Looking to get out into the community this weekend?
From a Pride event to an evening of Indian dance, there's plenty to do when it comes to community and cultural meetups 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, June 22, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: Harbor District Yard, 1400 N. Gaffey St.
Admission: Free
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Studio Open House – Kohler Street Collective
From the event description:
The Kohler Street Collective is a group of artists and designers based in the Arts District of Los Angeles. Most days the bright and airy spaces hum with the vibrant chaos of people, work and dogs. The collective’s members are lighting designers, metal fabricators, glass artists, ceramicists, painters and illustrators who share a desire to curate a beautiful studio and foster a community of people who are intensely invested in their craft.
When: Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 737 Kohler St.
Admission: Free
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The Black Market Pop-Up Shop (B.E.T. Edition)
From the event description:
Join us as we close out B.E.T. award weekend to celebrate black owned business and entrepreneurs. We will have an amazing variety of food and lots of shopping from some of the hottest local black-owned brands throughout Los Angeles, Inland Empire and the San Gabriel Valley. Come shop and support local black-owned businesses while enjoying food, music, raffles and networking.
When: Saturday, June 22, 12-4 p.m.
Where: 5941 S. Western Avenue
Admission: Free
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Valley Pride
From the event description:
Mark your calendars. It's time for the fifth Annual Valley Pride event. We will once again be hosting Valley Pride at the Van Nuys Civic Center. Join us as we celebrate and highlight family love and acceptance of our LGBTQIA+ community. We will have food and entertainment, but more importantly, we will be bringing resources to help support the LGBTQIA+ community and their loved ones.
When: Saturday, June 22, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Van Nuys Civic Center, 14410 Sylvan St.
Admission: Free
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Rangoli Dance Company Presents: Viriboni (flower-like beauty), an evening of Indian classical dances
From the event description:
Rangoli Dance Company presents Viriboni (flower-like beauty), an evening of vintage and new Indian classical dances (Bharatanatyam) featuring the time-honored Bhairavi Tana Varnam, a masterpiece of melodic and rhythmic composition by the 18th century music composer Pachimiriyam Adiyappayya.
When: Saturday, June 22, 8-10 p.m.
Where: Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave.
Admission: $27–$45
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Parking in Downtown LA can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of Downtown LA parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, check the LA Metro website for nearby stations and schedules.
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