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IN THE NEWS

INVESTORS ARE BUYING UP BURNED LOTS IN ALTADENA AND PACIFIC PALISADES

Corporate investors are buying up burned lots in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, raising concerns about community displacement and loss of neighborhood character. California Senator Adam Schiff is introducing legislation to limit large corporate investors from purchasing properties in disaster areas for six months after a major disaster. While the bill aims to address the issue, some community leaders argue that a six-month waiting period is insufficient and that more comprehensive protections are needed.

WE’RE THROWING A LEMON DROP PARTY!!!!

BLACC SAM & SCOTTIE SIT DOWN AHEAD OF NIPSEY SQUARE CEREMONY

Blacc Sam pulled up to the Scottie & FRNDS show for a conversation ahead of this big weekend for the Marathon brand! He’s breaking everything down before the grand opening of Marathon LBC and the official Nipsey Hussle Square Ceremony. The full interview drops this Friday morning at 10 AM, so make sure you set your reminders—you definitely don’t want to miss this one.

INTO THE WEEKEND

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COMMUNITY 🫂

Thursday 3/5

1. 3/5-3/6: African American Male Education Network & Development: Black Vendor Marketplace at Long Beach Convention Center 

2. Writer’s Block: Creative Writing and Sharing at Octavia’s Bookshelf in Pasadena 

3. Issued Nights: Vol. 4 — Field Study at Lore Bookstore in Leimert Park 

4. BLK Crust Pizza x Blaec Elite DJ’s: Throwback Thursdays at Benny Boy Brewing in Lincoln Heights

   1. Every first and third Thursday!

Friday 3/6

1. Read the Room: A Monthly Reading Club at Reparations Club in West Adams 

2. The Friday Evening Salon at Pineapple Mama Vintage in Thai Town 

3. Nollywood in Hollywood: “Stitches” Screening at Aero Theater in Santa Monica 

4. Late Night Happy Hour: 90’s Grooves at Joyce Soul & Sea in DTLA 

Saturday 3/7

1. Black Girl Whiskey Club at Neibr Food Market in Echo Park 

2. Love Peace & Spades: Talk + Play with OneLegacy at The Narrative LA in Jefferson Park 

3. The Saturday Hike Crew: March Hike at Los Leones Canyon in Pacific Palisades 

4. Urban Survival: Grow Your Medicine with Crop Swap LA at The Degnan Microfarm in Leimert Park 

5. Black Girls in Art Spaces: Los Angeles Chapter Meet Up at The Getty Museum in Pacific Palisades

6. Erica Campbell: Laugh, Cry, Heal at California Worship Center in San Fernando 

7. NAACP Pasadena: Black Freedom Fund Gala at the Hilton in Pasadena 

8. Motherhood, Unframed: Art and Dialogue on Advancing Birth Equity and Community Birthwork at Lore Bookstore in Leimert Park 

9. Artists in Space: Book Launch and Artist Talk at Art by Wash Studio & Community Center in Compton 

10. Nollywood in Hollywood: “When Nigeria Happens” & “To Adaego With Love” Screening at Eileen USC Campus in University Park 

11. The Switch Up Comedy Show at The Hollywood Independent Theater

Sunday 3/8

1. “When They Were in Vogue” Author Event with Lauren Campbell at Octavia’s Bookshelf in Pasadena 

2. HERstory: In Honor of Women’s History Month at Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Arlington Heights 

3. Crop Swap LA: Farm Stand in Leimert Park

4. Crystal Immersive Paint and Sip at The Magnolia Art Space in Valley Village

5. “To Be (Black) Wild & Loved” Book Release with Thea Monyee at 7even Seas Coffee Co. in Fairfax District 

6. Jam In Ladera: Game Day! at 310 Studios in Ladera Heights 

LIVE MUSIC 🎼

Thursday 3/5

1. Jazz Night ft. The Don Brown Collective at La Sabina Wine Bar in Culver City 

Friday 3/6

1. 1500 or Nothin’ at Blue Note Jazz Club in Hollywood 

Saturday 3/7

1. 3/7-3/8: Sounds of LA: Jimetta Rose & the Voices of Creation at The Getty Center in Pacific Palisades 

2. 3/7-3/8: Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah at Blue Note Jazz Club in Hollywood 

3. 3/7-3/28: Brassroots District Live Concert & Immersive Theater Experience at Catch One in Arlington Heights 

4. The County Creative Era: The Home Team at The Spot LA in Downtown Arts District

5. Kenyon Dixon at Lou Lou’s in San Diego 

6. zayALLCAPS & baby.com at The Airliner in Lincoln Heights

Sunday 3/8

1. SZN4 at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood 

PARTIES 🎈

Friday 3/6

1. Kiss Don’t Tell Party at The Let’s Go in Downtown Arts District

2. Slow Whine at Lost Rooftop in DTLA 

3. Club Noir At Money Cat in DTLA 

Saturday 3/7

1. Nside Voices: Ntermission Wine Night at nico’s in Atwater Village

2. Sum Cut Classic at The Peppermint Club in West Hollywood 

3. Sunset Radio at Delicious Pizza in West Adams

Sunday 3/8

1. Andre Power: Link Up Day Party at Lot 613 in Downtown Arts District 

2. Spray Day: International Women’s Day at SoHo House in West Hollywood 

3. The Social Collective: After Brunch Day Party at Laissez-Faire in Hollywood