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.

Reconnect, recharge, and find your moment of calm at Museum of Latin American Art with El Descanso: Yoga at MOLAA. This welcoming community yoga series invites participants of all experience levels to enjoy guided 1-hour classes surrounded by the inspiring atmosphere of MOLAA’s Sculpture Garden. Bring your own yoga mat and unwind through movement, breath, and mindfulness in a unique cultural setting.

Reconnect, recharge, and find your moment of calm at Museum of Latin American Art with El Descanso: Yoga at MOLAA. This welcoming community yoga series invites participants of all experience levels to enjoy guided 1-hour classes surrounded by the inspiring atmosphere of MOLAA’s Sculpture Garden. Bring your own yoga mat and unwind through movement, breath, and mindfulness in a unique cultural setting.

Reconnect, recharge, and find your moment of calm at Museum of Latin American Art with El Descanso: Yoga at MOLAA. This welcoming community yoga series invites participants of all experience levels to enjoy guided 1-hour classes surrounded by the inspiring atmosphere of MOLAA’s Sculpture Garden. Bring your own yoga mat and unwind through movement, breath, and mindfulness in a unique cultural setting.

Reconnect, recharge, and find your moment of calm at Museum of Latin American Art with El Descanso: Yoga at MOLAA. This welcoming community yoga series invites participants of all experience levels to enjoy guided 1-hour classes surrounded by the inspiring atmosphere of MOLAA’s Sculpture Garden. Bring your own yoga mat and unwind through movement, breath, and mindfulness in a unique cultural setting.

Since 2014, pioneering Mexican artist Mercedes Gertz had been leading a psychological art experiment with international participants in the pursuit of the language of the unconscious. In this hands-on workshop, MOLAA guests are invited to participate in an artistic exchange of sorts - one where their dreams are shared in a safe gallery setting, in exchange for one of Mercedes' own. Mark your calendars for one of our three rare opportunities to connect beyond everyday conversation, and access inner mythologies of being and ancestry.  All Materials Provided. Must RSVP. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver giving permission to have their likeness recorded.

Joins us for Part 2 of Intro to Painting Miniatures with teaching artist Wesley Hayato Dugle. In this second session dedicated to painting miniatures, guests will have access to MOLAA’s open art studio to continue their work from Saturday’s workshop, and build on techniques learned. We will provide all the necessary materials but encourage guests to also bring their own brushes and miniatures to work on while learning these skills. The instructor will be on hand from 12 PM to 2 PM and then open studio until 6 PM for self-guided work.

Celebrate AAPI Month with MOLAA’s Intro to Miniature Painting with teaching artist Wesley Hayato Dugle. We encourage both new and experienced miniature painters to enjoy an afternoon learning about the rich history of miniature & model painting, its connections to Japanese pop culture, and the skills necessary to create vibrantly painted models of your own. We will provide all the necessary materials but encourage guests to also bring their own brushes and miniatures to work on while learning these skills. Formal instruction is from 12-2 PM, and from 2-6 PM is open studio. 

Since 2014, pioneering Mexican artist Mercedes Gertz had been leading a psychological art experiment with international participants in the pursuit of the language of the unconscious. In this hands-on workshop, MOLAA guests are invited to participate in an artistic exchange of sorts - one where their dreams are shared in a safe gallery setting, in exchange for one of Mercedes' own. Mark your calendars for one of our three rare opportunities to connect beyond everyday conversation, and access inner mythologies of being and ancestry.  All Materials Provided. Must RSVP. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver giving permission to have their likeness recorded.

Join us for an afternoon celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander (API) heritage and cross-cultural exchange through Korean traditional performing arts. In collaboration with the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles, the Museum of Latin American Art presents a special program featuring traditional Korean music and dance on Sunday, April 26, from 1 PM to 3 PM. Sponsored by: The Port of Long beach and the LA County Department of Arts and Culture.

Museum members are invited to join us for an offsite field trip to one of Long Beach’s historic sites, Rancho Los Alamitos. Enjoy a docent-led tour as we explore the beautiful gardens and the historic Rancho House. Registrants must have their own transportation. 

Since 2014, pioneering Mexican artist Mercedes Gertz had been leading a psychological art experiment with international participants in the pursuit of the language of the unconscious. In this hands-on workshop, MOLAA guests are invited to participate in an artistic exchange of sorts - one where their dreams are shared in a safe gallery setting, in exchange for one of Mercedes' own. Mark your calendars for one of our three rare opportunities to connect beyond everyday conversation, and access inner mythologies of being and ancestry.  All Materials Provided. Must RSVP. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver giving permission to have their likeness recorded.

Join us for April’s members-only book club featuring The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. This is a coming-of-age novel that tells the story of Esperanza Cordero, a young Latina girl growing up in a Chicago neighborhood. Through series of vignettes, the narrative explores Esperanza’s experiences living in a modest that fails to meet her dreams of a better life.. Light refreshments provided. 

Join us as three novelists with new releases - Naomi Hirahara, Pedro Iniguez, and David A. Romero - discuss how mystery, horror, and science fiction can be used to celebrate cultures and unearth repressed histories. We all love a good page-turner, why not support books that increase BIPOC representation and inspire us to investigate the world around us that are as entertaining as Hollywood movies? 

Free admission. First come first served.

Join us for March’s members-only book club featuring Alligator Tears by Edgar Gomez, a darkly comic memoir about survival, identity, and the elusive American Dream as the author navigates poverty, family, and queer Latinx community in Florida. Light refreshments provided. 

This interactive workshop invites participants to explore how culture, art, memory, and lived experience shape the way we lead, create, and move through the world. Together, we’ll look at how our rhythms, languages, traditions, and artistic expressions can inform more expansive, authentic, and impactful leadership.

The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) invites you to learn more about the diversity of Afro-Latinx experiences directly from artists, scholars, and community organizers most actively bringing attention to contemporary Afro-Latinx communities and their histories.

Join us for February’s members-only book club featuring Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-García, a Jazz Age fantasy following Casiopea Tun as she embarks on a perilous journey with a Mayan death god. Light refreshments will be served. 

This session will be a fun and informal meet and greet for individuals interested in volunteering for MOLAA’s Educational Programs! Learn about the different volunteer roles, incentives, and how you can help empower individuals and communities through art. Light refreshments will be served. 

This month we will be reading The Many Mothers of Dolores Moore by Anika Fajardo.  Good reads summary describes the book as, “In the span of a year, Dolores Moore has become a thirty-five-year-old orphan. After the funeral of the last living member of her family, Dorrie has never felt more lost and alone. That is, except for a Greek chorus of deceased relatives whose voices follow her around, giving unsolicited advice and opinions. And they’re only amplifying Dorrie’s doubts about keeping the deathbed promise she made to return to her birthplace in Colombia.  Light refreshments will be served.  

Explore your creativity in Creative Doodling with Lynne Okon Scholnick, an in-person drawing workshop designed for all ages and skill levels. Join us on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 1:00–3:00 PM in the MOLAA Art Studio for a relaxed, playful approach to drawing and self-expression. All materials are provided, so just bring your curiosity. Space is limited to 30 participants. Cost is $20. Advance registration is encouraged. This engaging class is perfect for families, beginners, and anyone looking to unwind through art together in a community art setting.

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.  

Celebrate the warmth and traditions of the season at AJUA’s Holiday Posada, a festive community gathering filled with music, dance, art-making, and cultural heritage for families of all ages! RSVP in Eventbrite!

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!

Red Cross Blood Drive: Donors needed!

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.

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 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.