EVERY SUNDAY- in Historic Leimert Park
EverySunday from 3:00pm until dusk the African beats of the drums can be heard throughout the neighborhood. Drummers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in this exciting community event. Leimert Park has been a meeting place for the people of Los Angeles for at least since the early 80s.
The drum circles feature musical styles from across the African continent, with local drummers join with others coming from various parts of Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean islands. Leimert Park, like mnay othe parts of Los Angeles, has seen a evolution of this cultural space over the years. But each year it continues to retain its position as an importance weekend cultural event, and how the drum circle and marketplace are intertwined.
The Taste of Leimert Park
“There’s such a variety,” said Jenn Laurent, who is a representative of the African Marketplace and Drum Circle Farmers’ Market. “If you start with our food vendors, we have vendors who do Jamaican food, vegan food, and other cultural food like Belizean food. There’s a barbecue food vendor. As far as non-food products, you can get everything from clothing to cultural items like African art and statues. You can get cultural clothing.”
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm
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