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Dive deep into Southern California’s creative consciousness. See how diverse ideas and identities meld, mix and recombine, inspiring revolutions beyond art’s borders. Learn more about the triumphs, struggles and interconnected histories that have fueled this region’s aesthetic fires.

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Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne Draw (and Roast) Each Other
Episode
11:50
The Drawing Room with Mo Welch

Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne Draw (and Roast) Each Other

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Special
25:56
Artbound

These Artworks Change How We Experience Los Angeles

A Bowl, A Barn & A Tower: Birthplaces of the Entertainment Industry
Episode
27:42
Lost LA

A Bowl, A Barn & A Tower: Birthplaces of the Entertainment Industry

Legends of Lucha Libre

Introducing Rey Misterio Sr.
7:31
Season 1 Episode 1
Legends of Lucha Libre
Introducing Rey Misterio Sr.
The Mask
8:20
Season 1 Episode 2
Legends of Lucha Libre
The Mask
The Strict School of Sacrifice
8:21
Season 1 Episode 3
Legends of Lucha Libre
The Strict School of Sacrifice
The Dignity of a Name
8:14
Season 1 Episode 4
Legends of Lucha Libre
The Dignity of a Name
Legends of Lucha Libre
29:30
Legends of Lucha Libre

Lost LA

A Bowl, A Barn & A Tower: Birthplaces of the Entertainment Industry
27:42
Season 9 Episode 4
Lost LA
A Bowl, A Barn & A Tower: Birthplaces of the Entertainment Industry
Neon, Stained Glass, Mosaics: Hidden Backdrops of SoCal
29:00
Season 9 Episode 3
Lost LA
Neon, Stained Glass, Mosaics: Hidden Backdrops of SoCal
Oranges & Avocados: A Tale of Two Fruits
27:04
Season 9 Episode 2
Lost LA
Oranges & Avocados: A Tale of Two Fruits
Surfridge, Tehachapi & Thomas Guide: How Southern California Moves
28:08
Season 9 Episode 1
Lost LA
Surfridge, Tehachapi & Thomas Guide: How Southern California Moves
The Fast and the Forgotten
27:10
Season 8 Episode 1
Lost LA
The Fast and the Forgotten
Sci-Fi Origins: Saving Star Trek, Fan Zines, Cosplay and Counterculture
26:43
Season 8 Episode 2
Lost LA
Sci-Fi Origins: Saving Star Trek, Fan Zines, Cosplay and Counterculture
LA’s True Crime: Fact & Fiction
26:40
Season 8 Episode 3
Lost LA
LA’s True Crime: Fact & Fiction
Lost LA Season 8
26:29
Season 8 Episode 4
Lost LA
The Charm & Chaos of SoCal's Botanical Landscape
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"The Comedy of Errors" By William ShakespearenDirected by Melissa Chalsma, event banner with event information in the center and two photos of actors performing on each side
August 9

"The Comedy of Errors" By William Shakespeare Directed by Melissa Chalsma

Griffith Park Playground (Los Angeles )
Free

Melissa Chalsma directs William Shakespeare's "The Comedy of Errors" in Griffith Park this summer from August 5 - September 6.

Event Info
Frames of Korea Through Films: Come, Come Come Upward (아제아제 바라아제), Banner infographic that reads "Frames of Korea Through Films", QR codes and dates for the screenings
August 12

Frames of Korea Through Films: Walking in the Rain / 우중산책, Incoherence / 지리멸렬

The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (Los Angeles )
Free

The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (Director Haedon LEE) will present a classic film cinematheque series.

Event Info
Bowers Museum Quilt Fair, title of the event in block text
August 16

Bowers Museum Quilt Fair

Bowers Museum (Santa Ana)
Free

A vibrant celebration of textile art that brings together stunning handmade quilts, talented artisans, and a welcoming community of craft enthusiasts.

Event Info
Great Wall Project Hero
Collection

The Great Wall of Los Angeles

Eduardo Sarabia's "The Passenger" is a maze made out of Mexican petates and references journeys in the desert, from the exodus to immigrant journeys.
Collection

Art in the Desert

A composite image featuring a tree-lined street, orange blossoms, a woman by the beach and parrots.
Collection

Elemental L.A.

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Arts & Culture Shows

The Drawing Room with Mo Welch
SoCal Soccer: The Origin Story
IndieWire Craft Roundtables
Lost LA
Outside the Lyrics
Legends of Lucha Libre
Finding Your Roots
Art & Science Collide
Newport Beach Film Festival HONORS
Coastal California
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Imagen Awards
Fine Cut
Hispanic Heritage Awards
Leguizamo Does America
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
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Jacqueline du Pré: Genius and Tragedy
Roots of Comedy With Jesus Trejo
VOCES
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American Masters
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