Looking to get out into the community this week?
From a Pride celebration to a fundraiser for a fruit tree database, there's plenty to do when it comes to community and cultural events coming up in Los Angeles this week. Read on for a rundown.
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3rd Annual Our Pride South L.A.
From the event description:
Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson and Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson have teamed up again for Our Pride South L.A. Now in our third year, we're excited to celebrate the Pride by inviting the LGBTQ+ and same-gender-loving communities of South L.A., straight allies, family, friends, neighbors and colleagues to join in recognizing our gender and sexual diversity in our own community. Enjoy live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, a resource fair and special surprise guests and honorees.
When: Friday, June 14, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall at Sears Bowl, 3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Price: Free
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Southern California Apprenticeship and Living Cultures Awardees
From the event description:
Gather with us for performances and a dynamic conversation on cultural transmission with Los Angeles-based artists and cultural leaders from ACTA’s Apprenticeship and Living Cultures Programs, including Peter de Guzman and Jasmine Orpilla, Mary Alfaro, Wilfried Souly and Aaron Mason, Centro Cultural Techantit and the Ukrainian Arts Center. Snacks will be served.
When: Saturday, June 15, 1-3 p.m.
Where: World Stage Performance Gallery, 4321 Degnan Blvd.
Price: Free
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Fruitstitution Fundraising Dinner
From the event description:
Spend the evening with Fruitstitute and friends, surrounded by art, wine, fruit-centric bites and cocktails. Your attendance will help raise funds to build The Fruitstitution, an online public database of fruit tree information and cultivation practices. The site will be an encyclopedia filled with fruit tree history, recipes and traditional knowledge on fruit production from around the world in the form of podcasts, interviews and more. An art auction and raffle will take place throughout the event.
When: Saturday, June 15, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Del Vaz Projects, 1526 S. Armacost Ave., Apt. 202
Price: $45
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Parking in Los Angeles 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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