88.1 FM come together for the return of KJazz Tracks at Union Station. Hosted by KJazz DJ José Rizo, the free, open-to-all concert will take place… Read more…
Blue Note LA, 6372 Sunset Boulevard., Los Angeles, CA 90028
April 12, 2026 To April 12, 2026
7:00 pm To 11:00 pm
Aneesa Strings is a creative, thought leader, singer-songwriter, performer, influencer, music director, professor and composer. After studying jazz, music theory, and acquiring degrees from USC & Michigan State University, Aneesa has scored and lead countless musical moments within the Jazz, Pop and R&B space. Indie… Read more…
California African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
April 12, 2026 To April 12, 2026
1:30 pm To 3:30 pm
Inspired by Sadie Barnette: How to Fly, this interactive workshop invites participants to explore the installation through observation and design. After a short guided “looking” activity in the Museum’s atrium, guests will choose colors, patterns, and textures from the installation that resonate with them. With… Read more…
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90016
April 13, 2026 To April 27, 2026
7:30 pm To 9:00 pm
Viver Brasil has created deep roots in its Los Angeles community and beyond. Since 1997, Viver Brasil has offered a weekly Afro-Brazilian dance class with live music taught by our artistic directors, company members, and guests from Bahia and beyond. VB Community Class, as it… Read more…
Performing Arts Center (Cerritos College), Alondra Boulevard, Cerritos, CA, USA
April 13, 2026 To April 13, 2026
7:30 pm To 9:30 pm
Black Violin?s Full Circle Tour is a celebration of evolution, music, and growth. Grammy-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus blend Classical music with Hip-Hop?s pulse, creating a powerful violin performance that reimagines their roots. For nearly two decades, Black Violin has been merging string… Read more…
Armory Center for the Arts, 145 North Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, California
April 14, 2026 To April 19, 2026
1:00 pm To 5:00 pm
This group show highlights how earth, clay, fiber, and film can forge intergenerational connections, conveying traditional practices and spiritual wisdom. The exhibition features eight artists with links to the San Gabriel Valley, a region that is constantly being reshaped by cycles of destruction and rebirth.… Read more…
The Getty, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049
April 16, 2026 To June 14, 2026
10:00 am To 6:30 pm
Amid the turbulent decades of the mid-20th century, African American and Afro-Atlantic diaspora artists sought to celebrate Black culture and advance the struggle for civil rights. Photographic images contributed in myriad ways to the lively exchange of pan-African ideas that propelled the Black Arts Movement.… Read more…
USC, Dick Wolf Drama Center, 817 West 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90089
April 16, 2026 To April 17, 2026
7:30 pm To 9:30 pm
In partnership with the African Theatre Artistes Society (ATARS), the USC School of Dramatic Arts will present The Gods Are Not to Blame, Nigerian playwright Ola Rotimi’s acclaimed adaptation of Oedipus Rex that transplants the Greek classical play to an African kingdom in Yoruba, from… Read more…
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA and The Brick (518 North Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004
April 16, 2026 To May 3, 2026
11:00 am To 5:00 pm
Co-organized and co-presented by The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and The Brick, MONUMENTS marks the recent wave of monument removals as a historic moment. The exhibition reflects on the histories and legacies of post-Civil War America as they continue to resonate today, bringing together… Read more…
Cinemark Baldwin Hills Crenshaw, 4020 Marlton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90008
April 18, 2026 To April 18, 2026
6:00 pm To 9:00 pm
Experience the award-winning film Memories of Love Returned at LACMA after its resounding world tour and special premiere in Uganda. American-born Ugandan actor, writer, filmmaker, and playwright Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine will be present to discuss his film and its expansive journey with a special… Read more…
1611 S Catalina Ave #150, Redondo Beach, CA 90277, USA
Monday - Sunday 5pm - 9:30pm
Where the relaxed elegance of coastal chic meets the sophistication of a high-end culinary experience. Nestled in the serene beauty of South Redondo Beach, California we hope you enjoy the luxury of exquisite flavors, impeccable service, and an inviting ambiance that creates a truly unforgettable dining experience. Read more »
17948 South Avalon Boulevard, Carson, California 90746, USA
Sunday: 11AM - 4PM Monday: CLOSED Tuesday- Friday: 11AM - 6PM Saturday: 11AM - 5PM
Nutritious and affordable food services for youth, seniors, and organizations, crafted with care and delivered with integrity. Read more »
858 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029, USA
Sunday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday to Saturday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM Closed Tuesdays
In 2019, chef Rashida Holmes, inspired by her diverse culinary background and personal cravings, envisioned Bridgetown Roti, filling a gap in LA’s food scene with Caribbean patties and rotis. Initially starting as a pop-up, the business gained traction during the pandemic, receiving a surge of support for Black-owned businesses and earning accolades. Holmes, along with Read more »
5936 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
Tuesday-Saturday: 5pm – 12am
Welcome to Linden, where culinary artistry meets diverse inspiration. Step into a world where every dish tells a story, and every bite is a journey through flavors that transcend boundaries. Located on the iconic Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, Linden is more than just a restaurant; it’s a culinary journey that celebrates the rich tapestry of Read more »
8852 Rosecrans Ave, Downey, CA 90242, USA
Mon- Thurs: 11am - 8pm Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm Sun: 11:30am - 9pm
Indulge in the rich and authentic flavors of the South at the best soul food spot in Los Angeles – R&J Southern Homecooking. Our carefully crafted recipes, passed down through generations, promise a dining experience that will transport you to the heart of the South. From our famous fried chicken to our delectable fish dishes, Read more »
4423 W Slauson Ave, View Park-Windsor Hills, Windsor Hills, CA 90043, USA
Monday 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tuesday Closed Wednesday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm Saturday 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm Sunday 12:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Savor Authentic Thai Cuisine at Giti Thai in Windsor Hills, CA, near Simply Wholesome. Enjoy dishes like Pad Thai Noodle, Green Curry, and Giti Fried Rice, perfect for takeout or delivery. Customers love our fresh ingredients and warm service, serving Baldwin Hills, Inglewood, and Ladera Heights with delicious meals for lunch and dinner! Read more »
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