Save the Date: December 5–6, 2026!
The Latino Comics Expo returns to MOLAA for a weekend dedicated to comics, creativity, and culture. Meet artists, discover new stories, connect with fellow fans, and experience one of the leading celebrations of Latino comic arts in Southern California.
Join us for the annual 2026 MOLAA Gala!
This year it will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 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 an afternoon of food trucks, art workshops, panels, meet & greet with Lucha Libre wrestlers, and a rare film screening of La Mujer Murciélago (The Batwoman) hosted by art historian and film preservationist Viviana Garcia Besne, and more! Free admission with the Month of Lucha Libre All Access Badge Pass. Badges go on sale July 6th. If spaces are still available, individual tickets to the expo will go on sale September 8.
LUCHA IS BACK! In honor of MOLAA’s 30th anniversary, you’re officially invited to celebrate the electrifying return of Lucha Libre to the Museum of Latin American Art! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening filled with high-flying action, colorful masks, and the vibrant spirit of one of Latin America’s most beloved cultural traditions. Watch legendary luchadores clash in the ring as the museum transforms into a lively arena of energy, music, and community. Free admission with the Month of Lucha Libre All Access Badge Pass. Badges go on sale July 6th. If spaces are still available, individual tickets go on sale September 8.
Join us for a fabulous evening celebrating the launch of the internationally acclaimed book, Luchadores Versus Everything by Viviana Garcia Besne, Jeffrey Everett y Amigos. Light snacks provided and cocktails for purchase. Artist panel begins at 6:30PM. Free admission with the Month of Lucha Libre All Access Badge Pass. Badges go on sale July 6th. If spaces are still available, individual tickets go on sale September 8.
El Descanso is an invitation to pause and remember that rest is not something you earn; it is something you deserve.
This weekly 1-hour restorative yoga experience weaves together breathing techniques, guided meditation, and a gentle yoga flow. A nurturing container you can return to again and again. Each class opens with its own intention, a seed planted at the start that blooms through breath, movement, and stillness.
Juega con Yoga is a Sunday morning Hatha flow designed to wake up your body, lift your spirit, and send you into the week feeling energized and grounded. No experience needed.
Each class weaves together a fun, accessible flow with music that makes you want to move, breathing techniques to root and energize, and a playful intention to carry into your week. You will stretch, strengthen, and leave feeling connected with yourself, ready for whatever the week brings.
Join us at MOLAA for The Power of Culture, Art, Innovation, and Economic Impact, presented in partnership with the US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, California Chapter. This special evening brings together leaders from the business and cultural communities to explore how art and culture drive economic impact, cultural diplomacy, innovation, and stronger collaboration across the United States, and Latin America.
El Descanso is an invitation to pause and remember that rest is not something you earn; it is something you deserve.
This weekly 1-hour restorative yoga experience weaves together breathing techniques, guided meditation, and a gentle yoga flow. A nurturing container you can return to again and again. Each class opens with its own intention, a seed planted at the start that blooms through breath, movement, and stillness.
In partnership with Help Me Help You, MOLAA supports our local communities by hosting a food pantry twice a month.
You can come to MOLAA and enter through the 6th Street entrance to receive free groceries for your family. Drive-through and walk-up services will be provided. You do not have to show identification or prove your income. No need to register. You can attend without an appointment.
Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available to all guests during Free MOLAA Sundays. Parties meet in lobby.
Join us in celebrating three years of morning art workshops at our Garden! Teaching artist Maria Guadalupe leads this special edition workshop with Gel Printing Plates! 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.
Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available with paid admission or free for members. Parties meet in lobby.
El Descanso is an invitation to pause and remember that rest is not something you earn; it is something you deserve.
This weekly 1-hour restorative yoga experience weaves together breathing techniques, guided meditation, and a gentle yoga flow. A nurturing container you can return to again and again. Each class opens with its own intention, a seed planted at the start that blooms through breath, movement, and stillness.
In partnership with Help Me Help You, MOLAA supports our local communities by hosting a food pantry twice a month.
You can come to MOLAA and enter through the 6th Street entrance to receive free groceries for your family. Drive-through and walk-up services will be provided. You do not have to show identification or prove your income. No need to register. You can attend without an appointment.
El Descanso is an invitation to pause and remember that rest is not something you earn; it is something you deserve.
This weekly 1-hour restorative yoga experience weaves together breathing techniques, guided meditation, and a gentle yoga flow. A nurturing container you can return to again and again. Each class opens with its own intention, a seed planted at the start that blooms through breath, movement, and stillness.
Beyond Frida, Women artists shaping modern & contemporary Mexican art: An evening lecture series led by art historian Dr. Megan Lorraine Debin, Sips & Stories reveals the too often-forgotten histories of women artists. Each lecture brings history to life through engaging storytelling, rich visuals, and thoughtful discussion. Grab a drink, find a seat, and step into the world of the incredible women of Mexican art history. Snacks will be provided, and drinks will be available for purchase.
Join us for a morning workshop led by teaching artist Maria Guadalupe in our Corner Garden. All materials will be provided by MOLAA! Admission cost is $5 and is non-refundable. Please arrive on time, your spot will be offered to another attendee if you arrive more than 15 minutes late. *Location subject to change to indoors if we experience inclement weather.
El Descanso is an invitation to pause and remember that rest is not something you earn; it is something you deserve.
This weekly 1-hour restorative yoga experience weaves together breathing techniques, guided meditation, and a gentle yoga flow. A nurturing container you can return to again and again. Each class opens with its own intention, a seed planted at the start that blooms through breath, movement, and stillness.
In partnership with Help Me Help You, MOLAA supports our local communities by hosting a food pantry twice a month.
You can come to MOLAA and enter through the 6th Street entrance to receive free groceries for your family. Drive-through and walk-up services will be provided. You do not have to show identification or prove your income. No need to register. You can attend without an appointment.
Juega con Yoga is a Sunday morning Hatha flow designed to wake up your body, lift your spirit, and send you into the week feeling energized and grounded. No experience needed.
Each class weaves together a fun, accessible flow with music that makes you want to move, breathing techniques to root and energize, and a playful intention to carry into your week. You will stretch, strengthen, and leave feeling connected with yourself, ready for whatever the week brings.
El Descanso is an invitation to pause and remember that rest is not something you earn; it is something you deserve.
This weekly 1-hour restorative yoga experience weaves together breathing techniques, guided meditation, and a gentle yoga flow. A nurturing container you can return to again and again. Each class opens with its own intention, a seed planted at the start that blooms through breath, movement, and stillness.
The Feminist Nun: Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz and the fight for women’s intellect, voice, and education in colonial Mexico: An evening lecture series led by art historian Dr. Megan Lorraine Debin, Sips & Stories reveals the too often-forgotten histories of women artists. Each lecture brings history to life through engaging storytelling, rich visuals, and thoughtful discussion. Grab a drink, find a seat, and step into the world of the incredible women of Mexican art history. Snacks will be provided, and drinks will be available for purchase.
MOLAA Members are invited to a free, members-exclusive discussion of Captains of the Sands by Jorge Amado on Sunday, August 9, at 11:00 AM. Gather with fellow readers to explore one of Latin America's literary classics in a lively and welcoming setting. Set in Salvador, Brazil, the novel follows a group of homeless children whose courage, friendship, and determination reveal powerful truths about inequality, hope, and the resilience of the human spirit. Reserve your spot today.
El Descanso is an invitation to pause and remember that rest is not something you earn; it is something you deserve.
This weekly 1-hour restorative yoga experience weaves together breathing techniques, guided meditation, and a gentle yoga flow. A nurturing container you can return to again and again. Each class opens with its own intention, a seed planted at the start that blooms through breath, movement, and stillness.
Power Before Colonization - Women, goddesses, and authority in ancient Indigenous Mexico: An evening lecture series led by art historian Dr. Megan Lorraine Debin, Sips & Stories reveals the too often-forgotten histories of women artists. Each lecture brings history to life through engaging storytelling, rich visuals, and thoughtful discussion. Grab a drink, find a seat, and step into the world of the incredible women of Mexican art history. Snacks will be provided, and drinks will be available for purchase.
In partnership with Help Me Help You, MOLAA supports our local communities by hosting a food pantry twice a month.
You can come to MOLAA and enter through the 6th Street entrance to receive free groceries for your family. Drive-through and walk-up services will be provided. You do not have to show identification or prove your income. No need to register. You can attend without an appointment.
Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available to all guests during Free MOLAA Sundays. Parties meet in lobby.
Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available with paid admission or free for members. Parties meet in lobby.
El Descanso is an invitation to pause and remember that rest is not something you earn; it is something you deserve.
This weekly 1-hour restorative yoga experience weaves together breathing techniques, guided meditation, and a gentle yoga flow. A nurturing container you can return to again and again. Each class opens with its own intention, a seed planted at the start that blooms through breath, movement, and stillness.
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.
