LA Central Library, Getty Gallery, 630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
November 8, 2019 To February 9, 2020
9:30 am To 5:00 pm
This exhibit, Our Voice: Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards, was organized by the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature in Abilene, Texas. Named for the author, civil rights activist and wife of Dr. Read more…
California African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
January 2, 2020 To February 16, 2020
10:00 am To 5:00 pm
Featuring the largest selection of works by Southern vernacular artists ever displayed at the California African American Museum, Dust My Broom: Southern Vernacular from the Permanent Collection examines the remarkable reach and legacy of arts traditions from the American South. Read more…
Beall Center for Art + Technology, UCI, 712 Arts Plaza, Irvine, CA 92697
January 2, 2020 To February 8, 2020
12:00 pm To 6:00 pm
Artist lauren woods (who uses all lowercase) had worked with students for a year to compile documents related to police violence acquired through the Freedom of Information Act for the exhibition “American Monument,”using material from police reports, body camera audio, court transcripts, witness testimonies and audio files captured bystanders. Read more…
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Promenade Terrace, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA
January 5, 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…
South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA
January 5, 2020 To January 26, 2020
2:00 pm To 8:00 pm
Somewhere in the Jim Crow South, the sky burns red. A church bombing has rocked the Civil Rights Movement to its core, and Reverend Charles Grace must galvanize the people with messages of hope. It is his wife Olivia, however, who skillfully crafts his speeches and delivery. Read more…
1213 Engracia Avenue, Torrance, CA, USA
January 7, 2020 To January 28, 2020
7:30 pm To 9:30 pm
Chester Whitmore, Lord of the Swing will teach beginner and intermediate Lindy Hop. Read more…
4305 Degnan Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA
January 8, 2020 To January 29, 2020
7:00 pm To 10:00 pm
Chester Whitmore, Lord of the Swing will be teaching Beginner and Intermediate Lindy Hop at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Museum. 4 week workshop on starting Wednesday January 8, 2020 to January 29, 2020. Read more…
Roberts Projects, 5801 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232, USA
January 11, 2020 To March 7, 2020
11:00 am To 6:00 pm
Opening Art Reception: Saturday, January 11, 6pm-8pm Roberts Projects is pleased to announce the exhibition of Ghanian artist Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe. This presentation brings together new portraits and is the artist’s first showing of work in the United States. Read more…
William Grant Still Arts Center 2520 S. West View Street Los Angeles, CA 90016
January 15, 2020 To February 16, 2020
12:00 pm To 5:00 pm
The 39th Annual Black Doll Show, “Psychedollia” showcases a movement in joy, through Black life, music, art, fashion and popular culture. Read more…
Heavenly Mountain Resort, Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
January 16, 2020 To January 20, 2020
9:00 am To 8:00 am
Join us at the National Brotherhood of Skiers-Western region as we attend Urban Winterfest Ski weekend-Jan 16-20,2020 at South Lake Tahoe! Themed parties, networking, music, culture – Don’t forget about the skiing or riding.This event is open to youth(they’ll have their own schedule) and adults Read more…
Highways Performance Space and Gallery, 1651 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA
January 17, 2020 To January 19, 2020
8:30 pm To 10:30 pm
From the means streets of Baltimore to Stanford Ph.D., to Black Woman Millionaire, The Raw Truth: A Pimp’s Daughter’s Diary is a relentlessly honest and emotionally intimate account of Dr. Venus Opal Reese’s spiritual healing from a traumatic childhood to salvation and personal power. Read more…
Hudson Backstage Theater, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles 90038
January 17, 2020 To February 23, 2020
8:00 pm To 9:30 pm
All the Way West Productions, Inc. is thrilled to bring to the stage its Black History Month Production of The Bluest Eye, an adapted play by Lydia Diamond. Read more…
Resident, 428 S. Hewitt Street, LA, Los Angeles, CA 90013, United States
January 18, 2020 To January 19, 2020
9:00 pm To 2:00 am
For the past two decades, Rich Medina has cemented his reputation as an elite DJ, one of few on the planet capable of taking audiences worldwide on a sonic journey through hip-hop, house, soul, afrobeat, funk, breaks and dance classics. Read more…
Catch One, 4067 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019, USA
January 18, 2020 To January 19, 2020
10:00 pm To 2:00 am
LA Celebrates FRANKIE KNUCKLES! This is how LA celebrates an Iconic evening of HOUSE Music true to the Original Flavor – A Tribute to the Godfather of House Music: Wayne Willimas | from the Iconic The Chosen Few DJ Collective The Legendary David Harness Unlock the House Collective Brian Vidal… Read more…
Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, 8555 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
January 19, 2020 To January 19, 2020
3:00 pm To 9:00 pm
Kiss-n-Grind’s “Beats & Bites” MLK Weekend Day Party Event w/ DJ Vikter Duplaix Doors open at 3pm. Admission: 3pm – 4pm $5 with RSVP. 4pm – 5pm $10 with RSVP. 5pm – 6pm $15 with RSVP. Read more…
Microsoft Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Ct., Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA
January 19, 2020 To January 19, 2020
7:00 pm To 10:00 pm
Peforming Live: – KEITH SWEAT – TLC – TONY! TONI! TONE! – DONELL JONES – NEXT – 112 – SILK – COLOR ME BADD – RUFF ENDZ Read more…
Claremont Graduate University, 130 E. 9th Street, Academic Computing Building, Room 214, Claremont, CA 91711
January 19, 2020 To January 19, 2020
2:00 pm To 5:00 pm
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Eta Omega and Sigma Rho Chapters host their 9th Annual MLK Sunday Supper. Read more…
El Segundo Womans Club, Standard Street, El Segundo, CA, USA
January 19, 2020 To January 19, 2020
6:00 pm To 10:00 pm
Ericka Chancellor, an Examiner at the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology will again hold her groundbreaking event, Beyond the Chair. This event showcases Cosmetologists, Barbers, Esthetics and Nail professionals that have given back to the industry by going above and beyond the styling chair. Read more…
Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
January 19, 2020 To January 19, 2020
7:30 pm To 10:30 pm
KILLER OF SHEEP An official American classic, if not the American Bicycle Thieves that some have termed it. Killer of Sheep is astonishing poetry, a seamless tango of realist sting and stylized grace notes, penetrating wit, and agonizing heartbreak. Read more…
5040 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA
January 19, 2020 To January 19, 2020
9:00 pm To 11:30 pm
Grambling Alumni Southern California Chapter 3rd Annual HBCU Comedy Show “Take Over” MLK Weekend – Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the Comedy Union. If you missed last year, our host Memphis Will along with headliner Kevin Tate, D’Lai, Owen Smith & Tyree Elaine brought down the house HBCU Style. Read more…
Wisdome LA, 1147 Palmetto Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA
January 19, 2020 To January 19, 2020
4:00 pm To 10:00 pm
LEGENDS OF FUNK — An Immersive 360 Musical & Visual Experience hosted by Bootsy Collins, w/Bernard Purdie, James Gadson, Fred Wesley, Norwood Fisher, Blackbyrd McKnight & All-Star Cast Bootsy will make a rare appearance on vocals, joined by some of the dopest and most legendary funkateers ever!! All-Stars include legendary… Read more…
QLN Wedding Reception and Banquet Hall, 1938 Avenida Del Oro, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA
January 20, 2020 To January 20, 2020
8:30 am To 10:00 am
In memory of the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the North San Diego County Branch of the NAACP will host its AnnuaI Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read more…
Oxnard PAL Gymnasium, 350 South K Street, Oxnard, CA 93030
January 20, 2020 To January 20, 2020
8:00 am To 12:00 pm
The 34th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday Celebration will be held on Monday, January 20, 2020 at 9 AM in the Oxnard PAL Gymnasium. Admission includes refreshments and entry to the celebration and vendor exhibits. Read more…
Stratton Community Center, 2008 Martin Luther King Blvd., Riverside, CA 92507, USA
January 20, 2020 To January 20, 2020
7:30 am To 2:00 pm
27th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk-A-Thon: “Celebrating the Pursuit of Unity” This year the theme of the King Walk-A-Thon is ‘Celebrating the Pursuit of Unity’. Read more…
525 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, USA
January 20, 2020 To January 20, 2020
9:00 am To 12:00 pm
Amanda Gorman, America’s First U.S. Youth Poet Laureate is Keynote Speaker at The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration to be Held January 20 in Santa Monica The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read more…
California African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037, USA
January 20, 2020 To January 20, 2020
10:00 am To 5:00 pm
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day immersed in art, culture, and community, and commemorate the 55th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Enjoy an array of vibrant programs and activities for all ages. Read more…
Historic Leimert Park Village, Leimert Park Village Plaza, People St., 4337 Degnan Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008
January 20, 2020 To January 20, 2020
11:00 am To 5:00 pm
The MLK Freedom Festival celebrates the legacy of Dr. King with music art and activism. This year’s event is especially important. with local state and national elections on the line as well as the 2020 US Census, we need our community to get organized and work together. Read more…
Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. / Western Ave. , Los Angeles, CA, United States
January 20, 2020 To January 20, 2020
11:00 am To 3:00 pm
The Los Angeles Kingdom Day Parade honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and has grown into the largest and longest running King Annual Birthday Celebration in the nation! In deepest respect for the legacy of Dr. Read more…
Laemmle Royal, 11523 Santa Monica Blvd., #1st floor, Los Angeles, CA 90025
January 20, 2020 To January 20, 2020
7:30 pm To 9:30 pm
Join us for a Solidarity Panel discussion about Medicare for All on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This diverse panel will be discussing the fight for Medicare for All, challenging the narratives against it, and providing counter narratives and calls to action to make Medicare for All a reality. Read more…
La Create Space 401 East Hillcrest Blvd., #Suite i, Inglewood, CA 90301
January 20, 2020 To January 20, 2020
7:00 pm To 9:30 pm
Sax Therapy – the recoverable treatment of someone, usually through saxophonic stimulation… International Saxophoinst Trey Daniels is changing what you think jazz is. By fusing genres such as trap, hip-hop, soul, and funk all into one sound, he’s captivating audiences both young and old across the globe. Read more…
4279 1/2 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
9am - 5pm Tues. - Sat.; Closed Sun. & Mon.
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 »
5359 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Mon -Sat 5pm - 10:30pm; Sun 5pm - 9pm.
Alta West Adams serves delicious “California Soul” Food and refreshing seasonal beverages. We have a full liquor license as well as local beer and a wine list representing California’s freshest producers. Soul food & inventive cocktails spotlighted in a chill stylish setting with earth tones & a patio. Alta Adams’ culinary vision is led by Read more »
Los Angeles - So Cal