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23 Sep

Getty Villa, East Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, CA 90047

September 23, 2023 To September 30, 2023

8:00 pm To 10:00 pm

Soulful and stirring, this one-of-a-kind theatrical event reimagines the story of Oedipus as the centerpiece of a redemptive musical celebration. The blinded Oedipus arrives at the seaside town of Colonus, near Athens, seeking rest after a lifetime of tragedy. But he is pursued by enemies, including his own son. Based… Read more…

28 Sep

Barnes & Noble, 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036

September 28, 2023 To September 28, 2023

7:00 pm To 9:00 pm

Join Barnes & Noble they welcome three-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee as well as a Writer’s Guild Award and NAACP Award nominee for her work on Saturday Night Live, Leslie Jones, to the store to sign LESLIE F*CKING JONES, an audacious memoir where Jones opens up for the first time about… Read more…

28 Sep

Huntington Library, Art Gallery and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108

September 28, 2023 To September 28, 2023

7:00 pm To 8:00 pm

Hilton Als joins Huntington President Karen R. Lawrence in a conversation about his career as critic and curator, the relationship between visual and textual forms, and the endless inspiration found in The Huntington’s collections. Celebrating The Huntington’s unparalleled opportunities for cross-disciplinary exploration of human culture and history, the Why It… Read more…

29 Sep

UCLA, The Nimoy, 1262 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024

September 29, 2023 To September 29, 2023

8:00 pm To 10:00 pm

Led by charismatic Melaku Belay, the nine member Ethiocolor draws deeply from the bardic well of Ethiopia’s 2000-year-old Azmari culture. Their revelatory practice is an ecstatic symbiosis of dance and music, of ancient roots and modernity. Nourished by diverse Ethiopian traditions and their own lived experiences, Ethiocolor’s ecstatic performances bring… Read more…

29 Sep

Yaamava’ Theater, 777 San Manuel Boulevard South, Highland, CA 92346

September 29, 2023 To September 29, 2023

8:00 pm To 10:00 pm

Emmy and NAACP Image award-winning entertainer and radio personality Steve Harvey is bringing his A Motivated Concert tour to the Yaamava’ Theater stage. Known as the busiest man in Hollywood, Steve is a motivational speaker, New York Times best-selling author and philanthropist.

29 Sep

605 East 4th Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA

September 29, 2023 To September 30, 2023

10:00 pm To 2:00 am

A night of House Music, Dance Classics and Rare Groove, from the LEGENDARY Rich Medina!

30 Sep

Saban Theatre, Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

September 30, 2023 To September 30, 2023

7:00 pm To 9:00 pm

The Miss Black CA USA organization empowers, elevates, and celebrates the next generation of young Black female leaders. Three young women between the ages of 14 and 45 will be crowned Miss Black California USA, Miss Black California USA Talented and Ms. Black California USA, respectively. Each winner will receive a… Read more…

30 Sep

Third Wheel Comedy, 5176 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90029, USA

September 30, 2023 To September 30, 2023

8:00 pm To 9:30 pm

Come see a LIVE taping of a comedy special featuring LA’s funniest comedians! You’ve watched them on ABC, heard them on ESPN, and shared them on social media. Now get these side-splitting jokes LIVE and in-person!

30 Sep

Malik Books, 6000 Sepulveda Boulevard ,Suite 2470, Culver City, CA 90230

September 30, 2023 To September 30, 2023

3:00 pm To 4:00 pm

For National Book Month, Malik Books is excited to host a hilarious, side-splitting booksigning with one of the funniest men in Hollywood – that is,  Cedric the Entertainer. A beloved and award-winning actor, Cedric the Entertainer is the author of his debut novel, FLIPPING BOXCARS. It’s an engaging and entertaining crime caper that’s… Read more…

30 Sep

Los Angeles City College, 855 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029

September 30, 2023 To October 1, 2023

11:00 am To 6:00 pm

With this year’s theme, the LAX BLXpo is “Soaring To New Heights… Come Soar With Us!” Fasten your seat belts and get ready to spend two inspirational and excitement-filled days exploring  business opportunities and resources, economic development, and family enrichment. The LA Black Expo will feature something for everyone: an arts… Read more…

30 Sep

Yaamava' Resort & Casino, 777 San Manuel Boulevard South, Highland, CA 92346

September 30, 2023 To September 30, 2023

7:30 pm To 9:30 pm

The Reverend Al Green is known the world over for his extraordinary voice, his unmistakable sound and his legendary hits.

30 Sep

Carpenter Performing Arts Center 6200 E Atherton St. Long Beach, CA 90815

September 30, 2023 To September 30, 2023

8:00 pm To 10:00 pm

Acclaimed NYC-based dance company A.I.M by Kyle Abraham astounds with new West Coast premieres at the Carpenter Center on September 23. Celebrated contemporary dance company A.I.M by Kyle Abraham returns in an evening of stunning repertoire that includes choreographer Bebe Miller’s legendary solo “Rain,” new work by Paul Singh, and A.I.M Artistic… Read more…

30 Sep

Compton College 1111 East Artesia Boulevard Compton, CA 90221

September 30, 2023 To September 30, 2023

11:00 am To 7:00 pm

The Compton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is excited to present and host the 2nd Annual Jazz on the Grass community concert in the City of Compton! This live fundraising event will be emceed by radio personality Aundrae Russell of KJLH featuring the soulful and stirring sounds… Read more…

30 Sep

Watts Towers Arts Center, 1727 East 107th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002

September 30, 2023 To October 1, 2023

10:00 am To 6:00 pm

Everyone is invited to join in the celebration of the Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival and the Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival. The Watts Towers Arts Center Campus serves as a beacon for creativity, empowerment, and determination. An all-star line-up of international recording artists, local jazz greats, percussionists,… Read more…

01 Oct

Palace Theatre, 630 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014

October 1, 2023 To October 1, 2023

4:00 pm To 5:00 pm

Spend an evening with award-winning actor, director, producer, and activist Kerry Washington for an intimate conversation spotlighting her experiences as a mother, daughter, wife, artist, advocate, and trailblazer. Inspired by her new memoir, Thicker Than Water, Kerry will share the lessons learned from healing childhood wounds, how she embraces adversity,… Read more…

01 Oct

301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007, USA

October 1, 2023 To October 1, 2023

5:00 pm To 9:30 pm

Calling all sound healers + yoga, wellness, and meditation lovers of all ages! You’re cordially invited to the first annual Black Sound Healer Summit. This is a one-of-a-kind Black wellness celebration that will feature a massive sound bath, community, delicious food, and all the good vibes. ALL are welcome to… Read more…

05 Oct

3546 Martin Luther King Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90008

October 5, 2023 To October 5, 2023

6:30 pm To 10:00 pm

Freedom First 2023 World Tour A Jazz Benefit Concertfor Keith Lamar   October 5th, 2023 7pm Strategy and Soul Theater At King & Crenshaw Blvds. Los Angeles CA 90008    Featuring Spoken Word by Keith Lamar FROM DEATH ROW Albert Marques – Piano Kazende George – Tenor Sax Yosemite Montego…

05 Oct

Atwater Village Theatre, Casitas Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA

October 5, 2023 To October 28, 2023

8:00 pm To 10:00 pm

Racial tensions erupt in an explosive ensemble drama based on a real-life incident at a Louisiana high school. Open Fist Theatre Company presents Blood at the Root, a “choreopoem” infused with hip-hop and movement, written by Dominique Morisseau and inspired by the true case of the “Jena Six.” Sept. 8… Read more…

05 Oct

Art + Practice’s Public Program space at 4334 Degnan Boulevard, Leimert Park, Los Angeles, CA 90043

October 5, 2023 To November 30, 2023

10:00 am To 5:00 pm

The California African American Museum (CAAM) and Art + Practice(A+P) announced that the exhibition Bahia Reverb: Artists and Place will be presented at A+P in Leimert Park. Artist residencies are an important tool for artists to explore site-oriented practices and experience firsthand particular places and cultures. Bahia Reverb: Artists and… Read more…

07 Oct

Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Redondo Beach, CA

October 7, 2023 To October 7, 2023

8:00 pm To 10:00 pm

Pull up for an evening of funk with the legendary funk bands Con Funk Shun with special guest Club Nouveau performing live. Move and groove to  their greatest hits like Love Train, Ffun, Rumors, Situation#9 and more!

07 Oct

Yaamava' Resort & Casino, 777 San Manuel Boulevard South, Highland, CA 92346

October 7, 2023 To October 7, 2023

7:30 pm To 9:30 pm

The Isley Brothers are a hugely popular African-American music group from Cincinnati, Ohio, who hold the record for being the longest-running charted group in music history.

07 Oct

The Soraya, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Los Angeles, CA 91330

October 7, 2023 To October 7, 2023

8:00 pm To 10:00 pm

Glover is the world’s foremost tapper four decades in the making, from Broadway’s “Bring in ‘da Noise/Bring in ‘da Funk,” to his childhood appearances on Sesame Street with his mentor Gregory Hines. In his third Soraya performance, the Tony-winning dance legend invites you on a journey where he honors his… Read more…

12 Oct

Atwater Village Theatre, Casitas Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA

October 12, 2023 To October 23, 2023

8:00 pm To 9:30 pm

A lyrical and poetic exploration of missed connections and feelings too great to speak aloud. With adulthood looming in the distance, Jahaan and his friends enjoy the last precious moments of summer vacation. When Jahaan’s father returns after a year away, the world stops spinning for a moment — and… Read more…

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