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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…

01 Oct

ASU FIDM Museum 919 S Grand Ave Los Angeles, CA 90015

October 1, 2026 To October 1, 2026

6:30 pm To 8:30 pm

Join ASU FIDM and the Black Design Collective for a guest lecture with Marci Rodgers, esteemed costume designer as she discusses creating looks for and led costume for films including BlacKkKlansman, No Sudden Move, and most recently, Michael, the biographical drama detailing Michael Jackson’s early… Read more…

01 Oct

Yaamava’ Theater, 777 San Manuel Blvd S, Highland, CA 92346

October 1, 2026 To October 1, 2026

8:00 pm To 11:00 pm

Founded in New York City’s Staten Island in the early 1990s, the Wu-Tang Clan is comprised of members RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, U-God, Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck, Cappadonna, and the deceased Ol’ Dirty Bastard (ODB). Their name is a reference to a… Read more…

01 Oct

2441 Hunter Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA

October 1, 2026 To October 1, 2026

7:30 pm To 10:00 pm

Every 1st Thursday of the month Noamz is creating an immersive and transformative experience for people looking to heal generational trauma caused by slavery and colonialism.   NOAMZ is from the French-Caribbean and raised in the US, is known for her flute playing, singing, and… Read more…

02 Oct

World Stage Performance Gallery, Degnan Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA

October 2, 2026 To October 2, 2026

8:30 pm To 9:30 pm

A renowned keyboardist, producer, and musical director, Kenneth Crouch has worked with Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton, Lauryn Hill, Mariah Carey, and Marc Anthony. Raised in a musically gifted family in Los Angeles, he blends gospel, jazz, R&B, and Latin influences with technical mastery and soulful… Read more…

02 Oct

UCLA Nimoy Theater, Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA

October 2, 2026 To October 2, 2026

8:00 pm To 9:30 pm

Award-winning composer and sound artist Yvette Janine Jackson premieres new music with her Radio Opera Workshop, an ensemble that integrates electronics, acoustic instruments, voice and images. Jackson’s radio operas weave together composed and improvised soundscapes into immersive experiences that journey through shared histories and speculative… Read more…

02 Oct

UCLA Nimoy Theater, Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA

October 2, 2026 To October 2, 2026

3:30 pm To 6:00 pm

Composer Philip Miller’s Nkoli: A Fierce and Fabulous Life is a groundbreaking production honoring the life and legacy of Simon Nkoli, a gay anti-Apartheid freedom fighter who was charged with treason during the Delmas Treason Trial and later organized Johannesburg’s first Pride march.  This film… 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…

02 Oct

Vidiots, 4884 North Eagle Rock Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA

October 2, 2026 To October 2, 2026

10:00 pm To 12:00 am

Join Vidiots in the microcinema for Walter Thompson-Hernández’s breathtaking father-son story about imagination, family, and the grace we extend to the people we love. In the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, twelve-year-old Lil Ant sees the world and his father the way all children should… Read more…

02 Oct

KAOS Network, Leimert Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA

October 2, 2026 To October 2, 2026

6:00 pm To 8:00 pm

THE STORIES WE’VE BEEN TOLD: Histories of Resiliency through Sight, Words and Sound The William Grant Still Arts Center, in collaboration with Fall of Freedom and KAOS Network, presents a new film series exploring the power of storytelling, history, and the importance of telling stories… Read more…

03 Oct

Blue Note LA, 6372 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028

October 3, 2026 To October 3, 2026

7:00 pm To 11:30 pm

Greg Phillinganes is one of the world’s most sought after Keyboard artists. A Detroit native and music veteran of 50 years, he began his career in 1975 with Stevie Wonder as part of his band, Wonderlove. Since leaving Stevie in 1979, Phillinganes went on to…

03 Oct

William Grant Still Arts Center 2520 South West View Street Los Angeles, CA 90016

October 3, 2026 To October 3, 2026

3:00 pm To 7:00 pm

As part of Acceleration-in-Equilibrium:Crisis as Quintessence, this special concert organized by Kevin Soriano and Veritus Miller will bring a 2026 approach to the seminal 1960 protest album WE INSIST!, that change Jazz and inspired movement building among artists. As part of Fall of Freedom, we… Read more…

03 Oct

Leimert Park Plaza, Leimert Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90008

October 3, 2026 To October 3, 2026

10:00 am To 7:00 pm

The monthly First Saturdays activation features local art, culture, music, food, and shopping hosted by the neighborhood merchants and community.  It’s a free open-air gathering and market experience hosted by the business owners of Leimert Park Village. Expect a vendor marketplace, jewelry-making workshops, plant bingo,… Read more…

03 Oct

William Grant Still Art Center, South West View Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA

October 3, 2026 To October 3, 2026

3:00 pm To 7:30 pm

Acceleration-in-Equilibrium: Crisis as Quintessence brings together photography, visual art, film, and music by local and contemporary artists exploring what it means to live, create, remember, and build community during times of constant change and uncertainty. The exhibition asks: How do people create a sense of… Read more…

03 Oct

The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd East, Los Angeles, CA 90068

October 3, 2026 To October 3, 2026

8:00 pm To 11:00 pm

AMERICA(!) THE BEAUTIFUL(?) is an immersive evening of performance and civic imagination. Curated and hosted by artist and cultural strategist Marc Bamuthi Joseph, this event brings together multidisciplinary artists who’ve been tasked with creating a set that answers one question: “When in your American life have… Read more…

03 Oct

Pasadena Convention Center, 300 East Green Street Pasadena, CA 91101

October 3, 2026 To October 3, 2026

9:00 am To 2:00 pm

Explore the latest K–12 (ages 5–18) educational resources, attend engaging workshops, and discover new tools to support student success — all in one inspiring space. Imagine a vibrant expo hall filled with energy — culturally relevant educators, wellness experts, and community leaders all under one…

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…

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