Featured Events

The Kite Festival is designed as a celebration to honor the communities surrounding Los Angeles State Historic Park that fought for and steward this public parkland, recognizing their resilience, cultural histories, and aspirations.

Clockshop encourages attendees to make their own kites or visit the ‘eco-friendly kite options’ section here for suggestions on where to purchase or make kites ahead of the event.

In an effort to limit plastic waste, a kite vendor will not be present at the event and instead, we will provide a very limited number of ready-to-assemble kites on a first-come, first-served basis.

This event is free and open to the public.

A $5 donation supports Clockshop to continue free public programming and artist commissions. Thank you!

Interact Theatre Company presents five plays awarded America’s highest literary honor, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Join us on a captivating journey through the annals of modern dramatic literature with our curated staged readings of five theatrical masterpieces, presented in partnership with the Los Angeles Public Library, made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, and produced by Barry Heins and Kristen Egermeier. These performances will be held on the second Saturday of each month between January through May 2024.

The exhibition brings together artists Michael Massenburg, Aiseborn, and Mr. B Baby to explore the intersections of family,
culture, and community. Curated by Guillermo Aviles-Rodriguez, PhD., the works will be on view Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., from April 13 to August 2024, with a reception/artist talk and performance by Nedra Wheeler Trio taking place Sunday, June 9 at 1:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Cover image: Helping Families Grow, by Michael Massenburg, Aiseborn, and Mr. B Baby located at Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center

Arroyo Art Collective presents What Do You See – What Do You Hear, a collaboration of dance and musical instrument, set within the Audubon Center at Debs Park compound. Over the course of four days and 16 performances, musicians are asked to interpret their dance partner, while dancers respond and contribute to the music so that each elevates the other’s art.

This improvisational and alternating dance and music performances accompanied by workshops open to the general public. All events are family friendly and free. April 28th, May 11th, May 18th, and May 19th.

There is free parking available in the Audubon Center lot onsite, however spots fill up quickly. If the lot is full, please park along Griffin Ave. and walk up to the Center.

The exhibition brings together artists Michael Massenburg, Aiseborn, and Mr. B Baby to explore the intersections of family,
culture, and community. Curated by Guillermo Aviles-Rodriguez, PhD., the works will be on view Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., from April 13 to August 2024, with a reception/artist talk and performance by Nedra Wheeler Trio taking place Sunday, June 9 at 1:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Cover image: Helping Families Grow, by Michael Massenburg, Aiseborn, and Mr. B Baby located at Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center

The exhibition brings together artists Michael Massenburg, Aiseborn, and Mr. B Baby to explore the intersections of family,
culture, and community. Curated by Guillermo Aviles-Rodriguez, PhD., the works will be on view Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., from April 13 to August 2024, with a reception/artist talk and performance by Nedra Wheeler Trio taking place Sunday, June 9 at 1:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Cover image: Helping Families Grow, by Michael Massenburg, Aiseborn, and Mr. B Baby located at Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center

The exhibition brings together artists Michael Massenburg, Aiseborn, and Mr. B Baby to explore the intersections of family,
culture, and community. Curated by Guillermo Aviles-Rodriguez, PhD., the works will be on view Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., from April 13 to August 2024, with a reception/artist talk and performance by Nedra Wheeler Trio taking place Sunday, June 9 at 1:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Cover image: Helping Families Grow, by Michael Massenburg, Aiseborn, and Mr. B Baby located at Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center

Join CNM and the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs for RENEW – a special one-day event for professionals in the nonprofit cultural arts, health, and wellness sectors.

This year’s one-day conference will foster community engagement and knowledge exchange — a dynamic platform uniting experts from across the fields of arts, science, and social well-being. Through engaging presentations and interactive sessions, attendees will delve into cutting-edge insights and best practices, exploring innovative approaches and collaborative solutions to enhance individual and societal well-being.

A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Who Should Attend: Nonprofit professionals including CEOs, program directors, managers, board members, individuals from the health and wellness sector, and community-based artists who work independently or within any type of nonprofit service organization.

Speakers and Presenters:

• Keynote Speaker: Dr. Assal Habibi – Associate Research Professor of Psychology & Director, USC Center for Music, Brain, & Society
• Jessica Edelstein – Art Therapist & Psychotherapist, The Limbic Lounge
• Efrain Escobedo – President & CEO, Center for Nonprofit Management
• Lishaun Francis – Senior Director of Behavioral Health, Children Now
• Sandra Hill-Glover – Vice President of Learning & Innovations, Center for Nonprofit Management
• Ping Ho – Founder & Director, Arts and Healing Initiative
• Dr. Marco Iacoboni – Professor, UCLA Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences
• Sunil Iyengar – Director, Office of Research & Analysis, National Endowment for the Arts
• Keith McNutt – Director of the Western Region, The Entertainment Community Fund
• Nadia Paredes – President, American Art Therapy Association & Registered Art Therapist, Licensed Marital, and Family Therapist
• Daniel Tarica – General Manager, Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles
• Joseph Quintana – Executive Director & Founder, Native Development Network

May 4 and 5, 2024, at California Plaza for 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

The 2024 ReelAbilities Los Angeles Film Festival showcases films and conversations that promote awareness and appreciation for the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with disabilities.

Schedule:

FAMILY FUN DAY on Sunday, May 5 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

EASTER SEALS DISABILITY FILM CHALLENGE: Announcement of Finalists on Saturday, May 5, at 3:00 PM

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS

The exhibition brings together artists Michael Massenburg, Aiseborn, and Mr. B Baby to explore the intersections of family,
culture, and community. Curated by Guillermo Aviles-Rodriguez, PhD., the works will be on view Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., from April 13 to August 2024, with a reception/artist talk and performance by Nedra Wheeler Trio taking place Sunday, June 9 at 1:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Cover image: Helping Families Grow, by Michael Massenburg, Aiseborn, and Mr. B Baby located at Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center