Culture Groups Los Angeles

Korean-English Language Exchange

Let’s enjoy some Toisan/Taishan Foods 台山菜

**There are dishes from many Chinese Cities and Provinces. This time let’s try some dishes from Toisan/Taishan City, Guangdong.** **One dish this city is famous for is their “Wild Eel Clay Pot Rice”. There are lots of other varieties of dishes. “Five-Flavor Duck”, “Ginger and Sand Ginger Chicken Clay Pot”, and “Taishan Cauliflower” are the some of the Signature Main Dishes and Vegetables.** **Each dish is from $9.99 to $18.99. Let’s give this place a try.** **Please bring cash so that we can share the bill.**

Insecure 10th Anniversary Tour

Calling all Insecure fans! 💛 Join Young, bLAck, & Outside as we attend the Insecure: The 10th Anniversary Tour featuring Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji, Jay Ellis, Natasha Rothwell & Prentice Penny. Come solo or bring a friend—we’ll meet before the show, take photos, and head in together! 🎟️ Everyone purchases their own ticket. I’ll be in Section 204, Row D if you’d like to grab seats nearby. 🎫 Tickets: Ticketmaster – Insecure: The 10th Anniversary Tour (YouTube Theater, Inglewood) 📍 YouTube Theater – Inglewood 🗓️ Thursday, October 8, 2026 • 8:00 PM See you there! 🌴

Korean-English Language Exchange

ANGEL CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL - LUCIAN BAN & MATT MANERI

I've seen these two play and have one of their albums. Recommended! **Date:** Monday, October 12, 7:30 **Venue**: 2220 Arts+Archives 2220 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057 (213) 277-1987 Free parking in the church lot across the street **Tickets**: $16.85 [Lucian Ban & Mat Maneri Transylvanian Dance - a multimedia performance |](https://angelcityjazz.com/event/transylvanian-dance/) **Lucian Ban & Mat Maneri Transylvanian Dance – a multimedia performance** **Video**: [https://youtu.be/3G7orY9teKk?si=YohMOI54s4BWJpAL](https://youtu.be/3G7orY9teKk?si=YohMOI54s4BWJpAL) **7:30pm – Jazz and Creativity, The Secret Codes** **Embedded in Béla Bartók Field Recordings.** Free Presentation Lucian and Mat will talk about this multimedia project and play audio from Bartók original wax cylinder recordings from the early 20th century. This portion of the program is free to attend. **8:30pm – Transylvanian Dance** In this multimedia performance, Transylvanian Dance invites audiences into Bartók’s remarkable journey across the villages of Transylvania while revealing the timeless emotional power of the music he preserved. Named one of the Best Albums of 2024 by El País, All About Jazz, and PostGenre, Transylvanian Dance is an immersive concert experience inspired by Béla Bartók’s legendary field recordings from Transylvania. Drawing on their acclaimed ECM Records release, Transylvanian Dance, pianist Lucian Ban and violist Mat Maneri transform the century-old folk songs collected by Bartók into living contemporary music through improvisation, unfolding alongside video projections of rare archival film footage, Bartók’s own photographs, handwritten manuscripts and excerpts from the original Edison wax-cylinder recordings. More than a concert, Transylvanian Dance invites audiences into Bartók’s remarkable journey across the villages of Transylvania while revealing the timeless emotional power of the music he preserved. *Lucian Ban & Mat Maneri performance and presentation are part of* Retracing Bartók – Reimagining the Béla Bartók Field Recordings *project supported by The Tulipán Foundation.* **Lucian Ban** & **Mat Maneri** Lucian Ban and Mat Maneri are internationally recognized for their unique musical partnership, combining Transylvanian folk music, jazz improvisation, 20th-century European classical traditions, and contemporary chamber music. They first collaborated in 2009 on Enesco Re-Imagined, a celebrated reimagining of the music of Romanian composer George Enescu that received multiple Best Album of the Year honors and international acclaim. Their partnership has since produced a series of acclaimed recordings—including ECM’s Transylvanian Concert and Transylvanian Dance, Transylvanian Folk Songs, Oedipe Redux, and Cantica Profana—earning worldwide recognition for revealing unexpected connections between folk traditions, jazz, and contemporary creative music. The Guardian praised their music for its “original voice and unorthodox beauty,” while the Financial Times wrote that they “compress folkloric bacchanals, atonal mysteries and the unmistakable cadences of the blues into a singular aesthetic.” > *“Romanian folk meets Brooklyn jazz”ll quote here”* > — Financial Times > *“It’s not quite folk music. It’s not quite Western classical music. It’s not quite jazz. Ultimately, it is human music, and that is what makes it so beautiful”* > — PostGenre > *“This beautiful album is made up of arrangements of various folk songs collected by Béla Bartók in Transylvania, performed with enormous complicity and respect by the duo, who imprint their personality on old Romanian folklore and bring it into the 21st century without removing its essence. The result is magical.”* > — El Pais * [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/manerimat) * [Link](http://www.lucianban.com/)

French Conversation group(Alhambra)

Hello everyone, There are now meeting events in Alhambra at a restaurant called Free Spirited. Here is its website for more information: https://freespiritedlounge.com/ You are welcome to attend to practice and improve your French and have a good time. Sincerely, David Penso

Los Angeles Fast Track To Your Heart

We are doing something a little different for our weekly gathering this time. Instead of our usual deep dive into code and hardware, we are hosting a casual speed dating event tailored specifically for the Arduino Makers community here in Los Angeles. We know that finding someone who understands the nuances of circuit design or the frustration of a faulty sensor can be a challenge, so this is a chance to meet fellow makers who share your interests and technical curiosity. The evening will be structured with short, rotating conversations so you can get to know a variety of people in a low-pressure setting. Whether you are working on a complex robotics project or just starting out with your first breadboard, you will be among friends who speak your language. It is just a fun way to connect with the local community outside of our regular project builds. We would love to get a sense of who is coming so we can balance the groups, so please take a moment to RSVP if you think you can make it. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

CIRCA Event: The Japanese American National Museum: Film The Wedding Banquet

Los Angeles Urban Canvas Collective Creative Session

We are hosting a casual creative session for the Los Angeles Urban Canvas Collective to connect with others who share an interest in our city's public art scene. This is an open space for people who appreciate urban landscapes, photography, mural culture, or just want to spend an afternoon in good company. We will be meeting up to share ideas, talk about upcoming local projects, and simply enjoy the creative energy that defines our neighborhood. Whether you are an artist, a documentarian, or just someone who enjoys exploring the city’s walls, you are welcome here. We keep things low-pressure and social, so don't feel like you need a formal portfolio to join in. It is really just about meeting like-minded people and seeing where the conversation takes us. If you are planning to join us, please let us know by clicking the RSVP button so we can get an idea of the group size.

WEST LA Korean&JapaneseFood&Culture Cafe& Chat

**📅 Date & Time:** October 4 (Sunday), 14:00 〜 15:30 **📍 Location:** [Le Zinque - Venice](https://lezinque.com/venice?utm_source=gemini) *Note: There is a large free parking lot in the back.* **👥 Who can join:** Anyone interested in Japanese and Korean languages and cultures! **⏱️ Schedule:** 1. First 10 mins: Free chat 2. Next 10 mins: Self-introductions 3. Main: Group chat using a mix of Korean, Japanese, and English 4. Last 10 mins: Sharing thoughts & wrap-up **⚠️ Important Notes:** * **Cafe Policy:** Since this event is held at a cafe, please kindly purchase at least one drink per person. * **How to find us:** I will place Japanese and Korean flags on our table as a sign, so you can easily spot us! * **Cancellations:** If you need to cancel on the day of the event, please let me know. * **Ground Rules:** No solicitation for businesses or products. No harassment or flirting (any trouble will result in immediate removal from the group). Once you’ve joined the new group page, feel free to leave this old one. Let's learn about both cultures and have a wonderful time together! I'm really looking forward to seeing you there. Teri

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

San Gabriel Valley Chinese Language Meetup

The primary reason for this meetup is for a friendly language exchange between English speakers and Chinese(all dialects) speakers. The end goal is to improve in the language that each person seeks to learn. The secondary reason is for an exchange of cultures(all cultures 😃).