PAST EVENTS

The Young Dolphins Chapter Two: A Villainous Rise | in partnership with HERO Theatre

Written and directed by HERO Theatre Producing Artistic Director Elisa Bocanegra and set in Mexico, this action-packed sequel follows a group of teen activists fighting to save the endangered vaquita porpoise. It’s educational, heartwarming, and full of adventure, set against the breathtaking Sea of Cortez. Don’t miss the world premiere of HERO Theatre’s next play

Saturday 10/04/25

Story 101

For ages 12+ Do you have a story that you’re dying to tell, but...

Thursday 09/18/25

Workshop + Wine

21+ event Workshop + Wine is a fun evening of connection and art-making on...

Saturday 08/16/25

Coffeehouse | presented by The Urban Voices Project

Coffeehouse, presented by Urban Voices Project, is a powerful live music experience that uplifts...

Saturday 07/26/25

Battle of the Bands

Eight fierce bands … one epic night! Eight of LA’s youth rock bands will...

Friday 07/11/25

Tie-Dye Tap-In with VybeTye

For ages 12+ VybeTye’s “Tie-Dye Tap-In” is easy and entertaining art-making for all ages....

Saturday 06/14/25

UNITY THROUGH CREATIVITY: Work of Art Permanent Collection Gallery Opening 2025

Celebrate the 2025 Work of Art Permanent Collection: UNITY THROUGH CREATIVITY, a body of...

Friday 06/06/25

Team Service Day: In Good Company 2025

It’s time for TEAM SERVICE DAY at Inner-City Arts! We invite company teams and community groups...

Saturday 05/17/25

The Young Dolphins | in partnership with Hero Theatre

Saturday, May 17 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Uno, dos, tres … FINS UP!...

Saturday 04/12/25

Work of Art Info Session

Calling all creative, motivated high school sophomores and juniors for a one-of-a-kind chance to...

Friday 04/11/25

Teens Take the Theater: Kickstart Fest

A night of live music, games, improv, art galleries, and connection with other creative...

Sunday 04/06/25

Phaeton's Driving Test

When your father is Helios, god of the sun, all you need is a...

Thursday 04/03/25

Gala 2025 | Bright Lights of LA

Inner-City Arts invites you to be one of the bright lights of our 2025...

Saturday 03/29/25

Image Transfer Collage with Dylan Diloretto

For ages 11+ Discover the art of image transfers and how they can be...

Saturday 02/22/25

Notes in Trees workshop

In this free, hands-on, 1.5-hour workshop, participants will learn about the inspiration behind Notes in...

Saturday 02/15/25

Los Angeles by Color

Los Angeles by Color is a chromatic visual series started in 2016. Created by...

Saturday 02/01/25

Enrollment Day | Registration for Winter/Spring Institutes

Prior to attending Enrollment Day, please complete our pre-registration form. We welcome students grades...

Saturday 11/16/24

11th annual Creative Career Fair

This is a FREE and incredible opportunity for youth interested in the arts as...

Friday 11/08/24

T4: Teens Take The Theater

An open mic event and gallery walk for high-schoolers! Come join us for a...

Friday 10/04/24

Nuestro Planeta: Colombia, Luzmi | presented by HERO Theatre

As part of HERO Theatre’s environmental justice initiative, Nuestro Planeta, Diana Burbano — an L.A.-based Colombian playwright...

Saturday 09/07/24

Enrollment Day | Registration for Fall Institutes

Prior to attending Enrollment Day, please complete our pre-registration form. We welcome students grades...

Thursday 08/29/24

Arts Funding and Resource Convening with CA-37

Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove invites local art non-profits, museums, libraries, schools, universities, and other cultural...

Sunday 08/25/24

Smorgasburg LA's BBQ All-Stars

Be sure to stop by the Inner-City Arts table at Smorgasburg LA‘s BBQ All-Stars!...

Saturday 08/24/24

2024 Future Filmmakers Showcase

We’re excited for the return of the Future Filmmakers Showcase, presented in partnership with...

Saturday 08/03/24

Rock band performance | CHLA's Community Wellness Festival

Join us at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) 2nd Annual Community Wellness Festival for...

Saturday 06/15/24

Work of Art Permanent Collection Gallery 2024

Celebrate the 2024 Work of Art Permanent Collection, a body of media, visual, and...

Friday 05/31/24

Biddy Mason

Friday, May 31, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 8 p.m. A theatrical performance blending...

Thursday 05/16/24

Work of Art Visual Arts Permanent Collection Gallery at UCLA

Join us for a special reception and gallery opening at the Untitled Gallery at...

Thursday 05/02/24

Antigone's Last Birthday

Thursday, May 2 at 3:30 p.m. In collaboration with decorated playwright Megan Tabaque, Inner-City...

Thursday 04/18/24

Gala 2024: 35 Years Transforming LA

Celebrate Inner-City Arts’ 35 years as a vibrant center of promising creativity! The festivities...

Saturday 04/06/24

Work of Art Info Session

Calling all creative, motivated high school sophomores and juniors for a one-of-a-kind chance to...

Friday 04/05/24

T4 2024: Teens Take the Theater

An open-mic event and gallery walk for teens in high school Come to the...

Friday 03/15/24

Wine + Vinyl with Mayer Hawthorne

Join Grammy-nominated singer, producer, songwriter, and DJ Mayer Hawthorne in our theater as he...

Saturday 03/02/24

RhythmCenter: Visualize through art

For adults and youth 12+ Join this fun intergenerational workshop led by visual artist...

Friday 02/23/24

Drawing from Film with Catherine Goodman | from our partners at Hauser & Wirth

Participate in a drawing session led by London-based artist Catherine Goodman on the occasion...

Saturday 12/16/23

A Holiday Called Home

A community celebration including creative activities around the Inner-City Arts campus, joyous connection, and...

Sunday 12/10/23

The Spirit of Creativity: Book launch and inspiration forum

Inner-City Arts is excited to celebrate the publication of Quiet Voice, Awesome Power by our own...

Saturday 12/09/23

Maestro's Treehouse

The world premiere of an immersive musical theater show for kids and families! ¡El...

Saturday 12/09/23

A Glimpse of LACHSA

Students in grade 6 and up can join us on our campus for an...

Saturday 11/18/23

Yamaguchi Store | Staged Reading

Experience the magic of live theater as a talented group of local actors bring...

Friday 11/17/23

T4: Teens Take the Theater

An open-mic event and gallery walk for teens in high school Come to the...

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Sunday 11/12/23

How Does a Community Move With Music? A Diaspora Dance Party | from our partners at Zócalo Public Square

In Los Angeles, communities mix and mingle, collide and compound—and songs hold the DNA...

Saturday 11/11/23

Wine + Art | from our partners at CASA of Los Angeles

From our partners at CASA of Los Angeles: Celebrating its 10th year, Wine+Art brings...

Thursday 11/02/23

Little Amal: Looking for Home

Walk with Amal is the journey of a 12-foot puppet representing a young Syrian...

Saturday 10/14/23

10th Annual Creative Career Fair

Join us for our 10th Annual Creative Career Fair on our DTLA campus! This...

Sunday 10/01/23

See Yourself: Stories of Resilience | presented by Street Symphony

Darshan Trio (Dominic Cheli, piano; Vijay Gupta, violin; Yoshika Masuda, cello) will interweave stories...

Thursday 09/14/23

Do We Need More Food Fights? | from our partners at Zócalo Public Square

We know cooking best as an act of nourishment, love, and tradition—but it can...

Saturday 09/09/23

Summer on 7th 2023

Get ready to celebrate summer the L.A. way … at Summer on 7th! Inner-City...

Saturday 08/05/23

Future Filmmakers Showcase | in partnership with Film Indepedent

Film Independent’s Future Filmmakers Showcase, in partnership with Inner-City Arts, will feature a curated...

Friday 07/28/23

Sofar Sounds Secret Concert

The secret’s out! We’re hosting a Sofar Sounds show! Get your tickets to get...

Saturday 06/17/23

2023 Work of Art Permanent Collection Opening

Inner-City Arts welcomes you to celebrate the Work of Art Permanent Collection, a body...

Friday 06/09/23

Team Service Day: In Good Company

If your business prioritizes community, diversity, and meaningful impact, this work-day engagement is a...

Saturday 06/03/23

LA: In Dialogue | In collaboration with The Getty

The Getty Museum has partnered with four local non-profit organizations across Los Angeles—Black Image...

Saturday 05/20/23

Ruby's Button | THE BIG ORANGE DOOR SERIES

For Ruby, every day is filled with dancing, singing, and her imagination. Join Ruby...

Saturday 04/29/23

When The Violin | Presented by Street Symphony

Centering unaccompanied violin works of Reena Esmail and JS Bach, Artistic Director Vijay Gupta...

Tuesday 04/25/23

How Is Art A Weapon in War? | A Zócalo/The Music Center Event

PRESENTED BY OUR PARTNER ZÓCALO PUBLIC SQUARE There is a long and global tradition...

Sunday 04/16/23

Coffeehouse 2023 | Presented by Urban Voices Project

PRESENTED BY OUR PARTNER URBAN VOICES PROJECT Coffeehouse, an empowering music performance featuring the...

Saturday 04/08/23

Artistic Community Expo (ACE)

Are you a student, parent, guardian, or educator interested in a path for youth...

Sunday 03/05/23

2023 Soulful Sunday Gala Brunch

Put on your Sunday best and join us for brunch, music, and art that’s...

Friday 01/20/23

Citizen: An American Lyric presented by The Fountain Theatre and Grand Performances

In a preview Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. and two shows Jan. 21 (2...

Friday 12/09/22

Blue's Big City Adventure

On December 9, 2022, join us on our DTLA campus for an evening of...

Saturday 12/03/22

2022 Zebra Chicken Variety Hour

Join Zebra Chicken and his Co-Host Jennifer and friends as they share and learn...

Saturday 11/05/22

9th Annual Creative Career Fair

This FREE event is geared toward teens and the adults who support them. Los...

Saturday 09/10/22

Summer On 7th 2022

Grab a friend and join hundreds of art lovers for a music-filled evening in...

Saturday 06/25/22

2022 Work of Art Permanent Collection Gallery Opening

Take in an extensive, curated exhibition of visual art work available for lease, enjoy...

Saturday 06/18/22

Summer 2022 Open House

Our Inner-City Arts campus is often referred to as an “oasis” where students can...

Thursday 06/16/22

Corporate Summit

Join us for the CORPORATE SUMMIT – A half-day event on our downtown campus gathering our...

Saturday 05/21/22

Dragons Love Tacos

You know what Dragons really love? Tacos!! But where there are tacos, there is...

Thursday 04/21/22

TEA by Hero Theatre

by Velina Hasu Houston directed by Rebecca Wear For over 30 years, TEA, a...

Saturday 03/26/22

Create Your Future: An Artistic Community Expo

Parents/guardians, students, and educators will learn about the many opportunities available in the creative...