The RoundUp by BLK Events LA | 10/2-10/6

From nature hikes, to old school R&B, dancehall parties and more, here's your one-stop shop for Black events in Los Angeles this weekend!

We have 70 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

1. 10/2: Co-Work It Out: Community Coworking at ORA in Leimert Park ❤️✨🤝🏾🗓

2. 10/2: RunGood: Community 5k & 2-Mile Walk at The WalkGood Yard in Mid-City ❤️✨🤝🏾🗓

3. 10/2: Brown Sugar Global: Shuga Cane Edition at The Queensberry in DTLA ❤️✨🤝🏾🗓

   1. We’re celebrating Nigerian Independence + THA PRFSSR’s residency at this legacy party! Hosted by yours truly, see y’all outside!

Art + Community

Wednesday 10/2

1. Love, Peace & Spades: HBCU Edition at The Line LA Hotel in K-Town ❤️✨

Thursday 10/3

1. Starting Thursday 10/3: Late Night Hours at Alta Restaurant in West Adams! ❤️✨🗓 (NEW!)

   1. 10p-1a! $10 Adult Slushies, $8 Beers, $5 shots & more!

2. Femme Fatales Watch Party at Eastwood Performing Arts Center in Hollywood 🌈

Friday 10/4

1. 10/4-10/6: Keep It Run Hundred: Through the Westside with Love Wellness Weekend in South Central ✨

2. Poetry & Passionfruit at High Tide in Arts District ✨

   1. Live performance, drum circle, dance, food & jewelry making!

Saturday 10/5

1. Black Men Hike at Clyde Canyon Trail in Malibu✨

2. Warrior Ball at Dockweiler Youth Center in Playa del Rey ❤️✨

   1. Like volleyball but throwing an 8lb medicine ball! Every other Saturday, big breakfast recommended!

3. Plant Chica’s Grand Reopening Celebration in Leimert Park ❤️🌈✨

4. Only Jokes Allowed Comedy Show & After party at Neighbors in Playa Vista (NEW!)

Sunday 10/6

1. STARTING SUNDAY 10/6: Black Owned Food Popup at Hollywood Farmers Market in Hollywood ❤️✨🗓

   1. Obet & Del’s Coffee, Best Beignets LA, Bread Bae, Cali Gold Blends, Mommie Helen’s Bakery, Only Lola, Backyard Jerk, African Food Kitchen, and Blacker the Berry Juice! We will be following up with a community day to support these vendors!

2. Literature Noir Club: Brunchin’ with the Author at Post & Beam in Baldwin Hills ✨

3. Black Boi Swap Donations Kickback at Kiefy Studio in West Adams 🌈✨

Live Music

Thursday 10/3

1. LA Link Up: A Black Women & Femmes DJ Meetup at 800 Degrees Pizza in Hollywood

Friday 10/4

1. First Fridays Live Jazz & Dancing at View Music Bar & Lounge in Torrance ✨

2. Friends Only Album Listening party at The Line LA Hotel in K-Town

Saturday 10/5

1. An Evening of Old School R&B at Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside

Parties

Thursday 10/3

1. The Art of Seduction at The Grayson in DTLA

2. Good Game World Music Party at Apt 200 in WeHo ✨

Friday 10/4

1. Neptune Wavey & Andy Oro Play Club & House at The Stowaway in DTLA 🌈✨

2. Leisure Lounge: Riddim Afrobeats & Dancehall Party at Love Note in DTLA ✨ (NEW!)

Saturday 10/5

1. The Cool Down Rooftop Party at Golden Hour Moxy in DTLA ✨

2. The Naija Party at Prospect Park in DTLA ✨

3. PlusOne Party at The Dime in WeHo ✨

4. Peppaseed Strictly Dancehall Party at Rockwell Lounge in West Adams ✨

Sunday 10/6

1. Day Drinkers at Miirch Social in DTLA ✨

2. Enjoyment Land Festival at 9ThirtyLA in Arts District ✨

3. Reach LA: Cowboy Carter & The Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Birthday Kiki Ball at Los Globos in Silverlake 🌈✨

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Art + Community

Wednesday 10/2

1. Give Me A Minute Lifestyle: Coworking Sessions in DTLA

2. Law Roach: How to Build a Fashion Icon Book Launch at NeueHouse in Hollywood ❤️🌈✨

Friday 10/4

1. To Be Continued: A Dialogue Curated by Reparations Club in West Adams ❤️✨

2. The Sanctuary: Open Mic at Sip & Sonder in Inglewood ❤️✨

Saturday 10/5

1. 10/5-10/6: Draft Dodgers Gallery Photography Exhibition in South Central

2. The Saturday Hike Crew Hike Ascot Hills Park in East LA ❤️✨

3. Association of Fine Black Women Workout at Edward Vincent Park in Inglewood

4. 13th Annual Compton Walk for A Cure at Centennial High School in Compton ✨

5. Self-Care Saturdays Yoga & Meditation at LA High Memorial Park in Mid-Wilshire 🗓

6. Community Reads at Octavia’s Bookshelf in Pasadena ✨

7. The Blueprint: Cyanotype Workshop at Sovern LA in West Adams

8. Battle of the Brands Streetwear Competition (location after RSVP)

9. LA Urban League of Young Professionals: Wine & Wealth - Navigating the Path to Entrepreneurial Success at 1010 Wine Bar in Inglewood ✨

10. Vinel: A Wine & Music Experience at Spaces by Bricks & Wood in Mid-City (NEW!)

11. Mingle & Plei at The Mixx in Pasadena ❤️✨

Sunday 10/6

1. Sunday Morning Tennis at Queen Anne Courts in Mid-City ✨

2. Single Moms Planet: Tennis Social Club at Griffin Club in Culver City ✨

3. Sante Social Club: Picnic Poetry Jam at Holmby Park in Beverly Hills

4. Sunset Sound Meditation at Barnsdall Art Park in East Hollywood

5. Poetry Diet Open Mic at The Cellar in DTLA

Monday 10/7

1. Textured Queens Hair Academy: Knotless Braids Class at The Ministry Salon in Studio City

Live Music

Wednesday 10/2

1. Love Supreme Soul & Jazz Night at Zaya in DTLA ✨🗓

2. R&B Live on Stage ft. Keith Robinson & Friends at Mr. Wanderlust Level 8 in DTLA ✨

3. Gemaine at The Moroccan Lounge in Lil Tokyo

4. André 3000: New Blue Sun Live In Concert at The Greek Theatre in Los Feliz ✨

Friday 10/4

1. Mavryck live at Zaya in DTLA ✨

Parties

Wednesday 10/2

1. Good Friends at Love Note in DTLA ✨

Thursday 10/3

1. Honey Roots Ladies Night at Ethiopix Lounge in Lil Ethiopia ✨🗓

Friday 10/4

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

2. Wild Wild at Durango Cantina in Fairfax

3. Jazzy Jangsoon & Kailyn Hype at Wolf & Crane Bar in Lil Tokyo

Saturday 10/5

1. Naija Fest: Nigerian Independence Day Party at Grand Park in DTLA

2. Naija Fest: After Party at The Moon Room in Fairfax

3. Diaspora Dance Afrobeats Party at Melrose House in East Hollywood

4. Over Capacity at At the Top in Long Beach ✨

Sunday 10/6

1. Afrobeats Brunch & Bubbles at Sunset Room in Hollywood ✨🗓

2. R&Brunch at Kultur Lounge in DTLA