Looking to heat things up this weekend?
We got you all summer long!
Queensfest
Fri. Aug. 2 | 3PM-9PM | FREE w/ RSVP
CAAM | 600 State Dr. LA, CA
Queens of the New Age returns to lift up and celebrate the extraordinary and creative women of color in Los Angeles with Queensfest 2019! Queensfest partners with Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation, Spotify, and CAAM for another fun-filled day featuring live music, dancing, after-hours museum tours, self-expression workshops, producer salons, a book swap by the Free Black Women’s Library LA, and so much more. \
Bring the whole family for food trucks, a 21+ beer garden, and a POC-driven marketplace provided by Come Up Markets. Queensfest 2019 highlighted participants include: Tiffany Gouché, Felicia LaTour, Madame Gandhi, TRAKGIRL, Asmara, Decoteau, Juliet Mendoza, Fernando Pullum’s Junior Jazz Ensemble, SÜPRMARKT, Las Fotos project and more!
For more info, click here.
The '99 & 2000's Party!
Fri. Aug. 2 | 10PM-2AM | FREE b4 10:30PM w/ RSVP
Treehouse Rooftop Lounge | 686 N. Spring St. LA, CA 90012
The epic summer party series continues. It's time to really get LA lit with this one! Clubs are Overrated presents a dope Friday night vibe playing the best Hip Hop, R&B and Reggae bangers from the 90s-2000s. Music By DJ R-Tistic, DJ Printz & DJ B-Run!
To RSVP, click here.
First Friday Vibe: Caribbean Summer night
Fri. Aug. 2 | 10PM-2AM | FREE
District 7 DTLA | 555 West 7th St. Los Angeles, CA 90014
Join the biggest Caribbean party this Friday with the best DJs in town mixing the best Reggae, Soca, Zouk, Hip Hop and Afrobeats. Just hits after hits all night.
Leo celebration will also be in full effect.
For more info, click here.
88/11 Day Party
Sat. Aug. 3 | 2PM-9PM | FREE b4 5PM | $5
Exchange LA | 618 S. Spring St, LA CA 90014
88th x 11 Mile Inc., is starting out their Day Party season with a bang! Expect a crazy, High-Energy Dance Floor, Fishbowl Drinks, with Vendors, live podcasts, LA’s top Dj’s and much more. Introducing the ALL-NEW, OPEN BAR EXPERIENCE that includes All-You-Can-Eat Taco Buffet.
For tix, click here.
LA Function w/ Ty Dolla Sign & Big Boy
Sat. Aug. 3 | 3PM-8PM | $15+
Le Jardin | 1439 Ivar Ave. Hollywood, CA
Taylor Gang is taking over with Dolla Sign & Big Boy! LA Function is the place where creative people come for positive vibes and everybody who has love for LA culture come together under one roof for the most amazing party! Be ready to Function all day to Hip hop, R&B, afro-beats and reggaetón.
For tickets, click here.
Plant Parenthood - A Plant & Sip Event
Sat. Aug. 3 | 5:30PM-7PM | $30
2607 Brighton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Enjoy a Plant & Sip event for Adults Only, where you can create a beautiful Living Succulent Book to take home! Enjoy food, drinks, music, and great company.
Admission includes all supplies to create your Living Succulent Book, food, drinks, and a good time.
For tickets, click here.
Taste of Inglewood
Sun. Aug. 4 | 11AM-7PM | FREE
Inglewood High School | 231 S Grevillea Ave. Inglewood CA, 90301
The Taste Of Inglewood Experience is the premier annual event to attend by local and regional consumers alike. Our ultimate goal with the food and vendor fair is advancing unity within the ever evolving cultural and social variations of this impending entertainment and sports powerhouse where cultural differences are the core of our strength.
For more info, click here.
The Kickback LA
Sun. Aug. 4 | 3PM-7PM | FREE
1652 N Cherokee Ave. Los Angeles, CA
THE KICKBACK LA is a high energy summer day party series complete with w/ Big Drinks, Great Vibes, Good Music and Cool People! So grab your crew and come chill with us...KickBack Style!
To RSVP, click here.
Everyday People LA
Sun. Aug. 4 | 3PM-10PM | $22
Le Jardin | 1439 Ivar Ave. Hollywood, CA
LA! You know the viiiiibes! Come thru this Sunday for a special edition of Everyday People celebrating the launch of @dearwhitepeople Season 3 on Netflix!
Music by: @djmoma @huneycut@djbhen & @earryhall
For tix, click here.
Desus & Mero Live
Mon. Aug. 5 | 8PM | $40+
The Theatre at Ace Hotel | 929 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015
DESUS NICE & THE KID MERO (aka: THE BODEGA BOYS) are quickly taking over the podcast world and late-night game. Come see them shut it down live in DTLA!
For tickets, click here.
The Dynasty Experience w/ Antonio Ramsey and Cooki Turner
Thurs. Aug. 8 | 8PM-12AM | FREE w/ RSVP
6801 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028
Lucky Strike Live presents a night of unparalleled flow and vibe. Come experience the magic w/ featured sets from:
Dynasty (Hip Hop/Soul) @yagirldynasty
Antonio Ramsey (Trap Soul) @iamantonioramsey
Cooki Turner (R&B/ Soul) @misscookiturner
To RSVP, click here.
Meeting Minds
Fri. Aug. 9 | 8PM-12AM | $10+
Free Play (Second Floor, The Fields LA) | 3939 South Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90037
Meeting Minds Los Angeles is back with our Summer Chic Edition! As always, they will light up the LA scene with progressive, controversial, and entertaining topic discussions in an interactively charged environment! Some topics may include: Mental Health in the Black Community and Gentrification of Historically Black Neighborhoods. Our key objectives are to listen, excite, converse, interact, and inform through engaging topic discussions.
For tickets, click here.
Freedom Dreamin': 1st Annual Independence Event
Sat. Aug 10 | 12:30PM-6PM | $25
3411 W 43rd Place, Los Angeles, CA 90008
You're invited to LIBERATE YOUR SENSES at our magically soulful IMANI eXperiential travel Adult Afro-Adventure launch event. We are traveling HOME by freeing all of our senses. Culinary Masterpieces + Libations + eXperiential Wellness Workshops + Soulful Tunes + Free Giveaways + Community + Good Vibes.
For tickets, click here.
Save the Date
Bourbon & Bones LA
Sun. Aug. 18 | 3PM-7PM | FREE
The Parlor | 7250 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Brown Liquor Collective and Global Domino Program are coming together to host an afternoon social that features a premium whiskey flight tasting, an open domino tournament and curated sounds by Mýa Singleton. Show up, kick back, enjoy the vibe, and sip and slam accordingly.
For more info, click here.
Kolor Con
Sat. Aug. 24 | 11AM-6PM
Innovative Entrepreneurs Hub | 5777 W. Century Blvd.
Join Kolor Society at the inaugural KolorCon, an encounter of dynamic individuals of the African Diaspora exploring business, lifestyle and culture. Listen to individuals leading LA, participate in hands-on workshops, eat, shop, and network.
Pro tip: Use code BLACKBOOK for $5 off your General Admission ticket.
For tickets, visit www.kolorsociety.com/kolorcon