If ya’ll feeling like we feeling, then you feeling ready for this weekend 👀 There’s a lot happening too.
Ya’ll READY?
It’s Game Night
Thurs. Jan. 30| 6PM-9PM| Free
Agora Temple| 7561 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046
We’re bringing the games, Networking Opportunities, Music, Cannabis Sacrament ,
Drinks, Networking Opportunities, Lot's of Laughter, & some FUN!
All you have to do… is bring you!
For tix, click here.
BLESS UP LA
Fri. Jan. 31| 9PM-2AM| $0-$250
District 7 DTLA| 555 West 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Join us for a night of music, good vibes, tribal facepainting, drinks & food. Explore an eclectic range of diaspora music.
For more info, click here.
African Mask Workshop
Sat. Feb. 1| 2PM-4PM | Free
California African American Museum| 600 State Drive , Los Angeles, CA 90037
Sculptor Beulah Woodard had a lifelong interest in African culture and in 1935 was inspired to produce the sculpture Mask, on view in LA Blacksmith. Also, come through and make your own unique mask in soft copper. Ages 6 and up.
For tix, click here.
21st Annual LA Black College Expo
Sat. Feb 1| 9AM-5PM| $7+
Los Angeles Convention Center| 1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Kick off February by joining us for our 21st Annual Los Angeles Black College Expo!
High School Seniors and Juniors and College Transfer Students meet one on one with top HBCUs and a variety of other colleges and universities and get answers right on the spot.
Get Educational Resources...
Come build with your community.
For tix, click here.
Better Together LA
Sat. Feb.1| 12PM-5PM| Free
LA Glass Center| 141 Penn Street ,El Segundo, CA 90245
Join us at the LA Glass Center for our first annual Black History Month empowerment event.
There will be a pop-up market featuring local black entrepreneurs offering wares from handmade jewelry to original illustrations, and much more. There will also be live glass blowing demonstrations, make-your-own glass experiences, DJs, and local food trucks. Our mission is to support local black owned businesses as well as raise money to revitalize the Watts Labor Community Action Committee, a facility in South Central LA providing programming in the arts to a historically underserved community.
For more info, click here.
Saturday Night Black
Sat. Feb 1 | 730PM-830PM| $12
Upright Citizens Brigade Sunset| 5419 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Every night of Saturday, come get a dose of black excellence with this dope line up of sketch shows, music, and comedy.
Come get yo life and yo laugh on.
For more info, click here.
KolorCon
Sat. Feb. 1 | 11AM-3PM | $59+
4065 Kenway Ave | View Park, CA, Los Angeles, CA 90043
An encounter of dynamic individuals of the African Diaspora exploring lifestyle, business, and culture
Attendees will learn how to:
1) Curate an impactful life
2) Market your way to success
3) Gain expert knowledge from proven industry leaders
Lunch, open bar, coffee tastings & special treats will be provided.
To RSVP, click here.
"She Did That." Los Angeles Screening & Panel Discussion
Sun. Feb. 2 | 12PM-2PM
Blackbird House | 10600 Virginia Avenue, Culver City, CA 90232
What drives Black women to turn their obstacles into opportunities and passions into profit? 'She Did That.' seeks to answer this question with the goal of inspiring the next generation of change agents.
Spotlighting well-respected industry leaders through exclusive, never-seen-before footage, 'She Did That.' features vulnerable conversations with four fly female entrepreneurs.
Their powerful testimonies as to how grit and perseverance set the stage for success reminds audiences that Black women are indeed bosses in business, embarking on their own ventures at six times the national average. 'She Did That.' is a timely and poignant documentary on Black women entrepreneurs who are building legacies and making history - a conversation that should not be missed.
For tix, click here.
Dear Kobe Bryant,
Thank you for empowering a community to pursue their dreams, unlock their greatness, and embrace the beautiful things in life like family. Long live the legend. Rest in power.