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 STEAM Week Student Exhibition!  
Jul
10
1:00 PM13:00

 STEAM Week Student Exhibition!  

 Formally known as STEM, STEAM Education applies the same four key disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and incorporates the Arts for an innovative approach to learning. 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.   

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MOLAA International Soccer Series: Quarterfinal Soccer Social
Jul
11
1:00 PM13:00

MOLAA International Soccer Series: Quarterfinal Soccer Social

Kick off the weekend at the Quarterfinal Soccer Social, part of the MOLAA International Soccer Series. Gather with fellow fans to watch two exciting Quarterfinal matches streamed live in Spanish via Telemundo on the big screen in the Viva Event Center. Enjoy delicious food and beverages available for purchase, connect with friends, and soak in the energy of the tournament.

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MOLAA Members Book Club - July
Jul
12
11:00 AM11:00

MOLAA Members Book Club - July

Join fellow MOLAA Members for an engaging discussion of Fruit of the Drunken Tree by Ingrid Rojas Contreras on Sunday, July 12, at 11:00 AM. This members-exclusive book club is free to attend and offers a welcoming space to connect through literature inspired by Latin American experiences. Set in 1990s Colombia, this acclaimed novel explores friendship, family, and resilience amid political violence through the eyes of two young girls whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined. RSVP today and join the conversation.

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MOLAA Food Pantry
Jul
15
4:00 PM16:00

MOLAA Food Pantry

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.

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 Community Week Student Exhibition!
Jul
17
1:00 PM13:00

 Community Week Student Exhibition!

 Public art has served as an agent for the representation of communities and development of identity in urban spaces. Engaging collaborative activities such as mural making, dance, and music, provide a collective space for the exchange of ideas and elevating the voices of individuals. 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.

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Mercedes Gertz: Red Riding Hood Dialogues with Mercedes Gertz
Jul
18
1:00 PM13:00

Mercedes Gertz: Red Riding Hood Dialogues with Mercedes Gertz

In her work, “The Dialogues Between Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf,” Mexican artist Mercedes Gertz invites her audience to step into the territory of imagination to help transform difficult realities into something that can be spoken aloud. Join us for this interactive gallery talk about Mercedes Gertz’ newest exhibition, Reading the Invisible

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MOLAA International Soccer Series: International Soccer Family Day
Jul
18
1:00 PM13:00

MOLAA International Soccer Series: International Soccer Family Day

Celebrate the beautiful game with the whole family during International Soccer Family Day, part of the MOLAA International Soccer Series. Watch the Third Place Playoff streamed live in Spanish via Telemundo while enjoying family-friendly art activities, delicious food and beverages available for purchase, and the lively atmosphere of MOLAA's Viva Event Center. Included gallery admission from 4:00–6:00 PM lets you experience the museum between the day's festivities. Proudly supported by First 5 LA and Verizon.

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 Artivism Week Student Exhibition! 
Jul
24
1:00 PM13:00

 Artivism Week Student Exhibition! 

 Artivism is the fusion of "Art" and "Activism,” this dynamic form of art can communicate ideas and challenge stereotypes through mediums like graphic design, performances, and music. 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.  

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KCRW Summer Nights at MOLAA!
Jul
24
6:00 PM18:00

KCRW Summer Nights at MOLAA!

Head to Long Beach for a free, all-ages KCRW Summer Nights party with the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA). Dance under the stars to sets from KCRW DJs Tyler Boudreaux & Wyldeflower, then explore the museum’s vibrant exhibitions featuring Latin American artists like Mercedes Gertz, Guillermo Bert, and Antonio Romero. Enjoy food trucks, a full bar, and an open-air courtyard as music, art, and community come together.

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2026 Poetry Reading with El Martillo Press
Jul
25
1:00 PM13:00

2026 Poetry Reading with El Martillo Press

El Martillo Press publishes writers whose pens strike the page with clear intent; words with purpose to pry apart assumed norms and to hammer away at injustice. El Martillo Press proactively publishes writers looking to pound the pavement to promote their work and the work of their fellow press mates. El Martillo is the builder of bridges and the destroyer of walls. Readings by Lorna Dee Cervantes, Jose "Jozer" Guerrero, Briana Muñoz , Donato Martinez, Rey M. Rodríguez.

Free admission. First come first served.

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Actors S/ash Panel and Screening: What happens when talented actors become entrepreneurs?
Jul
25
3:30 PM15:30

Actors S/ash Panel and Screening: What happens when talented actors become entrepreneurs?

Discover the stories behind the success at MOLAA during an inspiring conversation with an extraordinary group of artists who are redefining what it means to build a career in entertainment. These accomplished actors, producers, creators, and business leaders have transformed their creativity into thriving businesses, proving that the greatest roles are sometimes the ones we create for ourselves. Moderated by Vange Tapia, founder of Actors S/ash, this dynamic panel explores how today's entertainment professionals are building brands, launching companies, and creating opportunities beyond Hollywood.

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Mercedes Gertz: Reading the Invisible: artist guided tour
Jul
25
5:00 PM17:00

Mercedes Gertz: Reading the Invisible: artist guided tour

Artist-led guided tour of Reading the Invisible, the acclaimed exhibition by Mercedes Gertz. Spanning more than two decades of the artist's career, the exhibition explores power, patriarchy, culture, tradition, and religion through captivating installations that challenge perceptions and spark meaningful dialogue.

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  Summer Camp Culmination Event! 
Jul
26
2:00 PM14:00

  Summer Camp Culmination Event! 

 Come celebrate our final week of MOLAA’s Bilingual Arts and Culture Summer Camp as we say goodbye to our campers, counselors, and educators and share our memories, pictures and videos of some of our awesome projects. Light refreshments will be served! Please RSVP.  Sponsored by J. Gumbiner Foundation; The Bess Hodges Foundation; and Project X LB. 

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MOLAA Zoom Project – Mercedes Gertz (Mexico, 1965) - PRE-RECORDED
Jul
29
11:00 AM11:00

MOLAA Zoom Project – Mercedes Gertz (Mexico, 1965) - PRE-RECORDED

  • Museum of Latin American Art (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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MOLAA Food Pantry
Jul
1
4:00 PM16:00

MOLAA Food Pantry

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.

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MOLAA Zoom Project – Antonio Romero (El Salvador, 1978) - LIVE in Spanish
Jun
24
11:00 AM11:00

MOLAA Zoom Project – Antonio Romero (El Salvador, 1978) - LIVE in Spanish

  • Museum of Latin American Art (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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MOLAA Food Pantry
Jun
17
4:00 PM16:00

MOLAA Food Pantry

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.

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Mercedes Gertz: Exchange of Dreams Workshop
Jun
6
2:00 PM14:00

Mercedes Gertz: Exchange of Dreams Workshop

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.

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El Descanso: Yoga at MOLAA
Jun
4
7:00 PM19:00

El Descanso: Yoga at MOLAA

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.

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MOLAA Food Pantry
Jun
3
4:00 PM16:00

MOLAA Food Pantry

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.

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Evening for Educators: Spill the Tea!
Jun
2
4:30 PM16:30

Evening for Educators: Spill the Tea!

Join the MOLAA team for their end-of-the-year Pride session and the opportunity to share resources and stories from the past year. We’ll include a fun Pride-themed activity and performance and together generate a group list of resources for the classroom. Bring your best teacher/classroom hacks! This session is in-person and includes light refreshments, wine, and free parking.  Must RSVP!

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MOLAA Student Film Festival!
May
31
12:00 PM12:00

MOLAA Student Film Festival!

MOLAA and LBUSD’s Office of Pathways & Business Engagement are excited to launch its 2nd annual One Frame at a Time Student Film Festival. This year’s theme is “Escape.” Winners will begin screening at 1:00 PM. Awards ceremony to follow. Additional support provided by Long Beach City College.

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MOLAA Zoom Project – Guillermo Bert (Chile, 1959)  - PRE-RECORDED
May
27
11:00 AM11:00

MOLAA Zoom Project – Guillermo Bert (Chile, 1959) - PRE-RECORDED

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.

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MOLAA Food Pantry
May
20
4:00 PM16:00

MOLAA Food Pantry

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.

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API-Latinx Series: Introduction to Painting Miniatures/Models (Part 2)
May
17
12:00 PM12:00

API-Latinx Series: Introduction to Painting Miniatures/Models (Part 2)

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.

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API-Latinx Series: Introduction to Painting Miniatures/Models (Part 1)
May
16
12:00 PM12:00

API-Latinx Series: Introduction to Painting Miniatures/Models (Part 1)

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. 

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Mercedes Gertz: Exchange of Dreams Workshop
May
7
5:30 PM17:30

Mercedes Gertz: Exchange of Dreams Workshop

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.

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MOLAA Food Pantry
May
6
4:00 PM16:00

MOLAA Food Pantry

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.

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API-Latinx Series: Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA)
Apr
26
1:00 PM13:00

API-Latinx Series: Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA)

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.

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MOLAA Members Meet Up - Rancho Los Alamitos
Apr
25
10:00 AM10:00

MOLAA Members Meet Up - Rancho Los Alamitos

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. 

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Mercedes Gertz: Exchange of Dreams Workshop
Apr
19
1:00 PM13:00

Mercedes Gertz: Exchange of Dreams Workshop

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.

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MOLAA Food Pantry
Apr
15
4:00 PM16:00

MOLAA Food Pantry

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.

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Evening for Educators: AAPI Series
Apr
14
4:30 PM16:30

Evening for Educators: AAPI Series

Join us as we celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander Latinx art and culture at MOLAA and explore the instances of cultural synthesis between Asian, Pacific Islander & Latinx Communities in the US and throughout Latin America. You will connect with colleagues and learn hands-on art activities to take back to your classroom. This in-person session includes light refreshments, wine, and free parking. Teachers who attend get special access to discounts on memberships.  

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MOLAA Members Book Club - APRIL
Apr
12
11:00 AM11:00

MOLAA Members Book Club - APRIL

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. 

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MOLAA Food Pantry
Apr
1
4:00 PM16:00

MOLAA Food Pantry

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.

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2026 Fiction Reading with El Martillo Press: Genre Fiction and Race
Mar
22
1:00 PM13:00

2026 Fiction Reading with El Martillo Press: Genre Fiction and Race

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.

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MOLAA Food Pantry
Mar
18
4:00 PM16:00

MOLAA Food Pantry

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.

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MOLAA Members Book Club - March
Mar
8
11:00 AM11:00

MOLAA Members Book Club - March

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. 

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MOLAA Food Pantry
Mar
4
4:00 PM16:00

MOLAA Food Pantry

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.

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