¡Hola Boyle Heights! It’s Alex, back to share the latest happenings in and around our neighborhood.
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Happenings in the Heights
Thursday, July 10
- Slime Workshop: Stevenson Library is hosting a free workshop on how to make your own slime! All materials provided, and you can take your creation home of course. 4 p.m.
- Immigration Workshop: Keep up to date with the latest immigration policy updates at a virtual L.A. County Workshop led by CARACEN. 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, July 11
- Coffee Chat: Got a story tip or idea? Share it with our reporters over some cafecito at Picaresca. Free drip coffee and limited signature drinks. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Mutual Aid Fundraiser: Drop by InnerCity Struggle for an evening of wellness featuring sound baths, yoga, limpias, art and more. Funds raised will support Eastside families with cash rental assistance. RSVP to attend. 5 to 8 p.m.
- Summer of Salsa: Enjoy a free salsa concert at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes featuring the West Coast Latin music ensemble La Verdad alongside Super DJ Robby. Includes a free dance class, fun activities, food for sale and more. RSVP to attend. 6 to 11 p.m.
- Caminarte: Espacio 1839 is hosting an opening reception for “Chinga la Migra,” an art show featuring local artists and photographers. Vendors, activities and more outside on 1st Street from 6 to 10 p.m. Proceeds from sales support rapid response networks.
- Cumbia Night: Enjoy cumbia beats brought to you by Sancho Villa, Spaghetti Cumbia and La Muerte at The Paramount. $20 tickets. Doors open 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 12
- Bike Ride: People for Mobility Justice is leading a cycling trip in solidarity with immigrant communities, starting at Salazar Park. RSVP to participate. 8:30 a.m. to noon.
- Eastside Photos: Stop by Esquina Bicycle Shop for “Unincorporated,” a 1980s photo exhibit diving deep into Eastside barrios in the 80s. 5 to 8 p.m.
- Punk Show: Bump your head to beats by punk, hardcore and heavy metal bands from all over at First Street Pool Hall. $15 tickets. Doors for the 18+ show open 5 p.m.
As always, please let us know what you think of this newsletter and send us your events to include in future editions. Hope you have an amazing weekend!
