In search of melanin?
From Afro Funke to a special screening of Sorry to Bother You, #BlackBookLA has got you covered.
Save the Date: Cali Greek Picnic
Sat. June 16 | 12PM-6PM | $10+
3551 Trousdale Pkwy. Los Angeles, CA 9008
Cali Greek Picnic is back for its annual four-day festival consisting of activities created to celebrate Juneteenth, promote higher education, enhance unity, networking, community involvement, education & service. You don't have to be a member of a Greek letter organization to attend this event! Join the crew on the campus of USC as we celebrate Black excellence with music, food & entertainment!
For tickets, click here.
Crush On You Party
Thurs. June 7 | 10PM-2AM | FREE
A Simple Bar | 3256 Cahuenga Boulevard West Los Angeles, CA 90068
A #ThrowbackThursday like none other. We're playing nothing but your favorite 90s and early 2000s songs all night! Music by DJ R-Tistic + DJ L-Double-E
For more info, click here.
Kevin Hart: The Irresponsible Tour
Thurs. June 7 | 8PM | $35+
Hollywood Bowl | 2301 Highland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90068
Kevin Hart is stopped in LA for the Irresponsible Tour!
Come get your fix and have a fun Thursday night out at the Hollywood Bowl!
For more info, click here.
DTLA Dark Nights 10th Birthday Edition
Fri. June 8 | 6PM | FREE
L.A. LIVE | 800 W Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015
L.A. LIVE is turning 10 and they are celebrating with the DTLA Dark Nights Birthday Edition presented by Absolut on Friday!
This FREE event will be full of music, art, live performances, $5 food & drink menus and much more!
Don't miss the biggest Dark Nights event yet!
For more info, click here.
All Night Presents: Hyphy
West Coast/Bay Area Hip Hop Party
Fri. June 8 | 10PM | FREE
The Reserve | 650 South Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90014
Ain't no party like a Hyphy Night party, cause a Hyphy Night party stay LIT!
What to Expect: Throwbacks, Bay Area Hip Hop and R&B.
2 Rooms. 2 Dance Parties.
For more info, click here.
Melanin Love: A Girls Night Out
Fri. June 8 | 10PM | Ladies FREE b4 11PM w/ RSVP | Fellas $10 b4 12AM
West End | 1301 5th St. Santa Monica, CA 90401
Assemble the squad for Melanin Love at the West End – a girls night out event celebrating all shades of women
with a lineup of some of the hottest lady DJ’s in LA: Tiara Moniqué ,PZB, & Dj Kita
& a special set from DJ R-Tistic.
For more info, click here.
Encounter Camp
June 8-10, 2018
Pali Retreat Center | Running Springs, CA 92382
This is your last chance for an early summer getaway! Join the second annual Encounter Camp weekend adventure! Spend 2 nights and 3 days in SoCal's backyard, relaxing, renewing and recharging with a small yet mighty group full of local and out of town doers, makers and inventors.
Experience activities including s'mores night at the campfire, archery, journaling and zip lining! Plus, fuel up on your creative inspiration by hearing directly from inspiring coaches including Oratory Glory's Holley Murchison & Healthy Hustle Habits' Vanessa Mason!
Meals. Cabin accommodations. Good vibes. All Included! Grab your ticket now!
For tickets, click here.
Grand Park Sunday Sessions Presents
AFRO FUNKÉ 15th Anniversary
Sun. June 10 | 2PM | FREE
Grand Park | 200 N Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012
Grand Park Sunday Sessions Presents Afro Funke' 15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
featuring AF DJs:
Jeremy Sole
Glenn Red
For more info, click here.
Everyday People
Sun. June 10 | 3PM-10PM | $10+
Le Jardin | 1430 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Everyday People is goin' up again in LA! Trust us, you don't want this miss out on this turn up. Music by DJs Moma, Bova, Gianni Lee & MOS w/ a live Performance by Kari Faux!
For tickets, click here.
Howard University Alumni Club of L.A. County: Industry Insights
Tues. June 12 | 6PM | FREE
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw | 3650 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90008
Join the Howard University Alumni Club of LA on the Macy's Bridge as they host and connect alumni and newly enrolled freshmen for an evening of networking, resources and success stories!
To RSVP, click here.
Originals Dialogue
Tues. June 12 | 6PM | FREE
Ace Hotel - 2nd Floor Walker Room | 929 S. Broadway | 90015
The monthly Dialogue series on identifying solutions to overcoming systemic oppression will discuss ways to 'Reset the Narrative' about personal success, social validation and quantifying value.
Sorry to Bother You
Special Screening + After Party
Thurs. June 14 | 7PM | $20 w/ discount code!
Theatre at Ace Hotel DTLA
Our favorite movie of 2018, Sorry to Bother You, directed by Boots Riley is hosting a special screening followed by an epic after party. Come see the film folks have been raving about starring Lakeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Terry Crews, Steven Yeun, and more!
Use code: WORRYFREE for 50% off, courtesy of Black Book LA!
For tickets. click here.
Soul Passion Cafe
Thurs. June 14 | 6:30PM | FREE | 21+
HOT and COOL CAFE | 4331 Degnan Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90008
Soul Passion Cafe is designed to help Black Women discover their sexuality, explore their kinkiness without stigma and shame, get the 411 on dating and healthy relationships, and practice self-care and healing. Come enjoy the opportunity to share from your heart in a sacred circle of sisters without interruptions and without feeling judged.
For more info, click here.
