Department of Cultural Affairs
Weekly ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ with teaching artist Riley Strom. Bring whatever materials you can gather, pencils, pens, ink, charcoal, or even crayons, and join us for an hour of community as Riley guides us through drawing prompts to unlock our creative expression.
Weโre excited to see what you create, so come draw with us!
Vietnamese Spring Rolls are scrumptious and a healthy food choice. They are served cold (not fried), filled with fresh, crunchy vegetables, herbs, and rice noodles, wrapped in rice paper, and served with tangy-sweet dipping sauce. They are a perfect appetizer for all occasions. Learn how to make this yummy and tasty dish, and surprise your family and friends with this delightful treat. We will supply all the ingredients, no knives will be used.
Learn about the history of kimonos and get a hands-on experience seeing and touching them with Akane Mashimo of the LA Kimono Club. Children will learn how to dress in yukata and kimono.
The Unusual Suspectsโ Youth Theatre Conservatory Program and San Fernando High School students will share a public performance of their original play, โWhen Can I Listen to Music Again?โ on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room! The story follows the friendship of three high school girls as they discover how to connect with each other and their families through their love of music. This free, in-person event will be followed by a moderated discussion with…
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.
One of the first in the region, the monthly First Thursday ArtWalk happens between Pacific Ave, Harbor Boulevard, 4th and 9th streets. The First Thursday ArtWalk showcases all arts disciplines throughout the arts community. Begun in 1997, by a group of restaurateurs, artists, and urban planners, it was designed to revitalize businesses and the arts by creating a regular attraction to bring the community into downtown San Pedro. Guided ArtWalk Tours will begin in March 2024, for a small fee.
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