The Universe Multicultural Film Festival seeks to bring to Los Angeles the best of classic and contemporary filmmaking from around the world. Committed to enlightening the public with a unique international film program, the event is a forum for cultural understanding and enriching educational opportunities. The festival focuses on showcasing diverse cultural and heritage films, and supports the creation and advancement of innovative and artistic cinematic works of both emerging and seasoned filmmakers.
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2024 Universe Multicultural Film Festival
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40TH LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL
Since 1983, the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival has presented over 5,000 films, videos, and digital media works by Asian and Pacific Islander artists. The event features seminars, panels, in-person guest appearances, and filmmaker awards. The Film Festival continues to be the largest festival in Southern California and is the premier showcase for the best and brightest Asian Pacific cinema. In-person and virtual programming. Check the website for ticket prices, films, and times.
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Downtown Santa Monica Farmers Market
This market is widely recognized as one of the nation’s largest and most diverse Certified Farmers Markets. Residents, out-of-town visitors, celebrities, and many of Los Angeles’ best-known chefs and restaurants can shop at this location, which features over 60 California farms.
Free
Celebrating the Art of Iranian Cuisine
Farhang Foundation celebrates the art of Iranian Cuisine in our online series Farhang Flavor -simple and easy-to-make recipes by accomplished chefs who are inspired by Iranian cuisine and ingredients.
Free
WATTS WILLOWBROOK FARMERS’ MARKET AT MLK CAMPUS
Watts Willowbrook Farmers’ Market, in collaboration with the MLK Outpatient Center, opened in November 2023. The market will serve a diverse customer base and continue to grow in both attendance and reputation as a market that is outstanding in the quality of the fresh food that is offered weekly. Open Weekly on Wednesdays, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
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SUIHO EN – JAPANESE GARDEN
Amid the San Fernando Valley lies an oasis – a 6.5-acre garden featuring three gardens in one. First, the Japanese Garden has a dry Zen meditation garden containing Tortoise Island, a three-buddha arrangement of stones, and a wisteria arbor at the end of the Plover Path. Next along the path is an expansive Chisen or “wet-strolling” garden with waterfalls, lakes and streams, abundant greenery, and stone lanterns, which were hand-carved by artisans in Japan. At the end of this path…