Fright Nights: Unrequited Love with Creature from the Black Lagoon

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States

In celebration of the exhibition, Natural History of Horror, join us this evening as we explore the classic horror film, Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) and dissect how scientific discoveries have stirred fear and inspired creativity in people past and present. The evening includes access to the exhibition, rare museum collection displays, special effects makeup artist demonstrations, […]

CAAM: Palentine’s Day

California African American Museum 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join us for a night of poetry and performance celebrating the saving grace of friendship. Poet Danez Smith marks the publication of their new collection, Homie, with an unprecedented gathering of Angeleno writers and artists. Stay for a DJ set and libations at a Palentine’s after-party. Books will be available for purchase courtesy of Eso […]

LAFC Training

Banc of California Stadium 3939 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

CAAM:Free Black Women’s Library

California African American Museum 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join Asha Grant, director of The Free Black Women's Library - Los Angeles, for an afternoon of literature and art in conjunction with Making Mammy: A Caricature of Black Womanhood, 1840–1940. Grant leads an art workshop centered on the book Blues Legacies and Black Feminisms by Angela Davis to explore radical feminism and reclamation of […]

CAAM: In Conv. D. Moody + L. George

California African American Museum 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

In conjunction with Dust My Broom: Southern Vernacular from the Permanent Collection, artist Dominique Moody and journalist Lynell George discuss how the legacy of American southern art traditions reflects such themes as spirituality and community.

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LAFC Training

Banc of California Stadium 3939 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Book Launch – North America’s Galapagos: The Historic Channel Islands Biological Survey

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States

The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) are proud to celebrate the launch of Corinne Heyning Laverty’s new book, North America's Galapagos: The Historic Channel Islands Biological Survey, at the Natural History Museum (NHM) in Exposition Park. This narrative nonfiction book recounts the never before told adventures and ambitions of a group of […]

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CAAM:Men in Fashion

California African American Museum 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Fashion is one of the many ways people of all genders express themselves, yet gender stereotypes often diminish the power and play in men’s fashion. Explore the unique experiences and contributions of fashion industry leaders TJ Walker and Carl Jones of Cross Colours, Eric Jones of LFLS Shoes, Michael Ferrera of Michael Ferrera Custom Clothing, […]