¡Hola Boyle Heights! Andrew Lopez here.
We’ve got a few Eastside events on deck for you this weekend, including a fundraising concert at Boyle Heights’ own Eastside Luv to kick things off. Almas en Protesta will feature performances from more than a dozen artists to raise funds for migrant families. Make sure to show up for a good cause.
There are also a few events happening along Cesar E. Chavez Avenue all weekend long, so make sure to check out Latinx with Plants and Las Fotos Project.
Here’s what’s going on in our neck of the woods starting today.
Happenings in the Heights:
Thursday, August 14
- Almas en Protesta: Stop by Eastside Luv to help raise funds for migrant families. Watch the performances of more than a dozen artists, including mariachis, folklorico dancers and more. 7 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at 1835 1st Street Los Angeles, CA 90033. $10-$20 sliding scale.
Friday, August 15
- 2nd Annual Latte Art Throwdown: Watch the best baristas around display their latte art skills at Picaresca this Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. All buy-ins will be donated to CHIRLA. 2931 E. 4th St., Los Angeles, CA 90033.
Saturday, August 16
- Opening Exhibition at Las Fotos: Go see the latest work of student artists at Las Fotos Project alongside their Angel City Football Club resident artist. This is a ticketed event, so RSVP here. 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 2210 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033.
- Nisei week: Celebrations wrap up this weekend in Little Tokyo. Saturday features a car show, cultural performances and crafts for kids. 12-6 p.m. at 244 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
Sunday, August 17
- Monthly photo sessions at Las Fotos: Didn’t get enough photography on Saturday? Return to Las Fotos Project on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a 15-minute photo session. Reserve here. 2210 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033.
- Annual Preciosa Fest: Enjoy a full-day, all-ages Latinx/e LGBTQ+ pride takeover at the iconic Plaza de Cultura y Artes from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 501 N. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
- Lafufu and Flowers: Visit Latinx with Plants for a Labubu-inspired workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All materials provided, including a Labubu vessel. 2208 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90033
- Nisei week: Sunday’s celebrations in Little Tokyo feature Taiko drumming, Ondo street dancing and a closing ceremony. 11-8 p.m. at 244 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
