The Sound of Gordon Parks

Date

June 13

Time

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Cost

Free

Council District

City Council District 8

Event Series Dates

Through September 13

Event Schedule

June 2026

  • Saturday 13th 12:00 PM
  • Sunday 14th 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday 16th 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday 17th 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 18th 12:00 PM
  • Friday 19th 12:00 PM
  • Saturday 20th 12:00 PM
  • Sunday 21st 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday 23rd 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday 24th 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 25th 12:00 PM
  • Friday 26th 12:00 PM
  • Saturday 27th 12:00 PM
  • Sunday 28th 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday 30th 12:00 PM

July 2026

  • Wednesday 1st 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 2nd 12:00 PM
  • Friday 3rd 12:00 PM
  • Saturday 4th 12:00 PM
  • Sunday 5th 12:00 PM

The Sound of Gordon Parks is an immersive exhibition that explores the lesser-known sonic dimension of Gordon Parks’s artistic legacy. While Parks (1912–2006) is widely celebrated as a photographer, filmmaker, and writer, he was also a composer whose musical output has remained largely underexplored. Developed in partnership with The Gordon Parks Foundation and Mario Sprouse—Parks’s longtime musical assistant and archivist of more than twenty years—the exhibition invites visitors into the rich soundscape of the artist’s creative universe through music, video, and rarely seen archival materials.

Upcoming Events

June 13 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm -
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$0.00 - $7.00

Hollyhock House Tours

Experience the interior of Hollyhock House at your own pace with a self-guided tour. Docents are on hand to provide information and answer questions.

June 13 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm -
The Ford,

2580 Cahuenga Blvd East
Los Angeles, CA 90068
United States

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THE FORD 2026 SUMMER SEASON

The historic Ford Theatre presents a summer season of music, dance, theatre, film, and family events in its 1,200- seat outdoor amphitheater. Picnicking is encouraged! Food and beverages are available for purchase on site.

June 13 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm -
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GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE X CAMP

A family destination featuring an immersive Gabby’s Dollhouse experience, hands-on fun at the Slime Bar, and a Craft Studio where visitors can design plush pillows, paint ceramics, and more. The store also offers curated toys, books, and gifts for the whole family.

June 13 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm -
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STORIES FROM THE LIBRARY: LOOKING TO LEARN

Examine diverse instructional and educational materials for children from the late 18th through the early 20th century.

June 13 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm -
Free

HEAVY METAL

This group exhibition examines sculpture and large-scale abstraction through a contemporary lens, revisiting the legacy of formalism while confronting themes such as colonial histories, memory, and the natural environment. Artists employ diverse materials and approaches to reconsider monumentality and spatial relationships.