Black August is in full swing and we've got just what you need to get the weekend started.
From Kiss N Grind to Afropolitan LA,
#BlackBookLA has got you covered.
Save the Date: Afro Music Fest
Sat. Sep. 9 | 12PM-9PM | $20+
Union | 4067 W Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90019
Black Book LA is partnering with Amplify Africa for Afro Music Fest - a full day of music, culture, food, and fun! Experience explosive performances from talented Afro Music Artists, a variety of food from different cultures, head wraps, Henna, Tribal Face Painitng, Art Showcases, Spoken Word, Games and so much more!
For tickets, click here.
Afropolitan LA
Fri. Aug. 18 | 6PM | FREE b4 7PM w/ RSVP | $10-20
West End Nightclub | 1301 5th St. Santa Monica, CA 90401
Join Afropolitan for another amazing night of connections & culture over cocktails at LA's largest and most diverse Afro-Caribbean mixer for 300+ Diaspora professionals
For tickets, click here.
Summer Nights @ CAAM
Sat. Aug. 19 | 6PM-10PM | FREE
CAAM | 600 State Dr. Los Angeles, CA
Come spend a hot summer night with CAAM and KCRW, featuring live sets from KCRW DJs Garth Trinidad and Aaron Byrd. This special CAAM edition features after-hours museum access, food trucks, a beer garden, and more!
For more info, click here.
AwQward Camp: A TQPOC Teach-in
Sat. Aug. 19 - Sun. Aug. 20 | FREE
CIELO galleries | 3201 Maple Ave. LA, CA 90011
awQward is hosting a free 2-day teach in for trans & queer artists of color. Stop by to engage in performance and writing exercises, learn how to become a sustainable artist, and hit the stage to share some of your work.
For more info, click here.
Dulan's Rhythm & Brunch
Sun. Aug. 20 | 12PM | $30+
4859 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
In the mood for a home cooked meal?
Enjoy Dulan's 40-year traditional Soul Food w/ unlimited Mimosas and live entertainment.
For tickets, click here.
Kiss N Grind:
Remember The Time w/ Questlove
Sunday, Aug. 20 | 3PM-9PM | $10-15
Grand Park LA | 200 North Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012
This Sunday, Kiss N Grind is hosting their 6th installment of "Remember the Time" and will be spinning all things Michael Jackson. Come get your life w/ Questlove, food trucks, cash bar, and more!
For tickets, click here.
Remembering ’92
Tues. Aug. 22 | 7PM-9PM | FREE
CAAM | 600 State Dr. Los Angeles, CA
Calling all woke folks! Come see artist and organizer, Patrisse Khan-Cullors, touch upon poignant moments from the 1992 LA Uprisings through a performance that explores their impact on black bodies. Khan-Cullors's presentation will incorporate her memories of the city as people protested in the streets.
To RSVP, click here.
Save the Date: Comfort LA Fest
Sunday. Aug. 27 | 12PM-7PM | $12
Comfort LA | 1110 E. 7th St, Los Angeles, CA
On August 27th, SoulfulofNoise Presents: Comfort LA Fest - A collaborative effort to bring positivity and joy to the Skid Row community. An afternoon featuring 12+ music acts, comedians, live DJs, 50+ vendors, and food, courtesy of Comfort LA. You won't want to miss it!
For tickets, click here.
