Performing arts theater · Leimert Park
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Founded by Billy Higgins and Kamau Daáood, this Leimert Park performance gallery hosts jazz, drum circles, poetry, and workshops. Celebrated by the Los Angeles Times, its 2025 calendar continues a legacy of nurturing Black artistry.
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