10 Ways to Thrive this Week in LA!

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It's a good week to be Black in LA!
Yoncé is coming.
Plan for traffic.


Where Da Party At?

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Thurs. Sep. 20 | 10PM-2AM | FREE w/ RSVP
Los Globos | 3040 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026

Come out & enjoy hits from the 90s & 2000s!
MUSIC BY: LUNEY TUNEZ - XAVE ON THE BEAT - AREJEIGH

For tickets, click here.


Beasy Shots: After Work Vibe

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Fri. Sep. 21 | 5PM-9PM | FREE
Seven Bar Lounge | 555 W 7th St. Los Angeles, CA 90014

BeasyShots presents the after work vibe - a happy hour mixer for young black professionals every third Friday of the month! Come thru for good music, good moods, and good people!

To RSVP, click here.


MILA 1 Year Anniversary Party

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Fri. Sep. 21 | 10PM-2AM | FREE
Treehouse Rooftop Lounge | 686 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

The hosts of Peaches and Cream , Blame It on the Henny, and TRAPicana celebrate their "1 Year Anniversary Party. Hosted by Nick Nuk'em & Emcee Classiq. Music by Kryp2nite!

To RSVP, click here.


Slavery, The Prison Industrial Complex: Photographs by Keith Calhoun + Chandra McCormick | Opening Reception

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Sat. Sep. 22 | 2PM-5PM | FREE
3401 W. 43rd Pl. Los Angeles, CA 90008

New Orleans natives Keith Calhoun and Chandra McCormick have been documenting Black life in Louisiana for more than 30 years. Since 1980, they have made regular visits to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola to photograph life on the prison farm, which was founded on the consolidated land of several cotton and sugarcane plantations. Their poignant, mostly black-and-white images record the exploitation of the men incarcerated within the maximum-security prison farm while also showcasing the prisoners’ humanity and individual narratives.

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Frank Ocean Rooftop Yoga

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Sat. Sep. 22 | 8:30AM-11:30AM |
OUE Skyspace | 633 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Wake up for a mindful yoga class on the rooftop terrace at OUE Skyspace! Get it in to your favorite Frank Ocean Jams. R&B Yoga promotes body positivity and all levels are welcome!

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Saturday Soiree

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Sat. Sep. 22 | 2PM-6PM | $10-20
Comfort LA | 1110 E. 7th St. LA, CA


The TEDxCrenshaw team is saying good-bye to summer with a Soiree. DJ music, drinks, good vibes. TEDxCrenshaw is an independently organized TED-like event dedicated to ideas worth spreading about the South Los Angeles community. 

For more info, click here.


DTW: Detroit in The West

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Sun. Sep. 23 | 4PM-7PM | $20
1617 Cosmo St. Los Angeles, CA 90028

DTW is an immersive experience created to celebrate all things Detroit for those that are originally from there to those that just want to check out some of the favorite things about the Motorcity. Come check out some of the amazing things about Detroit as they celebrate and turn it up!

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Book Launch + Brunch | Boss Bride: The Powerful Woman's Playbook for Love & Success by Essence Senior Editor Charreah Jackson

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Sun. Sep 23 | 11AM-1PM | $52+
125 S. Spalding Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Join BPRS-LA and Essence Senior Editor and Author Charreah K.Jackson for a spicy conversation and brunch celebrating the release of her book, Boss Bride: The Powerful Woman's Playbook for Love & Success. Boss Bride takes a look at the woman as the breadwinner and homemaker.

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Sangria Sundays

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Sun. Sep. 23 | 4PM-9PM | FREE
OHM Hollywood | 6801 Hollywood Blvd. LA, CA

Last call for Sangria!! The last Sangria Sundays of the summer is guaranteed to go up this week with dope tunes, bomb appetizers, and dranks! Featuring Gorden Campbell + Friends | DJ Supernova | Spoken Artwork by: Derrick Dzine Live Painting 

To RSVP, click here.


Yerrrbs! Smoke Screening: The Matrix

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Sun. Sep. 23 | 3:30PM-8:30PM | $10
12133 Elva Ave. Willowbrook, CA 90059

Join Always On Media and the Yerrrbs hosts for a special Smoke Screening of The Matrix! The first 25 people to arrive will get free smoke. Enjoy vendors, raffles, prizes for the best Matrix outfit, and free giveaways! Smhokin Deliciousness available by the one and only: Smhokin Pot! Bring your own Yerbs and lets get LIT.



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Insecure Watch Party

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Sun. Sep. 23 | 8PM | FREE
Blind Barber | 5717 N. Figueroa St. LA, CA

Still wondering where TF Nathan is? Come find out at the the premiere Insecure Watch Party + After Party this Sunday at the Blind Barber. Sounds by Philippe & Huneycut!

To RSVP, click here.


Can't Stop, Won't Stop

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Wed. Sep 26 | 7PM-9PM | FREE
CAAM | 600 State Dr. LA, CA

Come one, come all! It’s that time again. DJ sets by Val Fleury and Tendaji Lathan.

Celebrating the exhibitions:
Nina Chanel Abney: Royal Flush
Robert Pruitt: Devotion
California Bound: Slavery on the New Frontier, 1848–1865
Los Angeles Freedom Rally, 1963
The Notion of Family

Come out for good art, people & food trucks!

For more info, click here.


Save the Date: Trap x Paint 40oz & Rosé

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Sun. Sep. 30 | 5PM-8PM | $45
Green Bar Distillery | 2459 East 8th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Come and enjoy a night of fun, laughter, and socializing with Trapx Paint! Unlimitied Rose and cool collective vibes. Drank and Paint at its finest. Live DJ, a paint session, and all you can drink Rose and 40's with talented artist @_demilauren. The Comfort LA Food Truck will be in the building!

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