Noche de Rabanos
Dec
15

Noche de Rabanos

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Oaxacalifornia Inc. proudly presents Noche de Rábanos—an evening filled with the artistic magic of radish carving and Oaxacan tradition.

Don't miss this unique celebration of art, food, and community. Bring your friends and family for a festive day of live performances, traditional crafts, and delicious food.

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Viibration Sundays
Nov
24

Viibration Sundays

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Viibration Sundays delivers an uplifting, one-of-a-kind experience. Free and family-friendly, the event also includes a marketplace powered by ATLAS, featuring locally sourced products, inviting the community to connect through music, joy, and energy.

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Viibration Sundays
Nov
17

Viibration Sundays

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Viibration Sundays delivers an uplifting, one-of-a-kind experience. Free and family-friendly, the event also includes a marketplace powered by ATLAS, featuring locally sourced products, inviting the community to connect through music, joy, and energy.

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Day of the Dead Festival and Concert
Oct
27

Day of the Dead Festival and Concert

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Join us for the 23rd Annual Day of the Dead Festival on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 12 to 5 PM. Expect more dances, music, workshops, and a special performance by one of Oaxaca’s greatest artists.

Free Entry. Family Friendly Event.

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Natural Dye Workshop w/ Dalila Mendez
Oct
5

Natural Dye Workshop w/ Dalila Mendez

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Join us for a Natural Dye Art Workshop led by artist Dalila Mendez. Create beautiful textile art using marigold flowers and other plant-based dyes! This event is in collaboration with LACommons and PST ART.

RSVP Required.

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Dancing Under the Stars
Sep
20

Dancing Under the Stars

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Join us on September 20 for our annual gala and fundraiser, Dancing Under the Stars!

Support the work of Сòòò½ÊÓÆµ as we nurture arts and culture across South Los Angeles.

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La Vida Es Un Festival!
Aug
25

La Vida Es Un Festival!

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This festival aims to create an annual platform for Afro-Latine communities and allies to come together, recognize and celebrate shared heritage and culture from the Caribbean to Central America and wherever Afro-Latine diaspora are found in the world.

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Mercado Art Exhibition: Pre-Event Kick Off!
Aug
10

Mercado Art Exhibition: Pre-Event Kick Off!

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FANIA RECORDS ALBUM COVER ART INSTALLATION
Visual works by:
Tony Peralta - The Peralta Project & The PEACE Photo project "Cuba"
+ Vinyl sets by SONIDO DEL VALLE Record Store DJ's
with special guest: AZUL213

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Community Meeting: Plugging Oil and Gas Wells
Jun
24

Community Meeting: Plugging Oil and Gas Wells

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Join us for a community meeting to learn about the plugging and abandonment process of the AllenCo oil site. Community members will have the opportunity to learn more about the timeline, ask questions, and raise concerns directly.

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Tatreez
Jun
6

Tatreez

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Palestinian embroidery, tatreez in Arabic, is a traditional cultural art form that includes many types of hand embroidery stitches. A practice of solidarity and resistance.

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Dancing Under the Stars 2023
Sep
22

Dancing Under the Stars 2023

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Our festive event will feature brilliant local musicians and an absolutely memorable dinner from our outstanding Mercado restaurants, including Holbox, recently named LA Times’ 2023 Restaurant of the Year. We will celebrate the creative forces and talents of South LA that strive to build a vibrant, equitable, and participatory community.

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La Vida Es Un Festival
Aug
26

La Vida Es Un Festival

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Last Saturday, Сòòò½ÊÓÆµ and Mercado La Paloma celebrated La Vida Es Un Festival: a celebration of Afro-Latinx culture and unity.

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Mercado Art Exhibition
Aug
5

Mercado Art Exhibition

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Come join us on Sat. August 5th, from 5-8pm at Mercado La Paloma, in launching a month-long showing of the talented visual artists displaying their beautiful creations influenced by Afro-Latin culture.

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Drumming for Joy
May
20

Drumming for Joy

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Join Nadia Calmet and her drumming circle in a thrilling exploration of Afro-Peruvian percussion instruments: The Cajon, the Catjita and the Quijada.

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Afro Peruvian Experience
May
14

Afro Peruvian Experience

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with us this Sunday at Mercado La Paloma to enjoy a free music and dance performance by the Afro-Peruvian Experience!

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A Garden For You
May
13

A Garden For You

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Mother’s Day Painting Workshop at Mercado La Paloma! Free of charge, all materials will be provided, and no experience is necessary.

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Yo Soy Fabric Portrait Exhibition
Mar
8
to May 8

Yo Soy Fabric Portrait Exhibition

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This exhibition is made up of 32 fabric portraits made by participants of Esperanza’s Community Health Promoters Training Program, and it will be on display until May 8th!

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Dancing Under the Stars 2021
Sep
23

Dancing Under the Stars 2021

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This year marks the Mercado La Paloma's 20th anniversary, and on September 23rd, Esperanza plans to celebrate two decades of its impact as well as our relentless work towards a just recovery from the pandemic and the tireless efforts of our coalitions and community members toward racial and economic equity for South LA and beyond.

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Reclaiming Our Stories: Storytelling for Social Change
Aug
28

Reclaiming Our Stories: Storytelling for Social Change

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Tune in on Facebook and YouTube Live for the third workshop in the series, Storytelling for Social Change: Reclaiming our Stories, designed to preserve South L.A. stories, promote wellness, and inspire social change by exploring human experiences.

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