McGroarty Arts Center has opened registration for Spring Class!

Registration opened to its members Monday, February 19th at noon.

On Monday, February 26 at noon, registration opens to the public!

Classes for children, teens, and adults are offered in acrylic, ceramics, piano, meditation and yoga, Tai Chi, and watercolor. Supplies are provided.

There is something for everyone! Find the practice that fits your needs and your schedule!

McGroarty Arts Center has opened registration for Spring Class!

Registration opened to its members Monday, February 19th at noon.

On Monday, February 26 at noon, registration opens to the public!

Classes for children, teens, and adults are offered in acrylic, ceramics, piano, meditation and yoga, Tai Chi, and watercolor. Supplies are provided.

There is something for everyone! Find the practice that fits your needs and your schedule!

A community festival has a party-like atmosphere with live performances by international and local talent, countless food and merchandise vendors, and plenty of fun with much more surprises!

DCA’s Performing Arts Division is delighted to present the Second Annual Lunar New Year Celebration beginning February 3 to March 3, 2024. Launched in 2023, the Lunar New Year Celebration program expands this year to nine events. The festivities include Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese culturally-specific events across the City of Los Angeles. Celebratory performances include cultural dance, food and arts festivals, film screenings, street fairs, parades, story-telling, and spoken-word. We invite you, your family, and friends to participate in these joyous community gatherings.This year’s Lunar New Year events are as follows:

10th Annual Port of Los Angeles Lunar New Year Celebration

Port of Los Angeles, 301 S. Avalon Wilmington, CA 90744 The celebration features cultural entertainment, crafts, petting zoo, and firework finale. Saturday, February 3, 2024 3:00 to 6:30 p.m.

2nd Annual Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival

Vietnamese Association of San Fernando Valley, 7245 Corbin Avenue, Winnetka, CA, 91306The celebration features performers, lion dancers, and free food. Saturday, February 3, 2024 5:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Family Village Celebration

Northridge Park Child Care Resource Center, 10058 Reseda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 91325 The celebration includes music and dance performances, children’s activities, and storytelling. Sunday, February 11, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

125th Annual Golden Dragon Parade

Chinatown Central Plaza, 823 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 The annual parade showcases floats, festivities, and performers as the parade winds through Chinatown. Saturday, February 17, 2024 1:00 p.m.

Lunar New Year Block Party

Lankershim Arts Center, 5108 Lankershim Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 91601 The party hosts performers, food trucks, and traditional Korean Lunar New Year games. Saturday, February 24, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Firecracker Run

Chinatown, 943 N. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90012 Performers will provide entertainment. Saturday, February 24, 2024 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Dragon Stories

Chinatown, 900 N. Broadway #1090, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Featuring traditional Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese storytelling. Sunday, February 25, 2024 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Short Film Festival

Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, 4814 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Featuring short films by Asian filmmakers. Saturday, March 2, 2024 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Night Market

Koreatown Plaza, 928 S. Western Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90006 A celebration featuring food, live performers and other surprises. Sunday, March 3, 2024 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Please note: All events are free and open to the public. For updates and more information, please email: dca-perform@lacity.org.

McGroarty Arts Center has opened registration for Spring Class!

Registration opened to its members Monday, February 19th at noon.

On Monday, February 26 at noon, registration opens to the public!

Classes for children, teens, and adults are offered in acrylic, ceramics, piano, meditation and yoga, Tai Chi, and watercolor. Supplies are provided.

There is something for everyone! Find the practice that fits your needs and your schedule!

DCA’s Performing Arts Division is delighted to present the Second Annual Lunar New Year Celebration beginning February 3 to March 3, 2024. Launched in 2023, the Lunar New Year Celebration program expands this year to nine events. The festivities include Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese culturally-specific events across the City of Los Angeles. Celebratory performances include cultural dance, food and arts festivals, film screenings, street fairs, parades, story-telling, and spoken-word. We invite you, your family, and friends to participate in these joyous community gatherings.This year’s Lunar New Year events are as follows:

10th Annual Port of Los Angeles Lunar New Year Celebration

Port of Los Angeles, 301 S. Avalon Wilmington, CA 90744 The celebration features cultural entertainment, crafts, petting zoo, and firework finale. Saturday, February 3, 2024 3:00 to 6:30 p.m.

2nd Annual Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival

Vietnamese Association of San Fernando Valley, 7245 Corbin Avenue, Winnetka, CA, 91306The celebration features performers, lion dancers, and free food. Saturday, February 3, 2024 5:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Family Village Celebration

Northridge Park Child Care Resource Center, 10058 Reseda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 91325 The celebration includes music and dance performances, children’s activities, and storytelling. Sunday, February 11, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

125th Annual Golden Dragon Parade

Chinatown Central Plaza, 823 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 The annual parade showcases floats, festivities, and performers as the parade winds through Chinatown. Saturday, February 17, 2024 1:00 p.m.

Lunar New Year Block Party

Lankershim Arts Center, 5108 Lankershim Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 91601 The party hosts performers, food trucks, and traditional Korean Lunar New Year games. Saturday, February 24, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Firecracker Run

Chinatown, 943 N. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90012 Performers will provide entertainment. Saturday, February 24, 2024 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Dragon Stories

Chinatown, 900 N. Broadway #1090, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Featuring traditional Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese storytelling. Sunday, February 25, 2024 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Short Film Festival

Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, 4814 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Featuring short films by Asian filmmakers. Saturday, March 2, 2024 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Night Market

Koreatown Plaza, 928 S. Western Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90006 A celebration featuring food, live performers and other surprises. Sunday, March 3, 2024 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Please note: All events are free and open to the public. For updates and more information, please email: dca-perform@lacity.org.

Love, LAMAG: Art Talks on Open Call: Apophenia

The Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery presents Love, LAMAG, an annual program celebrating the gallery’s dedication to contemporary art since 1945. This year Love, LAMAG is a series of art talks led by LAMAG staff on Open Call: Apophenia, a non-juried exhibition featuring youth, students, professional, and non-professional artists to present their artwork side by side. The art talks are free, insightful, and short discussions on the beloved exhibition format, themes, and participating artists. The series culminates with an extended invitation to all Open Call participants to join LAMAG staff in the gallery on March 16th to celebrate the end of the exhibition.

Art Talk Schedule

Saturday, February 17  at 1:00 p.m.- Samantha Manuel

Friday, February 23 at 1:00 p.m.- Jereme Lua

Saturday, February 24 at 1:00 p.m.- Hugo Cervantes

Friday, March 1 at 1:00 p.m.- LAMAG Staff

Saturday, March 2 at 1:00 p.m.- LAMAG Staff

Friday, March 8 at 1:00 p.m.- John Weston

Saturday, March 9 at 1:00 p.m.- LAMAG Staff

Friday, March 15 at 1:00 p.m.- Nancy Meyer

Saturday, March 16 at 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.- Open Call Artists are welcome to join LAMAG Staff in the gallery

Love, LAMAG: Art Talks on Open Call: Apophenia

The Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery presents Love, LAMAG, an annual program celebrating the gallery’s dedication to contemporary art since 1945. This year Love, LAMAG is a series of art talks led by LAMAG staff on Open Call: Apophenia, a non-juried exhibition featuring youth, students, professional, and non-professional artists to present their artwork side by side. The art talks are free, insightful, and short discussions on the beloved exhibition format, themes, and participating artists. The series culminates with an extended invitation to all Open Call participants to join LAMAG staff in the gallery on March 16th to celebrate the end of the exhibition.

Art Talk Schedule

Saturday, February 17  at 1:00 p.m.- Samantha Manuel

Friday, February 23 at 1:00 p.m.- Jereme Lua

Saturday, February 24 at 1:00 p.m.- Hugo Cervantes

Friday, March 1 at 1:00 p.m.- LAMAG Staff

Saturday, March 2 at 1:00 p.m.- LAMAG Staff

Friday, March 8 at 1:00 p.m.- John Weston

Saturday, March 9 at 1:00 p.m.- LAMAG Staff

Friday, March 15 at 1:00 p.m.- Nancy Meyer

Saturday, March 16 at 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.- Open Call Artists are welcome to join LAMAG Staff in the gallery

McGroarty Arts Center has opened registration for Spring Class!

Registration opened to its members Monday, February 19th at noon.

On Monday, February 26 at noon, registration opens to the public!

Classes for children, teens, and adults are offered in acrylic, ceramics, piano, meditation and yoga, Tai Chi, and watercolor. Supplies are provided.

There is something for everyone! Find the practice that fits your needs and your schedule!

This event is an opportunity for our community to come together for a day of health & wellness, cultural
activities & supporting education. The event features a community fair that is open to all free of charge that features a pancake breakfast, live music, arts activities (drawing, sign making, photography, videos, cyanotype, performances, and so much more)!

Parking is Free!

The Fun Run and the Fair raises money for 26 Council District 11 area schools to support their art, STEM, PE, and beautification projects.

Registration is still open!