Join us for Plaza de la Raza's Día de los Muertos Celebration on Friday, November 1st beginning at 5pm. This annual evening festival will feature dance, music, traditional ofrendas and activities for the entire family with special activities with the LA Rams. This event is FREE to the public, festive attire is welcomed and you are encouraged to bring photos and items loved ones for the various altares throughout the center.
Read MoreBe sure to stop by the El Velorio exhibition at the Boathouse Gallery curated by Antonio Pelayo and Shana Nys Dambrot. The exhibit includes 200 Día de los Muertos-themed pieces by local artists for sale as a special benefit to our center and school. Boathouse Gallery hours of operation are Monday-Friday 11:00am-7:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm or by appointment.
Read MoreSummer Session will end on September 14th! Save the Date for our upcoming Fall Session, registration will take place September 24-26th. Fall Session begins October 7th and will include 80+ classes and workshops in dance, music, theater, and visual arts for children, teens and adults. We will also host special Dia de los Muertos and Holiday Workshops throughout the Fall Session! Contact the school office at (323) 223-2475 for more info
Read MorePlaza de la Raza hosts Sergio Ochoa’s fast paced one-man show El Cuidador (The Caregiver) is both a personal memoir and a tribute to his glamorous mother. Both tender and hilarious, Sergio Ochoa reminisces about his childhood as the son of famed Mexican comedic actress Leonorilda Ochoa, her remarkable life, and the challenges of juggling his career with his role as his mother’s caretaker, following her diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Performances in English at 2pm and Spanish at 7:30pm. Tickets available on Eventbrite
Read MoreJoin us for a special 21+ fundraising event on October 19th, 2019 benefitting Plaza de la Raza and El Centro de Ayuda. SoCal Cerveceras & Cerveceros, award-winning brewers and homebrewers, will present "CYC Fest Dos" including tastings from 30 commercial & homebrews, music, art, food and vendors! Get your tickets at Eventbrite
Read MoreAt the Boathouse Gallery: Plaza de la Raza presents “Echo of Retrospectives,” including paintings and fine art serigraphs of Victor Leonardo Santoyo, also featuring work by Magda Audifred and Frank Romero. Join us for a special reception on Saturday, September 28, 2019 6-9pm. The exhibition runs through September 30, 2019. Boathouse Gallery Hours are Monday-Friday 11am-7pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, or by appointment. Contact us at (323)223-2475 for more information.
Read MoreWhen we come together de todos lados (from all sides) we create change, healing and joy in our communities. Join us for this special evening concert and benefit featuring live music, dancing, art, food and drinks. This is a 21+ event. All proceeds will support Al Otro Lado’s work. Tickets on sale now on Eventbrite.
Read MorePlaza de la Raza is a host venue for Outfest with two evenings of LGBTQ film including the LA premiere of The Chunta, a documentary screening followed by Q&A with director Genevieve Roudané on Monday, July 22nd. Tuesday, July 23rd films at Plaza will include a collection of inspiring shorts from the U.S. and Latin America. Tickets on sale now at Outfest.
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