Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available with paid admission or free for members. Parties meet in lobby.
Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available to all guests during Free MOLAA Sundays. Parties meet in lobby.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA). To make an appointment, sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: MOLAA or click here for more information.
Join us for this wildly fun session dedicated to Latin American comics and comic creators! Special guest artists and a hands-on story-boarding workshop with industry professionals. This session is in-person and includes light refreshments. You don’t want to miss this! Have a passion for comics? Be sure to also “Save the Date” for MOLAA’s upcoming 2025 Latino Comics Expo scheduled for Sunday December 7th from 11AM to 5PM. Admission for both events is free.
Join us for an exciting series of dance classes at the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA), where art and movement come together! Offered by professional instructors from Cielo Dance Events, each class explores dynamic Latin American and Caribbean dance styles—Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, Banda, and Merengue—celebrating the rhythms and cultures that inspire them. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, you’ll enjoy a fun, energetic atmosphere surrounded by art. Come solo or bring a partner, and let loose, stay active, and connect with community through the joy of dance.
Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available with paid admission or free for members. Parties meet in lobby.
Join us for a special morning art workshop led by teaching artist Maria Guadalupe in our Corner Garden. Medium is Ink Wash on Paper. All materials will be provided by MOLAA. Registration is required. Please arrive on time, as space is limited. Your spot will be offered to another attendee if you arrive more than 15 minutes late. Cost: $5.00
Established in 2011, the Latino Comics Expo is the premiere event to connect with Latinx and Latin American comic artists and animators, experts, and fans. This year, the Latino Comics Expo in collaboration with MOLAA, will be held in the Viva Event Center on December 7th!
Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available to all guests during Free MOLAA Sundays. Parties meet in lobby.
Join us for an exciting series of dance classes at the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA), where art and movement come together! Offered by professional instructors from Cielo Dance Events, each class explores dynamic Latin American and Caribbean dance styles—Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, Banda, and Merengue—celebrating the rhythms and cultures that inspire them. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, you’ll enjoy a fun, energetic atmosphere surrounded by art. Come solo or bring a partner, and let loose, stay active, and connect with community through the joy of dance.
Presented by AJUA • Supported by MOLAA
Celebrate the warmth and traditions of the season at AJUA’s Posada, a festive community gathering filled with music, dance, art-making, and cultural heritage for families of all ages!
Our book of the month is One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. One Hundred Years of Solitude tells the story of the rise and fall, birth and death of the mythical town of Macondo through the history of the Buendía family. Inventive, amusing, magnetic, sad, and alive with unforgettable men and women—brimming with truth, compassion, and a lyrical magic that strikes the soul—this novel is a masterpiece in the art of fiction. Light refreshments will be served.
Join us at MOLAA for a special presentation of the Crossborder Women: Alejandra Phelts exhibition catalog. Gabriela Urtiaga, MOLAA Chief Curator, will lead an engaging in-person conversation with artist Alejandra Phelts, offering insight into her creative process and the stories behind her work. Following the talk, guests are invited to participate in a Q&A and meet the artist during an exclusive catalog signing.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with one of today’s most compelling crossborder voices in contemporary art!
Celebrate the season with us at our festive Member’s Holiday Party! This cheerful gathering is our way of saying thank you for being a part of our community. Get into the holiday spirit with a fun and creative ornament-making session, perfect for all ages and skill levels. Enjoy delicious food, festive drinks, and great company as we come together to spread joy and make memories. We can't wait to celebrate with you! Reservation required!
In each chapter, in conversation between the most remarkable artists from Latin America and Latinxs in the US and our MOLAA Chief Curator Gabriela Urtiaga, we place the focus on a series or specific artwork that requires a close inspection and deliberate process of contemplation and exploration; delving into the ideas surrounding the creation of the works, their sources of research and inspiration, in an effort to immerse ourselves in the world of the artists.
Join us for an exciting series of dance classes at the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA), where art and movement come together! Offered by professional instructors from Cielo Dance Events, each class explores dynamic Latin American and Caribbean dance styles—Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, Banda, and Merengue—celebrating the rhythms and cultures that inspire them. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, you’ll enjoy a fun, energetic atmosphere surrounded by art. Come solo or bring a partner, and let loose, stay active, and connect with community through the joy of dance.
In each chapter, in conversation between the most remarkable artists from Latin America and Latinxs in the US and our MOLAA Chief Curator Gabriela Urtiaga, we place the focus on a series or specific artwork that requires a close inspection and deliberate process of contemplation and exploration; delving into the ideas surrounding the creation of the works, their sources of research and inspiration, in an effort to immerse ourselves in the world of the artists.
Join us for an exciting series of dance classes at the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA), where art and movement come together! Offered by professional instructors from Cielo Dance Events, each class explores dynamic Latin American and Caribbean dance styles—Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, Banda, and Merengue—celebrating the rhythms and cultures that inspire them. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, you’ll enjoy a fun, energetic atmosphere surrounded by art. Come solo or bring a partner, and let loose, stay active, and connect with community through the joy of dance.
Join us for an exciting series of dance classes at the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA), where art and movement come together! Offered by professional instructors from Cielo Dance Events, each class explores dynamic Latin American and Caribbean dance styles—Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, Banda, and Merengue—celebrating the rhythms and cultures that inspire them. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, you’ll enjoy a fun, energetic atmosphere surrounded by art. Come solo or bring a partner, and let loose, stay active, and connect with community through the joy of dance.
Our book of the month is Dispossessed by Desiree Zamorano. This is historical fiction, tracing the life of Manuel, a boy who is separated from his parents during the mass expulsion of Mexican Americans and Mexican nationals in Los Angeles during the 1930s. As he grows into an adult he is surrounded by remarkable women. Generous Amparo, who brings the mute boy into her home with gentle tenderness, then Lizette, striking and vivacious, who captivates his passion and loyalty. A sweeping family saga with resilience, perseverance, and enduring love at its core, Dispossessed follows Manuel as he creates a life of value and dignity, while always searching for his missing family, the missing pieces of his heart. Light refreshments will be served.
Join us for a community art workshop outdoors! Make your own sun print using stencils and flat objects. All materials are provided, but you can bring your own objects too! Your spot will be offered to another attendee if you arrive more than 15 minutes late. All materials are provided. Cost is $5 dollars.
Join us for an exciting series of dance classes at the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA), where art and movement come together! Offered by professional instructors from Cielo Dance Events, each class explores dynamic Latin American and Caribbean dance styles—Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, Banda, and Merengue—celebrating the rhythms and cultures that inspire them. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, you’ll enjoy a fun, energetic atmosphere surrounded by art. Come solo or bring a partner, and let loose, stay active, and connect with community through the joy of dance.
Join us as we explore the art of CIFO achievement award winner, Diana de Solares from Guatemala! Born in Ciudad de Guatemala in 1952, Diana studied architecture at the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala and later economics at the Universidad Francisco Marroquín. In her art, she creates “provisional drawings in space,’’ working primarily with objects and materials found in domestic environments and construction sites. In this session, we will explore examples of her diverse artistic projects and provide a hands-on art activity based on her themes. This session is in-person and includes light refreshments.
Join us in the MOLAA art studio as we decorate and dedicate “calaveras de azúcar” (sugar skulls) for Día de los Muertos. All materials provided. Supplies limited. First come, first served.
Celebrate MOLAA’s 29th Anniversary with a special art medium! Teaching artist, Maria Guadalupe will teach you how to use special water-activated oil pastels in the Corner Garden! Registration is required. Please arrive on time, as space is limited. Your spot will be offered to another attendee if you arrive more than 15 minutes late. Cost: $5.00
In each chapter, in conversation between the most remarkable artists from Latin America and Latinxs in the US and our MOLAA Chief Curator Gabriela Urtiaga, we place the focus on a series or specific artwork that requires a close inspection and deliberate process of contemplation and exploration; delving into the ideas surrounding the creation of the works, their sources of research and inspiration, in an effort to immerse ourselves in the world of the artists.
Join us for MOLAA’s annual Dead of the Dead Family Festival! This year will be bigger and better than ever with merchants, delicious food stations, beer & wine, and of course sweets for the kids and the kids at heart. Live performances and tunes spun all day by DJ Caveman.
MOLAA invites families, artists, and community organizations to submit proposals for their mini ofrenda juried presentation! Five selected entries will be on display from October 22 through November 9 in the MOLAA lobby.
Proposals for ofrenda ideas will be accepted from the general public until Friday September 26 at 6PM. We will notify the artists if their idea is accepted by Friday October 3rd. You will then have two weeks to build your actual ofrenda and it will be installed Tuesday October 21.
Join us for the annual 2025 MOLAA Gala!
This year it will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM in MOLAA. Check back for more details about this year’s LEGADO Award honorees.
For table sales or sponsorship opportunities, please email gala@molaa.org.
Join us for the October MOLAA Members Book Club! Our book of the month is Our Share of the Night by Mariana Enriquez. The story moves back and forth in time, from London in the swinging 1960s to the brutal years of Argentina’s military dictatorship and its turbulent aftermath, Our Share of Night is a novel like no other: a family story, a ghost story, a story of the occult and the supernatural, a book about the complexities of love and longing with queer subplots and themes. This is the masterwork of one of Latin America’s most original novelists, “a mesmerizing writer,” says Dave Eggers, “who demands to be read.” Light refreshments will be served.
Join us for a morning art workshop led by teaching artist Maria Guadalupe in our Corner Garden. Medium is Conté Crayons on Paper. All materials will be provided by MOLAA! Registration is required. Please arrive on time, as space is limited. Your spot will be offered to another attendee if you arrive more than 15 minutes late. Cost: $5.00
Special Guests: Kimbambula Cuban Dance & Music Ensemble and Dr. Claudia Hernandez Romero.
Come join us for an exciting workshop that weaves together Afro-Cuban practices while fostering healing. Participants will gather to honor the Earth and reconnect with ancestral roots. The workshop will conclude with a seed-ball activity for California native plants, led by special guest Dr. Claudia Hernandez Romero. All materials will be provided by MOLAA. Registration is required. Please arrive on time, as space is limited.
Spend time getting creative in a garden dedicated to honoring plants of Latin America. This workshop will weave together plant education and the deep history of mandala making while exploring the therapeutic benefits of nature through artistic practice. All materials will be provided by MOLAA. Registration is required. Please arrive on time, as space is limited.
Come join us for a workshop on natural jewelry-making with Jesus Escandon, an indigenous student with Purépecha and Nahua roots. Jesus will be leading a workshop in creating jewelry and teaching about the history and language of the craft. All materials will be provided by MOLAA, and the jewelry is yours to take home! Registration is required. Please arrive on time, as space is limited.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of culture, flavor, and fun at Tequila & Tunes! Kick off the night with a guided gallery walk-through of MOLAA’s exhibitions, then savor a premium tequila tasting experience featuring top brands and expert guides. Let loose with live DJ sets, dancing, and back-to-back karaoke sessions where you can take the stage or cheer on your friends.
In each chapter, in conversation between the most remarkable artists from Latin-America and Latinxs in the US and our MOLAA Chief Curator Gabriela Urtiaga, we place the focus on a series or specific artwork that requires a close inspection and deliberate process of contemplation and exploration; delving into the ideas surrounding the creation of the works, their sources of research and inspiration, in an effort to immerse ourselves in the world of the artists.
Join us for the September MOLAA Members Book Club meeting! Our book of the month is On the Record by Susan Coutin. Immigrant residents seeking legal status in the United States face a catch-22: the documents that they must present to immigration officials—bank records, paycheck stubs, and contracts in their own names—are often challenging for undocumented people to obtain. In this book, Susan Bibler Coutin analyzes how undocumented immigrants and the attorneys and paralegals who represent them attempt to surmount this and other documentary challenges. Based on four years of fieldwork and volunteer work in the legal services department of an immigrant-serving nonprofit and in-depth interviews with those seeking status, On the Record explores these complex dynamics by taking seriously both documents themselves and the legal craft that has developed around their use. Light refreshments will be served.
Join Dr. Daniela Fifi for an online presentation of her new book, Critical Issues in Caribbean Museums. The book's scope includes regional Caribbean collections and global Caribbean collections in the United Kingdom and the United States. This talk will feature insights into museum education, and cultural representation through highlighting case studies, written by five museum professionals and scholars, fundamentally shaping conversations on cultural heritage spaces within the Caribbean and the diaspora of Caribbean nations. Moderated by Dr. Alison Heney, VP of Learning and Public Programs.
Join us for an exciting series of dance classes at the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA), where art and movement come together! Offered by professional instructors from Cielo Dance Events, each class explores dynamic Latin American and Caribbean dance styles—Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, and Merengue—celebrating the rhythms and cultures that inspire them. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, you’ll enjoy a fun, energetic atmosphere surrounded by art. Come solo or bring a partner, and let loose, stay active, and connect with community through the joy of dance.
Join us for an exciting series of dance classes at the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA), where art and movement come together! Offered by professional instructors from Cielo Dance Events, each class explores dynamic Latin American and Caribbean dance styles—Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, and Merengue—celebrating the rhythms and cultures that inspire them. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, you’ll enjoy a fun, energetic atmosphere surrounded by art. Come solo or bring a partner, and let loose, stay active, and connect with community through the joy of dance.
Join us in celebrating three years of morning art workshops at our Garden! Teaching artist Maria Guadalupe leads this special edition workshop with Amate Paper and Chalk Pastels! All materials will be provided by MOLAA! Registration is required. Please arrive on time, as space is limited. Your spot will be offered to another attendee if you arrive more than 15 minutes late. Cost: $5.00
Join us for an exciting series of dance classes at the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA), where art and movement come together! Offered by professional instructors from Cielo Dance Events, each class explores dynamic Latin American and Caribbean dance styles—Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, and Merengue—celebrating the rhythms and cultures that inspire them. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, you’ll enjoy a fun, energetic atmosphere surrounded by art. Come solo or bring a partner, and let loose, stay active, and connect with community through the joy of dance.
Join us for an exciting series of dance classes at the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA), where art and movement come together! Offered by professional instructors from Cielo Dance Events, each class explores dynamic Latin American and Caribbean dance styles—Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, and Merengue—celebrating the rhythms and cultures that inspire them. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, you’ll enjoy a fun, energetic atmosphere surrounded by art. Come solo or bring a partner, and let loose, stay active, and connect with community through the joy of dance.
In each chapter, in conversation between the most remarkable artists from Latin-America and Latinxs in the US and our MOLAA Chief Curator Gabriela Urtiaga, we place the focus on a series or specific artwork that requires a close inspection and deliberate process of contemplation and exploration; delving into the ideas surrounding the creation of the works, their sources of research and inspiration, in an effort to immerse ourselves in the world of the artists.
Do you want to parent your twins in a healthy way? Curious about how multiples experience the world? Join Dr. Joan Friedman, internationally recognized psychologist, author, and twin herself, for an insightful conversation about the emotional development of twins.
Whether you're a parent of multiples, a grandparent, educator, or simply interested in twin psychology, this event offers both practical advice and eye-opening perspectives.
Join us for an exciting series of dance classes at the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA), where art and movement come together! Offered by professional instructors from Cielo Dance Events, each class explores dynamic Latin American and Caribbean dance styles—Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, and Merengue—celebrating the rhythms and cultures that inspire them. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, you’ll enjoy a fun, energetic atmosphere surrounded by art. Come solo or bring a partner, and let loose, stay active, and connect with community through the joy of dance.
