LA Made

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LA Made is a cultural series featuring free music, dance, theater, and conversations with local entertainers at libraries throughout the City.

Season 8: June 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024


Upcoming Events


Yvonne Savio in a garden
March 20, 2024 6:00 PM
In this class, we will be discussing how to grow vegetables and herbs, including basic growing considerations and techniques via PowerPoint...


2 starfish on the shore at sunset
March 23, 2024 12:00 PM
Based on the well-known "Starfish Story" parable, The Neurodivergent Starfish Story provides a detailed background in what ASD is, how it...


Dr. Darren Himeless and a chessboard
March 23, 2024 1:00 PM
Learn chess basics (or more advanced) with the founder of LA Chess Ladder! This program is geared towards an audience of all ages and...


photos of tango dancers
March 23, 2024 3:00 PM
This dance instruction program explores the essence of Argentine Tango, a social partner dance based on connection. Designed with the...


Heather Nevell doing a sound bath
March 26, 2024 4:00 PM
Sound bathing is a form of meditation, a massage for your brain, using crystal bowls, drums, elemental chimes, and other modalities. The...


Mona Wells leading a yoga class
March 29, 2024 1:30 PM
Yoga and Expressive Arts (YEA!) is an experiential workshop with a foundation in gentle Hatha yoga, including visualization and relaxation...


white daisy inside a purple heart drawing
March 30, 2024 4:00 PM
Participants will learn techniques that will help with stress management, improved focus, enhanced visualization skills, and positive...


magician holding up poker cards and the LA Made logo
April 11, 2024 4:00 PM
Wayne presents an entertaining magic show that combines music, audience interaction, and comedy. Most important is Wayne's message about...


five play books in front of blue kleig lights
April 13, 2024 2:00 PM
Interact Theatre, in partnership with LA Made and the Department of Cultural Affairs, presents a staged reading series of exceptional plays...


Watercolor roses and the LA Made logo
April 13, 2024 2:00 PM
Discover the joy of watercolor painting with instructor Melissa Elliott. During this 90-minute session, we will cover the fundamentals of...


children smiling while sitting in front of their paintings
April 14, 2024 2:00 PM
Join the co-founder of Viridian Art Academy for a Teen/Kids/Adult Painting afternoon! Participants will learn social-emotional art...


a person holding a basket with various vegetables in it and the LA Made logo
April 20, 2024 2:00 PM
Workshops begin with an introduction and lecture on food safety, followed by a short lecture on the history and necessary supplies and...


person standing in front of a drum. the la made logo in the corner.
April 20, 2024 2:00 PM
This program introduces audiences of all ages to Japanese taiko drumming in three ways:Performances of traditional and contemporary...


a person smiling and holding up a big bowl filled with salad
April 20, 2024 3:00 PM
Lilly Padilla is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, holistic nutrition chef, 12-year cancer survivor, and the author of the...


a person playing the drums with their hands
April 20, 2024 3:00 PM
Louie Cruz Beltran is a well-known master conguero and percussionist who demonstrates and discusses various rhythms, where they...


spring rolls and the la made logo in the top corner
April 22, 2024 4:00 PM
Vietnamese Spring Rolls are scrumptious and a healthy choice of food. They are served cold (not fried) and filled with fresh crunchy...


spring rolls and the la made logo in the top corner
April 23, 2024 4:00 PM
Vietnamese Spring Rolls are scrumptious and a healthy choice of food. They are served cold (not fried) and filled with fresh crunchy...


hands writing Chinese calligraphy
April 27, 2024 11:00 AM
Chinese calligraphy has been a traditional art of Chinese writing for more than 5000 years. It is especially significant and important...


image on the left is of a person wearing a suit, the image on the right is a person holding up a pack of astronaut food
April 27, 2024 1:00 PM
Food in space is more than sustenance – astronauts crave the flavors of the planet they left behind. This lecture is about how the human...


three people outdoors, two holding up jars with pickled food inside and the other is holding up a vegetable
April 27, 2024 2:00 PM
A family-friendly hands-on pickling workshop that introduces folks to basic concepts in fermentation and vinegar pickling for the home...


musician posing in front of their instrument
May 2, 2024 3:00 PM
The audience will journey through a performance of the ancient Chinese guzheng and vocals sung in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin....


a person posing and smiling in front of a few wrapped items
May 2, 2024 3:00 PM
Welcome to our Bojagi wrapping class! Bojagi is a traditional Korean wrapping cloth with a rich history. In this class, we will delve into...


a set of hands coloring in a piece of tin work
May 2, 2024 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Adult Art Activity of the ancient Mexican Art of "Repujado" or tin embossing will cover the techniques for engraving or pushing out...


spring rolls and the la made logo in the top corner
May 2, 2024 4:00 PM
Vietnamese Spring Rolls are scrumptious and a healthy choice of food. They are served cold (not fried) and filled with fresh, crunchy...


loteria playing cards and the la made logo
May 2, 2024 4:00 PM
The bingo-style pictograph game with iconic images that can be adapted to make your own interpretation. In Latin America, Loteria can be...


a t-shirt with various stenciled graphics on it
May 4, 2024 12:00 PM
Teens and adults can paint a universe on the front of a T-shirt. Science fiction-themed stencils are provided, and stenciling methods are...


three people holding up jars and vegetables
May 4, 2024 2:00 PM
Let's Get in a Pickle Together! is a family-friendly, hands-on pickling workshop that introduces folks to basic concepts in fermentation...


chinese calligraphy being written out on paper
May 4, 2024 2:00 PM
Through two brief stories, attendees learn to read 22 basic Chinese characters. Then, they learn to write those characters with proper...


musician posing in front of their instrument
May 4, 2024 3:00 PM
The audience will journey through a performance of the ancient Chinese guzheng and vocals sung in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin....


person standing in front of a drum. the la made logo in the corner.
May 4, 2024 3:00 PM
This program introduces audiences of all ages to Japanese taiko drumming in three ways:Performances of traditional and contemporary...


Ajia Munns in a yoga pose
May 6, 2024 3:30 PM
Learn how to meditate by quieting the mind, reducing stress, and conflict management through social and emotional learning. The session...


a set of hands coloring in a piece of tin work
May 8, 2024 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Adult Art Activity of the ancient Mexican Art of "Repujado" or tin embossing will cover the techniques for engraving or pushing out...


hands writing Chinese calligraphy
May 8, 2024 4:00 PM
Chinese calligraphy has been a traditional art of Chinese writing for more than 5000 years. It is especially significant and important...


macrame bracelet
May 10, 2024 12:00 PM
Learn two macramé knots and then make a beaded hemp bracelet. The maximum number of participants is 15. This LA Made program was made...


five play books in front of blue kleig lights
May 11, 2024 2:00 PM
Interact Theatre, in partnership with LA Made and the Department of Cultural Affairs, presents a staged reading series of exceptional plays...


hands writing Chinese calligraphy
May 11, 2024 2:00 PM
Chinese calligraphy has been a traditional art of Chinese writing for more than 5000 years. It is especially significant and important...


close-up photo of multiple homemade puppets
May 11, 2024 2:00 PM
Working with recycled materials, children explore the artistry of building puppets. From heroes to house pets to flying bugs, sea monsters...


person posing in front of a piano
May 11, 2024 3:00 PM
Enjoy the beautiful music of Vivaldi, Kreisler, and Joplin, played by violinist Paul Stein, a 36-year member of the Los Angeles...


spring rolls and the la made logo in the top corner
May 13, 2024 6:30 PM
Please join us in exploring Vietnamese cuisine through delicious Spring Rolls. Learn a recipe and ask your questions, all in a fun, hands-...


person holding a musical instrument
May 15, 2024 4:00 PM
Taro Wayama, Japanese-born guitarist/composer with a Master's and Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Southern California,...


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