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.

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 the August MOLAA Members Book Club meeting! Our book of the month is My Name is Emilia Del Valle by Isabel Allende. A historical novel by Isabel Allende, set in 19th-century San Francisco. The story follows Emilia, the daughter of an Irish nun and a Chilean aristocrat, who is raised by a loving stepfather. As a young woman, she defies societal norms to pursue her passion for writing, initially publishing under a male pseudonym. Emilia later becomes a journalist and travels to Chile to cover a civil war, where she uncovers truths about her heritage and identity. The novel explores themes of self-discovery, love, and the complexities of war. Light refreshments will be served.   The book can be bought online or in-person at the MOLAA store!

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 a morning art workshop led by teaching artist Maria Guadalupe in our Corner Garden. Medium is Graphite and Charcoal 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

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.

Come celebrate our final week of MOLAA’s Bilingual Arts and Culture Summer Camp!

Join us as our Summer Camp students demonstrate how art and creativity can be used as a tool for change by presenting examples of "artivism" in social movements such as Environmentalism, Body Positivity, and Accessibility.  

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 a morning art workshop led by teaching artist Maria Guadalupe in our Corner Garden. Medium is Oil Pastels on pastel 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

Join us for this student presentation by MOLAA’s Summer Camp youth working together for a common goal to promote messages of diversity, inclusion, and equity in both the museum and within their own communities.  

Join us for the JulyMOLAA Members Book Club meeting! Our book of the month is When I was Puerto Rican: A Memoir by Esmeralda Santiago. The book is a memoir about the author's childhood in Puerto Rico and her move to New York City. Growing up in a poor, rural barrio, Santiago faces family struggles, cultural shifts, and the challenges of adapting to a new life in the U.S. As she learns English and navigates a new school system, she begins to find her voice and identity. Her journey culminates in earning a place at a prestigious performing arts high school, symbolizing hope and transformation. The book explores themes of identity, resilience, and the complexities of growing up between two cultures. Light refreshments will be served.   The book can be bought online or in-person at the MOLAA store!

This student exhibition, put on by our Summer Camp attendees, invites families to understand the interconnectedness of Science and Design and encourages important life skills like critical thinking, creativity, analysis, and communication.   

Join us for a summertime 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 a very special performance and art workshop in partnership with the Long Beach Opera celebrating the life and work Mexican-American queer post-war composer, Pauline Oliveros. A pioneer of experimental and electronic music who challenged societal hierarchical and patriarchal structures through her music, Pauline transformed transformed the very act of listening, encouraging musicians, and non-musicians alike, to engage with sound and each other with empathy and mutual respect. Free to families and MOLAA members. Enjoy the performance in the garden, and stay for the art workshops and food. Food and drink available for purchase. 

Join us for a very special pre-performance talk by the Long Beach Opera on pioneering composer and musician Pauline Oliveros. Light refreshments served. Limited capacity. Must RSVP by link. Not a MOLAA member? Sign up today to receive special member perks! 

Celebrate PRIDE! Month with MOLAA by joining us for a fun textile workshop where you will make your own 6x6in Punch Needle Portrait inspired by non-binary queer artist, Moisés Salazar . All Materials are Provided. Cost is $5 dollars, members are free. 

Join us for the June MOLAA Members Book Club meeting! Our book of the month is Our Migrant Souls by Hector Tobar, the author’s first nonfiction book in nearly a decade, is a deeply personal meditation on the Latinx American experience. Light refreshments will be served.   The book can be bought online or in-person at the MOLAA store!

Join us for a morning workshop led by a teaching artist in our Corner Garden where we will be doing Tempera Watercolor Sticks on Paper. MOLAA will provide all materials! Cost: $5.

Join us for a morning workshop led by a teaching artist in our Corner Garden where we will be doing Canvas Paper and Acrylic Paint Markers. MOLAA will provide all materials! Cost: $5.

We invite you to join us for an experimental abstract painting workshop inspired by the tempera paintings of artist Marianela de La Hoz, featured in Ironias del Sur: From the MOLAA Permanent Collection. You will learn to make their own tempera paints from pigments and eggs and make an artwork using your own custom color palette too! All materials are provided.

Join us for the May MOLAA Members Book Club meeting! Our book of the month is The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas. Light refreshments will be served.   The book can be bought online or in-person at the MOLAA store!

Join us for a morning workshop led by a teaching artist in our Corner Garden where we will be doing Charcoal Pencils on Toned Paper. MOLAA will provide all materials! Cost: $5.

Artist Betsabee Romero creates artworks that addresses human migration through unconventional industrial materials. Join us for a special Rubber Stamp Printmaking workshop where you will make your own poster inspired by the symbols found in Romero's work. All materials are provided.

Join us for the April MOLAA Members Book Club meeting! Our book of the month is Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo-Anstine. Light refreshments will be served. The book can be bought online or in-person at the MOLAA store!

Chicana Poet, Margaret Elysia Garcia, releases new book Iconistas!

"A zine dedicated to Chicana Icons: artists, activists, and writers who took matters into their own hands during the Mexican Revolution and beyond."

In honor of Women’s History Month, we invite you to an evening of reflection and meaningful artmaking as you make your own 6 x 6 inch tile mosaic inspired by your personal story or home. No experience is necessary. All materials provided. 

Join us for the March MOLAA Members Book Club meeting! Our book of the month is Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora. Light refreshments will be served. The book can be bought online or in-person at the MOLAA store!

Join us for a morning workshop led by a teaching artist in our Corner Garden where we will be doing printmaking. MOLAA will provide all materials! Cost: $5.