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Pendant Workshop – Cancelled
Pendant Workshop – Cancelled
The outfits in Cross Colours: Black Fashion in the 20th Century are often enhanced by accessories echoing the qualities of the Cross Colours clothing line—Afrocentric, empowering, and just so cool. Make your own pendant necklace out of leather, beads, and other materials to accessorize your favorite look. Ages 6 and up. Events are cancelled for […]
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Food Distribution – Farm Box Program
Food Distribution – Farm Box Program
This event is in partnership with L.A. County District 2 Supervisor, Mark Ridley-Thomas, Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA), Cedars-Sinai, UNITE HERE Local 11, Los Angeles Football Club, Banc of California Stadium and Exposition Park. The food distribution requires registration and is exclusive to UNITE HERE members.
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In Conversation: Sula Bermúdez-Silverman and Walter Thompson-Hernández – Cancelled – Event moved to a virtual platform
In Conversation: Sula Bermúdez-Silverman and Walter Thompson-Hernández – Cancelled – Event moved to a virtual platform
Artist Sula Bermúdez-Silverman and multimedia journalist and curator Walter Thompson-Hernández share their different approaches to using identity as a subject and material in their artistic and curatorial practices. Events are cancelled for the months of April and May 2020. This event is moved to a virtual platform
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FIRST FRIDAYS – Cancelled
FIRST FRIDAYS – Cancelled
NOTE: Load-in for program begins on Thursday, April 30, 2020 Events are cancelled for month of May 2020.
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COVID-19 Testing
The California community-based program to test individuals for COVID-19, in collaboration with the Baseline COVID-19 Program, is now available in our community. This program is free and meant to reduce the burden on our hospital system and is complementary to testing happening in a clinical care situation. People with acute symptoms need acute triage and […]
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2 events,
Food Distribution – Farm Box Program
Food Distribution – Farm Box Program
This event is in partnership with L.A. County District 2 Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Sustainable Economic Enterprise of Los Angeles (SEE-LA), Cedars-Sinai, UNITE HERE Local 11, Los Angeles Football Club, Banc of California Stadium and Exposition Park. The food distribution requires registration and is exclusive to UNITE HERE members.
1 event,
4 events,
Feet Prayer: Movement and the Wall of Sound in the Hips of Tina Turner. A Visual Listening Session with DJ Lynnée Denise – Cancelled – Moved to a Virtual Platform
Feet Prayer: Movement and the Wall of Sound in the Hips of Tina Turner. A Visual Listening Session with DJ Lynnée Denise – Cancelled – Moved to a Virtual Platform
Shared musical experiences are at the center of Nikita Gale: PRIVATE DANCER. In conjunction with the exhibition, DJ and scholar Lynnée Denise creates an evening of music and conversation. Events are cancelled for the month of May 2020. This event is moved to a virtual platform
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Dirtybird “Birdhouse” Festival – Cancelled
2 day festival with music, food trucks, special entertainment, carnival atmosphere Load-In: May 8, 2020 Event Days: Saturday, May 9, 2020 Sunday, May 10, 2020 Event Hours: 1:30pm to 10pm Location: South Lawn East and West State Drive Load-Out: May 11, 2020
Docent-Led Tours – Cancelled
Docent-Led Tours – Cancelled
Every second Saturday, CAAM offers in-depth tours of selected exhibitions. Meet passionate and knowledgeable members of CAAM’s Volunteer Docent Council for spirited conversations about the exhibitions Sula Bermúdez-Silverman: Neither Fish, Flesh, nor Fowl in March, Sanctuary: Recent Acquisitions to the Permanent Collection in April, Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. in May, and Nikita Gale: […]
Children’s Reading Hour and Workshop – Cancelled – Moved to Virtual Platform
Children’s Reading Hour and Workshop – Cancelled – Moved to Virtual Platform
Celebrate Children’s Book Week with a reading session and potted plants workshop. First listen to readings from a selection of beloved children’s books written by black authors. Next it’s time to get your hands in the dirt. You’ll start by decorating a small pot, then learn how to plant and take care of a mini […]
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2 events,
Artist Walkthrough of Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. – Cancelled
Artist Walkthrough of Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. – Cancelled
Join artist Knowledge Bennett for a walkthrough of the original artworks in Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth., including paintings, sculptures, photographs, and video art installations from prominent African American artists. Events are cancelled for the month of May 2020.
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2 events,
The Salvation Army Food Distribution
The Salvation Army Food Distribution
Please note, the event is not open to the general public, and recipients must have received an invitation to attend.
5 events,
BUG FAIR LOAD-IN – Cancelled
BUG FAIR LOAD-IN – Cancelled
Bug Fair Load-in Friday 7am - 10pm Events are cancelled for the month of May 2020.
Curatorial Walkthrough of Nikita Gale: PRIVATE DANCER – Cancelled
Curatorial Walkthrough of Nikita Gale: PRIVATE DANCER – Cancelled
Enjoy an afternoon tour of Nikita Gale: PRIVATE DANCER with CAAM Deputy Director and Chief Curator, Cameron Shaw. Learn how Gale uses conceptual art, light, and sound to navigate an understanding of social and political histories. Events are cancelled for the month of May 2020.
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1 event,
2 events,
Food Distribution – Farm Box Program
Food Distribution – Farm Box Program
This event is in partnership with L.A. County District 2 Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA), Cedars-Sinai, UNITE HERE Local 11, Los Angeles Football Club, Banc of California Stadium and Exposition Park. The food distribution requires registration and is exclusive to UNITE HERE members.
2 events,
In Conversation: Carla Jay Harris, Sam Vernon, and Janna Ireland – Cancelled – Moved to Virtual Platform
In Conversation: Carla Jay Harris, Sam Vernon, and Janna Ireland – Cancelled – Moved to Virtual Platform
This artist-to-artist talk with Carla Jay Harris, Sam Vernon, and Janna Ireland—all featured in Sanctuary: Recent Acquisitions to the Permanent Collection—examines the concept of safe space and refuge as it relates to the African American experience. Events are cancelled for the month of May 2020. This event is moved to a virtual platform.
6 events,
CAAM Reads! – Cancelled
CAAM Reads! – Cancelled
Calling all book lovers! Our monthly book club continues with titles that complement our current exhibitions. In March, we’ll cover Tanisha C. Ford’s Dressed in Dreams in conjunction with Cross Colours: Black Fashion in the 20th Century. April’s selection will be the highly praised Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson celebrating the exhibition Men of Change: […]
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1 event,
1 event,
2 events,
Food Distribution – Farm Box Program
Food Distribution – Farm Box Program
This event is in partnership with L.A. County District 2 Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA), Cedars-Sinai, UNITE HERE Local 11, Los Angeles Football Club, Banc of California Stadium and Exposition Park. The food distribution requires registration and is exclusive to UNITE HERE members.
1 event,
3 events,
Camp Out at NHM – Cancelled
Join us at the Natural History Museum for a night full of camping and nature fun. We’ll explore the gardens at night, collect scientific data on the wildlife we find, and share our L.A. nature stories while we roast marshmallows over the campfire.
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Self-Care: Yoga – Cancelled – Moved to virtual platform
Self-Care: Yoga – Cancelled – Moved to virtual platform
In connection with Sanctuary: Recent Acquisitions to the Permanent Collection and building sacred spaces, move through a 60-minute yoga flow with yoga and meditation teacher Constance Hartwell. No previous experience necessary. Please bring your own yoga mat and water. Events are cancelled for the month of May 2020. This event is moved to a virtual […]