Black LA Events | 8/22-8/25

From Black girl cookouts, to trap bingo, baddies brunches, and more, here's your one-stop shop for Black events in Los Angeles this weekend!

We have 67 amazing events to be excited about!

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All events are organized into categories by date and linked for easy access. Have fun, Stay Black!

🗓 = recurring weekly | ❤️ = Jocelyn-approved | 🌈 = Queer-led ✨ = Popular

🤝🏾 = Jocelyn’s going!

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BLK Events LA’s Events This Week

We LOVE putting on events for the community! And there are SO many moving parts! We’re taking it easy this week so we can rest. Love you <3

1. Wednesday 8/14: Co-Work It Out: Community Coworking at ORA in Leimert Park ❤️✨🗓

   1. Coworking for the culture at our thirdspace cafe, ORA in Leimert Park! Pro-Tip: Order the Cinful Cinnamon Vanilla Latte, Matcha Raspberry Latte (half sweet!), Raspberry Hibiscus Iced Tea, Pineapple Papaya Iced Tea, or Soul Bowl!

2. Wednesday 8/21: RunGood: Community 5k & 2-Mile Walk at The WalkGood Yard in Mid-City ❤️✨🗓

   1. Competitive-paced run, moderate-paced run, and brisk walk! This week’s walk will be led by the lovely Oru!

Art + Community

Thursday 8/22

1. Anniversary & All Day Happy Hour at 1010 Wine Bar in Inglewood ✨

2. Speed Dating & Trap Bingo at The Pink Teacup Villa in Hollywood ✨

Friday 8/23

1. Squad Shit Only Pop-Up at Visionary Studios

2. Braiding in Color at Color Compton ✨

Saturday 8/24

1. Carefree Black Girl Cookout in South Central ✨

2. Compton Fest at Compton Community College ✨

3. Fried Chicken & Funky Sh*t: Sensory Dining Experience (location on RSVP!) 🌈✨

Sunday 8/25

1. Baddies, Bubbly & Brunch at ORA in Leimert Park ❤️✨

2. Throwing Out: Pottery On the Beach at Royal Palms Beach Park in San Pedro

3. Black on the Block at LA Center Studios in DTLA ❤️✨

Live Music

Thursday 8/22

1. The Interlude Live Show at The Stowaway in DTLA

Friday 8/23

1. Open Mic Night at Radical Hood Library in Jefferson Park ❤️✨

Saturday 8/24

1. Zap Sessions Live Show at Hotel Ziggy in WeHo ✨

Sunday 8/25

1. Jazz Night at Radical Hood Library in Jefferson Park ❤️✨

Parties

Thursday 8/22

1. Every Step is A Dance at The Friend Bar in Silverlake

2. Honey Roots at Ethiopix in Lil Ethiopia🗓

Friday 8/23

1. Buns Out Beach Party in Manhattan Beach

2. Just Friends: LA Edition at Blind Barber in Highland Park ✨

3. Wanted: Cowboy-Themed Hoe Down in DTLA ✨

Saturday 8/24

1. Poolside Sounds Party at The Line LA Hotel in K-Town ✨

2. Familiar Faces Day Party at Rolling Greens in Arts District ✨

3. Viva el Caribe at The Echo in Echo Park ✨

4. Queer Aunties After Dark at Los Globos in Silverlake ❤️🌈✨

5. VIM at Vuuka House in DTLA ❤️✨

Sunday 8/25

1. Afrobeats Brunch & Bubbles at Sunset Rooftop in Hollywood

2. R&Cream: R&B & Ice Cream Day Party at Who Goes There in Sherman Oaks

3. Casual Queer Pool Party at The Godfrey Hotel in Hollywood 🌈✨

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Art + Community

Wednesday 8/21

1. Writers Workshop at Adams Wine Shop in West Adams ✨

2. BeWriteThere LA: Cafe Nights Writers Workshop in Mid-City 🌈✨

3. Black Professional Networking Mixer & Panel at The Gathering Spot in West Adams ❤️✨

4. Dapper & Distilled: Spirit Tasting & Custom Suit Expo at The Gathering Spot in West Adams

Thursday 8/22

1. Unsung Black SHEroes: Sketch Show at The Elysian Theater in Elysian Valley

Saturday 8/24

1. R&B Yoga: Trap Rooftop Yoga in DTLA ✨

2. Curator Talk: Sowing Seeds of Care & Refusal at Sovern LA in West Adams🌈

3. Summer Squeeze Community Party at The Semi-Tropic in Echo Park (BIPOC Bonus!) ✨

4. Mims Ceramics: Build Your Own Bong in DTLA 🌈✨

5. Energy Healing at Black Being LA in Inglewood ❤️✨

6. Mingle & Plei Summer Game Night at Der Wolf in Pasadena ❤️✨

7. Blaq Jokes: Comedy for the Cultura at BlaqHaus in NoHo ✨🗓

Sunday 8/25

1. Wine & Winks: Candle Making Class at 1010 Wine Bar in Inglewood ✨

2. Curly Coily Kinky Textured Hair Class at Be Rosie Salon in Claremont ✨

3. Healthy + Well Rooftop Yoga: Cleo Sol vs. Sinead Harnett in NoHo ❤️✨

4. Nothin But Love Ent: The Kickback at The Bluff in Long Beach

5. Keep Bouncin’ Block Party at The Metaphor Club in Leimert Park

6. Your Fave Late Night Mix: Beach Volleyball at Will Rogers Beach in Santa Monica

7. Letter Head Film Screening at Black Image Center in Culver City ❤️✨

8. Plant-Based Comedy Night at Moonwater Farm in Compton ❤️✨

Monday 8/26

1. Monday Night Drawing Sessions at Sovern LA in West Adams

2. The Cypher Sessions: Mental Health Talk at Sip & Sonder in Inglewood ❤️

Live Music

Friday 8/23

1. 8/23-8/24: Vinyl & Vino ft. “It’s About Time” by SWV at Slow Jamz Gallery in Arts District ❤️✨

Sunday 8/25

1. HEATWAVE by Zap Sessions at The Line LA Hotel in K-Town

Parties

Friday 8/23

1. Half Full: Fly Girl Link Up at Love Hour in K-Town

2. Nightcap Rooftop Jazz & R&B Evening at Godfrey Hotel in Hollywood ✨

3. I’m On A Roof at Skybar Mondrian Hotel in DTLA ✨

4. Sunset Friday at The Edition in Weho ✨

Saturday 8/24

1. There Goes The Neighborhood: Community Kickback at Sovern LA in West Adams

2. Rhythm & Piano Brunch Party at Blue Birdy in WeHo ✨

3. Daytime at The Delphi Hotel in DTLA ✨

4. The InCrowd: Creatives Connect Pool Party in Northridge

5. Pangea Block Party in Arts District ✨

6. Afrowave Rooftop Night Swim at Godfrey Hotel in Hollywood

7. Sweet One at Los Globos in Silverlake ✨

Sunday 8/25

1. You Had Me at Brunch at Grandmaster Recorders in Hollywood ✨

2. Flor de Jamaica Brunch at Delphi Hotel in DTLA

3. Day Drinkers at Miirch Social in DTLA

4. Hotties All Girl Pool Party at Hyatt Place LAX in Westchester 🌈✨

5. Club Culture Day Party ✨

   1. Location on RSVP, DM “INVITE” to their Instagram to RSVP!