One of the most beautiful things about the Eastside is its many iconic murals, most of which hold cultural significance, memory and aspiration in every stroke of paint.
Our 1st Street neighbor, The Wall Las Memorias, is hosting a ribbon-cutting and unveiling of a new mural in the neighborhood right on the side of its Boyle Heights hub (2020 E. 1st Street) Saturday from 11:45 am through 1 pm. The health and wellness organization dedicated to serving Latino, LGBTQIA+, and other underserved populations says the mural is not only reflective of its own mission, but of the community itself as well.
Titled “Our Boyle Heights,” the Mr. B Baby piece hopes to highlight diversity and unity on the Eastside. Scheduled to attend the event are the artist, TWLM Founder Richard Zaldivar, Mayor Karen Bass, and Councilmember Kevin de León. It’s sure to be quite the event, so I encourage you to stop by if you get the chance!
A PACKED SATURDAY ON THE EASTSIDE
Saturday, February 24th
For those looking to give back to the neighborhood, the BH Chamber of Commerce is launching a series of business corridor cleanups throughout the community. Its first is scheduled for this Saturday at Mariachi Plaza (1831 E. 1st Street), with volunteer sign-ups taking place at 8:30 am and cleanup beginning at 9 am. Tools and snacks will be provided to those participating.
Thanks to popular demand, Latinx with Plants (2208 E. Cesar E. Chavez) is bringing back its unique offering for those of you looking for a bouquet for a special someone. The business is hosting a workshop where you’ll get to paint a ceramic cowboy boot and make a flower arrangement inside. There are two workshops available, one from 1 through 3 pm and another from 3:30-5:30 pm. A limited number of tickets are available online for $60.
At Salazar Park (3864 Whittier Boulevard), Centro CSO is hosting a fundraiser to support its upcoming International Women’s Day Rally & Celebration. Set to begin at 2 pm, there will be food, refreshments, music, yoga, art, and more fun things to do while supporting the activist organization. For plant lovers, you can even buy a flower pot to paint and pick up a matching succulent to go with it. It’s a great chance to have fun while supporting a good cause.
In El Sereno, Eastside Cafe (5469 Huntington Drive) is hosting a community dialogue from 2 through 4 pm on a future mural coming to the neighborhood. Artist, musician, and muralist Joe Galarza will facilitate the conversation on the mural, centered around communal solutions to water and energy conversation as well as its intersections with different identities. Swing on by if you’d like to learn more and/or share your thoughts on the project.
The literary/art magazine Sin Cesar is hosting a launch party this weekend at Re/Arte Bookstore (2123 E. Cesar E. Chavez Avenue) to celebrate its 13th edition Viva Padilla, the owner of the bookstore and founder of the magazine, has been dedicated to the project for nearly a decade and has helped it grow into what it is today. Doors for the free event open at 6:30 pm, with readings scheduled to start at 7 pm. Copies of the magazine will be available for purchase throughout the night. It’s the perfect event for artsy and literary folks in the neighborhood!
Over at The Paramount (2708 E. Cesar E. Chavez Avenue), the neighborhood venue is hosting Nothing After Death along with Salt+, Citrus and Junebug (click on the artist’s linked Instagram if you want to get a feel for the night’s vibes). Tickets for the all-ages show, set to open right at 8 pm, are available online for $15 in advance and $20 the day of.
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