The Colors of Connection Gala
We're excited to announce that we will be hosting our first Annual Colors of Connection Gala event on Thursday, October 16th. This inaugural gala will celebrate the powerful bond between art, public life and community spirit. We will be honoring LA Commons’ 25 years of uplifting our collective story through creative vision and civic engagement.
Please join us for The Colors of Connection Gala: A Celebration of 25 Years of Community, Art, and Belonging, as we gather to honor the creative spirit of Los Angeles and the connections that make our city thrive. In this inaugural celebration, we come together to reflect on LA Commons’ 25-year journey of building community through art, storytelling, and shared vision.
Olé Los Angeles
The Ford is hosting its LA Soundscapes Family Concert series! Join LA Commons for the pre-concert art activity.
The Mack Tee Launch and Block Party
Join us to enjoy Karen Mack’s favorite food trucks, a birthday cake and toast, a “Mack Tee” upcycling workshop, and dancing—always dancing!!
At this celebration, join us for a fun upcycling party! Buy a "Mack Tee" and make it your own! Bedazzle, crop or style however you want to, or bring your own shirt (like your Festival of Masks shirt!) to upcycle!
Grab delicious bites from some of Karen's favorite spots:
El Rincon Hondureno
Fuegos LA
All Chill Icecream
Leimert Park Art Walk
Enjoy art and stop by LA Commons’ table for an art activity.
Join us and the talented artist Kalynn Youngblood for a Cyanotype Workshop in front of KAOS!
This hands-on, creative experience transcends across all ages. Participants will create striking blue and white prints using sunlight and a simple chemical process. This fun and interactive activity will foster curiosity and collaboration, and encourage artistic expression.
Little Ethiopia Cultural Street Festival
LA Commons will be hosting an interactive art activity in the Kids Zone!
LA Soundscapes: Hangawi, The Autumn Festival of Korea Kim Eung Hwa & Korean Dance Company
Join LA Commons before the show for an interactive art activity.
MacArthur Park Community Paint Day
MacArthur Park Planter Stencil Project: Community Clean Up and Paint Day
Come join us for a day of clean up and painting. Join Artist Alfonso Aceves to paint stencils on planters with beautiful community designs around MacArthur Park Lake.
All supplies provided. Dress comfortable.
WonderLAnd! with UniverSOUL Hip Hop Dance Company
Join LA Commons for an interactive art activity and attend The Ford’s family summer concert series!
The Healing Fields: Mural Unveiling and Celebration
Join LA Commons at this historic mural unveiling!
Live at The Music Center featuring esperanza spalding
Join LA Commons and come by our table at The Music Center. Five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist esperanza spalding takes the stage for one night only at Live at The Music Center— an annual FREE summer concert open to all! Experience esperanza’s blend of jazz, soul, classical, funk and experimental sounds in the heart of Downtown L.A. Join us for a soul-expanding performance under the stars!
Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks
Celebrate our 15th annual Festival of Masks in Leimert Park!
The festival features a libation ceremony, procession and an exciting lineup of dance and musical performances. The blessing and libation ceremony are designed to invoke a healing and reflection process in the community. The procession through the streets symbolizes the people's power and capacity to take ownership over their community, address challenges and create change.
4343 Leimert Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Saturday FOM Workshop
Join LA Commons in Leimert Park for our free, community workshops on every Saturday leading up to our annual Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks.
11AM-12PM: African and Diaspora Dance
12PM-2PM: Mask Making
2PM-3PM: African Diaspora Drumming
Saturday FOM Workshop
Join LA Commons in Leimert Park for our free, community workshops on every Saturday leading up to our annual Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks.
11AM-12PM: African and Diaspora Dance
12PM-2PM: Mask Making
2PM-3PM: African Diaspora Drumming
June Jubilee: Afrofuturist Ancestor Masks & Fans
Join LA Commons in the Octavia Butler Lab at the Central Library in creating Afrofuturist Masks and fans to uplift the rich visionary heritage of Octavia Butler.
Saturday FOM Workshop
Join LA Commons in Leimert Park for our free, community workshops on every Saturday leading up to our annual Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks.
11AM-12PM: African and Diaspora Dance
12PM-2PM: Mask Making
2PM-3PM: African Diaspora Drumming
Parables of the Talents: An Octavia E. Butler Celebration
Come to the Central Library in DTLA and join the zine-making workshop with LA Commons!
Explore themes of race, resiliency and climate through collage work and art.
Saturday FOM Workshop
Join LA Commons in Leimert Park for our free, community workshops on every Saturday leading up to our annual Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks.
11AM-12PM: African and Diaspora Dance
12PM-2PM: Mask Making
2PM-3PM: African Diaspora Drumming
SOLE FOLKS x LA COMMONS Launch Party
Join LA Commons and Sole Folks as we celebrate the launch of our 25th Anniversary limited edition collection at the Sole Folks storefront in Leimert Park.
Saturday FOM Workshop
Join LA Commons in Leimert Park for our free, community workshops on every Saturday leading up to our annual Day of the Ancestors: Festival of the Masks.
11AM-12PM: African and Diaspora Dance
12PM-2PM: Mask Making
2PM-3PM: African Diaspora Drumming
Garden Party hosted by Crop Swap LA
LA Commons is celebrating 25 years!
Join us for a lovely Garden Party and brunch hosted by Crop Swap LA.
We are thrilled to have Jamiah Hargins, founder of Crop Swap LA, moderating the conversation with our amazing panelists:
Karen Mack, Founder and Executive Director of LA Commons
Florence Nishida, Founder of LA Green Grounds
Keith Corbin, Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Alta Adams and Co-Founder of Alta Community
Join us at the Degnan Microfarm for a delicious brunch catered by Alta Adams, mimosas and coffee sponsored by Canyon Coffee.
Fremont Art and Wellness Festival
Come be part of this free community event! The Art and Wellness Festival will be a dynamic day of art making and resource sharing, accompanied by live performances!
Torched Talks
Join our founder and Executive Director, Karen Mack, as she tells us more about bringing together arts and culture coalitions to collaborate on transit, public health, and education campaigns across the region.
On The Record - Vinyl Fair
Join us at the Jerry Moss Plaza for the Music Center’s On the Record: Vinyl Fair! LA Commons will be hosting a collective art installation featuring personalized CDs with stories about your favorite songs of home.
Saturday FOM Workshop
Join LA Commons in Leimert Park for our free, community workshops on every Saturday leading up to our annual Day of the Ancestors: Festival of the Masks.
11AM-12PM: African and Diaspora Dance
12PM-2PM: Mask Making
2PM-3PM: African Diaspora Drumming
Saturday FOM Workshop
Join LA Commons in Leimert Park for our free, community workshops on every Saturday leading up to our annual Day of the Ancestors: Festival of the Masks.
11AM-12PM: African and Diaspora Dance
12PM-2PM: Mask Making
2PM-3PM: African Diaspora Drumming
Day of the Ancestors: Festival of the Masks Kickoff
Join us for LA Commons Day of the Ancestors: Festival of the Masks Kickoff at Leimert Park! The kick off is free for all ages and will have art activities, food, community conversations, and live music and dance! This year’s theme is SESA WO SUBAN, representing “change” and “transformation.”
Leimert Park Art Walk
Join LA Commons at the Leimert Park Art Walk! This month’s theme will be “Planting Your Intentions for Clean Air.” We will be hosting a planting and pot painting workshop in honor of Earth Day in front of KAOS Network.
Address: KAOS Network, 4343 Leimert Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
LA Times Festival of Books
Join LA Commons at LA Times’ Annual Festival of Books at USC. This outdoor festival is a free event for all ages to attend. Swing by our tent for an art activation space centering tree justice.
Learn more about the festival here: https://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/
UCLA Town Hall: Improving Transit Connections Between the Valley and the Westside
LA Commons' Founder and Executive Director, Karen Mack, will participate on a panel discussion to engage the UCLA community and greater LA region about a critical transportation initiative, the Sepulveda Transit Corridor project.
Fremont Healthy Culture Hub Story Gathering
Join us for our Fremont Healthy Culture Hub Story Gathering! Your stories will contribute to a mural project at the Fremont Wellness Center and Garden. Featuring spring art activities for all ages! Food Distribution & Free Tamales
7840 Towne Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90003
MacArthur Park Story Gathering
LA Commons will be hosting our MacArthur Park Story Gathering! Community Members can share their stories to Stop the Hate and to build community. This free community event features fun activities, entertainment, and free treats!
2230 W 6th St. Los Angeles, CA 90057