Department of Cultural Affairs
Join us for an online screening of Dante Alencastre’s documentary “Raising Zoey,” followed by a Q&A between Dante and Josslyn Glenn, a Black Latina transgender filmmaker/writer. Dante is a documentary filmmaker, OUTWORDS interviewee, and LGBTQ+ community activist, based in Los Angeles. His film focuses on Zoey, a 13-year old student who, with the help of her mother and the ACLU, fought school officials for her right to self-identify in school
This Japanese garden features a light hill-scape, pond, cascading 25-foot waterfall, and a formal teahouse designed by Kinzuchi Fujii. The garden is considered by many to be a masterwork, and it demonstrates the adaptability of Japanese culture in modern America. Register in advance at the website. Fridays and Saturdays 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
EDLA!’s annual recital is a professional performance opportunity for all our After-School students, who perform with tailor-made costumes in a professional venue with professional sound and lighting. This year’s recital, with a Little Mermaid theme, will be May 17 – 19, 2024 at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, and will give hundreds of students the opportunity to showcase what they have learned. Performances are May 17 at 5 pm and 7pm; May 18 at 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4…
Join in for evenings of live music, picnicking, and community on the LACMA grounds. Jazz at LACMA is a celebration of LA’s finest jazz musicians. Concerts are broadcast on KJAZZ (88.1 FM) every Sunday evening from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. and include interviews with featured performers.
Cinespia presents Movies at the Park: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Friday, May 17, at Los Angeles Historic Park. Can the fellowship re-assemble before a new order of deplorables ravages the land? Gates open at 6:30 p.m., movie showing at 7:45 p.m. Bring your own snacks or enjoy concessions treats. Purchase your tickets here.
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