Department of Cultural Affairs
One of the last films to be released before the Hays Code banned even the slightest hint of homosexuality from the silver screen, this movie gives us Greta Garbo at her “queerest”: cross-dressing, kissing women, and committing treason against the state of Sweden, “Queen Christina”.
The Echo Park Farmers’ Market has grown steadily to become one of the most popular and well-attended of SEE-LA’s certified markets. Every Friday, 15 local farmers set up their tables and offer a wide variety of produce and value-added products like jams and jellies, honey, and fresh farm-grown flowers. Community and family events are held regularly, and live music helps make this late afternoon and evening market a must-do for the neighborhood. Open Weekly on Fridays, 3:00 pm –…
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, demonstrating the adaptability of Japanese culture in modern America. Fridays and Saturdays, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $15, Register in advance at the website
On the first night of the She Speaks poetry series, we ask a question that’s been featured in recent debates in the public discourse, “How do you define a woman?” The deep, nuanced spectrum of answers come from a varied collection of poets curated by Consuelo G. Flores, with live music provided by Maritri Garrett. She Speaks: Reclaiming Identity takes stage Friday, June 20, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Grand Performance. This performance is FREE and open to the public!…
Jazz at LACMA is a celebration of L.A.’s finest jazz musicians and has featured such legends as Wayne Shorter, The Yellowjackets, Quincy Jones All Star Orchestra with John Clayton, Arturo Sandoval, Jeff Lorber, Billy Childs, Tierney Sutton, Ernie Watts, and many more. Concerts are broadcast on KJAZZ (88.1 FM) every Sunday evening from 7–9 pm and include interviews with featured performers. Jazz at LACMA is produced under the direction of Director of Music Programs Mitch Glickman.
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