DCA Arts and Cultural Calendar
Events Search and Views Navigation
January 2020
LA Women in Film Festival
The LA Women in Film Festival champions female-identifying filmmakers and female-driven storytelling. Check online for films, tickets and times
Holiday Ice Rink in Pershing Square
Situated amid the Downtown Los Angeles skyscrapers, the rink will be open for ice skating daily, including holidays. There will also be a variety of free activities, including live concerts, youth programs, and special events. Mondays through Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., Fridays 11:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. $9 per hour, $4 Skate rental
Asians on Film Festival
The Asians on Film Festival is an annual celebration of artistic excellence bringing audiences and the entertainment community together to explore the year in Asian-American cinema through nightly red carpet, events mixers, and an extraordinary array of Asian/Pacific Islander filmmaker voices. Check online for films, venues and times
Dia de Guadalupe Exhibition
Featuring: Alfonso Aceves, Cidne Hart, David Botello, Ernesto Vazquez, Isabel Martinez, J. Michael Walker, Mar Abella, Mita Cuaron, Nico Avina, Ofelia Esparza, Sergio Robleto, Yaneli Delgado The Virgen de Guadalupe is a powerful symbol of Mexican identity and faith. Her image is associated with everything from motherhood to feminism to social justice. “She is used as a symbol of justice because she holds an appeal to the poor, to marginalized people. In the modern day, we can see her as…
The BRC’s 1st Annual Fundraiser “Reaching Higher and Higher”
The Black Rebirth Collective (BRC) invites you to their 1st Annual fundraiser “Reaching Higher and Higher”. The wondrous evening will feature red carpet arrivals with Hollywood and Broadway stars, playwrights; a silent auction with a cocktail reception, the live show, and a post-show mixer. “The Eve of Jackie” stars award-winning Broadway singer Chester Gregory in a raw and jaw-dropping concert look at the life of Jackie Wilson, “Mr. Excitement,” one of the most influential artists in rock ‘n roll history.…
Adult Painting Studio with Kassidy Penso
Adult Painting Studio with Kassidy Penso Ages 16 and Up This workshop is a great way for beginning and experienced artists to work on an original painting project. Students will learn new painting techniques, exercises and concept development to create their own original acrylic paintings. When: Mondays, 6:00 – 8:00pm January 20 – February 24, 2020 (6 classes) Where: Center for the Arts Eagle Rock 2225 Colorado Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90041 Cost: $190, materials included Questions? Call 323-561-3044 x221…
Laurie Anderson & Christian McBride with special guest Rubin Kodheli
Laurie Anderson & Christian McBride with special guest Rubin Kodheli Walt Disney Concert Hall TUE JAN 21, 8:00PM Artist Laurie Anderson, violin and synthesizers Christian McBride, bass Rubin Kodheli, cello About This Performance Individually, Laurie Anderson and Christian McBride are titans in their respective fields: Anderson as an award-winning visual artist and innovative musician working in pop’s avant-garde and McBride as a Grammy®-winning jazz polymath equally adept at leading anything from small ensembles to big bands. Together, complemented by cellist…
Personal Essay Workshop: Telling your story in words and pictures with Charlotte Hildebrand
Personal Essay Workshop: Telling your story in words and pictures with Charlotte Hildebrand Ages 21 and Up Tell your story through this personal essay workshop. Students will complete 2 graphic essays, employing both text and illustration to tell their stories. The essays will be based on personal recollections or observations, with implications for a wider, universal meaning. Basic skills in drawing and writing are helpful, but everyone is welcome — Everyone has a story to tell! When: Thursdays 6:30 –…
2020 UVSA Tet Festival
Tet Nguyên Ðán is the Vietnamese Lunar New Year and is celebrated in cities around the world. In Costa Mesa, California, the sizable Vietnamese community organizes one of the largest Tet celebrations in the entire world. Attracting over 100,000 attendees every year, the festival features three days of authentic Vietnamese food, fireworks, games, and various cultural displays for guests to enjoy.
Until the Flood
Pulitzer Prize finalist and celebrated performer Dael Orlandersmith (Forever) explores the social uprising in Ferguson, Missouri following the shooting of teenager Michael Brown. Pulling from her extensive interviews with Missouri residents, Orlandersmith crafts a stunning theatrical experience that must be seen. The Chicago Tribune called it “palpably compassionate” and raved that it “achieves a great beauty by bringing us together rather than driving us apart.” Tuesday – Saturday 8:00 p.m.; Saturday at 2:00 p.m.; Sunday at 1:00 p.m. & 6:30…