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January 2020
2020 Festival Guide
Under the leadership of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, the Department of Cultural Affairs is pleased to present this year’s Festival Guide, which gives you an overview of the exciting festivals, celebrations, and events taking place throughout Los Angeles in the upcoming year. Download the guide here:
February 2020
African American Heritage Month
African American History Month Programs Our Authors Study Club celebrates the African American History Month with an opening ceremony at City Hall, the Dr. Carter G. Woodson Scholarship and awards luncheon, an oratorical contest, and several church and community events.
May 2020
Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire
Watch knights joust on horseback, mingle with costumed minstrels and troubadours, shop for art and food, and enjoy kids’ games and activities at The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire. Adult – $29.95, Senior & Military – $28.95, Child (5-12) – $15, Children 4 and younger are Free
Undiscovered Chinatown Highlighted Walking Tour
Tours take visitors to a number of off-the-beaten-track points of cultural and historical interest and will guide those interested in shopping to some of Chinatown’s best bargains and trendiest shops. RSVP online at https://goo.gl/forms/I4u4fBZni0sDPGzp2
1st Thursday San Pedro Art Walk
On the first Thursday of each month, the artists, entertainers, and business people of San Pedro celebrate the arts with an evening of open galleries, studios, street vendors, and live entertainment in the San Pedro Arts & Culture Entertainment District.
Pomona Art Walk
The Downtown Pomona Arts Colony has an art walk every second Saturday of the month that brings big crowds to stroll the streets. Over a dozen galleries host receptions and open houses to showcase their latest exhibits and artists. Enjoy music, food, wine, and art throughout the evening.
Downtown LA Art Walk
The Downtown LA Art Walk is a monthly, self-guided tour of the art exhibition venues in Downtown Los Angeles, including commercial art galleries, public museums, nonprofit spaces, and grassroots arts venues. The event brings together art lovers and community friends to the ever-evolving Downtown Los Angeles.
La Bulla
An all Lucha Libre Arts festival, Art Show, Concert, Car Show, Fashion Show. Art show curated by Johnny Rodriguez
Leimert Park Artwalk
Leimert Park Village has a long history of being the center of African American arts and culture. The village is inviting the public on the last Sunday of each month to share a day of art exhibitions, music, fashion, food, drumming, spoken word, and local shopping. Throughout the day, cultural spaces, artist studios, and storefronts will also have offerings ranging from free computer seminars and specialty vendors to film screenings, youth theater performances, and live bands.
Leimert Park Artwalk
Leimert Park Village has a long history of being the center of African American arts and culture. The village is inviting the public on the last Sunday of each month to share a day of art exhibitions, music, fashion, food, drumming, spoken word, and local shopping. Throughout the day, cultural spaces, artist studios, and storefronts will also have offerings ranging from free computer seminars and specialty vendors to film screenings, youth theater performances, and live bands.