Opening Day Celebration: A Great Day in East L.A.: Celebrando the Eastside Sound

Immerse yourself in the rich musical history and cultural influence of East L.A. at the opening celebration of A Great Day in East L.A.: Celebrando the Eastside Sound, LA Plaza’s newest exhibition! Explore the galleries at your own pace, join a curator-led tour (RSVP required), enjoy self-guided activities, design your own album cover, and more! 

The celebration continues from 6pm to 10pm with our Community Concert—A Great Day in East L.A.: Celebrando the Eastside Sound, featuring The Altons, presented in partnership with KCRW Summer Nights.

ARTMAKING (12 to 4pm)
¡En Vivo desde LA Plaza! - Concert Poster-Making Workshop

Colorful concert posters illustrate the city´s soundscape. Bright colors, bold letters, and striking symbols are some elements you can find on an iconic concert poster. Envision yourself as a guitar genius, a piano prodigy, or star singer. What would your concert poster look like? Announce your concert date by making a colorful screen-printed poster.

This workshop is facilitated by Ni Santas, an all womxn of color collective working to write their history through art, with responsibility to create socially conscious visual narratives. Ni Santas envisions creating a safe space by cultivating a community of womxn, free of judgment, to nourish emerging artists.

CURATOR-LED TOUR (2 to 3pm)
Join an intimate group for a guided tour through the six themed galleries of A Great Day in East L.A.: Celebrando the Eastside Sound. Gain insights into how the exhibition came to life, hear unique stories, and take a deeper look into the fascinating world of the musicians and genres that defined the Eastside sound—and how their influence extended far beyond the streets of Los Angeles. Reserve your spot for the tour here. 

A Great Day in East L.A.: Celebrando the Eastside Sound is a multimedia exhibition that delves into the rich musical legacy of East Los Angeles, highlighting the eclectic sounds and cultural influences that shaped its unique artistic identity. The exhibition will be on display from June 28, 2025, through August 23, 2026.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Art Space HP
Join Art Space HP for a music experience on the patio! Participate with interactive sounds that will invite everyone to create music and community through rhythm, creativity and joy! You won’t want to miss it.

Chicxs Rockerxs Sela

Young Musicians Foundation

Image credit
Piero F. Giunti (1985) Mezklah, 2014-2025. Archival pigment print. Courtesy of the artist ©Piero F. Giunti. Used with permission, all rights reserved

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