UPCOMING EVENTS IN AND AROUND
LOS ANGELES:
April 26- May 5, 2013 Fela! the 2010 Tony Award-nominated Best Musical that was an audience favorite and critically acclaimed at the Ahmanson Theatre in December-January of the 2011-2012 season, will return for 12 performances only. Tickets now available.
May 1, 2013 The Godfather or African Reggae, Victor Essiet and the Mandators perform at the Echoplex. Doors open at 9pm. tickets only $10.
May 2, 2013 From Africa to America and Back: An intercontinental dance extravaganza benefitting The Sierra Leone Community Center. From 9pm-2am live music, dance performances, and food! Hosted by Adesola Osakalumi (star of Fela! the award-winning musical). Free Ethiopian buffet until 10:30pm. Nyala Ethiopian Cuisine 1076 South Fairfax Ave. For tickets and info call 213-259-3192 or email slccafrica@gmail.com.
May 4, 2013 International superstar, DJ Arafat comes to Los Angeles! Performing at Stage 22 Bellevarado Studios, DJ Arafat will be joined by Kei, Ranella, and others. Get VIP Access at www.ArafatUSATour.com
June 15-16, 2013 the 35th Annual Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. Africa in the house with Angelique Kidjo, Hugh Masekela, Sheila E., George Duke, Jeffrey Osborne, Herbie Hancock, Ladysmith Black Mambazo!
June 21- August 24, 2013 Grand Performances puts on FREE outdoor concerts in downtown Los Angeles.
July 10, 2013 Amadou and Mariam at the Fonda Theatre.
August 8, 2013 Returning to the Skirball since making their U.S. debut during FREE Sunset Concerts 2006, Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars perform uplifting African/reggae music.
August 29, 2013 Brazilian percussionist Dendê leads an evening of high energy Afro-Brazilian music as part of the Skirball's FREE Sunset Concerts.
ONGOING EVENTS
Every first Sunday of the month, the California African American Museum puts on Target Sundays, a cultural experience that celebrates the art, music and culture of the African Diaspora.
Pius AKA Higher Lion perform every Saturday at Nyala Ethiopian Cuisine. Put on by the African Artists Association. Please come out and support. Admission is FREE!!!
African Nights every Saturday at Rosalinds in Little Ethiopia. (323) 936-2486 - 1044 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019
A great opportunity to get a taste of the historic community of Leimert Park. This monthly event showcases a sample of everything Leimert Park has to offer! Great music culture from Hip Hop & Rare Groves to Live Drum circles & beat cyphers. This is a FREE, all ages event! Come enjoy Art, Music, Culture & Family at the Leimert Park Artwalk.
Check out Club Zanzibar in Santa Monica any day of the week for off the hook Rumba, Samba, Afrobeat, and World Music vibes.
LOS ANGELES:
April 26- May 5, 2013 Fela! the 2010 Tony Award-nominated Best Musical that was an audience favorite and critically acclaimed at the Ahmanson Theatre in December-January of the 2011-2012 season, will return for 12 performances only. Tickets now available.
May 1, 2013 The Godfather or African Reggae, Victor Essiet and the Mandators perform at the Echoplex. Doors open at 9pm. tickets only $10.
May 2, 2013 From Africa to America and Back: An intercontinental dance extravaganza benefitting The Sierra Leone Community Center. From 9pm-2am live music, dance performances, and food! Hosted by Adesola Osakalumi (star of Fela! the award-winning musical). Free Ethiopian buffet until 10:30pm. Nyala Ethiopian Cuisine 1076 South Fairfax Ave. For tickets and info call 213-259-3192 or email slccafrica@gmail.com.
May 4, 2013 International superstar, DJ Arafat comes to Los Angeles! Performing at Stage 22 Bellevarado Studios, DJ Arafat will be joined by Kei, Ranella, and others. Get VIP Access at www.ArafatUSATour.com
June 15-16, 2013 the 35th Annual Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. Africa in the house with Angelique Kidjo, Hugh Masekela, Sheila E., George Duke, Jeffrey Osborne, Herbie Hancock, Ladysmith Black Mambazo!
June 21- August 24, 2013 Grand Performances puts on FREE outdoor concerts in downtown Los Angeles.
July 10, 2013 Amadou and Mariam at the Fonda Theatre.
August 8, 2013 Returning to the Skirball since making their U.S. debut during FREE Sunset Concerts 2006, Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars perform uplifting African/reggae music.
August 29, 2013 Brazilian percussionist Dendê leads an evening of high energy Afro-Brazilian music as part of the Skirball's FREE Sunset Concerts.
ONGOING EVENTS
Every first Sunday of the month, the California African American Museum puts on Target Sundays, a cultural experience that celebrates the art, music and culture of the African Diaspora.
Pius AKA Higher Lion perform every Saturday at Nyala Ethiopian Cuisine. Put on by the African Artists Association. Please come out and support. Admission is FREE!!!
African Nights every Saturday at Rosalinds in Little Ethiopia. (323) 936-2486 - 1044 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019
A great opportunity to get a taste of the historic community of Leimert Park. This monthly event showcases a sample of everything Leimert Park has to offer! Great music culture from Hip Hop & Rare Groves to Live Drum circles & beat cyphers. This is a FREE, all ages event! Come enjoy Art, Music, Culture & Family at the Leimert Park Artwalk.
Check out Club Zanzibar in Santa Monica any day of the week for off the hook Rumba, Samba, Afrobeat, and World Music vibes.