Free cultural events in Los Angeles

Cover to Cover Reading Club

Fri 23 Oct, 00:00

Lincoln Heights Branch Library

Children ages 4–12 are invited to participate in In-N-Out Burger’s Cover to Cover Reading Program! Read five books or 300 minutes and earn an Achievement Award Card for a free hamburger or cheeseburger. Children who are not yet reading…

English Conversation With Ronnie

Fri 23 Oct, 10:00

Playa Vista Branch Library

Speak English with confidence! Join our Beginner English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. For more information, contact (213) 228-7037 x74019 or veniceliteracy@lapl.org.

Walk-in Tutoring With Andrew

Fri 23 Oct, 10:00

Washington Irving Branch Library

Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult who needs help with internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation, reading, writing, resumes, and applications, studying for citizenship tests, and basic cell phone and computer…

Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutor With Fred

Fri 23 Oct, 10:00

Encino - Tarzana Branch Library

Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, and English conversation.

Pool Scene (Feature Film)

Fri 23 Oct, 10:00

1600 VINE

Sensory Pick & Play Stations

Fri 23 Oct, 10:30

Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library

Explore hands-on sensory bins designed to build fine motor and early learning skills. Families and caregivers welcome! For ages 0-5.

English Conversation With Jennifer

Fri 23 Oct, 11:00

Fairfax Branch Library

Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are welcome. For more information, please contact Literacy Coordinator Zachary at (213)…

Read With STAR Volunteer Megha

Fri 23 Oct, 11:30

Fairfax Branch Library

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Megha.

Docent-led Central Library Art & Architecture Tour - Weekdays

Fri 23 Oct, 12:30

Central Library

Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art, and architecture of L.A.'s landmark downtown library.

Digital Basics: Phones & Computers

Fri 23 Oct, 13:00

Platt Branch Library

This beginner class teaches essential skills for using smartphones and computers,

River of Angels, City of Words: Stephen Cooper on John Fante & Writing LA

Fri 23 Oct, 13:00

Central Library

Biographer Stephen Cooper talks about writing L.A. and John Fante. His latest story collection explores love, family, and survival in LA.

Walk-in Tutoring With Lee

Fri 23 Oct, 13:30

Westwood Branch Library

Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult who needs help with internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation, reading, writing, resumes, and applications, studying for citizenship tests, and basic cell phone and computer use.

Friend of the Library Book Sale: Presale

Fri 23 Oct, 14:00

Granada Hills Branch Library

Early access to our book sale for Friends of the Library members. Join Friends of the Library with $5 check or cash.

Read With STAR Volunteer Beverly

Fri 23 Oct, 14:00

Van Nuys Branch Library

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer.

Thoth Tarot Tea Room

Fri 23 Oct, 14:22

Moonlight Store and Academy

You are formally invited to join the 8-week Learning the Thoth with a High Priestess in residency, transitioning from Pan Pacific Park to the indoor sanctuary of Moonlight Store and Academy. ☽ Invitation: Hermetic Divination at The…

BARK: Read With a Therapy Dog

Fri 23 Oct, 15:00

Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library

Reading can be hard, but you can build your confidence by reading aloud to a BARK therapy dog. Kids can relax and develop their reading skills with their favorite new reading buddy.

Monster Mash Puppet Show

Fri 23 Oct, 15:30

Los Feliz Branch Library

This puppet show features plenty of audience participation, comedy and lots of spooktacular fun!

Walk-in Tutoring With Arianna

Fri 23 Oct, 16:00

Washington Irving Branch Library

Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult who needs help with internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation, reading, writing, resumes, and applications, studying for citizenship tests, and basic cell phone and computer…

I LOVE US Private Viewing

Fri 23 Oct, 16:00

3110 Sunset Blvd

I LOVE US, a solo exhibition by Dominic King, presents work created over the last three years that regards Blackness as not one image, one story, or one way of living. We are individuals shaped by where we come from, what we've survived,…

Secular Youth Group (Weekly Meeting)

Fri 23 Oct, 17:00

Center for Inquiry West

RSVP: Text us at 323-666-4258 to complete RSVP Secular Youth Group is a religion-free space for secular youth • Our group creates a safe space for curious teens to explore ethics, science, nature, and social justice in community. Weekly…