Staying in LA this Thanksgiving?
We got concerts, parties, lunch, brunch, Black businesses....
YOU NAME IT!!!!
LA Urban League Young Professionals
General Body Meeting
Thursday, Nov. 17 | 7PM
Fire Station 94 | 4470 Coliseum Street. Los Angeles, CA 90016
Ever had a inspiring idea, but wasn't sure where to begin? The LAULYP invites you to a special General Body Meeting hosted by the Community Service Committee. Learn the building blocks of how to start a non-profit and connect with other young Black professionals!
For more info, click here.
What is the Duty of the Young Negro Artist?: A Panel Discussion
Thursday, Nov. 17 | 7:30PM
UCLA | Tom Bradley International Hall | 417 Charles E Young Dr W. Los Angeles, CA 90095
Hear from an impressive panel of musicians and industry leaders in a discussion about the importance of identity based work, duties of the Black artist and the variety of creative careers that exist. Panelists include CALMATIC, Hxlt, Iman Europe, Tiffany Gouché, and more!
For more info, click here.
The Watermelon Woman Film Screening
Thursday, Nov. 17 | 7:30PM
UCLA Hammer Museum | Billy Wilder Theater | 10899 Wilshire Blvd. LA, CA 90024
Come see Cheryl Dunye's classic 1996 film on its special night return to Los Angeles with an in-person conversation featuring Dunye and curator Erin Christovale.
For more info, click here.
Teedra Moses @ The Mint
Friday, Nov. 18 | 8:30PM (Doors open at 8PM) | $18
The Mint LA | 6010 Pico Blvd W, Los Angeles, CA 90035
See Teedra Moses in action this Friday at The Mint LA.
Bring the girls (or the fellas) for a fun night out.
For tickets, click here.
National Day of Empowerment Los Angeles Pop Up Shop
Saturday, Nov. 19 | 10AM-4PM
VCN Youthsource Center | 1006 E. 28th St. Los Angeles, CA 90011
The LA Urban League Young Professionals (LAULYP) is hosting a National Day of Empowerment to support Black entrepreneurs & provide financial education to empower young professionals. Come discover Black vendors, hang with the Black Book LA team, and attend a Business Smart Toolkit Workshop.
To RSVP, click here.
Henny Palooza
Saturday, Nov. 19 | 4PM-9PM | $50+
Belasco Theatre | 1050 Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
This one's for the people! If you're looking for the turn up, get the crew together and come through to Henny Palooza this Saturday feat. Austin Millz, Mekdot, Carisma, and more!
For more info, click here.
Film Screening: Olympic Pride, American Prejudice
Saturday, Nov. 19 | 7PM | FREE
USC Frank Sinatra Theatre | 900 W 34th St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
CAAM is screening the 1936 Olympics Movie in conjunction with their exhibition "Race, Politics, and Propaganda: The Nazi Olympics, Berlin 1936." Join writer/director Deborah Riley Draper and other noted guests, including USC's Daniel Durbin, Randilyn Woodruff Gilliam, and Mack Robinson's children, Edward Robinson and Kathy Robinson Young.
For more info, click here.
Boss Babes Brunch
Sunday, Nov. 20 | 12PM-2PM | $50
The Meat District Co. | 69 N. Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
Craving good food & good company? Boss Babes Brunch is a networking series for the social media savvy millennial woman. Come eat, drink, laugh, and make new friends.
For tickets, click here.
Rock Your Head Wrap Tea Party
Sunday, Nov. 20 | 2PM-6PM | FREE
Runway Boutique | 807 S. La Brea Ave. LA, CA 90036
Runway Boutique is celebrating National Head Wrap Day with free Head Wrap workshops, a tea bar and fashion! They will have a Head Wrap Exhibit showcasing some of the hottest trends in Head Wrapping, demos all day and we will debut their new collection of Head Wraps! Ladies, you don't want to miss this!
For more info, click here.
Dru Hill w/ Sisqo: 20 Year Anniversary
Sunday, Nov. 20 | 8PM | $20+
The Novo | 800 W Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015
Let me see that... You know what it is. Dru Hill & Sisqo are back at it for their 20 year anniversary and it's guaranteed to go up. Take a trip down memory lane and get down to all the classic jams!
For tickets, click here.
93.5 K-Day Hip Hop Harvest
Wednesday, Nov. 23 | 7:30PM (Doors open at 6:30PM)
Microsoft Theater | 777 Chick Hearn Ct. Los Angeles, CA 90015
93.5 KDAY is bringing us hip hop realness next Wednesday featuring performances from The Game, Method Man & Redman, Dilated Peoples, Xzibit, Kurupt, Ras Kass, and more!
For tickets, click here.
Who's Hungry Caribbean Catering
Come check out Who's Hungry Caribbean & Catering at any of the 3 farmer's market locations:
Thursdays | Westwood Farmers' Market | 12PM-6PM
Fridays | Echo Park Farmers' Market | 3PM-7PM
Saturdays | Crenshaw-Baldwin Hills Farmers' Market
Come taste Chef Stuart's Caribbean inspired cuisine each week and be sure to let them know #BlackBookLA sent you!
