Big Sunday happily welcomes you to Our Really Big Community Calendar.
We try to include all kinds of volunteering and helping opportunities for all kinds of interests, talents, passions, and ages! As you’ll see, these include volunteering opportunities (one-time and long-term) as well as the chance to support a nonprofit by attending fundraising events. Plus, of course, we include all of Big Sunday’s homegrown events, too! Whoever you are, and whatever you do, there is someone out there who could use your help.
If you have questions about our calendar, or would like to add a listing, please contact calendar@bigsunday.org or submit your event/opportunity via the button below.
Don’t miss CAP UCLA’s presentation of Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker’s ROSAS: Then & Now Nov. 10 – 14 at Royce Hall. The production includes four nights and four unique performances!
From her first performed works in the 1980s, De Keersmaeker's activity has been consistent, yet always unexpected. Today she is one of the most prominent artists in contemporary dance. With Rosas: Then & Now, CAP UCLA presents a four-night showcase of two early and career-defining works alongside two recent pieces.
Fase, Four Movements to the Music of Steve Reich
Tue, Nov. 10
Rosas danst Rosas
Thu, Nov. 12
Verklärte Nacht
Fri, Nov. 13
Vortex Temporum featuring Ictus String Quartet
Sat, Nov. 14
Please visit http://cap.ucla.edu/rosas/ for tickets.
Don’t miss CAP UCLA’s presentation of Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker’s ROSAS: Then & Now Nov. 10 – 14 at Royce Hall. The production includes four nights and four unique performances!
From her first performed works in the 1980s, De Keersmaeker's activity has been consistent, yet always unexpected. Today she is one of the most prominent artists in contemporary dance. With Rosas: Then & Now, CAP UCLA presents a four-night showcase of two early and career-defining works alongside two recent pieces.
Fase, Four Movements to the Music of Steve Reich
Tue, Nov. 10
Rosas danst Rosas
Thu, Nov. 12
Verklärte Nacht
Fri, Nov. 13
Vortex Temporum featuring Ictus String Quartet
Sat, Nov. 14
Please visit http://cap.ucla.edu/rosas/ for tickets.
Don’t miss CAP UCLA’s presentation of Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker’s ROSAS: Then & Now Nov. 10 – 14 at Royce Hall. The production includes four nights and four unique performances!
From her first performed works in the 1980s, De Keersmaeker's activity has been consistent, yet always unexpected. Today she is one of the most prominent artists in contemporary dance. With Rosas: Then & Now, CAP UCLA presents a four-night showcase of two early and career-defining works alongside two recent pieces.
Fase, Four Movements to the Music of Steve Reich
Tue, Nov. 10
Rosas danst Rosas
Thu, Nov. 12
Verklärte Nacht
Fri, Nov. 13
Vortex Temporum featuring Ictus String Quartet
Sat, Nov. 14
Please visit http://cap.ucla.edu/rosas/ for tickets.
Don’t miss CAP UCLA’s presentation of Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker’s ROSAS: Then & Now Nov. 10 – 14 at Royce Hall. The production includes four nights and four unique performances!
From her first performed works in the 1980s, De Keersmaeker's activity has been consistent, yet always unexpected. Today she is one of the most prominent artists in contemporary dance. With Rosas: Then & Now, CAP UCLA presents a four-night showcase of two early and career-defining works alongside two recent pieces.
Fase, Four Movements to the Music of Steve Reich
Tue, Nov. 10
Rosas danst Rosas
Thu, Nov. 12
Verklärte Nacht
Fri, Nov. 13
Vortex Temporum featuring Ictus String Quartet
Sat, Nov. 14
Please visit http://cap.ucla.edu/rosas/ for tickets.
Panel Discussion: Ain't No Half Steppin': Dance from Soul Train to B-Boys
Over four days, The Music Center examines the culture, artistry and evolution of Hip-Hop dance through live performances, dance competitions, discussions, demonstrations, late-night dance parties and more. One June 16, don’t miss Ain't No Half Steppin': Dance from Soul Train to B-Boys.
Join a panel of dance legends of Soul, b-boying and theatre to discuss how their contributions impacted the meaning of dance and grafted new roots onto Hip Hop’s history. The event is featuring original Soul Train dancers Damita Jo Freeman and Thelma Davis; b-boy and founder of the Hip Hop School of the Arts, Lil’ Cesar; and Puremovement Company Director Rennie Harris. Facilitated by Professor Imani Kai Johnson (University of California, Riverside, Department of Dance).
Event seating is first come, first served. Check in at sign-in table on Olive Court (between Grand Ave. and Hill St) beginning at 6pm.
Over four days, The Music Center examines the culture, artistry and evolution of Hip-Hop dance through live performances, dance competitions, discussions, demonstrations, late-night dance parties and more.
On June 19, come together for an afternoon of vinyl, DJs, b-boy & b-girl competitions, food and more at Beat Swap Meet. Celebrate the 8th anniversary of everyone’s favorite gathering of families, music enthusiasts, dance lovers and everyone in between.
Beat Swap Meet is the world's only traveling record show featuring music from all genres, all on vinyl, and everything inspiring from it.
This event is co-produced by Beat Swap Meet and The Music Center.
LA Makerspace is a community-based organization whose mission is to foster innovation among Angelenos by offering increased access to new opportunities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics).
Program Description: LA Makerspace (LAM) seeks a creative, dynamic instructor with a strong maker background to teach Minecraft workshops for kids, teens, and adults. In this role, you will be responsible for facilitating workshops in public libraries, schools, and private settings based on curriculum developed by LA Makerspace. Working within the framework of this curriculum, instructors are encouraged to customize the workshops to suit their instructional styles and the needs of the workshop participants.
Volunteer Role & Responsibilities: Facilitate Minecraft workshops in locations throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Most workshops are provided through the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) system and take place at LAPL branches throughout the city. They also provide occasional workshops for school groups or special events. Coordinate with LAM staff to order and deliver supplies and tools to workshop sites.
Create a safe and fun learning environment for participants, including teaching safety skills for materials and equipment. Guide Minecraft Assistant(s) in setup and how to manage/handle situations that may arise. Administer program evaluations at the end of each workshop. Participate in research and curriculum development projects.
Time Commitment: Variable hours
Requirements: Technical knowledge about Minecraft and multiplayer servers. Familiarity with the online Minecraft community. Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and players’ questions/challenges during a session. Ability to multitask and juggle questions in a hectic, free play environment. Creative approach to gaming aligned with maker ideals. Strong interest and background in maker pedagogy; ability to teach maker learning styles to beginners. Commitment to ongoing skill development.
Benefits: Expose LA youth to the wonderful field of STEAM
Please email your resume to, Ned Martinez-Zavala at ned@lamakerspace.org to express interest.
The Beverly Hills artSHOW returns to historic Beverly Gardens on Saturday and Sunday, October 15th and 16th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art enthusiasts visit from all over Southern California and beyond to see selected artists from across the country.
Artists whose work illustrates the timely topic of Construction!, particularly in the Los Angeles environs, are featured among the 250 artists. The show expands along four garden blocks in the center of Beverly Hills, from Rodeo to Rexford Drive, along Santa Monica Boulevard. Media categories run the gamut from painting and printmaking to sculpture, ceramics, and even the occasional performance artwork.
Guests can also enjoy a wine and dine garden, a beer and brat garden, popular food trucks, ambien
t music, and family art projects. Easy parking is located directly across from the show grounds. Don’t miss it!
Visit http://www.beverlyhills.org/artshowinfo or call 310-285-6830.
Visit www.beverlyhills.org/constructionartists for information on featured art.
The Beverly Hills artSHOW returns to historic Beverly Gardens on Saturday and Sunday, October 15th and 16th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art enthusiasts visit from all over Southern California and beyond to see selected artists from across the country.
Artists whose work illustrates the timely topic of Construction!, particularly in the Los Angeles environs, are featured among the 250 artists. The show expands along four garden blocks in the center of Beverly Hills, from Rodeo to Rexford Drive, along Santa Monica Boulevard. Media categories run the gamut from painting and printmaking to sculpture, ceramics, and even the occasional performance artwork.
Guests can also enjoy a wine and dine garden, a beer and brat garden, popular food trucks, ambient music, and family art projects. Easy parking is located directly across from the show grounds. Don’t miss it!
Visit http://www.beverlyhills.org/artshowinfo or call 310-285-6830.
Visit www.beverlyhills.org/constructionartists for information on featured art.
