It's a great week to be Black in LA!
From Kiss N Grind to Hennypalooza,
#BlackBookLA has got you covered.
The Provocateurs: A Master Series
Thursday, Nov. 16 | 7PM | FREE
CAAM | 600 State Dr. LA, CA
Conceived by Black Lives Matter Art + Culture and presented in conjunction with the exhibition We Wanted a Revolution: Black Radical Women, 1965–85, this TED Talk-style program aims to inspire and encourage makers to continue this practice.
For more info, click here.
ARRAY at The Broad Presents:
Daughters of the Dust
Thurs. Nov. 16 | 7PM | $19
Ace Hotel DTLA | 929 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Join Julie Dash and Ava DuVernay for a special screening of Daughters of the Dust. This cult classic filled with lush imagery and poetic dialogue will serve as an entry into a candid discussion about cultural identity on and off screen.
For more info, click here.
Morning Sadhana
Fri. Nov. 10 | 7AM | FREE
Green Tree Yoga Meditation Foundation | 8227 S Western Ave. LA, CA 90047
In search of inner peace? Explore practical ways to start each day with A mix of light movement, breathing practices, meditation and gratitude.
For more info, click here.
Black Business Women Rock!
Conference & Expo 2017
Friday, Nov. 17 | 7AM | $25
Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach | 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance, CA 90503
It's Black girl magic time! The Black Business Women Rock Conference & Expo is for established and aspiring women in business, executives, entrepreneurs, creatives & anyone seeking growth and access to resources and business opportunities.
For more info, click here.
Interlude
Friday, Nov. 17 | 10PM | $5
1612 Staunton Ave. Los Angeles ,CA 90021
Come through and shut it down to some trap and hip hop all night! We will have 3 DJ's on the turn tables with one special performance from TDE!
For tickets, click here.
38th Annual Black Consciousness Conference
Sat. Nov. 18 | 11AM-10PM | $10-40
California State University Long Beach | 1250 N Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90840
Calling all woke folks! Join the Black Student Union of CSU Long Beach for their 38th Annual Black Consciousness Conference.
For tickets, click here.
Hennypalooza
Sat. Nov. 18 | 3PM-8PM | $50
Globe Theatre | 740 S. Broadway St. Los Angeles, CA 90014
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.
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Bayou Blues LA Premiere
Sat. Nov. 18 | 8PM | $19
Electric Lodge | 1416 Electric Ave Venice, CA
This Saturday, roll into the deep with Bayou Blues - a powerful one-woman show that questions the current impact of colonialism and race on communities of color. With spoken word, song, dance and rap Shaina Lynn shares her story, based on true-life experiences down in the bayou. You don't want to miss it!
For tickets, click here.
Talib Kweli's Radio Silence
Album Release Day Party
Sun. Nov. 19 | 3PM-9PM | $5+
Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills | 8555 Beverly Blvd. LA, CA 90048
Kiss N Grind is back for a special album release party celebrating
Talib Kweli's latest album, Radio Silence.
For tickets, click here.
SAVE THE DATE:
Kinetic's Small Business Saturday Boutique
Sun. Nov. 25 | 12 PM | FREE
3701 W 54th St, Los Angeles, CA 90043
Join the owners of Kinetic Studio as they open their doors to over 20 local small businesses. You'll find gifts for your entire shopping list, from clothing brands for both children and adults, professional organizers and party planners, jewelry makers, and hand bag designers, a vegan chef, children's author, and more!!
For more info, click here.
Black Business of the Week:
Evolve Dance Studio
Are you looking to get a dancer's body this winter? Try Evolve Dance Studio! They have an intro offer of 2 weeks of unlimited pole and dance classes for only $49. With this opportunity, you'll be able to try their twerk, pole, chair dancing, dancehall reggae, meditation, yoga classes and muchmore!
For more info, click here.