Here’s what’s happening this weekend in L.A. (11/13-11/16)✨
cozy bar nights, gallery receptions, and intimate dinner events
Hi guys,
This weekend is packed with events and yes, it’s raining. (Which means no one will know how to drive this weekend, so be careful)
In LA, that usually means a shift to cozy bar nights, gallery receptions, and intimate dinner nights.
Not sure if I’m alone here, but daylight savings always hits me with a little seasonal depression… which means I have to double down on trying my best and not just staying home lol
Also, a little milestone to share I got my first paid subscriber! 🥳 Huge thanks for supporting this little corner of creative chaos and curated list of weekly events. Thank you for being here. If you’d like to support the newsletter, the option’s below totally optional and appreciated either way 🫶
Speaking of creative spaces and chaos… I got to experience my first magazine launch party with Paper Magazine. They invited me to the launch of Paper Español, and seeing Latinos take up space in media and culture was everything! Next-level inspiring. It’s honestly the kind of reminder that doing what you love as a creative is always worth it.
Anyways,
Here’s the De Los Event video and some bonus events included in this newsletter:
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Foodie rec of the week: L.A. Pupusa House and Walking Spanish LA are hosting a Pupusa Tasting Tour, featuring a curated menu inspired by L.A. neighborhood flavors, followed by an after party this Saturday
Thursday November 13 ⭐️
Fresa and 1215 are hosting a Party tonight. RSVP with the link in bio for location. ⭐️
On Thursday, Fresas con Funk is hosting a party in Chinatown that will feature Baile Funk, Latin Club, and Jersey House.
Ambiente Central is hosting a World Cup Qualifier watch party for Guatemala vs. Panama and Honduras vs. Nicaragua, celebrating Central American pride as teams fight for a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
Thursday underground jazz session:
Friday November 14 🌟
Music Fight Network and Hot Girl Market are teaming up for a one-of-a-kind pop-up block party with an all women DJ lineup, sustainable vendors, a limo photobooth, and live wrestling to celebrate LA’s creative scene
There’s a five-hour DJ set by Dina, spinning dembow, hip hop, Latin club hits, and more
Friday Goyo Club -9TH ELECTRIC CLEANERS PARTY on FRI NOV 14TH at CROCKER CLUB DTLA featuring dis from electric cleaners archive series, which curates live mixes of talented DJs in a family owned dry cleaners in koreatown, los angeles.
Friday Cumbia in the club
Saturday November 15⭐️
Retag thrift store is hosting a sweater weather pop up!
Latina Baddie run club is hosting a Cafecito run in both Long Beach and echo park
Afro-Latine collective Muñekitas hosts their first art show with Friends of the Congo at Midnight Books LA. ‘Still Here’ features art, music, and a fundraiser raffle supporting Friends of the Congo and local Zapotec families affected by ICE raids.
The Broad and L.A. TACO are teaming up for a special Community Celebration with L.A. TACO’s Memo Torres, Broad Collection artist Patrick, and recording artist Miguel. The event’s theme, “La Migración es Natural,” celebrates what makes Los Angeles so unique and shows how art, music, and journalism bring the community together.
Climbing and Cumbias is a free event at Long Beach rising climbing gym. There will be LIVE MUSIC + DJS, FREE SCREEN-PRINTING, and even FREE CUMBIA LESSONS in Long Beach
There’s a benefit show at Steven’s Steakhouse for local artist Nancy Sanchez, whose music equipment was recently stolen. The event will feature comedians, Death Row Records artist Julian Torres known for singing mariachi at Dodger games and other special guests!
At Pot Studio LA, Belizean artist Desmond Jervis presents a solo exhibition celebrating the resilience and creativity of Belizeans at home and across the diaspora through ceramic art
Nevermade and Open Gallery Long Beach are throwing an art show, Decay and Dissent. The show aims to hold space for connection and inspiration. Both Mexican artist Hope to bring beauty into the world in the midst of chaos, and to be steadily building even when things feel uncertain.
Saturday Afters at money cat ⭐️
Saturday Noche romantica at Melody Lounge
Solidarity story night
Sunday November 16⭐️
On Sunday, AFJA is hosting their 3rd annual Cultura y Deportes Day. This is a FREE, family-friendly, all-ages community celebration of the intersection of Culture & Sports! There will be a gaming trailer, free food, an art station, and even inflatable games.
https://www.instagram.com/afja.es?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Casa de Lola is hosting Capicua, an event that highlights Dominican and Puerto Rican culture. The night will feature food by Chef Victor Ramos, who specializes in dishes from both islands, and a domino tournament.
There’s a Los Angeles for Jamaica Relief Day. There will be a community vendor market, music and special performances. Your attendance and support directly benefits the people of Jamaica.
There’s a family friendly community market on Sunday
Sunday there’s Mezcal tasting at restaurant with some of my fave DJs
Record fair *Sunday *
Resources!
I’ll see you guys next week!