The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists is holding their 51st International Convention in Los Angeles. The event began Wednesday, May 25 and continues through Monday, May 30, at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown L.A.
Darin McAllister, a former L.A.P.D. officer, FBI special agent and author, now serves as the senior vice president of Christian Ministries and Community Development at the Los Angeles Mission, located in downtown L.A. where God is still performing miracles in the lives of people on Skid Row.
Supervisor Hilda Solis allocated 1.6 million dollars towards rental assistance for her district. The first district includes downtown L.A., Pomona, Eagle Rock, and South Gate. The relief will be three thousand dollars over the course of three months.
The meter, which looks similar to a parking meter, but is bright orange in color and located in Grand Park away from the street, allows people to give loose change or use their credit card for donations that go to an organization which helps homeless people in Skid Row.
Oct. 21-22 Oktoberfest is coming to Pershing Square in Downtown L.A. October 21-22, from 12:00-8:00 PM! Spend the weekend living it up with us during this fun, cultural event. What will you find at Oktoberfest? Fun for all! Lots of great beers will be available to taste or buy by the pint in our Beer Garden, along with sausages, pretzels, authentic desserts, and of course live music and dancing. This weekend is the perfect chance to celebrate with a cold brew and a great group of friends – General Admission is free, so come enjoy everything Oktoberfest has to offer!
Jul . 4 For the fifth year, Grand Park and The Music Center will present downtown’s largest July 4th party with Grand Park + The Music Center’s 4th of July Block Party on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Angelenos will enjoy entertainment that highlights the sounds of America featuring Jazz, Funk, Blues and Classical artists with DJ sets inspired by these musical genres. The day’s festivities include a kids’ play area; live music performances; L.A.’s best food trucks; a mobile vendor and activity area; and a fireworks show, which will be shot from the roof