It's a good week to be Black in LA!
From Black art and Yeezy parties to Carnival,
#BlackBookLA has got you covered!
Sizzle - A Sketch Comedy Show
Thurs. June 8, 15 & 22 | 10PM | Pay What You Can!
Complex Theatres | 6476 Santa Monica Blvd.
Come laugh, decompress, and get your weekend started with an original sketch comedy show promoting social awareness. Performing three nights in the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2017, Director Jasmine McLaurin presents Sizzle, a show created to help audiences of different backgrounds, histories, and politics become more familiar with one another.
For more info, click here.
DTLA Art Walk
Thurs. June 8 | 6PM-10PM | FREE
Art Walk Lounge | 634 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90014
On the second Thursday of every month, you can find the dopest art right in the heart of Downtown LA. Come grab a bite from your favorite food truck and get cultured, all while cruisin' down the street.
For more info, visit downtownartwalk.org.
UCLA's Afrikan Arts Ensemble Spring Art Show
Fri. June 9th | UCLA Broad Art Center | FREE | 240 Charles D. Young E Dr Rm 1250, Los Angeles, California 90095
On Friday, UCLA's Afrikan Arts Ensemble is thrilled to host their annual Spring Art Show at UCLA's Broad Art Center. The show will feature visual works, musical performances and spoken word by 26 Black artists based in Los Angeles. You don't want to miss it!
Tacos and Paint
Sat. June 10 | 3PM | $5
RSVP for the address! :)
Making Memories is back with yet another Tacos and Paint. Make sure to clear your schedule this saturday because it will be something special. Tacos will be provided by Telly's Grille and the sounds will be blessed by MM own Dj Hunnid Gee w/ a special guest appearance by DJ Jeff Cee. Also bring a blanket and bottle of wine of your choice so you can get real comfy.
For more info, click here.
Hollywood Carnival's Silent Party
Sat. June 10 | 9PM-2AM | $30+
1248 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015
Carnival is coming to Hollywood. Get down in silence with the crew at this late night turn up.
For tickets, click here.
A Yeezy Birthday Party
Sat. June 10 | 9PM-2AM
Globe Theater | 740 S. Broadway St. LA, CA 90014
Calling all old Kanye fans! Celebrate Yeezy's birthday with fellow stans at The Globe Theater this Saturday.
Bring the crew and come ready for a good time.
For more info, click here.
Ray Blk
Sunday, June 11 | 8:30PM (Doors open at 7:30PM) | $18
The Roxy Theatre | 9009 W. Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069
Experience Ray Blk live at The Roxy Theater this Sunday for a sexy night out on the town!
For tickets, click here.
First-Things-First: The Keys to Starting a Real Business from Ground Zero
Tues. June 13 | 7PM-8PM | $10
The Spot Inglewood | 233 E. Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90301
This one's for the hustlas and entrepreneurs! Whether you're looking to launch a business or have already gotten started, First-Things-First is the move. Come learn the fundamental steps needed to start and grow a legitimate business utilizing the 4 P’s (Product, People, Promotion, and Protection).
For tickets, click here.
Love Jones 20th Anniversary Screening + Conversation
Tues. June 13 | 7:30PM | $5
Samuel Goldwyn Theater | 8949 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Celebrate Black love with a throwback screening of Love Jones, followed by a panel discussion w/ writer-director Theodore Witcher, actors Lisa Nicole Carson, Nia Long, Larenz Tate and Isaiah Washington, cinematographer Ernest Holzman, executive producer Julia Chasman and many more. Hosted by Barry Jenkins (Moonlight).
For more info, click here.
Need a roommate?
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the
Black Book L.A. Housing Network – a safe space for Black folks in Los Angeles to share rentals, sublets, and general housing info. Whether you're looking for a new place or need to find a woke roommate, this page is for us, by us!
Click here to join!
