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Join us for a very special performance and art workshop celebrating the life and work Mexican-American queer post-war composer, Pauline Oliveros. A pioneer of experimental and electronic music, Pauline challenged societal hierarchical and patriarchal structures through her music, transforming the very act of listening. She encouraged musicians and non-musicians alike to engage with sound and each other with empathy and mutual respect. Free to families. Enjoy the performance in the garden, and stay for the art workshops and food. Food and drink are available for purchase.  

LHYAC is happy to announce the return of Young Artists Summer Camp! Summer Camp at LHYAC is open to all kids ages 6-13 who want to spend the summer immersed in the visual and performing arts! Our campers get the unique opportunity to experience a sampling of what the Art Center has to offer year-round in our after-school multidisciplinary arts classes in music, visual art, dance, theatre, mental health and wellness, and gardening. Campers will work with their young artist peers and staff mentors to create theatrical scenes, act, dance, sing, draw, work in the new California Native Plant Learning Garden and have lots of fun through creativity. Every day will begin with a socio-emotional check-in before the campers are guided through engaging activities and structured classes focused on 3 different arts disciplines per day and free-play everyday after lunch. A free lunch is provided daily through the LA Parks FREE Summer Lunch Program. Campers must bring a snack and water from home everyday. Come join the fun this summer and have your kids nurture their creative side in a joyful, safe, and friendly environment!

Young Artists Summer Camp is facilitated by LHYAC Teaching Artists and composed of a total of three camp cohorts grouped by age, with a maximum capacity of 8 campers in each group. In addition to our Teaching Artists, LHYAC Young Artist Summer Camp also has the support of caring and experienced Summer Youth Leaders who are there to supervise, guide, and assist our young artists at all times.

DAILY SCHEDULE OF OFFERINGS:
Monday: Sing Out Loud! Choir, Let’s Dance!, Arte101
Tuesday: Musical Theater Workshop, Nature + Art Lab
Wednesday: Music Exploration, Let’s Dance!, Arte101
Thursday: Broadway Basics, Yoga & Me, Creative Expressions Hour
Friday: Cultural Education Field Trip excursions and ensemble rehearsals

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) Performing Arts Division (PERF) presents the second annual Language of the Cosmos, a three-day exhibition of performances, multi-media installations, and community workshops inspired by the wonders, sounds, and visuals of the universe. Language of the Cosmos welcomes nine commissioned artists and youth development organizations to share their work and knowledge at Taxco Theatre in Canoga Park—a neighborhood with a long history of supporting the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) space program.

Language of the Cosmos celebrates the intersection of art and science through a partnership with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). The nine artists and organizations include: Maya Billig, Richard Cabral, Masha Dowell, Infinite Flow Dance, Reginald B. McKinley, II, Beth Peterson, Gabriel Spera, Amir Whitaker, Zawadi Cultural Collective.

JPL was founded in 1936 and has a rich history of encouraging, cultivating, and nurturing artists. NASA JPL’s scientific exploration of the Earth, solar system, and beyond has served as a resource for artists to unlock creativity and communicate the inspiration of science through nonconventional methods.

The culmination of works will be presented at the Taxco Theatre, 7242 Owensmouth Ave, Canoga Park, CA 91303, Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28, at 7:30 p.m. A youth and family presentation will be on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Free RSVP at brownpapertickets.com/event/6662426.

Featuring:
Beth Peterson @one_grain_of_sand_puppets
Amir Whitaker @drknucklehead_esq
Gabe Spera www.gabrielspera.com
Richard Cabral @richardcabralofficial
Zawadi Cultural Collective @zawadiculturalcollective
Marisa Hamamoto @marisahamamoto
Masha Dowell @mashadowell
Reginald B. McKinley,ll @heyreginald
Maya Billig @mayabillig

This exhibition references a long and ongoing story of cross-cultural exchange and collision between China and the West, beginning with a mid-18th century fountain at Yuanmingyuan, the Old Summer Palace in Beijing. The fountain, commissioned by Emperor Qianlong and designed by Jesuit priests, was used to tell time. The waterspouts were later looted from Yuanmingyuan by French and British forces.

Explore newly uncovered treasures from China’s Shaanxi Province in World of the Terracotta Warriors. This exhibition features over 120 artifacts, including terracotta warriors, chariot regalia, jade and gold adornments, and bronze vessels. Discover the evolution of China’s political and artistic landscape, from early walled cities to the Qin dynasty’s legendary warriors. Presented in collaboration with leading Chinese museums and archaeological institutions, this exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the ancient past.