Department of Cultural Affairs
Experience the cultures of Asia during the Aquarium of the Pacific’s 16th annual Autumn Festival. The traditions and cultures of Japan, China, Korea, and the Philippines are highlighted. The festival features traditional music, dance, acrobatics, martial arts, cultural exhibits, crafts, and ethnic cuisine.
Cost: $29.95 Adults, $26.95 Seniors, $17.95 Children (3 -11), Free for children under 3 and Aquarium members
Sponsor: Aquarium of the Pacific
What do we do after the world ends? For the people at this outpost in post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, the answer is simple, survive. Participants enter this immersive and interactive experience as refugees of the apocalypse, making a rest stop on their way to New Babylon, the last bastion of civilization in this post-apocalyptic world. However, a sudden murder throws the outpost into chaos and puts them in the crosshairs of a powerful entity. With several characters vying for leadership and…
In this hands-on class, attendees will learn about the origin of the molcajete: how to season it, and how to prepare three authentic salsas. You’ll be utilizing ingredients such as tomatoes, chile de arbol, cascabel and more! Guest Speaker: Oscar Ochoa, owner of El Machete Chilli Sauce.
In “Tacos La Brooklyn,” Chino, a Korean American, seeks to expand his taco stand into a restaurant. Accused of cultural appropriation, he must prove his cultural authenticity to a diverse Los Angeles community while navigating gentrification. This multilingual drama explores the complexities of cultural appreciation versus appropriation in a vibrant City of Angels. Thursdays – Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Sundays at 4:00 p.m.
In a nearly abandoned Catholic monastery, a man shot through the heart disrupts the lives of a small group of Brothers. “The Travelers” explores brown men seeking connection and heart in California’s Central Valley. In the original voice of the Latinx/Latiné world, Alfaro’s writing breaks through religious dogma, recognizes cultural connections, and offers solace for communal souls. Thursdays – Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Sundays at 4:00 p.m.
Download our free digital Día de los Muertos activity book and build your own paper ofrenda activity. The “Mi Ofrenda” activity illustrated by Cynthia Navarro is a fun activity to teach your children about the significance of this holiday and special season. Download the Ofrenda base and page with graphics, then print them out. Next, color your images and cut out sections with scissors to assemble on your ofrenda!
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