LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes is a center museum plaza dedicated to the history of Mexican and…read moreMexican Americans in Los Angeles. It is located in DTLA near Union Station. I like that they have monthly events from cooking to art exhibits. Moreover, its outdoor grounds were beautiful and clean. It's nice place to relax and have a seat, eat and drink cafe de olla. :D Overall, it is a nice public plaza.

Great place to host outdoor special events! We attended the LA Saki fest on Oct 24 2025. Plenty of…read moreoutdoor space for food booths and tables for seating. Restrooms were immaculate!

Be sure to check if it's open. We took a uber there and it was closed even though the web sight…read moresaid it would be open. It looked really cool from what we could see if it was open however it certainly isn't a place to walk around freely outside of their.

12/11/2014 One of the many stops on a walking tour of the…read moreArts District. I signed up on Google for this tour that takes you around the Arts District with various stops around the neighborhood. A little bit of history for each stop. This is one of stops that is a bit more secured. It's not a secret knock or a code you need to know before entering. You need a reservation or permission to enter as this is now considered private property. We are invited guests so we get to roam around a little of this old factory with the history behind it all. They also invite artists to visit and create a mural for display. We happen to come on a day an artist from Canada was putting on the finishing touches of a mural from a picture he took the night before. It was all done with spray paint on the wall to right as you enter. We were told that a music video was done inside so one of the wall murals was created just for that shoot. Really great stuff to see if you ever get invited.

This was my first time visiting The Spooky Swap Meet at Heritage Square Museum. It was pretty…read moreamazing! My only regret was that I wish I didn't have enough money. The Victorian houses are beautiful and all the venders, scare actors and staff were friendly and accommodating. I was surprised to see Nikk Alcaraz giving out candy and signing his book, Peculiar Baking! I'm a big fan of his so I had to buy a copy of his cook book for my girlfriend. There were many photo ops, food vendors, atmospheric music, trick or treating and a few haunted mazes. The only thing lacking was parking. I recommend using a Ride Share company rather than struggling to park in their tiny parking lot or getting VIP parking. Today (Sunday, 4/26) is the last day until next year. If you're a fan of Halloween (the holiday and the movies) I highly recommend attending this swap meet.

Super fun event with a great spooky vibe! Tons of unique booths, creepy-cool items, and themed…read moredecor everywhere. Perfect for Halloween lovers--plenty of photo ops, rare collectibles, and fun surprises. Highly recommend if you're into horror or vintage oddities.

Self-Help Graphics is a community art center nestled in the middle of Boyle Heights. It was…read morestarted by a group of East LA artists in the 1970's. If you are just driving by you will miss this beautiful building composed of a ceramic mural. When visiting the gallery, Make sure you make your way to the back of the building, there, you will find a beautiful sculpture of the Virgen de Guadalupe made completely out of ceramic mosaics! Self Help showcases work from its Printmaking Atelier Program, which invites artists to spend a week creating limited-edition silkscreen prints with a master printer. It also offers youth-based art programs lead by local artists. They also have a great Day of the Dead celebration. From day of the dead sweet bread to sugar skull making, music, altars...the works! It's a great cultural experience. Some of their work is displayed in the Self Help gallery and gift shop. All of their stuff is reasonably priced.

While I love this place and really appreciate how it brings local art to the community, I have to…read moresay that in the last few years this place has suffered and declined. Though I guess that's to be expected with their budget being so demanding and their sources of revenue shrinking with every budget cut so far. I mean, how long has the exterior been working on. Then worse how they pretty much gutted a gallery for the potential of a cafe which never saw the light of day. It's all a bit sad when you think about how this place could bring the community together through art and offering some alternative to the kids on the street in an area that is high with crimes. But I believe it was a change of ownership that has really brought this place down. Even the festivals and events they throw seem to have been altered a great deal and not for the better. The Dia De Los Muertos festivities used to be one of my favorite things. Surpassing even the Hollywood Forever for actually having authentic appeal without pandering to the masses. Being big enough but intimate enough for you to feel it. Then they changed it around and tossed it over at a local park and the vendor booths seem to pop up every where and many of which sold nothing but items that perpetuate the Mexican stereotypes. As much as I don't like the direction it's going, I still have to give this place high marks because while it's not what it used to be, there's nothing else out there that comes close to providing what this does for the local impoverish east los angeles residents.

Too short everything is literally in 1 room and some stuff doesn't feel like it works the way it's…read moresupposed to. Also doesn't leave an impression on you once you leave. Defiantly not a good date idea

This is cool... but honestly I wish it would of been longer and more rooms. You can easily get this…read moredone in a half hour if you want ... or an hour max. Kinda annoying you have to scan QR codes to get information. The history of the trees is cool. This would be really neat if it was outside too. Would boost the atmosphere. I'm glad I got a discount from being a mastercard holder when purchasing tickets online. Every bit of savings help. The idea and art behind of everything is pretty neat. I love the fire and the tree at the end. Pretty cool; especially how it lights up and moves to the base of the music There's parking out front; and since you make reservations prior and the groups are kept small; maybe ten people ... parking is easy. Parking is free too, which is nice.

I hate to leave a negative review especially because I didn't get a chance to book them as our…read moreMariachi for our Daughters Quinceañera. I reached out in October 2025 to reserve for June 2026 and they said their booking for the following year didn't open until January 10 and to reach back out when the time came. Well the time came and I texted to reserve and the women mentioned they only had slots available that I did not accommodate our event. It's disappointing because I even texted before the date she mentioned and she could have reached back out saying she was able to book when she did. I think this mariachi looks very talented and it was perfect for an all women group to be part of this specula day but the lack of communication is not okay. Especially when sent her a text and did not reply. Smh

Wow!!!! Where do I begin?!?…read more Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas are an exceptional ensemble. This all female group has worked collaboratively with our Recoding Artist Erik Antonio ( GoVa Records) for various events in various venues. They are extremely professional. In addition, this ensemble has provided their talents for personal seranades, parties, and my own classroom celebrations. I make every effort to contract Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas to accompany Erik Antonio. Their collaborations are exceptional! Thank you so much for always supporting me. Jean M. Ayala Manager GoVa Records/Erik Antonio "La Maestra" Walnut Elementary School Baldwin Park,Ca City Clerk/Councilmember (RET). City of Baldwin Park

Our family were able to visit Casa 0101 a couple weekends ago to watch their Prince of Egypt…read moremusical. Seating is first come first serve but the setting is so small and and intimate that there is probably not a bad seat in the house. Despite the size of the place, the production quality and talent was amazing. It was a privilege to be able to watch this 2.5 hour show with all these singers and dancers giving their all to entertain such a small group of viewers. Bravo!

We love coming to Casa 101, I've been here on several occasions but recently came to see A Woman…read moreNamed Gloria. The location is not only a beautiful fully functional theatre but also an art gallery displaying beautiful art from local Artist. Casa 101 is a great community venue with an amazing staff and stunning interior design. We'll definitely be back and will recommend family and friends.

For those who may not know, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, is free from 3 to 5 p.m…read more maybe only on weekdays but maybe weekends too. I am not sure, but most of the information is right, if one is compelled they can fact-broaden my statement. I went to take advantage of this offer but it was June 19th and in honor of the holiday everyone got in for free on this day. But apparently it was a last minute decision. So poor reporting seems to be more like offering information as it comes, not in a malicious way, or incompetent way, more in like the town crier gives what he knows in excitement and it is the responsibility of hearers to know what to do with the information, including vetting it responsibly or accepting it as a gift when given by surprise, even though it could have come in handy earlier. So I entered and I made a beeline to the Butterfly Pavillion. I think it was 12 dollars and worth every single cent. And I write that as a full-blown understatement because exaggeration did not seem the way to go. Like saying this place was worth more than 12 dollars, it was worth the weight of a camel's back in gold. The experience was beautiful. And that statement can be easily understood. I mean butterfly garden + momentary visit= beautiful. But more than that it was a type of beautiful that I had not experience before. It was a new facet of nature's beauty that I experienced. Mostly because I had never interacted with butterflies in this way. For instance, there was a butterfly with wings that were a strong bold blue, almost neon, and for sure, vibrant. Like a royal blue not because it was that shade but because amongst blues it would have palatial lineage in its shade. We were warned that butterflies might be on the ground. And on two experiences two were. The first I encountered was not flying. And the younger members of the experience made sure to announce the butterflies presence and its vulnerability. I feel like sometime in this place's history a butterfly did get stepped on. And for no other reason, than the natural happens. In the second occasion, a butterfly was trying to fly or stand still and could not because the winds made it topple. During that moment a butterfly apparently landed on my back. Man people, if not all, wonder if a butterfly will land on them? And what it would mean? I mean, it could be good news. Saying that a butterfly landing on a person is an omen of disaster does quite fit the visual of the insect and what horror brings. A butterfly did land on my wrist and of course one can't help but feel special. Like, the butterfly chose me and its trying to communicate something. Something important that the universe wants me to hear. What exactly that is? I am not sure. I need to reflect on that later or I will know when the butterfly effects comes clearer in time.

We had a pretty fun experience at the Natural History Museum with our 3 year old toddlers! We only…read morewent through the lower ground and first floor because we didn't think the second floor would be as appealing for them. Overall, it was a fun experience and a nice place to explore with little ones. I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for something different to do with young kids. I would avoid the dinosaur show at all cost. It was not worth it not one bit! I also don't think a membership is worth it. This was kind of like a one year kind of experience in my opinion.

The Theater: Kind of outdated theater. The furniture and the stage are old. Very small theater,…read moreevery seat is good seat, not necessary to pay extra for the "VIP" seats (front row). Photos of the casts are displayed in the lobby area. There is a small concession, selling drinks and snacks. The Show: Found the deal on Goldstar.com for the show "Marilyn - The Secret". Friday night show, about 20% of the theater is filled. The production is so so. 4 casts in the show. Informative about Marilyn's private life. The Parking: Private lot (but limited space) and Parking Structure (right across street)

Thus far I've only visited the MACHA theater for a single show, Game of Thrones: The Musical. It…read morewas a great show, very funny, and a lot of fun. I only wish it were longer :D The theater is a tad musty, but I do like the old style it is in. The chairs are a little worn, but you're not coming here for the Academy Awards. My other gripe are the bathrooms, which I wish they had more of. They currently just have 2, and when intermission hits a long line forms for the pair. Parking is a drag, because their lot is relatively small, but if you can snag a spot like I did, you're in luck! There is also a parking structure across the street if you need it.

A free museum! You can get timed entry to Yayoi Kusama's infinity mirrored room if you book an…read moreentry ticket online that includes the infinity room. The infinity room is a room of mirrors and lights that changes colors so it looks like an endless...infinity. If you're not able to get into the infinity room you can still see Kusama's mirrored box, Longing for Eternity. The Broad is a great way to spend a few hours enjoying art.

Loads of art to see, and general admission is free. Reserve tickets online and also make purchases…read morefor any rotating exhibitions. Lots of local venders and other businesses as well, so make a day of it