Looking to get out into the community this weekend?
From a sanitation and environment open house to a community choir, there's plenty to do when it comes to community and cultural gatherings coming up in Los Angeles. Read on for a rundown.
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LA Sanitation and Environment Open House
From the event description:
The Open House program showcases LA Sanitation’s residential curbside collection programs with an emphasis on proper recycling practices and bulky item collection while strengthening partnerships with city residents. The open house will feature trash trucks and equipment demonstrations in addition to facility tours, information booths, recycling games and refreshments.
When: Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: East Valley District Yard, 11050 Pendleton St.
Admission: Free
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Historical Venice Cinco de Mayo Parade Festival
From the event description:
This year's Venice Cinco de Mayo Parade Festival will take place on Saturday and is being sponsored by the City of Los Angeles. The parade will be a culturally rich and colorful event featuring Mexican-American innovations and Venice’s finest classic cars. The parade will be followed by a festival with live music, food vendors, informational booths, Aztec dancers, Folklorico dancers, Mariachi, face painting, a jumper and much more.
When: Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Oakwood Park, 767 California Ave.
Admission: Free
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Cinco de Mayo: An American Tradition
From the event description:
Did you know the tradition of celebrating Cinco de Mayo started with Latinos in California? Join us as we bring to life this celebration in Los Angeles through costumes, dance and the music of California from 1848-1865. Also, enjoy a teatro performance of “Cinco de Mayo: An American Tradition” by Dr. David Hayes-Bautista, in collaboration with Ballet Folklorico Flor de Mayo and Conjunto Tenocelomeh, and live music, dance and art workshops at the beautiful LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes.
When: Sunday, May 5, 12 p.m.
Where: LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 N. Main St.
Admission: Free
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Golden Bridge Choir Concert — Songs for The Journey
From the event description:
The choir, now in its 14th year, is a Los Angeles-based, intergenerational, non-auditioned community choir specializing in joyful and exuberant harmonies from around the world. There will be opportunities for the audience to join the choir in song. Proceeds directly benefit the Ubuntu Orphan Bracelet Campaign.
When: Sunday, May 5, 3-4:30 p.m.
Where: Wanderlust Hollywood, 1357 Highland Ave.
Admission: $22. More ticket options available.
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