City Council District 8

The district includes the neighborhoods of Baldwin Hills, Chesterfield Square, Crenshaw, Leimert Park, Jefferson Park, West Adams and other communities of western South Los Angeles.

Grantees in this District

24th Street Theatre Company

24th Street Theatre Company

24th Street Theatre is a unique organization blending professional productions and world-class artists with quality arts education since 1997.
Velaslavasay Panorama

Velaslavasay Panorama

Drawing on the illustrious history of the great panorama paintings of the 18th and 19th centuries, The Velaslavasay Panorama is an exhibition hall, theatre and garden dedicated to the production and presentation of unusual visual experiences, including those of the 360-degree variety.
Les Figues Press

Les Figues Press

Les Figues Press publishes five to seven books a year and favors projects which push the boundaries of genre, form, and general acceptability.
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Upcoming Events in this District

June 19 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Online / Zoom,
Free

Juneteenth LIVE CONCERT

Juneteenth Live Concert Presented Virtually We are excited to announce the closing reception of this year’s African American Composers’ Series …

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June 24 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Online, Los Angeles, CA United States
Free

Book Club – The Round House

The William Grant Still Arts Center’s Book Club is excited to participate again in DCA’s presentation of the National Endowment …

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July 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Online, Los Angeles, CA United States
Free

Book Club – The Round House

The William Grant Still Arts Center’s Book Club is excited to participate again in DCA’s presentation of the National Endowment …

Big ReadBig Read LAbookclubErdrichLouiseNEAwilliam grant still
July 8 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Online, Los Angeles, CA United States
Free

Book Club – The Round House

The William Grant Still Arts Center’s Book Club is excited to participate again in DCA’s presentation of the National Endowment …

Big ReadBig Read LAbookclubErdrichLouiseNEAwilliam grant still
July 15 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Online, Los Angeles, CA United States
Free

Book Club – The Round House

The William Grant Still Arts Center’s Book Club is excited to participate again in DCA’s presentation of the National Endowment …

Big ReadBig Read LAbookclubErdrichLouiseNEAwilliam grant still
July 22 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Online, Los Angeles, CA United States
Free

Book Club – The Round House

The William Grant Still Arts Center’s Book Club is excited to participate again in DCA’s presentation of the National Endowment …

Big ReadBig Read LAbookclubErdrichLouiseNEAwilliam grant still
July 29 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Online, Los Angeles, CA United States
Free

Book Club – The Round House

The William Grant Still Arts Center’s Book Club is excited to participate again in DCA’s presentation of the National Endowment …

Big ReadBig Read LAbookclubErdrichLouiseNEAwilliam grant still
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Murals in this District

A partial photograph of the “Our Might Contribution” or Crenshaw Wall. There are musicians, dancers, and protesters in the mural.

Our Mighty Contribution or Crenshaw Wall
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