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

Heather Nevell doing a sound bath
February 6, 2026 10:00 AM
LA Made Presents: Sound Bath and Energy Healing
Sound bathing is a form of meditation, a massage for your brain, using crystal bowls, drums, elemental chimes, and other modalities. The...

a person posing and smiling in front of a few wrapped items
February 7, 2026 1:00 PM
LA Made Presents: Nossi Bojagi Wrapping Workshop
Welcome to our Bojagi wrapping class! Bojagi is a traditional Korean wrapping cloth with a rich history. In this class, we will delve into...

book binding
February 11, 2026 4:00 PM
LA Made Presents: Bookmaking - Coptic Stitch
In this workshop, you will learn how to bind and create your very own book. We will be creating a coptic-bound hardcover book with acrylic...

the Prize Winners text in teal and gold
February 14, 2026 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Free Staged Readings of Award Winning Plays
The Interact Theatre Company, in partnership with LA Made, invites you to free staged readings of Award-Winning Plays.Performances will...

people dancing 80s style in a gym class
February 15, 2026 1:30 PM
LA Made Presents: 1980s-Style Era Dance Class
Join Ashley Maimes as she teaches basic dance steps from the 80s! Be whisked back in time to the 1980s, and come learn an energetic and...

bread and roses film poster
February 22, 2026 2:00 PM
LA Made & El Cine Presents: Bread and Roses, and the Right to Be Seen
LA Made in collaboration with El Cine presents a screening of Bread and Roses (2000), directed by Ken Loach, a powerful portrait of labor,...

natural dyed pieces of cloth
February 23, 2026 6:00 PM
LA Made Presents: Natural Dye - Working Sustainably With Local Plants
Join Waldorf Handwork Educator Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a hands-on workshop on how to sustainably create beautiful, naturally dyed...

hands rolling seeds bombs from trays of dirt
February 25, 2026 4:00 PM
LA Made Presents: Guerilla Gardening
Few things are as fun as getting your hands dirty, especially when the results are clay and compost seed bombs filled with California...

Dorothy Pincus singing
February 25, 2026 4:00 PM
LA Made Presents: A Celebration of Jazz With Dorothy Pincus
Join us to hear Dorothy Pincus perform a variety of Scat Songs. Dorothy will give all participants hands-on exercises and voice scales in...

Richard Foss and a zeppelin over nyc
February 25, 2026 6:00 PM
LA Made Presents: When Luxury Floated Through The Skies - Travel and Dining Aboard Zeppelins
The earliest aerial transportation was the most glamorous - zeppelins competed with ocean liners for comfort and far outpaced them for...

self help graphics
February 26, 2026 4:00 PM
LA Made: Self Help Graphics - HerStory in Art
In celebration of Women's History Month, you’re invited to create an artwork stencil inspired by your own story, a strength you carry, or a...

musician posing in front of their instrument
February 28, 2026 2:00 PM
LA Made Presents: Guzheng and Vocal Performance: An Exploration of Asian American Music
Journey through a performance of the ancient Chinese guzheng and vocals sung in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Alongside the performance...

musician posing in front of their instrument
March 5, 2026 4:00 PM
LA Made Presents: Guzheng and Vocal Performance: An Exploration of Asian American Music
Journey through a performance of the ancient Chinese guzheng and vocals sung in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Alongside the performance...

Elliott Kuhn and his farm
March 5, 2026 4:00 PM
LA Made Presents: Grow Your Own Food
Learn to grow your own food from a balcony to the backyard! Los Angeles has an amazing climate that allows us to grow everything from...

Natalya Grinbaum-Smyrnos playing guitar
March 7, 2026 2:00 PM
LA Made Presents: Songs Across Cultures With Natalya Grinbaum-Smyrnos
Natalya Grinbaum-Smyrnos is a graduate of music school in Almaty, Kazakhstan, a participant in music festivals across the United States,...

the Prize Winners text in teal and gold
March 14, 2026 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Free Staged Readings of Award Winning Plays
The Interact Theatre Company, in partnership with LA Made, invites you to free staged readings of Award-Winning Plays.Performances will...

plate of stacked mini kimbap
March 17, 2026 1:00 PM
LA Made Presents: Korean Mini-Kimbaps Making Class
Discover the art of making Korean mini-kimbap, bite-sized seaweed rice rolls filled with fresh vegetables and savory ingredients. These...

Natalya Grinbaum-Smyrnos playing guitar
March 17, 2026 6:00 PM
LA Made Presents: Songs Across Cultures With Natalya Grinbaum-Smyrnos
Natalya Grinbaum-Smyrnos is a graduate of music school in Almaty, Kazakhstan, a participant in music festivals across the United States,...

Carlos Nietos drawing anime
March 18, 2026 11:00 AM
LA Made Presents: Learning How to Sketch With Carlos Nieto
"Learning How to Sketch" is a comprehensive and interactive, step-by-step drawing program developed over 10 years by former Simpsons artist...

taty hernandez with an array of pots and plants
March 18, 2026 4:00 PM
LA Made Presents: Indigenous Futurism - Storytelling and Clay Workshop
Artist and educator Taty Hernandez will guide you through an introduction to Indigenous Futurism to (re)imagine and dream up new worlds....

casey looking up at the night sky
March 21, 2026 2:00 PM
LA Made Presents: An Expanding Universe - A Story of Deaf Women Astronomers
Get to know the Harvard Computers, a historically overlooked group of 19th-century women who laid the groundwork for modern astronomy by...

close up of 2 origami cranes
March 21, 2026 2:00 PM
LA Made Presents: Origami Workshop
Learn the calming art of origami with this workshop! Kids, teens, and adults alike will enjoy learning a new craft while practicing...

close up of sourdough loaf and starter
March 21, 2026 3:00 PM
LA Made Presents: How to Care For & Use Sourdough Starter
Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to care for and use sourdough starter using...

Frida Kahlo painting
March 26, 2026 4:00 PM
LA Made Presents: Music in the Visual Work of Frida Kahlo
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
LA Made Presents: Guerilla Gardening - DIY Seed Bombs
Few things are as fun as getting your hands dirty, especially when the results are clay and compost seed bombs filled with California...

people dancing 80s style in a gym class
April 4, 2026 11:30 AM
LA Made Presents: 1980s-Style Era Dance Class
Join Ashley Maimes as she teaches basic dance steps from the 80s! Be whisked back in time to the 1980s, and come learn an energetic and...

Man on screen surround by robots he built himself.
April 4, 2026 2:00 PM
LA Made Presents: Robot Building and Other Animatronics
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
LA Made Presents: Nossi Bojagi Wrapping Workshop
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
Free Staged Readings of Award Winning Plays
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
LA Made Presents: Natural Dye - Working Sustainably With Local Plants
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
LA Made Presents: Mushroom Terrariums
These whimsical mini terrariums feature a crystal mushroom at the center, surrounded by soil, colorful stones, and dreamy moss. These...

casey looking up at the night sky
April 16, 2026 2:00 PM
LA Made Presents: Anyone Can Be an Astronomer
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
LA Made Presents: Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Hour
"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
LA Made Presents: Drum Circle & Sing Along With Urth Rhythms
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
LA Made Presents: Yogurt, Butter, and Soft Cheeses
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
LA Made Presents: Jams, Jelly, and Marmalade
Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to safely make jams, jellies, and marmalades...

adults smiling while holding up their paintings
April 18, 2026 1:00 PM
LA Made Presents: Painting for Adults With Viridian Art
Join the co-founder of Viridian Art Academy for a Teen/Kids/Adult Painting afternoon! Participants will learn social-emotional art...

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

group of people wearing kimono and obis
April 18, 2026 2:00 PM
LA Made Presents: Kimono Show & Kimono Dressing Dance
Kimono...

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

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