Visual Communications Archives

Date
May 23
Cost
Free
Organizer’s Site
archives.vcmedia.org/
Council District
City Council District 14
Event Series Dates
Ongoing Exhibition
Visual Communication Archives is one of the largest photographic and moving image archives on Asian Pacific experiences in America.  Created by a group of artists and filmmakers to organize and empower communities through media, Visual Communications is the nation’s first media arts organization dedicated to the honest and accurate portrayal of Asian American and Pacific Islander peoples and communities.  The VC Archives is a story of people in motion, reflecting imagination and adventure, desperation and courage, minds and bodies leaping and struggling towards new possibilities and futures.

 

Location

Online with Visual Communications
120 Judge John Aiso Stree
Los Angeles, 90012 United States + Google Map
Website:
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Organizer

Visual Communications
Phone
213-680-4462 x68

Upcoming Events

May 17
Fowler Museum at UCLA, W. Sunset Blvd. and Westwood Plaza,
Los Angeles, CA United States
Free

Descanse en Paz: Memorial Paintings from 19th-Century Mexico

This exhibition highlights two popular genres of 19th-century Mexican painting commemorating family members who no longer reside in the household— offering them a lasting presence in the home. The first intimately portrays deceased individuals in likenesses imbued with grief and tender remembrance. The second genre is the uniquely Mexican monja Coronado or “crowned nun” portrait. Images of flowers adorned Brides of Christ were commissioned by the families of women who took Catholic ecclesiastical vows and permanently embarked on cloistered lives.

May 17
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Various locations thouogh Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA United States
Varies

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration

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.

May 17
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Various locations around Los Angeles,
Free

MUSEUM FREE DAYS

SoCal Museums is dedicated to showcasing the diverse and vibrant cultural landscape of Southern California. SoCal Museums presents a diverse assortment of museums, reflecting the unique character of Southern California itself. Whether it’s art, natural history, science, or culture, there’s something for everyone, and you can find out which museums are free today.

May 17
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Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024 United States
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Furlough’s Paradise

A.K. Payne’s award-winning play, “Furlough’s Paradise,” directed by Tinashe Kajese-Bolden, features a poignant narrative of cousins Sade and Mina who reunite in their childhood town for a family funeral. Sade, on a brief prison furlough, and Mina, taking a break from her West Coast life, confront their past and envision a hopeful future together.

May 17
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A Noise Within, 3352 E. Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107 United States
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A Man of No Importance

Set in 1960s Dublin, A Man of No Importance tells the story of Alfie Byrne, a bus conductor with a passion for theater. Leading an amateur group, Alfie endeavors to stage Oscar Wilde’s Salome despite societal challenges. This evocative musical explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the transformative power of art. Directed by Julia Rodriguez-Elliott, the production runs from May 4 to June 1, 2025, at A Noise Within.   Please see the event website for specific dates and times.

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