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IN THE NEWS

Curren Price Has Health Scare!

Council member Curren Price experienced a health-related incident. After undergoing initial evaluations, medical experts determined that he was suffering from dehydration. Out of an abundance of caution, he will continue to be monitored.⁠

LBC Teacher Under Fire for Seemingly Racist Text

John Solomon, secretary of the Teachers Association of Long Beach executive board, is facing intense pressure to resign after allegedly sending a racist text message in May to the union's bargaining team group chat. ⁠.

Marathon Burger To Open A LBC Location

Rumor has it that Marathon Burger is opening a Long Beach Location 👀🍔

APT 200 In Hollywood Officially Closes!

Apt. 200 files for bankrupcty & officially closes its doors

RYAN SYNTH TALKS MENTAL HEALTH & HOW HE BROKE INTO THE FASHION INDUSTRY!

DO YOU KNOW LA?

TAKE A MOMENT TO ANSWER OUR WEEKLY QUIZ QUESTION-TEST YOUR SKILLS!(ANSWER AT THE END OF TODAY’S NEWSLETTER)

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Which of the following is a well-known food festival in Los Angeles that originated as a street food event in 2010?

A. LA Beer Festival

B. FoodieLand

C. LA Tequila Festival

D. LA Street Food Fest

INTO THE WEEKEND

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COMMUNITY 🫂

Friday 10/3

  1. 10/3-10/4: Black.Indie.Ignite Conference in Echo Park

  2. VIRTUAL: Speak with Power Public Speaking Masterclass

  3. Through the Westside with Love: Senior Walk at Obama Sports Complex in Baldwin Hills

  4. Segregated Society Stage Play at Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks

  5. Hearts on the Mic Open Mic Night at Perri + Ren Gallery in Lincoln Heights

  6. Next Gen Pickleball: Friday Night Lights in South El Monte

  7. LaughGood: Comedy Show at The WalkGood Yard in Arlington Heights

Saturday 10/4

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

  2. Adopt A Plant Day at The Plant Chica in Leimert Park

  3. TEDxSouthCentral 10th Anniversary Conference at Crenshaw United Methodist Church in Baldwin Hills

  4. Healthy + Well: Rooftop Yoga Verzuz ft. Kehlani, kwn & Destin Conrad at Broken Shaker in DTLA

  5. Black Girls Shoot Too: Camera Basis at Park + Lex Studios in DTLA

  6. Black Autonomy Book Fair at Black Lantern Coop in Inglewood

  7. Pacific Town Club: Hooky Fishing Day at Dock 52 in Marina Del Rey

  8. Dads Coffee Club: Derek Fordjour Nightsong Exhibit at David Kordansky Gallery in Mid-City

  9. Portals to Poetry: Falling Higher at The Living Room in DTLA

  10. Mingle & Plei Game Night at The Mixx in Pasadena

  11. Cultural Colors Pop-Up at Gritz N Waffles in Wilshire Center

Sunday 10/5

  1. All-Day Brunch at Alta Restaurant in West Adams

  2. Cult Classics Cinema: Vampire in Brooklyn x Tales from the Hood Double Feature at The Miracle Theater in Inglewood

  3. Zine Workshop: The Black Interior: Imagining Home in the Permanent Collection at California African-American Museum in Exposition Park

  4. Old Vine Florals: Fall Holiday Floral Arrangement Workshop (location on RSVP)

  5. Bring Your Own Vibes Play Day at Vista Hermosa Park

  6. Temple Art Market: Spooky Edition in Echo Park

  7. Indoor Jazz Picnic at AfroCity Marketplace in Leimert Park

  8. Black Being: Breathing Room Restorative Practices for Liberation at Crenshaw Dairy Mart in Inglewood

  9. “Double Tax: How Women of Color are Overcharged & Underpaid” Book Event at Reparations Club in West Adams

LIVE MUSIC 🎵

Friday 10/3

  1. Erykah Badu: The Return of Automatic Slim ft. Westside Gunn at Hollywood Bowl

  2. B.o.B at El Rey Theatre in Mid-Wilshire

  3. PayDay: Dough Networkz + The Homies at Hotel Ziggy in WeHo

  4. VOX: Unplugged Series at The Line LA Hotel in K-Town

  5. Ledisi at Walt Disney Concert Hall in DTLA

Saturday 10/4

  1. Jazz Festival at Anderson Park in Carson

  2. Jazz Night ft. The Don Brown Collective at Lore Bookstore in Leimert Park

Sunday 10/5

  1. Inner City Youth Orchestra of LA: An Afternoon of Hymns at Holman United Methodist Church in West Adams

  2. Covers for Lovers: A Tribute to the Men of 90s R&B at Slow Jamz Gallery in Downtown Arts District

PARTIES 🕺

Friday 10/3

  1. From Lagos 2 LA: Nigerian Independence Celebration at The Vermont in Hollywood

  2. The Biggest Nigerian Independence Party at The Tribe in Inglewood

  3. Velvet Nights at Andaz in WeHo

Saturday 10/4

  1. Flavor Fest at Makachi Space in DTLA

  2. Velvet Nights at Andaz in WeHo

  3. The Cookout LA: Homecoming Tailgate at Juniper Garden One Hotel in WeHo

  4. The Nigerian Independence World Tour at Dragonfly in Hollywood

  5. Sum Cut Party at Honey’s at Star Love in Thai Town

Sunday 10/5

  1. Thiiird Place at Flavors from Afar in East Hollywood

  2. Love More RnB Day Party at Jungle in Hollywood

  3. Luminous Poolside Party at Hotel Ziggy in WeHo

DO YOU KNOW LA: QUIZ ANSWER

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ANSWER: D) LA Street Food Fest

The LA Street Food Fest, now evolved into the LA Food Fest, began in downtown Los Angeles in February 2010 as the city's first major street food event, drawing over 25,000 attendees and focusing on supporting independent small businesses through tastings from chefs, restaurants, and carts.

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