From a social for creative professionals to a live podcast taping, there's plenty to enjoy in Los Angeles this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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The Creators Society L.A. August 2019 Animation Social
From the event description:
Our social is open to anyone involved or interested in animation, visual effects, virtual reality, augmented reality or other related fields. This includes everyone from artists, directors, writers, producers, voice talent, students and more. Come hang out with other creative people in your industry, make new friends, expand your professional network and have a great time.
When: Tuesday, Aug. 27, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Riverside Restaurant (in front of The Red Door), 10057 Riverside Drive
Admission: Free
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Black Queer Arts in LA at WAA Presenter Showcase and Dance Ball
From the event description:
Los Angeles is a historic home and current hotbed for radical queer performance and two of LA’s leading curators, MJ Brown a.k.a Miss Barbie-Q and Kai Hazelwood of performance and nightlife, will join forces to produce an artist showcase for WAA membership and LA’s LGBTA performance community. Featuring leading performance artists and nightlife entertainers, the Black Queer Arts Showcase makes space for LA’s leading Black artists during the WAA conference at Redline, one of LA’s legendary gay venues.
When: Tuesday, Aug. 27, 10 p.m.- Wednesday, Aug. 28, 12 a.m.
Where: Redline, 131 Sixth St.
Admission: Free
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History of the Jews of South Central Los Angeles
From the event description:
Join Jewish historian and inner-city community organizer Shmuel Gonzales the Barrio Boychik on an eye-opening talk and visual presentation of the former synagogues of the old Jewish communities of historic South Central Los Angeles. In this discussion he will reveal the hidden Jewish sparks of old Los Angeles as we will discuss how in the early 20th century Jewish working class people migrated down Central Avenue and into lovely neighborhoods south of downtown.
When: Wednesday, Aug. 28, 7-9 p.m.
Where: Boyle Heights History Tours, 2026 E. First St.
Admission: Free
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Dear Media x The Grove — Raising The Bar with Alli Webb and Michael Landau
From the event description:
Join us in The Park every Thursday from Aug. 15-Aug. 29 for a live summer podcast and picnic series presented by The Grove and Dear Media, a female-focused podcast network... On Aug. 29, we close the series with Raising the Bar with Alli Webb and Michael Landau, a show for entrepreneurs [and] for anyone who wants to know about business or how to have a life while having a business. Join founders Alli Webb and Michael Landau as they speak to Jen Gotch, founder and chief creative officer, ban.do.
When: Thursday, Aug. 29, 6-8 p.m.
Where: The Grove, The Grove Drive
Admission: Free
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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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