Los Angeles - So Cal
28 Mar
Online
March 28, 2020 To May 2, 2020
9:30 am To 11:00 am
Presented by Dr. Shelly Harrell, this 6-session course is an introduction to mindfulness meditation that highlights its role for finding peace in troubled times. Read more…
Events
31 Mar
Streaming Live / 9:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
March 31, 2020 To April 1, 2020
6:00 am To 1:30 pm
Access live online experiences that promote physical, mental, emotional, and fiscal wellbeing in this unprecedented time with ESSENCE OF THE MATTER: COVID-19’s Impact On Black America. Our first installment, ESSENCE Wellness House: A Virtual Summit, will help you learn the facts about this virus. Read more…
31 Mar
Online via Zoom
March 31, 2020 To March 31, 2020
5:00 pm To 6:00 pm
Beginners Yoga class. At home! All bodies welcome in this community. #bodypositive This is a 1 hour remote R&B Yoga Session that will happen via Zoom video chat. A curated R&B Yoga playlist will be provided via Spotify for you to play along to. Read more…
01 Apr
Online at 7:45 PM Eastern
April 1, 2020 To April 1, 2020
4:30 pm To 6:30 pm
Color Of Change recognizes that issues stemming from COVID-19 and the administration’s failed response to it has left Black people more vulnerable to the physical, emotional and economic consequences of this pandemic. Read more…
01 Apr
Online all the time
April 1, 2020 To April 1, 2020
12:00 am To 12:00 am
We at Black Cultural Events invite you to enjoy our newest venture, Black Cultural Film! Our new website offers viewers an amazing array of films; from classics to comedies, action to indies and dramas, rom-coms, documentaries, and something for the kids. Read more…
02 Apr
Instagram and Facebook Live
April 2, 2020 To April 2, 2020
5:00 pm To 6:30 pm
See the Jacques Lesures Trio LIVE on Instagram and Facebook. Brought to you by Post and Beam Restaurant. Seasoned guitarist Jacques Lesures plays, teaches, and presents all over the United States and abroad. Read more…
05 Apr
Los Angeles, CA, USA
April 5, 2020 To April 5, 2020
2:00 pm To 3:00 pm
How has she had to pivot? How are her products saving people during this time? How does she ship out her products and maintain her safety? How does she manage spending time with family and tending to business matters? Join us to chat with Tay about how she manages life… Read more…
01 May
Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts, Granada Theatre,1214 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
May 1, 2020 To May 1, 2020
8:00 pm To 10:00 pm
With his “virtuoso chops and capacious personality” (The Boston Globe), Jon Batiste “whips up excitement” (The Wall Street Journal) as the leader of the rip-roaring jazz-roots collective Stay Human, igniting the music world – and your TV – as Late Night with Stephen Colbert’s house band. Read more…
01 May
BeachLife Music Festival, 137 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach, CA 90277, USA
May 1, 2020 To May 1, 2020
Ziggy Marley and Stephen Marley’s #BobMarley75 Celebration, Counting Crows, and Steve Miller Band in their only Southern California appearance of 2020, headlining the three-day immersive music, art, and culinary oceanside event happening May 1-3, 2020. Also appearing are UB40 feat. Read more…
01 May
The Canyon - Agoura Hills, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, USA
May 1, 2020 To May 1, 2020
9:00 pm To 11:00 pm
The Spinners were the greatest soul group of the early ’70s, creating a body of work that defined the lush, seductive sound of Philly soul. Ironically, the band’s roots lay in Detroit, where they formed as a doo wop group during the late ’50s. Read more…
02 May
Art Share L.A., 801 East 4th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90013
May 2, 2020 To May 2, 2020
7:00 pm To 9:00 pm
Mahogany Browne‘s original choreopoem uplifts the historically silenced voices of justice-involved women, and interrogates America’s unjust systems—with a spotlight on the expanding carceral states of parole and probation. Read more…
02 May
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
May 2, 2020 To May 2, 2020
8:00 am To 4:00 pm
Experience a full day of activities including a live radio broadcast with panel discussions, breakout sessions, Healthy food stage, exercise demo, free massages, health screenings, vendors, natural hair area, exhibits. Meet celebrities and radio personalities. Read more…
03 May
The Canyon at The Rose - Pasadena, 245 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101
May 3, 2020 To May 3, 2020
7:00 pm To 11:00 pm
Sophisticated up-tempo R&B with precision choreography defines a Spinners show. With over 60 million records sold in their illustrious career, the mighty Spinners have performed for Presidents, received 6 Grammy nominations, and have appeared on TV too many times to count. An unbelievable 18 Solid Gold Top 40 Hits. Read more…
08 May
California African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037, USA
May 8, 2020 To May 8, 2020
7:00 pm To 9:00 pm
A Visual Listening Session with DJ Lynnée Denise Shared musical experiences are at the center of Nikita Gale: PRIVATE DANCER. In conjunction with the exhibition, DJ and scholar Lynnée Denise creates an evening of music and conversation. Read more…
08 May
Dignity Health Sports Park, (formerly StubHub Center), 18400 Avalon Blvd., Carson, CA 90746
May 8, 2020 To May 9, 2020
11:00 am To 12:00 am
This two-day-only event will feature performances by Ms. Read more…
09 May
The Orpheum Theatre, 842 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
May 9, 2020 To May 10, 2020
4:00 pm To 6:00 pm
SET IT OFF, the play, Live on stage! Starring Da Brat, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Lil Mo, Drew Sidora and heartthrob Leon! Writer, Director, Producer Je’Caryous Johnson who brought you the sold out hit play, “Married But Single” and the hilarious romantic comedy, “Two Can Play That Game” is back with… Read more…
09 May
Zebulon, 2478 Fletcher Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
May 9, 2020 To May 9, 2020
8:00 pm To 11:00 pm
Joe Bataan, a musician who symbolizes the intersections between Afro-Asian-Latino histories and cultural forms. Read more…
10 May
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Promenade Terrace, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA
May 10, 2020 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…
16 May
The Canyon at The Saban - Beverly Hills, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211
May 16, 2020 To May 16, 2020
9:00 pm To 11:30 pm
Considering his roots and upbringing, it is no wonder that Eric Bellinger has become an R&B sensation. An LA native and grandson of Jackson5 hit songwriter Bobby Day, Bellinger has been engulfed with music his entire life. He is an exceptional artist, songwriter and entertainer. Read more…
17 May
608 Mateo Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA
May 17, 2020 To May 17, 2020
11:00 am To 5:00 pm
Come Up Markets at AWA OASIA in the DTLA – ARTS DISTRICT Come Up Markets is a diverse shopping experience for fashion enthusiast and influencers, vintage shoppers, gold grill rockers, sneakerheads, art collectors, vinyl aficionados, innovators and conscious consumers. Read more…
17 May
The Orpheum Theatre, 842 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
May 17, 2020 To May 17, 2020
8:00 pm To 10:00 pm
After a 10-year hiatus, Djavan and band land in North America for the ‘Vesuvius US tour 2020! Djavan, Brazilian composer, singer, and with a musical career of more than 40 years, international success has taken him to the highest-ranking venues worldwide and his songs have been recorded by Al Jarreau,… Read more…
20 May
Lightning in a Bottle Festival, Buena Vista Lake. 13601 Ironbark Rd., Bakersfield, CA 9331
May 20, 2020 To May 20, 2020
12:00 pm To 1:00 pm
Kaytranada is the name of a Canadian-Haitian producer and DJ. Born as Louis Kevin Celestin in Port-au-Prince, Haiti in 1992, Celestin adopted the name Kaytradamus when he started his music career in 2010. He started off with a string of remixes combining hip-hop beats and techno house grooves. Read more…
31 May
Tokyo, Japan
May 31, 2020 To June 6, 2020
12:00 am To 12:00 am
The Millenial State Conference is a traveling business retreat designed to give successful entrepreneurs an introduction into global marketing and global ecommerce. Read more…
01 Jun
Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
June 1, 2020 To June 3, 2020
8:00 pm To 11:00 pm
Born and raised in Los Angeles, R&B singer, songwriter Jhené Aiko, (pronunciation “Juh-nay Ahh-ee-ko”), whose ethnicity is that of Japanese, African American, Spanish, and Native American descent, first rose to prominence in the early years of the 2000s when she signed to Epic and contributed vocals to several tracks for… Read more…
01 Jun
Alta Vista Country Club, 777 Alta Vista St., Placentia, CA 92870, USA
June 1, 2020 To June 1, 2020
9:00 am To 6:00 pm
Since 1994, the Leon Owens Foundation has made a positive impact on the lives of high school and college students, as well as adults reentering school, through the provision of educational scholarships and/or educational program financial assistance. Read more…
06 Jun
Hollywood Bowl, North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
June 6, 2020 To June 7, 2020
3:00 pm To 11:00 pm
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association presents the 42nd annual Playboy Jazz Festival. The highly anticipated festival is a two-day event that celebrates jazz and features an exciting and diverse line-up of performers. Check out the Playboy Jazz Festival lineup for this year. Read more…
06 Jun
June 6, 2020 To June 6, 2020
9:00 am To 5:00 pm
Nick Gabaldón Day honors the legacy of LA’s early surfer of color! Nick Gabaldón (1927-1951) was a pioneering surfer of African American and Mexican American descent. He was the first documented surfer of color in the Santa Monica Bay. Read more…
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4279 1/2 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
11am - 7pm Tues. - Fri.; 9am - 7pm Sat.; 1st & 3rd Sun; Closed Mon., 2nd & 4th Sun.
Swift Cafe was created to provide clean and wholesome meals that nourish the body in a stylish environment. Our menu is mostly plant based, taking inspiration from Indian, Thai, Caribbean, plus Central and South American cuisines. Swift is a lifestyle as well as a journey on the road to balance and health. Here at Swift 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 »
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