Festival Guide

Event Type
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair will feature over 150 local, hand-selected artisans for this holiday pop up event. Shoppers can expect to find trendsetting indie goods, including original fashion and jewelry design, paper goods, innovative home decor and housewares, art, photography, food, and more.
Event Date
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Event Location

Pasadena Central Park
275 S Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, 91105
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1414642, -118.1493655
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10324984
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Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Explore living collections of orchids and camellias, a botanical conservatory, a fragrant rose garden, a children’s garden, and more, in 16 themed gardens spread over 120 acres. All visitors, including members, must reserve tickets online in advance.

 

Open Daily,  10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Closed on Tuesdays
Event Date
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Event Location

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Garden
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1278618, -118.1094516
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$13 – $36
Contact Phone
626.405.2100
Event ID
10288439
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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
10335810
Event Main Image
Event Type
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Join the Aquarium for its twentieth annual Pacific Island Festival. This festival features traditional music and dance, cultural displays, and craft demonstrations and celebrates Pacific Islander cultures, including Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan, Tongan, Chamorro, Marshallese, and Māori.
Event Date
-
Event Location

Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.7621679, -118.196966
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
562.590.3100
Event ID
10319372
Event Main Image
Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

The Atwater Village Farmers Market features over two dozen of Southern California’s best local farms, showcasing their diverse range of organic herbs and lettuces. Additionally, there are various local food vendors offering a wide selection of specialty food items like salsa, hummus, tamales, and more. The market is a family-friendly event, with live entertainment provided by local musicians.

Event Date
-
Event Location

Attwater Village Farmers Market
3528 Larga Avenue
Los Angeles
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.117499, -118.260383
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10316864
Event Main Image
Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Vintage treasure hunters and bargain seekers flock to the legendary Rose Bowl Flea Market. On the second Sunday of every month, experience over 2,500 vendors full of antiques, vintage clothing, local art, and specialty products. The legendary Rose Bowl Flea Market is celebrating over 45 years of continued success. The flea market attracts 20,000 buyers, including celebrities and interior designers. Concession stands are sprinkled throughout the market, offering food and drinks.
Event Date
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Event Location

Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl Drive
Pasadena, CA 91103
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1606364, -118.1674865
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$12 – $20
Event ID
10284601
Event Main Image
Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Film
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The Festival’s program includes presentations of feature films, short films, documentaries, and animations. There will also be opportunities to meet with the filmmakers and actors.

 

Check the website for films, dates, and times.
Event Date
Event Location

Check website for locations
CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
36.778261, -119.4179324
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Purchase tickets at website
Event ID
10324982
Event Main Image
Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Film
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Encuentro 2024 features three weeks of artistic exchange, cross-company co-creation, and presented performances, all in repertory, for Los Angeles audiences. Encuentro 2024 will host fellow teatristas from across the country to present work, and share processes, challenges, aspirations, and goals.
Event Date
Event Location

Los Angeles Theatre Center
514 S. Spring St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0466405, -118.2496756
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
213.489.0994
Event ID
10324784
Event Main Image
Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Film
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Since it was established in 2008, DTLA Film Festival has screened more than 1,200 films of all genres, making it the largest film event in downtown L.A.  The DTLA Film Festival is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to promoting diversity in cinema.

 

Check the website for films, dates, and times.
Event Date
Event Location

Regal L.A. LIVE: A Barco Innovation Center
1000 W Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0457356, -118.2680272
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$15
Contact Phone
323-761-2333
Event ID
10326041
Event Main Image
Event Type
Family Activity
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Productions and workshops from the festival touch on diverse subjects, from political to personal, love to loss, sensuality to spiritual, and hierarchy to hope. All bets are off, limits on boundaries and form wide open, with shows that range in style from classic comedy to poignant drama, from Shakespearian to one-woman-shows, from slam poetry to stand-up comedy and improv, from parody to fairytale – something for everyone. Inclusive theatre arts workshops for youth and adults are available throughout the festival.

 

Event times vary.

Reservations are required at the website.

Event Date
Event Location

Santa Monica Playhouse
1211 4th Street, Santa Monica
Los Angeles, CA 90401
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0189556, -118.4977074
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Free, Reservations required
Event ID
10323975
Event Main Image