Fairs And Festivals

Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

LéaLA, the premier Spanish Book Fair & Literary Festival, returns from September 19-22, 2024, at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes located at 501 N. Main Street in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Organized by the University of Guadalajara Foundation USA, this year’s event, themed Building Peace Together, celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the rich traditions, language, and culture of the Latino community through literature, art, and intellectual dialogue.

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, LéaLA will highlight the profound influence of Latino heritage on global literature and culture. The event will feature a wide range of activities for all ages, including author discussions, poetry readings, film screenings, and children’s workshops. Highlights include the opening event, El Mariachi, where Juan Villoro will read his story of the same name, and a special screening celebrating the 20th anniversary of A Day Without a Mexican, with filmmakers Yareli Arizmendi and Sergio Arau in attendance. Guests will also enjoy comedy, gastronomy, and thought-provoking discussions on literature and contemporary issues.

“We invite you to join LéaLA in celebrating our Latin roots, which form a bond stronger than nationalities and unite us under a shared identity: the Spanish language,” said Marisol Schulz Manaut, Executive Director of LéaLA. “This year, as we observe Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud to showcase the cultural wealth and literary talent of the Spanish-speaking world.” Notable participants include Pulitzer Prize-winning Author Cristina Rivera Garza, cartoonists Jis & Trino, and writers Rosa Beltrán, Évolet Aceves, Benito Taibo, and Élmer Mendoza. This year, LéaLA will host over 40
publishers offering a wide selection of Spanish-language titles, further enriching the festival’s offerings.

Join us in this vibrant celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month through Spanish literature and culture! All activities are FREE and open to the public.

La Feria del Libro en Español y Festival Literario de Los Ángeles

La Feria del Libro en Español y Festival Literario LéaLA 2024 regresa este verano en uno de los lugares más emblemáticos de Los Ángeles, LA Plaza de la Cultura y las Artes. Durante cuatro días tendremos a las voces más importantes de nuestro idioma en diálogos abiertos a todo público.

Con el objetivo de continuar y fortalecer sus programas de difusión de la cultura y las artes para la comunidad de origen latino en la ciudad de Los Ángeles, California, la Fundación Universidad de Guadalajara USA realizará durante cuatro días en septiembre un festival literario a manera de foro abierto a las ideas y la reflexión.

LéaLA 2024 tiene como propósito la promoción de la lectura y el libro en español, así como el reconocimiento a la cultura y costumbres de la comunidad latina en Estados Unidos de Norteamérica, una población que cada vez adquiere más importancia a nivel cultural, político y económico.

Asimismo, habrá sesiones de lectura de poesía, sesiones de discusión académica y talleres infantiles a cargo del programa Letras para volar de la Universidad de Guadalajara.

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, en el corazón histórico de Los Ángeles, será la sede de todas las actividades que se realizarán del 19 al 22 de septiembre, con acceso gratuito.

Los libros de los autores participantes y una selección de títulos de interés en español para todas las edades estarán a disposición del público gracias a la participación de la Librería Carlos Fuentes de la Universidad de Guadalajara.

LéaLA 2024 es organizado por la Fundación Universidad de Guadalajara USA, con el apoyo del Legado Grodman y la colaboración del Consulado General de México en Los Ángeles, la Asociación de Egresados de la Universidad de Guadalajara en Los Ángeles, así como varias instituciones públicas y privadas de ambos lados de la frontera.

Event Date
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Event Location

La Plaza de Cultura y Artes
501 N Main St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0564554, -118.2398448
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
(213) 542-6259
Event ID
10336047
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Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Music
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Sponsored by the Port of Los Angeles and organized by the Cabrillo Beach Boosters, this day-at-the-beach celebration features music, family activities, and food trucks — all leading up to a spectacular fireworks show!   Cabrillo Beach (Fireworks from Berth 46 dock)
Event Date
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Event Location

Cabrillo Beach
3720 Stephen M. White Drive
San Pedro, CA 90731
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.7109884, -118.2852845
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
142950
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Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Theater under the stars! This summer the fully staged productions of Love’s Labour’s Lost (Shakespeare) and Doctor Faustus ( Marlowe) is presented the stellar classical actors of Independent Shakespeare Co. Broadway World says “ISC delivers a rousing good time whenever they strut their stuff!” Pack a picnic, grab your friends and family by the hand and meet us in the iconic Old Zoo in Griffith Park. Performances are free and open to the public!

Show times:

  • Love’s Labour’s Lost  Wednesdays through Sundays, from June 25 to July 27, at 7:00 p.m.(No performance July 4th).
  • Doctor Faustus Wednesdays through Sundays, from August 6 to August 31, at 7:00 p.m.
To learn more about the two plays, the cast, and to volunteer, visit indieshakes.org/. Image removed.Jacqueline Misaye and Brent Charles. Photo Mike Ditz. Image removed.Isaac Ybarra and David Melville. Photo: Mike Ditz.  
Event Date
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Event Location

Old Zoo in Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90027
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.145026, -118.2937784
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10389071
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Event Type
Dance
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Film
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Parks After Dark returns for summer with activities at 34 Los Angeles County parks. Bring your family and friends to an LA County Parks location for summer concerts, movie nights, and various free programs.
Event Date
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Event Location

Los Angeles County Parks
Los Angeles
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0549076, -118.242643
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10390858
Event Main Image
Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
With one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in Southern California, Bob Blumenfield’s July 4th Extravaganza delights over  with a free concert and 20-minute spectacular fireworks display. There are over 15 local restaurants on hand along with arts and crafts vendors and local businesses promoting and selling their goods.   General admission is FREE, but consider the VIP treatment
Event Date
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Event Location

Warner Ranch Park
5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.176839, -118.6035755
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Free, VIP tickets at website
Event ID
142976
Event Main Image
Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Not a fan of the loud fireworks? Head to Hansen Dam Aquatic Center instead, and watch the sky light up with a bevy of drones.Before the show, Hansen Dam will come alive with kids’ activities Our FREE Independence Day Celebration has fun for the entire family without the dangers of traditional pyrotechnic fireworks including kids’ activities hosted by the Discovery Cube, food trucks, resource booths with giveaways, music, and more!
Event Date
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Event Location

Hansen Dam Aquatic Center
11798 Foothill Blvd.
Hansen Dam, 91342
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.2712859, -118.3896096
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
142956
Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Join us on Abbot Kinney Boulevard for a fun and festive night in Venice. Chances are, you will find whatever food you are craving, along with special merchant events.
Event Date
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Event Location

Abbot Kinney Blvd
1525 Abbot Kinney Blvd (corner of Palms Blvd)
Venice, CA 90291
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.9903724, -118.4641027
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10385265
Event Main Image
Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
A celebration of community, resilience and joy shared among Angelenos who want to build connections, solidarity, allyship and mutual support. This year’s event features arts activities, sports games, live music, and dance, with dozens of LA’s favorite food trucks and DJs spanning genres from hip-hop to reggaeton, funk, and more. Enjoy the return of the Gloria Molina Grand Park Ferris Wheel and an innovative drone show by Grizzly Entertainment.  
Event Date
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Event Location

Gloria Molina Grand Park
200 N. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0562861, -118.2467294
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
213-972-8080
Event ID
142974
Event Main Image
Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
For 54 years, Fiesta has been filling Hermosa’s streets with art, music, and fun. Fiesta de las Artes, as it was originally named, celebrated artisan culture and welcomed visitors from all around to the beach to shop and enjoy the art. For more than a decade, Fiesta has been known as Southern California’s largest beachside arts and craft festival. But we in Hermosa like to think of Fiesta simply as a treasured tradition.
Event Date
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Event Location

Downtown Hermosa Beach
Intersection of Valley Drive and Pier Avenue
Hermosa Beach, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.864623, -118.3954691
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10385844
Event Main Image
Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Music
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
As the annual parade returns, we’re proud to honor our community heroes, first responders during the pandemic years: healthcare, public safety & food service workers.     The parade kicks off promptly at 9:30am at Pico and Main Street, traveling South on Main Street before turning right onto Marine, ending at Barnard Way. Join us to watch anywhere along the Main Street route as we make our way to Beach Lot 5 South. The official grandstand announcement location will be in front of the Ocean Park Library.  
Event Date
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Event Location

Main Street, from Marine to Pico
United States

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
142959
Event Main Image