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.
Presentation of the SKID ROW ARTS MAP which puts the sites of all arts activities that are free and open to everyone in the community on the map. —so that everyone can find them and participate. The Skid Row Arts MAP is designed to make it easy for people living in Skid Row– even if you’re a new arrival — to connect with other Skid Row artists and the arts activities that are open to everyone in Skid Row.
Right after Urban Voices Project’s Busk Fest on the streets of Skid Row (from 10am till 12pm) we’ll continue the party at the Skid Row History Museum & Archive at 1pm, with music, snacks and the presentation of the SKID ROW ARTS MAP. Come on by, get your copy – or copies – of the map and go forth and create.
The ARTS MAP has been developed by Skid Row arts organizations:
Urban Voices Project, Los Angeles Poverty Department, Studio 526, Street Symphony, Piece by Piece and Skid Row Coffee with the generous support of USC’s Arts in Action program.
A PARTY 30 YEARS IN THE MAKING
Join us as we celebrate three decades of empowering young people through creativity and art. At this special day, your support makes it possible for us to invite the students and families whose lives have been transformed by our mission.
Continuing the Inner-City Arts' tradition of hosting the most interactive non-gala gala around, this year we're gathering on our campus for the first time!
You're in for a treat:
GOURMET BRUNCH FAVORITES
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
INTERACTIVE ART MAKING
MUSIC TO MAKE YOUR MORNING
ORIGINAL ARTWORK FOR AUCTION
30 VISIONS EXHIBIT
Hearing aids aren’t the only solution! Come see and try a variety of devices that help enhance the quality of life for the hard of hearing. HAT (Hearing Assistive Technology) Demo is offered at the Hearing Loss Association of America Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter on Saturday, November 9, 10:30 a.m.to 12 Noon at the Weingart Center, 5220 Oliva Ave., Lakewood, CA 90712, 562-630-6141. No reservations and admission is free. For more information, call 562-438-0597or visit hlaa-lb-lakewood.org.
Each year, our Gala for the Children brings together APCH’s long-standing supporters as well as new friends to celebrate our youth and raise funds to support the organization’s critical work.
It is a fun and meaningful evening dedicated to understanding our mission, meeting our young people, enjoying APCH music and dance, and sharing the company of our Board of Directors and fellow investors in the lives of the youth and families we serve.
This year, we honor Johnny Lopez, Founding Partner of Platinum Equity, with the Debrah Constance Humanitarian Award, and Damon Wolf, President of Worldwide Marketing for Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, with the Children’s Inspiration Award.
The night will begin with a cocktail party and extensive silent auction that includes fantastic, once in a lifetime experiences, trips, rare wines, sports tickets, artwork, jewelry, and more.
Once seated, guests are treated to stories from our APCH youth and families, dance and music from our youth (and sometimes surprise guests like Stevie Wonder or Gavin Rossdale), and heartfelt remarks from our Board Chair, Executive Director and our annual honorees.
FREE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Giveaways, games, food, and raffle!
The Board of Urban Partners Los Angeles would like to invite the community to a very special upcoming La Posada event on Sat. December 21, 2019.
This is a traditional Mexican holiday celebration! It starts at 4PM at the Francis Avenue Garden (2909 Francis Ave.) The Second Stop happens at Caroline Severance Manor (2928 8th St.).The Service starts at 6PM at the First Unitarian Church located at 2936 W. 8th St., Los Angeles.
Please contact event coordinator: Rochelle McAdam at (213) 401-1191 (office) or at Rochelle@uula.org
They would also like donations of toys, children's books and baby items which will be given out at the end of the event. Food donations and volunteers would be greatly appreciated!
The Wild Honey Orchestra celebrates the music of Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famers the Lovin’ Spoonful as a fundraiser for the Autism Think Tank. Led by acclaimed musical director Rob Laufer, Wild Honey Orchestra & Friends (guest singers TBA) will present a comprehensive exploration of the ground-breaking catalog of one of the 1960s’ most underrated but influential bands in the folk-rock-country (Americana) world. The Wild Honey Orchestra will passionately celebrate every musical nuance of over 30 of the Lovin’ Spoonful’s brilliant songs: ‘Do You Believe in Magic,’ ‘Summer in the City,’ ‘Six O’Clock,’ ‘Coconut Grove,’ ‘Daydream,’ ‘Darling Be Home Soon,’ ‘She’s Still a Mystery,’ and so many more. Beloved by their peers – the Beatles, the Kinks, and many more – the Spoonful’s rich and varied catalog of hits and hidden treasures is a perfect fit for the Wild Honey Orchestra and Friends, including Elliot Easton of the Cars and Dennis Diken of the Smithereens. The show will benefit the Autism Think Tank’s effort to help individuals with autism and their families.
Join us on Friday, September 25 for our first FREE virtual concert of the Fall! From 7 PM – 8 PM we will be featuring three amazing local singer–songwriters Susana Pineda, Towse, and Emmy Jones. Check out their music and don’t forget to sign up here!
Keep an eye out for more Friday Entertainment Nights, where we will be hosting a variety of wonderful performers. Not only do you get to enjoy some great talent, but we are happy to be able to pay these nice folks for their talent, time, and hard work during a challenging time for artists! Big Sunday style, everybody wins.
Questions? Email pablo@bigsunday.org