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Year Around: Help Save a Life become a Bone Marrow Donor!
Since 1991, A3M has been committed to saving lives. By building a diverse marrow donor registry, Asian for Miracle Marrow Matches (A3M) helps patients with life-threatening hematological illnesses like leukemia. While many patients have been... more
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Ongoing: Faith Tabernacle Church Offering ESL Classes
Faith Tabernacle Church in West Los Angeles is offering Free ESL classes on Monday evenings from 7:15 to 8:30pm. All language levels are welcome to attend. The focus of these classes is on conversational English. There is an open invitation for anyone in the community wanting to improve their... more
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Now - November 1: Journey to Flight: A Salute to the Tuskegee Airmen
Tuskegee Airmen fought on many battlefields, foreign and domestic yet were under acknowledged and under appreciated. As the surviving Tuskegee Airmen were saluted by their newest Commander-in-Chief, President Barack Obama, riding past his Inaugural reviewing stand on January 20, 2009, they were... more
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November 2: CAAM Giving Thanks
Join the California African American Museum in "Giving Thanks" as we celebrate our African American traditions born out of respect for and utilizing the land with performances in dance, music, and the spoken word. Workshops providing insight and understanding of family heritage will be held. more
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November 7: Cancer Survivor Ball
The Kommah Seray Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation is hosting the cancer survivor celebration of the year, Cancer Survivor Ball 2009! Saturday, November 7th from 7:00pm to 11:00pm at The DA Center for the Arts, 252 South Main Street, in Downtown Pomona, 91766. more
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November 7: Latino Diabetes Association Health Fair
The Latino Diabetes Association (LDA) has partnered with the University of Southern California (USC) School of Pharmacy to bring much needed diabetes education, nutrition, and local community resources to the Huntington Park/Bell community. FREE glucometers (sugar testing machines) will be given... more
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November 8: Heroes of Hope Race for Brain Tumor/Cancer Research
Participate in the Heroes of Hope 2nd Annual Race for Research on Sunday, November 8, 2009. Run/walk a 5k or 10k to support research for brain tumors and cancer. Bring your children and they can participate in a Kids Fun Run. The race will take place at Dockweiler State Beach: Playa Del Rey- Los... more
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November 9 - January 17: The Sites of Latin American Abstraction
The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) presents, The Sites of Latin American Abstraction, which inaugurates the Museum's 2009 2010 schedules which will offer Southern California audiences new and inspiring aesthetic experiences. The Sites of Latin American Abstraction opens on November 8,... more
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November 11: Malibu 10th Annual Veteran's Day Public Ceremony
The Malibu Chamber of Commerce, the City of Malibu and Pepperdine University will host a tribute to America's Veterans on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Heroes Garden on the Drescher Graduate campus at Pepperdine University in Malibu. This... more
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November 12, 2009: Building a Green and Inclusive California: An Infrastructure for the 21st Century
The Edmund G. "Pat" Brown Institute of Public Affairs (PBI) is holding its 17th Annual California Issues Conference next Thursday, November 12th. The theme this year is "Building a Green and Inclusive California: An Infrastructure for the 21st Century." more
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November 13-15: The Clay Festival
The American Ceramic Society-Design Chapter hosts a Clay Festival on November 13-15, 2009 at the Los Angeles County Arboretum's Ayres Hall, 3001 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia. Open to the general public, the festival begins with a reception on Friday from 6p.m. to 9 p.m. Hours on Saturday will be... more
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November 14: Walk With Us-Cure for Lupus
The 2009 Los Angeles Walk with Us to Cure Lupus is on Saturday, November 14th at Crescent Bay Park in Santa Monica. The 5K walk raises funds and awareness for medical research to help those effected by lupus. Join a team, donate or volunteer. There is no fundraising minimum. Together, we will... more
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November 14, 2009: The Epilepsy Center hosts a Candlelight Jazz Celebration
In honor of Epilepsy Awareness Month, The Epilepsy Centre will be hosting a Candelight Jazz Celebration. This event will include live music, a silent auction, raffles and stories of struggles dealing with epilepsy. more
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November 14: Internet Safety Presentation for Children
On Saturday, November 14th, from 10:30 to 12:30 the Centers of Learning school will host "Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce." Given by the Los Angeles Police Department, this presentation is designed to help educate parents about the best practices for Internet safety that they can put in... more
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November 15: MOCA's First Thirty Years
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles First Thiry Years will be the most comprehensive long-term installation of the museum's permanent collection to date. It will showcase key selections of more than 500 artworks by more than 200 artists. This event begins November 15, 2009 and ends May 3,... more
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November 16-23: Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Gifts Collection
LA residents can deliver their shoe box gifts to one of the drop-off locations throughout the area during National Collection Week, Nov. 16-23. more
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November 18, 2009: NCJW/LA Presents Gangs, Guns and Graffiti. Is There a Solution?
The National Council of Jewish Women Los Angeles (NCJW/LA) presents Gangs, Guns and Graffiti... Is There a Solution? NCJW/LA has an ongoing committment to educate and empower youth at risk who face environmental, social and family conditions that lead them to engage in behaviors that are harmful... more
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November 18: Art Gala Features Disabled Artists
Peak Performance Training Centers (PPTC) will hold their Second Annual Art Gala Wednesday, November 18th. Ordinarily this would not be such a remarkable event; however, all the artists are intellectually disabled. more
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November 19, 2009: Breathe LA "The 'Dark Green' Movement: A Conversation with the Begleys"
BREATHE LA Green Salons are free and open public forums on clean air, the environment and healthy living to the public. Each salon brings together some of the best and brightest minds on the subject and strives to include all community stakeholders on the subject. more
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November 19, 2009- March 7- 2010: After 1968: Contemporary Artists and The Civil Rights Legacy and An Idea Called Tomorrow-1
After 1968: Contemporary Artists and the Civil RIghts Legacy showcases six African American artists whose work explores how the actions of the civil rights movement continues to be relevant today. Exhibiting artists include: Deborah Grant, Leslie Hewitt, Otabenga Jones and Associates, Adam... more
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November 28: GIVING THANKS-UCLA/World Festival of Sacred Music
Featuring 45 musicians & dancers from 3 of LA's Leading Creative Forces. more
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December 5- December 27: Los Angeles Ballet-The Nutcracker
Celebrate the city's newest, most endearing tradition - Los Angeles Ballet's acclaimed original production of The Nutcracker. Join Clara as she journeys to a magical world where mischievous mice battle toy soldiers, snowflakes dance, and Clara's beloved dolls come to life. more
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December 6: CAAM Kwanzaa Fest 2009
Join the California African American Museum in celebrating the 41st anniversary of the Spirit of Kwanzaa which has become a popular addition to the cultural celebrations of the holiday season. The event takes place Sunday, December 6, 2009 and will include a candle lighting ceremony and an... more
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December 7-9: AICPA Conference
AICPA National Conference on Current SEC and PCAOB Developments more
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December 20, 2009: International Black Writers and Artists Winter Solstice Salon and 35th Anniversary Celebration
Come celebrate the 35 year celebration of International Black Writers and Artists (IBWA) with live music, dance, art, spoken word, holiday vendors and food. more
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December 26-27, 2009: The 33rd Annual Kwanzaa Gwaride in Leimert Park
The 33rd Annual Kwanzaa Gwaride is taking place December 26 and 27th at Leimert Park more
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January 17: CAAM Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Join the California African American Museum on Martin Luther King Weekend as they celebrate the inspiration of one man's dream, his past presence and continued legacy. On Sunday, January 17, 2010, view film screenings of Martin Luther King Jr. speeches and experience performances on our main stage... more
