LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
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Cinco de Mayo Family Day
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with live music from Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas and DJ Chris Gutiérrez, art workshops, and culinary workshops. Learn about the history of Puebla and enjoy food and drinks for sale.
More infoPlática – We the People and Stories of Citizenship | Free with RSVP
Join a conversation reflecting on the themes of the Declaration of Independence and their connections to histories of migration, unconstitutional deportations, and the Bracero Programs in Southern California. Special guests will explore how ideas of citizenship, belonging, and rights have shaped—and challenged—the experiences of Mexican and Mexican American communities.
More infoLA Plaza Book Club | Free with RSVP
Be a part of LA Plaza’s Book Club, where we will be reading Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora. Read along with us, engage in discussion, and meet other community members during our biweekly meetings.
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This museum and cultural center offers a captivating journey through Mexican, Mexican American, and Latinx influence on Los Angeles history. Its outdoor grounds are clean and beautiful, providing a nice place to relax, eat, and enjoy a cafe de olla.ambiance
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Housed in two historic buildings, including the 1888 Vickrey-Brunswig Building—one of LA's oldest five-story structures—this Smithsonian affiliate museum is also the site of Camposanto, the city's first cemetery. It serves as a community hub celebrating Latinx culture through exhibitions, music, dance, and culinary arts.story