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. 

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. 

"How Bad Bunny Became the Global Voice of Puerto Rican Resistance." written by Vanessa Díaz and Petra R. Rivera-Rideau is onsale now at La Tienda en MOLAA.

Global superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, like many other Puerto Ricans, has lived a life marked by public crises—blackouts, hurricanes, political corruption and oppression, among others—that have exposed the ongoing impacts of colonialism in Puerto Rico. Offering a portrait of the past and future of Puerto Rican resistance through one of its loudest and proudest voices, P FKN R draws on interviews with musicians, politicians, and journalists as well as ethnographic research to set Bad Bunny and Puerto Rican resistance in a historical, political, and cultural context. Authors Vanessa Díaz and Petra Rivera-Rideau—creators of the “Bad Bunny Syllabus”—demonstrate Bad Bunny’s place in a long tradition of infusing both joy and protest into music and honor the many evolving forms of daily resistance to oppression and colonialism that are part of Puerto Rican life.

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. 

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 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.  

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! 

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!

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.  

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 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 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 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 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!

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 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 the MOLAA member exclusive Curator-led tour of Ironias del Sur with scholar and researcher Dr. Patrick Frank. This exhibition, a small sample from the MOLAA permanent collection, revolves around two themes: Politics and Portraiture. Explore these diverse thematic statements that go beyond mere representation of a human form into wider messages about humanity. Not a molaa member? Sign up today to receive more MOLAA perks membership@molaa.org 

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!

Join us for this MOLAA Member-exclusive event. Conversation with the Mexican artist, Betsabee Romero and MOLAA Chief Curator Gabriela Urtiaga begins at 1:00PM following by an artist-led walkthrough of MOLAA's newest exhibition, The Endless Spiral, originally launched at The 60th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere.

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 the February MOLAA Members Book Club meeting! Our book of the month is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Light refreshments will be served. The book can be bought online or in-person at the MOLAA store!

Join us for the January 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 the November MOLAA Members Book Club meeting! Our book of the month is The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz. Light refreshments will be served.   The book can be bought online or in-person at the MOLAA store!

Join us for the November MOLAA Members Book Club meeting! Our book of the month is L.A. Weather. Light refreshments will be served.   The book can be bought online or in-person at the MOLAA store!

Join us for the October MOLAA Members Book Club meeting! Our book of the month is The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez. Light refreshments will be served.   The book can be bought online or in-person at the MOLAA store!

Join us for the September MOLAA Members Book Club meeting! The book can be bought online or in person at the MOLAA store!

Join your fellow Molaa members for a guided yoga session in our sculpture garden.   

Join us for the August MOLAA Members Book Club meeting! Our book of the month is Until August by Gabriel García Márquez. Light refreshments will be served.   The book can be bought online or in person at the MOLAA store!

Join us for our monthly MOLAA member’s book club meeting. 

Join us for an outdoor painting class where we learn tips and techniques for painting your very own composition. Drawing inspiration from our fabulous garden, we’ll celebrate the abundance of Latin American culture and wine! Must be 21+ and bring proof of ID. Everyone welcome but only $10 for MOLAA members. $25 for general guests. Must register to receive members’ discount.