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Inner City Cultural Center II and Poets Jazz House present Father Amde Hamilton

Willie Agee Playhouse 714 Warren Ln., Inglewood, CA

Poets Jazz House is honored to present Father Amde, a hero and legend to poets worldwide. Formed out of the fury of the Watts Riots in 1965 the Watts Prophets were young Black poet-performers railing against police brutality, institutionalized poverty, American hypocrisy, ...

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$15 – $50

Debbie Allen Dance Academy’s Spring Concert 2024: Freedom

Crenshaw Performing Arts Center on the Campus of Crenshaw High School 5010 11th Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Debbie Allen Dance Academy’s Spring Concert 2024 Join DADA Saturday June 15, 2024 for an exciting end-of-the-year performance at the Crenshaw High School Performing Arts Auditorium. Dancers from the Debbie Allen Dance Academy will perform works in Ballet, Contemporary, African, & more!  ...

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$30

Lower Depth Theatre Celebrates Juneteenth

Boston Court Pasadena 70 N Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA

Juneteenth Jamboree 2024 Join Lower Depth Theatre in celebrating Juneteenth at their 4th annual Jamboree, a family-friendly event showcasing African American culture. Partnering with Boston Court Pasadena, this indoor celebration will feature music, performances, and more. Together, we honor African American history, ...

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$5 – $15

Don B. Welch’s Meet Me in the Prayer Room

Barnsdall Gallery Theatre 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

Don B. Welch's inspirational stage play MEET ME IN THE PRAYER ROOM The Johnson Family will take audiences on a roller-coaster ride of emotions, all while rediscovering their faith. With Musical Direction by Joe Archie, Meet Me in the Prayer Room stars ...

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$65

This Bright Wilderness

Mark Taper Forum 135 N Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA, United States

This Bright Wilderness: Celebrating the Legacy of Black Theatre at the Mark Taper Forum and Los Angeles Directed by Andi Chapman Curated by CLASSIX Featuring Brittany Bradford, Curtiss Cook, Gregg Daniel, Kimberly Hébert Gregory, Lovensky Jean-Baptiste, Nija Okoro, Greg Alverez Reid, Ruben ...

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$30