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Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles
2028-07-07 12:00 - 17:00, 2028-07-21 12:00 - 17:00, 2028-08-04 12:00 - 17:00, 2028-08-18 12:00 - 17:00, 2028-09-01 12:00 - 17:00, 2028-09-15 12:00 - 17:00, 2028-09-29 12:00 - 17:00, 2028-10-13 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles, 1717 E 7th St,, Los Angeles, CA, 90021, United States
WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY – Downtown Los Angeles
VISIT ICA LA TODAY! The Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (ICA LA) is an epicenter of artistic experimentation and incubator of new ideas. ICA LA is committed to making contemporary art relevant and accessible for all.
Open Wednesday – Sunday 12:00pm – 5:00pm
ADMISSION IS FREE!

Learning & Engagement

At ICA LA, we seek new ways to bring art into the life of our community, schools, families, and public and private institutions through our Learning & Engagement programs. We view our city as an ever-changing and dynamic landscape with the museum as a responsive tool, adaptable to its environment, poised to foresee community needs, and capable of meeting those needs at the highest level. Learn more about our programs and special projects below.

Public Programs

Public programs at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles support our mission in sparking the pleasure the discovery and challenging the way we see and experience the world, ourselves, and each other. We are dedicated to the exploration, scholarship, appreciation, and deeper understanding of the exhibitions and ideas on view at the ICA LA, and providing greater access to artists living and working in our community.
Our public programs introduce new ways of seeing an exhibition and support through contemporary art and take diverse forms—talks, workshops, screenings, and live performances—and are free and open to all.
You can also watch and listen to past lectures, discussions, and performances in the archive of public programs below.

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Special Projects
Special Projects at ICA LA is a series of initiatives that foster collaborative relationships with artists, community members and groups, and local small businesses.
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Digital Projects
Digital Projects at ICA LA explores Virtual Reality, 360° video, and Augmented Reality to offer additional visitor experience options; develop projects with artists, and present new forms of engagement and learning for the community.
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1717 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Founded in 1984 as the Santa Monica Museum of Art (SMMoA) and reestablished in 2017 with a new identity and home in Downtown Los Angeles, ICA LA builds upon a distinguished history of bold curatorial vision and innovative programming to illuminate the important untold stories and emerging voices in contemporary art and culture. The museum’s 12,700 square-foot renovated industrial building—designed by wHY Architecture under the leadership of Kulapat Yantrasast—features ample space for exhibitions, public programs, retail pop-ups, integrated offices, and special projects.
ICA LA’s mission is to support art that sparks the pleasure of discovery and challenges the way we see and experience the world, ourselves, and each other. ICA LA is committed to upending hierarchies of race, class, gender, and culture. Through exhibitions, education programs, and community partnerships, ICA LA fosters critique of the familiar and empathy with the different.

Hours
Monday – Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Sunday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm

For additional information, visit the website @
www.theicala.org/en

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Borrow A Chromebook & Hotspot @ LA County Libraries
2028-07-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2028-08-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2028-09-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2028-10-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Los Angeles County Library Online, CA, United States
3 WEEK CHROMEBOOK & HOTSPOT LOANS- Los Angeles County Libraries

Borrow a Chromebook and Wi-Fi hotspot to access the internet.

You can now checkout a Google Chromebook and Wireless Hotspot for 3 weeks, from any Los Angeles County Library Sidewalk Service FREE! Do you know anyone without internet or a computer at home who would benefit from borrowing them—to apply for jobs, access homeschooling resources, or simply stay connected to information?
You can now check out a kit with a Chromebook and wireless hotspot to access the internet (plus chargers) inside a handy carrying case, from any Sidewalk Service location.
Please call any Sidewalk Service location to place a hold on a Laptop & Hotspot Loan Kit. Borrow for 3 weeks, with the option to renew, if available.
Please note: Laptop & Hotspot Loan Kits require a full access card to check out. Call your nearest Sidewalk Service location for details about signing up or upgrading your digital card.
Funding for this project has been provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who can check out a Chromebook kit?
Adults with a standard adult library card in good standing will be able to check out a Chromebook kit at a participating library.

2. How do I check out a Chromebook kit?
Requests for Chromebook kits can be made using our online catalog or over the phone, like any of our other materials. At this time requests are site-specific and can only be placed at libraries offering the service (listed above). Call a library offering the service to arrange a same-day checkout, if kits are available.

3. When can I pick up my Laptop & Hotspot?
Call the owning library and arrange to pick up your kit during Sidewalk Service hours.

4. How long can I keep the Laptop & Hotspot Loan? Can I renew?
The kits can be borrowed for 3 weeks. If no other customers are on the waiting list, the checkout can be renewed up to 3 times. The renewal needs to be made before your checkout period ends.

5. How do I return the Chromebook Kit?
Chromebooks must be returned in person to the owning library during Sidewalk Service hours. They cannot be returned in the bookdrop. They cannot be returned to any library other than the one where the kit was checked out. Please call the owning library to arrange a drop-off time and call again once at the library to alert staff. Staff will bring out a box labeled Laptop Return to the Sidewalk Service table. You’ll be instructed to remove all items – the Chromebook, the wireless hotspot, and both charging cables – from the carrying case. Put the case into the box first, on the bottom, and then put all other items in on top. Staff will check the box to make sure all items are inside and that they look fine. All items will be quarantined for 4 days and confirmed to be working properly before being checked in. Staff will contact you if there are any questions or concerns. Please remember that the loan will still show on your account until the quarantine and check-in process is complete.

6. Are there late fees?
Late fees will be assessed the same as all other library materials. The Chromebook will become disabled once the loan period has ended.

7. Will I be charged if the Chromebook is damaged while in my possession? How much?
Yes, fees will depend on the type of damage.

8. Will my documents stay on the Chromebook after I return it?
All documents are deleted once the Chromebook is shut down. This will happen even during your 3-week checkout period, so we advise you to back up your documents on a flash drive or in Google Docs if you are working on something you want to keep.

9. What programs will be included on the Chromebook?

Adobe Acrobat Reader
DocuSign
Google Calendar
Google Drive/Docs
Skype
WordPress
Internet

10. Does the Chromebook include the internet?
A wireless hotspot device is included when you check out the Chromebook. This will give you access to the internet.

11. I don’t have a printer. Can I print things through the library?
Yes, you can use our Wi-Fi printing service on the borrowed Chromebook and send your documents wirelessly to any library that offers Sidewalk Service.

12. Will library staff provide an orientation on the technology when I check it out?
A basic instruction sheet will be provided explaining how to turn on and connect the equipment. If you have further questions, please call your local library.

13. I am not good with computers. Will Library staff help me use the Chromebook or answer technical questions?
Library staff is able to provide basic help with your computer—like how to turn it on, connect the wireless hotspot, or how to locate programs. For help, please call your local library.

Receive immediate, unlimited, and free access to LA County Library’s online resources,
including eBooks and audiobooks, movie and TV streaming, and music downloads. Your Digital Library Card also gives you the ability to place holds and check out 3 physical items from the library at a time. Digital Cards cannot check out a Laptop & Hotspot Loan kit. You may call any Sidewalk Service location and schedule an appointment to get a full access card, or upgrade an existing Digital Library Card. The Digital Library Card is available to residents of Los Angeles County, ages 18 and over. If you already have a regular full-access library card, you do not need to sign up for a Digital Library Card. Complete the application below and you will receive your card number and PIN via email.

For additional information, visit the website @
lacountylibrary.org/laptop

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DTLA Coffee Trail
2028-07-11, 2028-08-08, 2028-09-12, 2028-10-10 | DTLA, Los Angeles, CA, United States
TODAY- DTLA
Calling all coffee lovers! Embark on an exciting journey through the heart of Downtown Los Angeles with the DTLA Iced Coffee Trail! This delightful trail will lead you to the hidden gems and bustling coffee shops scattered throughout the Downtown Center.

Follow the trail and uncover a variety of coffee spots, each with its own unique charm and character. From cozy hole-in-the-wall joints serving the best cold brew you’ve ever tasted to chic and modern cafes designed for productivity, there’s something to suit every coffee aficionado’s taste.
Grab your friends and make it a coffee-filled adventure as you catch up over iced, oat milk matcha lattes, or other tempting concoctions offered by these top-notch coffee destinations. Share laughter, stories, and perhaps even make new memories together over a cup of liquid creativity.
If you check into five coffee spots, you’ll receive a $10 gift card to a DTLA favorite. Here are some highlights to look forward to!

Sparkling Blood Orange espresso and Lemon Meringue Cold Brew at Velo Coffee
The espresso tonic at Lucky’s Coffee in the Financial District with a double-shot espresso, crispy tonic water, and dried orange garnish
The sparkling peach lemonade at Cafe Persona in Bunker Hill Sign up for your pass to get started today!

*Please note there is a maximum of 2 check-ins per day

HOW THIS PASS WORKS

STEP 1 – GET YOUR PASS
This mobile exclusive passport is a curated collection of DTLA coffee shops offering check-ins to redeem during your visit to win a prize.

STEP 2 – RECEIVE TEXT
Your passport will be instantly delivered to your phone via text and email and is ready to use immediately! There is no app to download. Your pass can be saved to your phone’s home screen for easy one-tap access.

STEP 3 – REDEEM
When visiting a participating business, simply check in using your phone’s built-in GPS and record your visit to count towards earning prizes!

For additional information, visit the website @
downtownla.com/explore/coffee-trail

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THE MUSEUM OF SOCIAL JUSTICE
2028-07-13 10:00 - 15:00, 2028-08-03 10:00 - 15:00, 2028-08-24 10:00 - 15:00, 2028-09-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2028-10-05 10:00 - 15:00, 2028-10-26 10:00 - 15:00 | The Museum of Social Justice, 115 Paseo de La Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
OPEN THURSDAY – SUNDAY- Olivera Street
The Museum of Social Justice is dedicated to telling the neglected stories of the diverse people of Los Angeles. By showcasing the history of social movements from the perspective of marginalized groups, the Museum inspires visitors to engage with social justice principles and advocate for change.

The Museum carries on in the tradition of the founder’s commitment to social justice issues such as ministry to the poor, abolition, women’s suffrage, and civil rights. A permanent exhibition detailing the Methodist’s long history of championing social justice causes for the less fortunate. The exhibition features dynamic and rarely seen images from the Museum archives, documenting Los Angeles Methodist’s progressive social work and ethnic outreach endeavors during the long period of Los Angeles’ growth. In conjunction with the permanent exhibition, and moving beyond Methodist activities, the Museum will install temporary exhibitions examining past and present social justice activities culled from a wide variety of amazingly rich and diverse ethnic, religious, and racial communities in the city of Los Angeles and beyond.
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The museum is housed in the historic La Plaza United Methodist Church at the intersection of the Los Angeles Plaza and famous Olvera Street. Thanks to its proximity to some of the finest educational institutions the world has to offer, such as California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Otis College of Art and Design, and California State University, Northridge (CSUN) the Museum has developed a diverse set of educational and social outreach programs to bring opportunities to the community. These programs continue La Plaza United Methodist Church’s 100 year-old legacy of bringing socio-economic and health related equality to all citizens of Los Angeles, through non-sectarian outreach services, knowledge, and empowerment.

Founded in 2012, the Los Angeles United Methodist Museum of Social Justice tells the untold story of the founding of Los Angeles. The museum and educational center is housed in the historic La Plaza United Methodist Church at the intersection of Los Angeles Plaza and Olvera Street.
The Museum hosts a diverse set of educational and social outreach programs in partnership with California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Otis College of Art and Design, and California State University, Northridge (CSUN) These programs continue La Plaza United Methodist Church’s 100 year-old legacy of bringing socio-economic and health related equality to all citizens of Los Angeles, through non-sectarian outreach services, knowledge, and empowerment.

The inaugural exhibit “Angels on the Plaza,” opened in September 2013 with original images from the La Plaza collection that document the living conditions of the immigrant population in and around the Plaza from 1910-1927. In September, 2014; “Exodus,” a photographic exhibition of the work of Julian Cardona documented the forced modern-day exodus of people from Mexico to the US.
La Plaza The current home of La Plaza United Methodist Church was built in 1926. When the state of California declared the La Plaza area a historic monument, the Cal-Pac United Methodist Conference was forced to give up the church and the adjoining conference center through threat of eminent domain. The Conference moved its offices to Pasadena, but the church remained, with a 50 year lease at a $1 per year.
The Urban Foundation’s role In the 1990‘s, the city of Los Angeles took over the historic El Pueblo monument from the state, and negotiations for a new church lease in 2002 were unsuccessful. In 2010, the “La Plaza initiative,” a program of the Urban Foundation and the United Methodist Cal-Pac Conference, was founded and charged with negotiating a new lease. When the City of Los Angeles resisted negotiating in good faith, the La Plaza congregation, under the direction of founding museum director, Leonora Barron, led a series of protests and prayer services on the steps of City hall. After a year long struggle, a fair agreement was reached. The city agreed to lease the church to the congregation, and the La Plaza Initiative agreed to create a museum which would provide a sense of the church’s rich history of social justice work.
Hours
Monday – Wednesday: Closed
Thursday – Sunday: 10:00am – 3:00pm

For additional information, visit the website @
https://www.museumofsocialjustice.org/

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Kelp Forest in DTLA
2028-07-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2028-08-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2028-09-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2028-10-17 10:00 - 17:00 | California Science Center, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90037, United States
FREE EVERY DAY- Exposition Park, DTLA
Find yourself immersed in the majestic grandeur of a giant kelp forest, where algae called kelp grow as large as trees and support a tremendous variety of life. You may be amazed to discover that examples of this spectacular ecosystem, which in the wild can support over 800 species, exist right off the coast of Southern California. Peer into our 188,000-gallon tank and get a glimpse of what life is like in these special underwater forests. And find the species you see in the tanks on our iPads to learn more about them!

Solve the mystery behind why kelp is found in some spots along the coast and not others. Meet some of the animals that live in the kelp forest—and divers that like to visit! Find out how choices you make daily can affect the kelp forest and the ocean in ways you may not even imagine. Also, discover why and how we need to protect this important ecosystem for generations to come. This exhibit features live animals such as leopard sharks, horn sharks, moray eels, giant sea bass, rockfish, spiny lobsters, anemones and more!

Kelp Forest Science Spectacular Dive Shows

Find out what it’s like to experience our kelp forest from inside the tank as you get the chance to talk first-hand with a diver! Don’t miss our Science Spectacular Kelp Forest Exploration dive show, which happens twice daily. Divers interact with animals in the tank, and also take questions from guests in the audience—like you!
Exploration times
Monday – Friday: 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
If your visit to the kelp forest doesn’t overlap with an exploration time, you may still get a chance to see a diver. We have divers working in our tank daily, feeding and examining animals, maintaining the tank…and often waving at guests!

For additional information, visit the website @
californiasciencecenter.org/kelp-forest

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DTLA Art Trail
2028-07-22 | DTLA, Los Angeles, CA, United States
TODAY- DTLA
Embark on an exciting journey through Downtown Los Angeles’ thriving public art scene with the DTLA Art Trail! Immerse yourself in the beauty of iconic sculptures and installations, while uncovering hidden gems along the way. Earn points and win fantastic prizes, all showcasing the vibrant Viva LA artwork. Take a moment to unwind at the “trail mix” stops, indulge in snacks, and savor refreshing drinks. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to bask in the sun, explore with a friend, and discover the rich tapestry of public art in the art capital of LA. Start your adventure today!

HOW THIS PASS WORKS

STEP 1 – GET YOUR PASS
This mobile exclusive passport is a collection of curated art locations and local businesses offering check-in opportunities to redeem during your visit to earn points towards prizes.

STEP 2 – RECEIVE TEXT
Your passport will be instantly delivered to your phone via text and email and is ready to use immediately! There is no app to download. Your pass can be saved to your phone’s home screen for easy one-tap access.

STEP 3 – REDEEM
When visiting a participating location, ensure that your location services are enabled on your smart device and simply press the “Check-In” button!

For additional information, visit the website @
downtownla.com/explore

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DTLA Walkers
2028-08-01 11:00 - 14:00, 2028-09-05 11:00 - 14:00, 2028-10-03 11:00 - 14:00 | 621 S Spring St, 621 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90014, United States
EVERY TUESDAY– DTLA
Join our walking group for locals of Downtown Los Angeles every Tuesday! Our group is for locals who love walking but don’t want to walk along around DTLA. We meet every week on Tuesday at 11:00 am and walk around for about 3 hours! It is a great networking event and gets your exercise in for the week! See you guys there!

For additional information, visit the website @
www.eventbrite.com/e/free-dtla-walkathon

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