ALL THE REASONS TO GLOW AND SHOW OFF THIS WEEK

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The sun is showin and our melanin glowin!

Black Book LA has you covered with all the turn ups from the time the sun is up!

#TheMarathonContinues


Crush On You

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Thurs. June 13 | 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Free

A Simple Bar | 3256 Cahuenga Boulevard West, Los Angeles, CA 90068

Come through and find a lover or friend.

They’re playing nothing but your favoriteee throwback Hip Hop and R&B songs all night!

For more info, click here.


I’m With Crenshaw

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Thurs. June 13 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | $30 - $100
4065 Kenway Ave, View Park, CA 900432

Every October, doers and thinkers who impact the Crenshaw community speak on a stage to inspire us with ideas to change our community for the better. This June, we will unveil those speakers and you will have a chance to meet, greet, and eat with them. Come talk design thinking, burnout + self-care, policy change, time, youth + life skills, and more. Meet the changemakers. Greet their ideas. Eat your heart away.

Join us for an evening of community and connections with a live band.

For more info, click here.


Algorhythm

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Thurs. June 13 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Free
The Highlight Room (Rooftop) at Dream Hollywood | 6417 Selma Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Come catch a vibe with us for the Golden Hour at Dream Hollywood's beautiful rooftop - The Highlight Room! We're curating a soundscape that awakens the senses and invokes beauty...We're making space for the abnormal, the free thinkers, the innovators!

For more info, click here.


Silent Party DTLA

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Fri. June 14 | 9:30 PM - 2:00 AM | Free W/ $0-$560
DISTRICT SEVEN BAR LOUNGE | 555 W. 7TH ST, Los Angeles, CA 90014

It’s your typical party…with no speakers or amps. Instead, attendees don wireless headphones and turn them to various stations, then boogie on the dance floor amidst other revelers dancing to whatever’s in their headphones.

Come experience it all!

For more info, click here.


Cali Greek Picnic

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Sat. June 15 | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM | $10
Wallis Annenberg Bldg | 700 Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA 90004

Greeks, HBCU grads and Young Professionals! The best Greek Weekend on the west coast is back! Last year's picnic reached over 2,000 guest and this year will be even bigger! More food trucks & vendors! Live DJs and performances! You do NOT have to be Greek to attend so, come enjoy amazing food, great weather and networking!

For more info, click here.


Trap & Paint LA

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Sat. June 15 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM| $25 -$65
5557 Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90016

All the reasons for you to pull up:

  • Paint Session

  • Taco Mell

  • Unlimited Henny & Slushies

  • Music

  • Vendors

  • Games

  • Raffle

For more info, click here.


Pajama Jam : Midnight Love Edition

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Sat. June 15 | 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM | $10 - $20
5066 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90019

An exclusive event for the Grown, the Sexy, the Handsome, & of course the Bubbly.

As we anticipate the biggest Pajama Jam to Hit L.A., Break out your finest Pj's as we bring people from all over LA to dance to classic party hits from yesterday through today, be it hip-hop, R&B, afro beats or reggage. We partying with a purpose!

All of the profits will go to M.A.Y, a nonprofit combatting human trafficking and domestic violence against women.

For more info, click here.


Soul Sessions

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Sun. June 16 | 3: 00 PM - 8:00 PM| $0 - $50
Station1640 | 1640 North Cahuenga Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Music for your soul and some food to go along with it.

For more info, click here.


Cornbread Kitchen

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Sun. Jun 16 | 8:00 PM-9:30 PM | FREE
Upright Citizens Brigade Sunset Inner Sanctum | 5419 Sunset Boulevard, Inner Sanctum Cafe Stage, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Cornbread Kitchen Presents....The Black Twitter Show is a variety show where sketch and improv teams will use some of the funniest and most talked about topics from the depths of “Black Twitter” as inspiration for long form improv and sketch sets. Tag us on your favorite “Black Twitter” gif, meme, video, hashtag, or tweet using #BlackTwitterCBK. Watch us flip black twitter into comedy gold. See you in the kitchen in the Inner Sanctum Cafe!

To RSVP, click here.


Muse Addict L.A

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Wed. Jun 19 | 9:00 PM-2:00 AM | FREE w/ RSVP
Los Globos | 3040 Sunset BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Muse Addict is a touring event series and creative rehab brought to you by a collective of individuals working within different areas of the music & entertainment industry sharing one thing in common; we are inspired by great music! The mission of Muse Addict is to create an outlet that gives opportunities to emerging artists, & DJ's in different cities to introduce their art to a new audience as well as give fans a chance to experience some of their favorite artists in a unique way! This time around we will be in LA celebrating women within the art & music industry!

To RSVP, click here.


SAVE THE DATE!


Brunch, Booze, & Beats

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Sat. Jun 29 | 12:00 PM-7:00 PM | FREE
District 7 | 555 W. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014

We know for sure that today's urban professional loves three things: Brunch, Booze, and Banging Beats! So come out to District 7 Bar in Downtown LA on Saturday, June 29th from 12:00 to 7:00 PM where we're serving a heaping helping of all three at the "Brunch, Booze, & Beats" Brunch Party! District 7 Bar & Lounge, located in Downtown Los Angeles, features a delicious and reasonably priced brunch menu.

Order a brunch entree and for an additional $25, you'll have the flexibility to alternate between unlimited brunch cocktails (mimosa, bellini, sangria, and rum punch). Sit inside and listen to the sounds of L.A.'s hottest DJs.

To RSVP, click here.


Everybody Loves the 90’s

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Sun. June 30 | 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Free
District 7 | 555 W. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014

The 70’s were groovy, the 80’s were totally awesome, but everybody knows that the 90’s were downright dope! 90’s fashion, flava, and especially the MUSIC were everything! Well, we at @The_Alumni_Group are yearning for those times, and we especially miss the soundtrack that filled our days -- from gritty hip hop to sultry soul music to boy bands! So on Sunday, June 30th we’re throwing back to the 90’s at Everybody Loves The 90's Brunch & Day Party at at District 7 Bar in Downtown L.A.


For more info, click here.


Come Up LA

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Sun. June 23 | 12-5 PM | $0 - $25
AWA OASIA | 608 Mateo Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Come Up Markets is a diverse shopping experience for fashion enthusiast and influencers, vintage shoppers, gold grill rockers, sneakerheads, art collectors, vinyl aficionados, innovators and conscious consumers. At our monthly pop-up patrons are able to shop, dance, eat, vibe and connect with local Black-owned brands, businesses, creatives, and entrepreneurs while taking in the sights and sounds of emerging live artist and DJ's.

For more info, click here.