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WELCOME TO LOS ANGELES

“Think of the whole universe of matter and how small your share. Think about the expanse of time and how brief—almost momentary—the part marked for you. Think of the workings of fate and how infinitesimal your role.”

—MARCUS AURELIUS, MEDITATIONS, 5.24

IN THE NEWS

COMING UP AT COSM

Ditch the couch this Monday, December 22, and catch the 49ers vs. Colts in "Shared Reality" at Cosm. You'll feel like you're literally on the sidelines of Lucas Oil Stadium thanks to their massive 8K LED dome that wraps around the entire room. With a rowdy crowd, great food, and a screen that makes a standard TV look like a postage stamp, it’s easily the coolest way to watch Monday Night Football.

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INTO THE WEEKEND

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COMMUNITY 🫂

Friday 12/19

1. Season of Support: Holiday Resource Fair at Manual Arts High School in Expo Park

2. Pull Up & Paint at Lore Bookstore in Leimert Park

3. Read The Room: Silent Reading Club at Reparations Club in West Adams 

4. Rhythm & Bingo: Ugly Christmas Sweater Edition at Chako’s Social in Fullerton

5. The Pour Before: A Very RnB Holiday at Alta Restaurant in West Adams 

Saturday 12/20

1. 12/20-12/21: Sunshine Skate Foundation: Winter Charity Fundraiser at Sunshine Skate Center in Inglewood

2. Here to Help Foundation: Christmas Toy Giveaway in View Park

3. Black Women Lawyers LA: Know Your Rights Panel & Free Legal Clinic at Miracle Temple Church of God Pentecostal in Inglewood

4. Self Care: Yoga at CAAM in Exposition Park

5. CAAM Connects with Feel Seen Wellness: Sadie Barnette at CAAM in Exposition Park 

6. Gingerbread Doll Workshop at William Grant Still Arts Center in West Adams

7. Paint & Sip at Bloom Ranch in Acton

8. “Give Me A Year: 12 New Things” Book Signing & Reading at Lore Bookstore in Leimert Park

9. Silky’s Southern Comfort Supper Club at Sony Orchid in DTLA

10. Harambee Performing Arts: “Bethlehem: An Original Hip Hop Musical” at John Muir High School in Altadena

11. Color Compton: Community Archive Fellowship Gathering

Sunday 12/21

1. Wins & Lessons Foundations: Christmas in Compton Toy Giveaway at Compton/Woodley Airport

2. Smorgasburg For the Holidays: Caribbean Christmas ft. Bridgetown Roti at ROW DTLA 

3. Empress Matcha: Empress Holiday Bazaar at The Narrative LA in West Adams

4. Scavenger Hunt at CAAM in Exposition Park 

5. Holiday Loving: Mutual Aid Free Store & Community Celebration at Alondra Park in Lawndale

6. Archive/7 Art Exhibition at Market Studios in Fairfax District

7. Fresh Slate LA x Fat Black & Queer: Pull Up Groundin & Grubbin at Young People to the Front HQ in Pico-Robertson

8. Soulful Sundays: A Holiday Dinner at “Almost Christmas” Movie Experience at Alta Restaurant in West Adams 

Monday 12/22

1. Christmas on Crenshaw at Crete Academy in View Park

2. Sable Bourbon: Meet & Greet Road Show at Costco in Lancaster 

LIVE MUSIC 🎶

Friday 12/19

1. PayDay LA: The Musalini & Khrysis LIVE at Hotel Ziggy in WeHo 

Saturday 12/20

1. Alice Smith at The Peppermint Club in WeHo 

2. Katalyst at The Del Monte in Venice Beach

3. R&B Christmas Concert at Jade in Beverly Hills 

Sunday 12/21

1. Cory Henry: The Church Experience at The Miracle Theater in Inglewood 

Monday 12/22

1. 12/22-12/23: Leon Thomas “Mutts Don’t Heel Tour” at The Wiltern in K-Town 

2. Mohini Dey at Blue Note Jazz Club in Hollywood 

PARTIES 🎉 

Friday 12/19

1. Compton Karaoke: Holiday Edition at Compton Main Event 

2. Dropouts.LA x The M.I.X LA: Detty December Afrobeats Night at Revel Lounge in Hollywood

3. Girls Love R&B at LoveNote in DTLA

4. AfroMas at The Club Lagos in DTLA

5. Vibe Check Fridays at Legacy Lounge in Mid-City

6. SD Melanin: Now That’s R&B at The Rail in San Diego

Saturday 12/20

1. Hood Rave & MYTHSCIENCE: A Holiday Kickback Party at The Green Horse in Inglewood

2. I Just Wanna Party at Melrose House in East Hollywood

3. Good Friends Collection: Made It to the Toy Drive at Tribute in Hollywood

Sunday 12/21

1. The 27th Annual Kappa Khristmas Jam at The Vermont in Hollywood 

2. Leisure Lounge Toy Drive at Sincerely Yours in DTLA

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