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15 Aug

Claremont Lewis Museum of Art, 200 West First Street in the historic Claremont Depot Claremont, CA 91711

August 15, 2026 To November 15, 2026

12:00 pm To 4:00 pm

The Claremont Lewis Museum of Art exhibition Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron illuminates the extraordinary life and profound influence of Dr. Samella Lewis as an art historian, educator, philanthropist, and artist. Curated by her Scripps student Francine Farr, the exhibition includes works by Claude… Read more…

20 Aug

1335 East 103rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002, EE. UU.

August 20, 2026 To August 20, 2026

6:00 pm To 9:00 pm

SOUNDS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY PRESENTS:  SIERRA SELLERS: WORDS AND SOUNDS  A concert for finding joy in times of struggle with resilience and love. An evening of modern soul, smooth vocals, and silky R&B sounds while you enjoy light snacks and bites at Ted Watkins… Read more…

20 Aug

Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA

August 20, 2026 To August 20, 2026

8:00 pm To 10:00 pm

Machado Mijiga, drums Dario LaPoma, piano Patrick Goličnik, bass   Portland multi-instrumentalist Machado Mijiga does not sit still. At just 31 years old, the prolific performer and producer has already released three dozen albums and a slew of singles and EPs spanning genres from jazz… Read more…

21 Aug

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

August 21, 2026 To August 21, 2026

7:00 pm To 11:00 pm

Maysa is an exceptional singer whose unique style captures the essence of each song she performs, creating an unforgettable experience for her audience. Her distinct honey-toned mezzo-soprano voice and magnetic stage presence set her apart, making her a cherished figure in the music industry. Known… Read more…

22 Aug

Writers Guild Theater, 135 South Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills, CA, USA

August 22, 2026 To August 22, 2026

10:00 am To 8:00 pm

BHERC’s 33rd Annual “Sistas Are Doin’ It For Themselves” showcases 24 bold new short films by emerging Black women directors. Through four film blocks and moderated conversations, audiences will explore the artistry, vision and perseverance behind independent filmmaking. Special guest Gina Prince-Bythewood—the acclaimed writer, director… Read more…

22 Aug

Carson Event Center 801 Carson Street Carson, CA 90745

August 22, 2026 To August 22, 2026

9:00 am To 1:00 pm

Urban Educators Expo is where city teachers connect, share cool ideas, and get inspired face-to-face!. Get ready to dive into an exciting day of learning, networking, and inspiration. This in-person event is packed with workshops, keynote speakers, and hands-on activities designed just for educators passionate… Read more…

22 Aug

Cinespia at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038

August 22, 2026 To August 22, 2026

7:00 pm To 11:00 pm

COMING TO AMERICA gets the royal treatment at Cinespia with a true party for your princely picnic viewing. King of Comedy Eddie Murphy brings the hilarity and heart to the big screen (plus innumerable side characters), while DJ J.ROCC spins before and after the film. The Free… Read more…

22 Aug

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

August 22, 2026 To August 22, 2026

11:00 am To 4:00 pm

Join Kumasi, member of the Slausons social club/street organization, prison movement leader, and comrade of Soledad Brother George Jackson, in conversation with Dylan Rodríguez, Distinguished Professor of Black Study at UC Riverside, scholar, organizer, and founding member of Critical Resistance. Together, they’ll discuss Black liberation,… Read more…

22 Aug

The Glendale Room, North Artsakh Avenue, Glendale, CA, USA

August 22, 2026 To August 22, 2026

5:30 pm To 7:00 pm

Mixtape theater is a one hour live performance. High Level performers working in raw territory, Storytellers, Musicians, Poets, all of the the above performing their chosen crafts in honest raw forms. This is the one year anniversary and the lineup is FIRE!!

22 Aug

Townhouse Venice, 52 Windward Ave, Venice, CA 90291

August 22, 2026 To August 22, 2026

8:00 pm To 10:00 pm

Black Nile was born from their desire to bring jazz into a new century. Adopting sampling and modern production techniques that they learned from hip-hop, Black Nile’s improvisation is wildly inventive and combustible. Invited as artists in residence at MA…  

22 Aug

sister dreamer lauren halsey’s architectural ode 7601 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047

August 22, 2026 To August 22, 2026

10:00 am To 11:00 pm

Join ISM for a free hands-on zine-making workshop where participants will learn the basics of independent publishing while creating their own original mini publication. Led by ISM, an independent publisher dedicated to making books and art more accessible through community-driven projects, the workshop introduces participants… Read more…

22 Aug

A C Bilbrew Library, East El Segundo Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA

August 22, 2026 To August 22, 2026

2:30 pm To 5:30 pm

This Saturday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Anna Malaika Tubbs are sitting down together at the Museum’s Where the Stories Continue Book Club. Their conversation will center on The Three Mothers, Tubbs’ powerful exploration of Louise Little, Berdis Baldwin, and Alberta King, the women… Read more…

22 Aug

The Beehive, 1000 East 60th Street, Los Angeles, CA

August 22, 2026 To August 22, 2026

11:00 am To 8:00 pm

What’s good Fam! Black Market Flea is BACK for the last Flea of the Summer and another exciting day OUTSSSIDE with the community! 🤩🌟 Black Market Flea is a bi-monthly cultural experience that celebrates Black entrepreneurship, creativity, and expression, while uplifting Black-owned businesses, building community… Read more…

22 Aug

Michelle and Barack Obama Sport Complex, 5001 Obama Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016

August 22, 2026 To August 22, 2026

10:00 am To 2:00 pm

The 21st Annual Back 2 School Health + Resource Fair is coming up. Come spend the day with the community, families and children.  Take advantage of some wonderful family resources, and make sure you stop by to visit StarChild Interventions for glitter, crafts, sensory fun,…

23 Aug

sister dreamer lauren halsey’s architectural ode, 7601 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90047

August 23, 2026 To September 13, 2026

10:00 am To 12:00 pm

​The Girls Make Beats x SCC Workshop introduces students to the fundamentals of music production using Soundtrap, where they’ll learn how to build beats, layer sounds, and create their own original track in a collaborative, hands-on environment. Sounds of South Central will run for four… Read more…

23 Aug

The Miracle Theater, South Market Street, Inglewood, CA, USA

August 23, 2026 To August 23, 2026

1:00 am To 1:00 am

Cult Classics Cinema celebrates 20 years of Idlewild on Sunday, August 23 at the Miracle Theater in Inglewood. Originally released on August 25, 2006, and written and directed by Bryan Barber, Idlewild stars OutKast’s André 3000 and Big Boi in a visually stunning musical set…

23 Aug

Rowley Memorial Park, 13220 Van Ness Avenue Gardena, CA 90249

August 23, 2026 To August 23, 2026

9:00 am To 7:00 pm

The 23rd Annual Gardena Jazz Festival continues to celebrate great artists through this annual event, which brings the jazz community together. This festival allows not only Gardena residents but visitors from near and far to enjoy this great day of music.  

25 Aug

3401 West 43rd Place, Los Angeles, CA 90008

August 25, 2026 To August 25, 2026

6:00 pm To 7:00 pm

Celebrate the Texas African American Photography Archive with a discussion that shines a light on the often-overlooked contributions and rich history of Black cowboys in the American West. Randy Savvy, founder of the Compton Cowboys, shares his personal stories, cultural heritage, and the significance of… Read more…

25 Aug

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, Oxford Road, San Marino, CA, USA

August 25, 2026 To August 26, 2026

7:30 pm To 9:00 pm

The American West is a tale of myth, history, storytelling, and everything in between. Join MUSE/IQUE for an exciting exploration into how art shaped our perspective of the American Frontier – from fantastical Hollywood film scores and Wild West tunes, to contemporary reclaimings of the… Read more…

25 Aug

California African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 99037

August 25, 2026 To September 13, 2026

2:00 pm To 3:00 pm

One of the world’s most famous Black poets, Langston Hughes (1902–1967) is often associated with the writers and artists of the Harlem Renaissance in New York. But starting in the 1930s, though the upheavals of the Great Depression, World War II, and McCarthyism in America,… Read more…

27 Aug

IN-SEASON FIVE: Culinary performancerecurrences

664 South Anderson Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA

August 27, 2026 To August 29, 2026

6:00 pm To 10:30 pm

On Thursday, August 27 and Saturday, August 29, we invite you to eat IN-SEASON. A culinary performance fusing seasonal produce and sound. Set within the bounds of the Arts District, this tight-knit dinner is built around connection, rhythm, and presence.

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