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BLUE by June Carryl

The Matrix Theatre 7657 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Rogue Machine Theatre presents BLUE by June Carryl, directed by Michael Matthews​. Featuring Julanne Chidi-Hill and John Colella. LAPD Detective LaRhonda Parker investigates the shooting of a Black motorist during a traffic stop. The officer in question is Boyd Sully, a family ...

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$10 – $30

The Robey Theatre Company presents Paul Robeson 125th Birthday Celebration

Los Angeles Theatre Center 514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA

IT’S THE PAUL ROBESON 125TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, AND YOU’RE INVITED! ABOUT THE EVENT The Robey Theatre Company is inspired by Paul Robeson, the Black global activist, humanitarian, actor, artist and athlete. The Robey will celebrate the man, his accomplishments, and his legacy ...

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$10

The Legendary Works of Nikki Giovanni

Willie Agee Playhouse 714 Warren Ln., Inglewood, CA

Poets Jazz House is proud to present Poetry in the Park in a tribute to Grammy nominated, seven time NAACP Image Award Winner | Revolutionary Activist | Poet | Laureate Dr. Nikki Giovanni a Living Legend. A world-renowned poet and one of ...

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$10 – $35

Kacie Rogers’ I Sell Windows

Greenway Court Theatre 544 N Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles

Kacie Rogers’ I Sell Windows, directed and produced by Jaquita Ta'le, and produced by Chelsea Boyd, is one Black woman's exploration of what is birthed at the collision of grief, ambition and sex. After bailing on a trip home, former actor Kacie is confronted ...

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$10

WACO Theater Center and Watts Village Theater Company present Marty and the Hands That Could

Watts Labor Community Action Committee - Phoenix Hall 10950 S Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA

WACO Theater Center and Watts Village Theater Company present the world premier of Marty and the Hands that Could by Josh Wilder, directed by Larry Powell. Released from prison on the eve of his 25th birthday, Marty returns home to his family, ...

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$20 – $35