This is the most anticipated Labor Day event in LA – where people party all day and night!!!
The 5th Annual FREE Leimert Park Village African Art & Music Festival in Historic Leimert Park Village is a FREE 3-day event, scheduled for Labor Day Weekend, Aug. 31, Sept. 1 & Sept. 2, 2013 in the heart of LA’s most dynamic cultural enclave for African and African American culture enjoyed by over 10,000 people from all council districts. Our highly anticipated festival features jazz, blues, reggae, R&B, neo-soul, Afro-beat, spoken word, comedy, traditional African drumming and dance.
In addition to our exceptional music, there are 5 special events that occur during the festival: 1) a Fashion Show, 2) a Natural Hair Show, 3) Sankofa Sunday – a remembrance of those that have transitioned in the past year, 4) a Legacy Awards Ceremony and 5) Leimert Park After Dark – entertainment in and around Leimert Park that occur after 6pm on Sat. & Sun. nights.
Our multi-generational and multi-ethnic audience will enjoy browsing and shopping in our authentic African Marketplace that has over 50 fine art and quality craft vendors selling paintings, sculptures, wood carvings, jewelry, designer clothes, and quality crafts from around the African Diaspora.
We also have age-appropriate activities and distinct areas for children and teens and an international food court with vegetarian, vegan and meat entrees, quick bites, snacks, desserts and drinks.
We invite you to join over 10,000 people who eagerly look forward to this annual event that showcases the best national and local talent.
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Dates: Labor Day Weekend, Aug. 31, Sept. 1, Sept. 2, 2013
Time: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, daily
Location: Vision Theater Special Events Lot, 4318 Degnan Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008
LA Babies, if you kicked it with us through spring/summer then you know Sip: A New After Work Experience is the place to be this Thursday! We are moving indoors and across town for the fall to The Brownstone Bistro with Chef Clive Jackson at the helm of the kitchen! Between his “knock you off your feet” rum punch, coconut shrimp, chicken and shrimp quesadillas, and a slice of homemade sweet potato cheesecake, you’ll leave Sip fuller than a tick at this happiest of happy hour events! Be sure to RSVP via the Facebook event page to be eligible to win our dinner/theatre package which includes dinner at The Brownstone Bistro and tickets to see “One Night in Miami” at Rogue Machine Theatre! Details for Thursday are as follows:
