Department of Cultural Affairs
Join us on May 11th as we embark on an unforgetable food and storytelling journey on Adams Blvd. Not only will we celebrate the cultural cuisines that add to the vibrancy of Adams Blvd., and more widely South LA, but we will also delve into the story of how these institutions came to be from the mouths of their caretakers. We will chomp our way down Adams Blvd. by visiting two culinary icons in South LA:
1 ) X-Tra Bionicos Allexis
2 ) Rincon Hondureño
Just Like Us by Karen Zacarías. Inspired by the bestselling book by Helen Thorpe and now more timely than ever, this non-fiction play follows four Latina teenage girls whose close-knit friendship is put to the test when each finds her opportunities in life dictated by immigration status—or lack thereof. Check the website for ticket prices.
The Last Play by Rickérby Hinds, a meta-theatrical work written by the real Rickérby Hinds, was commissioned by Latino Theater Company and developed in the company’s Circle of Imaginistas playwriting group. An Afro Latino playwright, blocked by the challenge of writing what he believes will be his final play, summons characters from some of his previous plays for inspiration — only to confront chaos, comedy and a deeper understanding of his identity and the true meaning of success. Check the…
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.
For the Love Of L.A. highlights the broad and expansive array of Angeleno creativity across diverse disciplines and geographies. For the Love Of L.A. premiered 48 projects while offering artists a platform to express their views of Los Angeles that are relevant and reflective of the current time through music, dance and visual culture.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a citywide commemoration of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage and history in Los Angeles. The celebration will acknowledge the contributions of Southern California’s Asian and Pacific Islander communities in education, religion, the arts, culture, and the humanities. Events include music concerts, performances, and several gallery exhibitions.
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