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LA Made

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LA Made is a cultural series featuring free music, dance, theater, and conversations with local entertainers at libraries throughout the City.

Season 10: June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026



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This program is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Humanities Endowment Fund.


Upcoming Events


Frida Kahlo painting
March 26, 2026 4:00 PM
Explore the symbiotic relationship between music and art in the works of Frida Kahlo, shedding light on the lesser-known musical...


hands rolling seeds bombs from trays of dirt
March 28, 2026 2:00 PM
Few things are as fun as getting your hands dirty, especially when the results are clay and compost seed bombs filled with California...


Man on screen surround by robots he built himself.
April 4, 2026 2:00 PM
Renowned robot builder Paul Thompson will showcase his entertainment robot creations and other animatronics based on popular film and TV...


a person posing and smiling in front of a few wrapped items
April 9, 2026 6:30 PM
Welcome to our Bojagi wrapping class! Bojagi is a traditional Korean wrapping cloth with a rich history. In this class, we will delve into...


the Prize Winners text in teal and gold
April 11, 2026 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
The Interact Theatre Company, in partnership with LA Made, invites you to free staged readings of Award-Winning Plays.Performances will...


natural dyed pieces of cloth
April 11, 2026 2:00 PM
Join Waldorf Handwork Educator Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a hands-on workshop on how to sustainably create beautiful, naturally dyed...


victoria seeger in a colorful garden
April 14, 2026 1:00 PM
These whimsical mini terrariums feature a crystal mushroom at the center, surrounded by soil, colorful stones, and dreamy moss. These...


three people holding up jars and vegetables
April 14, 2026 4:00 PM
Let's Get in a Pickle Together is a family-friendly, hands-on pickling workshop that introduces folks to basic concepts in fermentation and...


casey looking up at the night sky
April 16, 2026 2:00 PM
Learn about the cultural art of stargazing and three backyard viewing targets in the Los Angeles night sky, followed by a live telescope...


Dungeons & Dragons with dice on board
April 16, 2026 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
"Dungeon Master" Timothy Meyer will guide a small group of players through an improvised fantasy adventure using the rules of Dungeons...


Diane Wallace playing a drum
April 16, 2026 4:00 PM
Join us for a special program where we will have the experience of becoming one through rhythm and music, play, and song! This program is...


soft cheeses displayed on a wood table
April 18, 2026 10:00 AM
Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to safely make yogurt, butter, and a variety...


4 glass jars filled with jam and a ladle
April 18, 2026 1:00 PM
Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to safely make jams, jellies, and marmalades...


Christopher Garcia playing musical instruments
April 18, 2026 1:00 PM
Musician Christopher Garcia presents original compositions with Indigenous breath, percussion, and string instruments of Mesoamerica and...


adults smiling while holding up their paintings
April 18, 2026 2:00 PM
Join the co-founder of Viridian Art Academy for an Adult Painting afternoon! Participants will learn social-emotional art techniques, how...


Members of Los Angeles Baroque holding their instruments
April 18, 2026 3:00 PM
Members of Los Angeles Baroque, a community-based ensemble, will give a performance of music from the Baroque period (1600-1750), playing...


taty hernandez with an array of pots and plants
April 18, 2026 3:00 PM
Artist and educator Taty Hernandez will guide you through an introduction to Indigenous Futurism to (re)imagine and dream up new worlds....


close up of korean rice balls
April 21, 2026 4:00 PM
Learn how to make Korean rice balls, known as jumeokbap (literally 'fist rice'). These fun and flavorful rice balls are often seasoned and...


victoria seeger in a colorful garden
April 23, 2026 2:00 PM
Join us as we weave with recycled materials in celebration of Earth Day. Each guest will create their own reusable cardboard loom, then add...


Close-up of children watering an outdoor vegetable garden
April 23, 2026 4:00 PM
Join us for a fun, hands-on gardening experience as we plant seeds in small pots and explore the science behind it. Take your pot home and...


close up of korean rice balls
April 28, 2026 4:00 PM
Learn how to make Korean rice balls, known as jumeokbap (literally 'fist rice'). These fun and flavorful rice balls are often seasoned and...


Artist and educator Taty Hernandez
April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Come make Seed Bombs with us! You'll get to create and take home seed pods (also known as seed bombs) made from clay, native seeds, and...


Picture of Martin Espino
May 2, 2026 1:30 PM
 This unique, interactive program is suitable for all ages and will be presented in both English and Spanish. Martin Espino, a Master...


Martin Espino in Native Headress
May 2, 2026 1:30 PM
Join master performer and teaching artist Martin Espino for this interactive program presenting ancient music from the deserts, rainforests...


a person posing and smiling in front of a few wrapped items
May 2, 2026 2:00 PM
Welcome to our Bojagi wrapping class! Bojagi is a traditional Korean wrapping cloth with a rich history. In this class, we will delve into...


Edward Sussman and his theremin
May 2, 2026 2:00 PM
When Thereminist Ed Sussman waves his hands, he plays music from "out of the air." In this unique music, history, and technology experience...


colorful rebozos on display in a library
May 2, 2026 3:00 PM
Explore the History of Rebozos, which looks like a cross between a scarf and a shawl; an important item for women in Mexico and worldwide,...


musician posing in front of their instrument
May 2, 2026 3:00 PM
Journey through a performance of the ancient Chinese guzheng and vocals sung in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Alongside the performance...


Misha Kreinbring on the guitar
May 2, 2026 4:00 PM
Misha Kreinbring will present a mix of music by Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli composer), as well as Toru Takemitsu and Akira Myoshi. The...


spring rolls and the la made logo in the top corner
May 4, 2026 4:30 PM
Vietnamese Spring Rolls are scrumptious and a healthy choice of food. They are served cold (not fried) and filled with fresh, crunchy...


people happily salsa dancing
May 7, 2026 1:30 PM
Join Emmy Lam as she teaches the basics of Salsa dance steps. It is a great way to boost your confidence level while having a lot of fun....


Sunny Seki and his manga book
May 9, 2026 11:00 AM
During this one-hour presentation, Sunny will introduce his characters: Kappa, Lucky Cat, Daruma, and Kokeshi, sharing their origins and...


soft cheeses displayed on a wood table
May 9, 2026 11:00 AM
Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to safely make yogurt, butter, and a variety...


the Prize Winners text in teal and gold
May 9, 2026 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
The Interact Theatre Company, in partnership with LA Made, invites you to free staged readings of Award-Winning Plays.Performances will...


Chef Jess Wang speaking to people at the dinner table.
May 11, 2026 4:00 PM
Join Chef Jess Wang for a communal Chinese dessert tradition: preparing hand-rolled sticky rice dumplings! Learn about the symbolic...


Richard Foss and a Shakesperian era painting
May 16, 2026 2:00 PM
Shakespeare and his contemporaries enjoyed a varied diet by contemporary standards, enlivened by spices from Asia, vegetables from the...


cardstock with images printed onto it
May 16, 2026 2:00 PM
Participants will learn how to create a handmade stencil with their own designs using cardstock and cutting tools. Artists and assistants...


Jessica Chen and Henry Chen playing violin and cello
May 16, 2026 2:00 PM
Jessica Chen (violin) and Henry Chen (cello) present a musical duo performance that showcases the beauty and diversity of music...


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