LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
museumMuseum and cultural center dedicated to Mexican and Mexican American history and culture, offering rotating exhibitions, educational programs, performances, and public programming. The campus includes indoor galleries and outdoor gardens/event spaces available for private and public events—auditorium capacity up to 1,800 and outdoor capacity up to 1,500.
Upcoming Events (11)
We the People: Stories of Citizenship (Plática)
Join a virtual conversation at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes exploring citizenship through the Declaration of Independence and migration histories, with reflections on deportations and belonging in American society.
Summer of Salsa: Son Mayor & DJ Robby
Kick off the Summer of Salsa at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes with Son Mayor and Super DJ Robby. Enjoy vibrant Latin rhythms, a lively outdoor dance floor, and a festive atmosphere—free with RSVP, 6:00 PM in downtown LA.
Democracy in Dialogue Plática
An online plática about democracy featuring LA Plaza staffer Chris Gurrola and youth participants from the Democracy in Dialogue Virtual Exchange. The session explores civic engagement and cross-cultural dialogue as part of a Smithsonian program.
Summer of Salsa: Roosevelt & DJ Robby
Experience a vibrant salsa night at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes with Roosevelt Cordova (El Presidente de la Salsa) and DJ Robby, featuring live Latin rhythms, dancing, and an inviting, RSVP-free evening in downtown L.A.
Migrant Hearts: An Afternoon with Reyna Grande & Julissa Arce
Join award-winning author Reyna Grande for an afternoon of storytelling and dialogue as she presents Migrant Heart: Essays About… at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes. Julissa Arce joins for a engaging literary discussion on migration, memory, and resilience in a free RSVP event.
¡Jotería! – El Amor Es Resistencia | Free with RSVP
Join LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes for Jotería: El Amor Es Resistencia, a cultural community gathering celebrating Latinx LGBTQ+ love as resistance. An inclusive afternoon at the downtown arts plaza, free with RSVP.
Summer of Salsa: La Verdad ft. DJ Robby | Free with RSVP
Dance the night away at Summer of Salsa at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes with La Verdad and guest DJ Robby. A free outdoor Latin-music evening blending vibrant rhythms, dancing, and plaza vibes.
Summer of Salsa: Rush Hour Orquestra ft. DJ Robby | Free with RSVP
Experience Summer of Salsa at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes with Rush Hour Orchestra and DJ Robby. A dance-friendly Latin night—free with RSVP—featuring vibrant rhythms, open-air vibes, and a lively community dance party in downtown LA.
Not Our Corona: Documentary Screening at LA Plaza
Screening of Not Our Corona, a provocative short documentary about two Mexican activists infiltrating a prestigious European museum to rewrite history. Join a thoughtful LA Plaza evening to reflect on memory, power, and representation.
Summer of Salsa: Conjunto Oye ft. DJ Robby | Free with RSVP
Join a vibrant salsa night at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes as Conjunto Oye (Nuyorican salsa) headlines with DJ Robby. Free with RSVP, dance-friendly rhythms, spirited brass, and a lively outdoor plaza atmosphere.
Fiestas Patrias Family Day
Join a family-friendly day at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes for Fiestas Patrias, featuring hands-on art activities and educational programming celebrating Mexican Independence Day for all ages.