Name: Oaxacalifornian Food Talk with Bill Esparza
Start: 2017-11-07T17:30:00-08:00
End: 2017-11-07T19:00:00-08:00
Location: Junipero Serra Branch Library

October 2017
October 21, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Language Matters Film Screening

Central Library 630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join the Central Library (International Languages Department) for a film screening of Bob Holman’s documentary, Language Matters, about the dangers of allowing languages to go extinct.
October 21, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Threat of Extinction: Language Activism and Preservation

Central Library 630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Bob Holman, Vincent Medina and Odilia Romero Hernández with linguist Leanne Hinton In conversation The essence of who we are is wrapped up in our language. What human knowledge is lost when a language goes extinct? Why should we care? Join ALOUD for a freewheeling conversation among language activists working to reclaim indigenous languages in…
October 21, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Oaxacan Regional Dances Performance with Grupo Folklórico Huaxyacac

Granada Hills Branch Library 10640 Petit Avenue, Granada Hills, CA, United States

Renowned ensemble Grupo Folklórico Huaxyacac shows off the colorful costumes and traditional dances of Oaxaca.
October 24, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Natural Dye Techniques

Junipero Serra Branch Library 4607 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Local dyer Ashley Thayer will provide an overview of natural dye techniques. We will cover the basic processes of dyeing with demonstrations of two of the most interesting dyestuffs native to Oaxaca: cochineal and indigo (añil). Thayer is a self-taught dyer and uses techniques and materials from all over the world as well as local…
October 26, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Oaxacalifornian Food Talk with Bill Esparza

Cypress Park Branch Library 1150 Cypress Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join the Cypress Park Library for a talk on the cuisine of Oaxaca, including the history of Oaxacan food in Los Angeles, with James Beard Award-winning journalist Bill Esparza.
October 26, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Oaxacan Food Demonstration and Tasting with Gish Bac

Benjamin Franklin Branch Library 2200 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join the Benjamin Franklin Library for a demonstration and tasting of barbacoa (barbecued lamb) with Gish Bac.
October 28, 2017 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Hands-On Screen Printing Workshop with Self Help Graphics

Granada Hills Branch Library 10640 Petit Avenue, Granada Hills, CA, United States

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November 2017
November 4, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Oaxacan Food Demonstration and Tasting with Rocio Camacho

Granada Hills Branch Library 10640 Petit Avenue, Granada Hills, CA, United States

Join the Granada Hills Branch Library for a demonstration and tasting of traditional Oaxacan moles with Rocio Camacho.
November 6, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Oaxacan Food Demonstration and Tasting with Gish Bac Restaurant

Angeles Mesa Branch Library 2700 W. 52nd Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join the Angeles Mesa Branch Library for a demonstration and tasting of barbacoa (barbecued lamb) with Gish Bac.
November 7, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Oaxacalifornian Food Talk with Bill Esparza

Junipero Serra Branch Library 4607 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join the Junipero Serra Library for a talk on the cuisine of Oaxaca, including the history of Oaxacan food in Los Angeles, with James Beard Award-winning journalist Bill Esparza.