Documentary Screenings Los Angeles

EXCLUSIVE LA PREMIERE & RECEPTION, "WORLD WITHOUT COWS" -- Limited Seats!

1946 Film Screening & Discussion - Part 1

We will watch 1/2 of (**[1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture](https://www.1946themovie.com/))** a thought-provoking documentary exploring the history and translation of the word *“homosexual”* in the Bible and the cultural impact that followed. Followed by a discussion... The screening will start promptly at 1:37pm *Part Two discussion will be the following Sunday...*

FREE EVENT: 31ST ANNUAL CENTRAL AVENUE JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026

Join me at the 31st Annual **Central Avenue Jazz Festival**. It's a great day listening to music, eating, checking out arts and crafts, and people watching. I've been going since 2004 and it's always a great vibe. **AND IT'S FREE!** **Date:** Saturday, September 19 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM **Price: $0.00!** No tickets required! Just show up! (They threaten to double the price every year) **Location:** Central Avenue between MLK Blvd. & Vernon Ave. , centered around Central Avenue Jazz Park on E. 42nd St., Los Angeles Google Maps: *https://goo.gl/maps/hE9n6L4hdUWNEwcr6.* Give yourself lots of time to park I will post my location when I get there! 3 Stages of music, lots of food, arts and craft, and a very cool vibe **Festival FAQ page, including parking info:** *[https://centralavejazzfest.com/know-before-you-go/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/know-before-you-go/)* The best place for **updated information** is their **Instagram page**: *[https://www.instagram.com/centralavenuejazz/](https://www.instagram.com/centralavenuejazz/)* **Festival Website:** [https://centralavejazzfest.com/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/) **From Wikipedia:** *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Avenue_Jazz_Festival](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Avenue_Jazz_Festival)* **1996 documentary video:** *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA8NcUgLtgI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA8NcUgLtgI)* **PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE HERE:** *[https://centralavejazzfest.com/performances/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/performances/)* **Set times will be posted when/if available** **Performers:** \- Sheila E \(headliner\) [https://centralavejazzfest.com/sheila-e/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/sheila-e/) \- Jazzamerica [https://centralavejazzfest.com/jazzamerica-2/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/jazzamerica-2/) \- Jason Marsalis Quartet [https://centralavejazzfest.com/jason-marsalis-quartet-ft-vanisha-gould/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/jason-marsalis-quartet-ft-vanisha-gould/) \- Fresha [https://centralavejazzfest.com/fresha/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/fresha/) \- Endea Owens & Cookout [https://centralavejazzfest.com/endea-owens-the-cookout/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/endea-owens-the-cookout/) \- Isaah Collier Plays Coltrane [https://centralavejazzfest.com/collier-plays-coltrane/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/collier-plays-coltrane/) \- World Stage Big Band [https://centralavejazzfest.com/the-world-stage-big-band-featuring-almita-delone-dwight-trible/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/the-world-stage-big-band-featuring-almita-delone-dwight-trible/) \- Fernando Pullum [https://centralavejazzfest.com/fernando-pullum-community-arts-center-jazz-band/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/fernando-pullum-community-arts-center-jazz-band/) \- Tatiana Tate [https://centralavejazzfest.com/tatiana-tate/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/tatiana-tate/) **A look back at the 28th annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival:** *[https://youtu.be/0cmBQZ2Hbdo?si=BT44QcNfZ9qFOcan](https://youtu.be/0cmBQZ2Hbdo?si=BT44QcNfZ9qFOcan)* **Central Avenue**, after which the area is named, was in the 1930s and 1940s a vibrant center for jazz. At this time the infamous covenant line along Washington Boulevard demarcated the areas where African Americans were allowed to live. Even the giants of jazz music, such as Duke Ellington were allowed to play in Hollywood and other areas, but they could not stay there. They often stayed at the now-historic **Dunbar Hotel**. The Dunbar Hotel featured a nightclub called the **Club Alabam**, where the jazz greats would play after hours. All around the hotel there were numerous other clubs featuring jazz and blues, which were the launching point for the careers of many well-known musicians. One of the aims of the festival is to raise funds for the preservation of the Dunbar Hotel. The festival takes place on several blocks of Central Avenue, south of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, which includes the Dunbar Hotel. There are many booths with food, arts and crafts, as well as community outreach programs. The festival is free of charge, and in previous years has included free secure parking at a local school. Street parking is available, but sometimes hard to find. The festival was started in 1996 and has regularly featured a number of prominent jazz, blues, and Latin Jazz musicians who got their start in the area, such as **Teddy Edwards, Gerald Wilson, Arthur Blythe** and **Ernie Andrews**. A strong component of the festival's format has been to spotlight young Los Angeles musicians, such as **Kamasi Washington**, and **Kalil Wilson**, as well as talent from the neighborhood's high school bands and choirs.

Write or Die - Weekly Silent Screenwriting

THE SCHEDULE: 11 - 11:15AM: Arrival, chit-chat, purchase coffee, etc. 11:15-11:30 AM: Announcements + introductions 11:30-12:30 PM: WRITING (No talking, please.) 12:30-1:00 PM: Finish writing, chat about what you wrote, introduce latecomers, etc. Late to the party? No biggie, just sneak in and grab a seat. Start scribbling away, and we'll catch you up at the end. Once the session wraps, stick around to keep the creative juices flowing or mingle with the other word wizards. Heads up, though: outlets might be scarce, so check your battery before joining the fun. Note: there is a large parking lot behind Cafe Mak

Screening THE FRIENDSHIP BENCH

For our September 18 Movie Night, join us for a screening of THE FRIENDSHIP BENCH. The Friendship Bench follows Dr. Dixon Chibanda, a psychiatrist in Zimbabwe, who trained local grandmothers (Gogos) in basic cognitive therapy to treat depression and mental health struggles on simple outdoor benches. Directed by Reabetswe Moeti-Vogt Runtime: 1h 15m

Karaoke Night - The Famous Bar

Mid-Autumn Moon Celebration @ Huntington Library (San Marino)

Join me for a beautiful evening at **The Huntington's spectacular Chinese Garden (Liu Fang Yuan)** as we celebrate the **Mid-Autumn Moon Festival**, one of the most important traditional festivals in Chinese culture! 🌕🏮 We'll **meet at 6 PM** before heading into the special evening celebration at 6:30 PM. 🌕 What is the Mid-Autumn Festival? The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is traditionally celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, when the moon is believed to be at its fullest and brightest. The festival has a long history dating back more than 2,000 years and is centered around themes of family reunion, togetherness, gratitude, and wishing for happiness and prosperity. One of the most beloved traditions is sharing mooncakes, a round pastry symbolizing completeness and family unity. Families traditionally gather together, admire the full moon, enjoy food and tea, and spend time with loved ones. 🏮 What makes this event special? The Huntington transforms its stunning Chinese Garden into a magical nighttime setting for the celebration. We'll have the opportunity to stroll through the moonlit garden, enjoy the beautiful scenery and atmosphere, and experience the Mid-Autumn Festival in a unique cultural setting. The combination of Chinese architecture, ponds, gardens, lanterns, the evening moon, and the festival atmosphere makes this a particularly beautiful experience—and a great opportunity for photos! 📸🌕 This should be a fun and relaxed evening whether you're familiar with Chinese culture or experiencing the Moon Festival for the first time. 🎟️ Tickets **Everyone is responsible for purchasing their own ticket.** Tickets are expected to be released by The Huntington in early September and may be limited, so please keep an eye on the official event page. Once tickets become available, we'll update the Meetup event with the ticket information. Please do not wait until the last minute if you want to attend. 📍 **Meeting Location** The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road San Marino, CA 91108 We'll meet at 6 PM and enter together for the 6:30 PM event. Come join me for a unique cultural experience, beautiful gardens, moonlight, lanterns, and a little taste of one of the most celebrated traditions of East Asia! 🌕🏮🥮 Hope to see you there!

09/20/26 Full Moon Fire Event. Please get tix in the link below.

September 20th, 6pm-8pm. Full Moon "Release and Let Go" Fire Ritual/ Meditation. Limited spaces. Let go of that which does not serve you. Clear your subconscious. Make room for new growth and new goals. [https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/full-moon-letting-go-ritual-september-20th-los-angeles-september-1071404](https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/full-moon-letting-go-ritual-september-20th-los-angeles-september-1071404)

Best of DTLA Walkabout with Free Museum Visits

**Please Read All Event Details :) Life Happens but please as a Courtesy to All Update/Edit RSVP as needed:)** \*\*\*Any Cost of FOOD/DRINK and/or other is Guest Responsibility. \*\*\* This FUN Informative Best DTLA w Museum Walkabout will meetup @ Union Station in the front by the info desk. Leaving Union Station PROMTLY @945A (because we have lots to see & do) we will start our adventure by walking over to where L.A. Started. SEE Timestamps below for approx. route. \*\*\*This complete walkabout should be around 5-6 miles, this includes walking route miles and walking with attraction visits. Museums+ with approximate timestamps of major attractions visits . 1. 10A -1030A [MUSEUM OF SOCIAL JUSTICE](https://www.museumofsocialjustice.org/) 2. Avila Odobe House 1030A-11A 3. Sepulveda House Museum 11A-1130P 4. 1130A-12P [ITALIAN AMERICAN MUSEUM OF LOS ANGELES](https://www.iamla.org/) 5. 12P-1245P [LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes](https://lapca.org/) 6. 1245P- 1P The Old Plaza Firehouse 7. 1P- 145P [Chinese American Museum](https://camla.org/) 8. L.A. City Hall w Observation Deck 145P- 230P 9. Bradbury Building if open 10. Grand Central Market 245P-330P 11. The Last Bookstore 330P-415P 12. The Biltmore Hotel 415P-445P 13. L.A. Central Library 445P-515P 14. Intercontinental Hotel 515P-6P 15. 6P-7P [The Museum of Contemporary Art Grand](https://www.moca.org/visit/hours-tickets-admission#moca-grand-avenue) 16. 7P-8P[ The Broad](https://www.thebroad.org/) \*\*\*Those not desiring to do all museums and attraction may do so and meetup with group at timestamped locations. Look for Steven Caliridion wearing an Orange Goodwill Ambassadors Travel/Caliridion T-Shirt & Purple Hat with a Hiking Stick at the Union Station West Entrance Information Desk. \*\*\*Host/Guide is not liable for any injuries or loss by individuals attending this event. ZELLO Instant 2Way Walkie Talkie Communication w [FREE Download](https://zello.com/downloads/) . Talk w me and the group via [Goodwill Ambassadors Travel Channel](https://zello.com/GoodwillAmbassadorsTravel). This is the easiest way to communicate w Host/Guide and Group starting 1.5hrs. before events. TRY it!!! **\*\*\*Please identify Event in Message via Meetup Chat/Msg &/or Phone Text you are corresponding about. Thank You!!!** **As above in the Bold Header make sure you start checking the comments and your messages starting 3Days Prior to Events. I require ALL RSVP Going to Re-Confirm in Good Faith Going via REPLY to Message sent by 48hrs prior to event if there is a waitlist to release spots or 24hrs. prior to event if no waitlist. Re-Confirming via Message vs Comment section prevents clogging up emails notifications for comments. Thanks!!!:**

Bake Stuff with Lindsay - Live Baking/Comedy Show + Dessert

live baking + audience chaos + special guests + questionable decisions ### **Bake Stuff with Lindsay** The most unhinged baking show you’ve never seen. Bake Stuff with Lindsay is a live, audience-immersive baking experience where chaos is encouraged and we actually eat the results. It’s a fever dream for anyone who’s ever wished TV bakers would loosen up, get messier, and curse a little (a lot) more. Along the way, we attempt to answer important questions like: Do feelings matter more than the recipe? and Does the 5 second rule count with liquids too? **What to expect:** *• Live baking (in real time, with real stakes)* *• Audience involvement throughout the show (games, prizes, FUN)* *• \*SPECIAL GUESTS\*, commentary, and mild spiraling* *• Questionable decisions, emotional detours, and laughter* *• Dessert served (assuming nothing is completely destroyed)* **Theme: F\*cking Apples (All Apple Everything!)** Featuring: Kyle Ayers (Sous Chef) and a panel of special guests! * **\*\*You must buy your ticket through the Eventbrite page [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bake-stuff-with-lindsay-live-bakingcomedy-show-dessert-tickets-1999178742435) \*\***

YIDDISH CONVERSATION GROUP

POTLUCK AND PING-PONG ANYONE? Yiddish Conversation Group - meets monthly near West Hollywood for conversation! A ***Shmueskrayz*!** Get together and speak in Yiddish with your friends and neighbors here in LA. *This event is good for Intermediate and Fluent speakers, though all are welcome.* Bring drinks, snacks, and/or a verterbukh! Please call (323) 655-7700 to RSVP.

If I Go Will They Miss Me

Let's meetup to see If I Go Will They Miss Me, the new film by WalterThompson-Henandez. Starring: Danielle Brooks, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Bodhi Dell, and Myles Bullock Logline: A poetic, emotionally expansive father-son story about Black family, grace, imagination, and the hope that love can transform even the most fragile relationships into something more healing and beautiful. \*Get your tickets as soon as you can. We usually sit in Row G Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aej2y_BBBFs&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fletterboxd.com%2F Tickets: https://www.cinemark.com/TicketSeatMap/?TheaterId=1084&ShowtimeId=370146&CinemarkMovieId=112744&Showtime=2026-09-19T15:00:00