Storytelling

The award-winning creator, director, actor, and hilarious stand-up comedian moves into the Wiltern for a limited run of shows you do not want to miss! Catch Ali’s latest hour of stand-up to be filmed for her next comedy special.

In 2019, Lawson answered more than 1,000 questions in his Story File so that future generations can continue conversing with him to learn about his legacy. What would you like to ask Lawson?

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
Thursday, 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m.
Adults – $16, Seniors and Youth – $9, Members and Children under 5 – Free

Spend an afternoon at a special collection of the LA County Library that encompasses academic materials, film, music, novels, magazines, and newspapers. The collection focuses on the Asian American Pacific Islander American experience, with core holdings in history, art, and culture. The center has over 100 titles on microfilm of historical Asian immigrant newspapers published in the US.

The 19th annual SEEfest is a competition festival presenting to Los Angeles audiences a large selection of feature, documentary and short films from 20+ countries of South and Eastern Europe.

The Crazy Superhero Vacation is a production by Ms. Neate’s class at Vena Avenue Elementary. Animation and editing are by Pieter Hardeman of Toy Story Lab. Southland Sings is a creative organization using the arts to unlock creative potential through live opera, musical theatre production, education assemblies, and music composition for all ages.

Ancestor’s Voices delves into intergenerational trauma, tracing our ancestral roots and bringing their stories to life. Through emotional storytelling, we explore the impact of this trauma on our present lives, both physically and emotionally.

This evolving performance stems from community workshops delving into inherited trauma. Collaborating with epigeneticist Kathy Sanders-Phillips and immunologist Devavani Chatterjea, we explore the passage of generational trauma, alongside themes of identity and belonging.

Renowned poet Carol V. Davis’s evocative poetry is weaved through the dance, adding depth and emotional resonance.

Each performance, will be followed by a post-show discussion with the audience, gathering feedback to refine our work for its official premiere in 2025.

Nicole Chung heard her adoption story as a comforting, prepackaged myth. All You Can Ever Know is a profound, moving chronicle of surprising connections and the repercussions of unearthing painful family secrets—vital reading for anyone who has ever struggled to figure out where they belong.

Register using the website for the Zoom link.

The award-winning creator, director, actor, and hilarious stand-up comedian moves into the Wiltern for a limited run of shows you do not want to miss! Catch Ali’s latest hour of stand-up to be filmed for her next comedy special.

In 2019, Lawson answered more than 1,000 questions in his Story File so that future generations can continue conversing with him to learn about his legacy. What would you like to ask Lawson?

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
Thursday, 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m.
Adults – $16, Seniors and Youth – $9, Members and Children under 5 – Free

Spend an afternoon at a special collection of the LA County Library that encompasses academic materials, film, music, novels, magazines, and newspapers. The collection focuses on the Asian American Pacific Islander American experience, with core holdings in history, art, and culture. The center has over 100 titles on microfilm of historical Asian immigrant newspapers published in the US.