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  • Speaking in Gabrielino + Patrisse Cullors

    In conjunction with the special exhibition, William Kentridge: In Praise of Shadows, on view through April 9, 2023, The Broad presents an evening of programming centered on the effects of colonialism on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) literature, language, and music. Located at Oculus Hall at The Broad: 221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles,…

  • The Indigenous Theater Festival

    Mt. San Antonio College 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA, United States

    The Inaugural Indigenous Theater Festival is a 2-day event to be held on Wednesday, July 19 at 2 p.m. and Thursday, July 20 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, Calif. The event will be hosted by the Mt. SAC First Peoples Native Center and will feature the Luke Madrigal Indigenous Storytelling…

  • Good Medicine: A Night of Live Native Stand-up

    Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA, United States

    Sat., Sept. 14 catch Good Medicine at @oaklandmuseumca! Don’t miss this stacked lineup with @_rezzalicious, @moccasincomedy, @dkechohawk and @jackiecomedy! Tickets on sale now 🎟️ Arrive early for live tunes by @johnpaulhodge, food by @wahpepahskitchen and @pro_ve_cho, and a Native artisan market, featuring handcrafted jewelry, beadwork and accessories. Alcoholic drinks and other beverages will be available…

    $1 – $25

  • Weaving with Words: Native Poetry Symposium

    UC San Diego 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA, United States

    Please join the college for poetry, art, and photography presented by Native women who produced and contributed to Yaámay: An Anthology of Feminine Perspectives Across Indigenous California. This symposium is free and features free lunch and dinner. Sponsors for this symposium are the Indigenous Futures Institute and the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health & Human…

  • The Chapter House Indigenous Peoples’ Day Party

    Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, California

    October 12, 2024 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Free parking for first 400 cars Angelenos can shop at a vibrant marketplace on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center, connect to local Indigenous-serving resource groups, participate in artist-led workshops and storysharing and view visual artwork and live performances featuring the rich cultural heritage and contemporary…

  • The Chapter House Indigenous Peoples’ Day Party

    Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, California

    October 19, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Coinciding with Grand Ave Arts: All Access, one of L.A.’s longest-running, free open house experiences for arts and culture exploration in Downtown Los Angeles, The Music Center will host a live drumming performance, live DJ sets, art workshops as well as the return of the marketplace—on Jerry Moss…

  • California Native Vote Project’s Skoden Indigenous Music Festival

    Barnes Park Amphitheater 350 S Mc Pherrin Ave, Monterey Park, California

    A Day of Great Music and Great Reasons to Vote Monterey Park, CA - October 21, 2024 The California Native Vote Project (CNVP) is sponsoring the first of what it hopes will be an annual event, the Skoden Indigenous Music Festival October 26 from 3 - 8 pm October 26 at Barnes Park Amphitheater in…

  • American Indian Heritage Night Celebration

    San Francisco City Hall 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Native American Heritage Night Celebration! Thursday November 7th, 2024 /5:30pm-7:30pm Doors open at 5PM. San Francisco City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco CA 94102. Join the organization for a day of celebrating community and Native culture, with traditional performances, food, refreshments and more!

  • Mali Obomsawin: Sweet Tooth

    SFJAZZ Center 201 Franklin St, San Francisco, California

    Bassist, singer, and bandleader Mali Obomsawin performs music from their debut album Sweet Tooth, a project that shines a light on the Indigenous history of jazz and expresses the vitality and contemporary nature of Indigenous culture. An Abenaki from Odanak First Nation, Obomsawin studied with the renowned cornetist and composer Taylor Ho Bynam at Dartmouth, an institution…

    $25

  • Antíkoni by Beth Piatote

    The Autry - Southwest Campus 234 Museum Dr, Los Angeles, California

    Opening: November 8, 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays: 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays: 2 p.m. Student Matinees: November 15 and 22, 11 a.m. For the museums's 30th anniversary season Native Voices is producing the World Premiere of Beth Piatote’s Antíkoni at the historic Southwest Campus of the Autry, formerly known as the Southwest Museum of the American Indian. Staged in a…

  • LA NDN Flea Market – After Dark

    The Chapter House LA 1770 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, California

    After the LA NDN Flea Market is over, stick around for a comedy hour featuring Jana Schmieding and Brian Bahe from 6 - 7 PM! Recommended donation: $10 Reserve a spot below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-ndn-flea-market-after-dark-registration-1063337082839

  • Two Spirit/Indigiqueer Artist & Cultural Bearer Showcase 2024

    SF LGBTQ Center 1800 Market Street, San Francisco, California

    Two Spirit/Indigiqueer Artist & Cultural Bearer Showcase 2024 Saturday, December 14, 2024 5-8 PM SF LGBTQ Center, Rainbow Room, 1800 Market Street, SF or Livestream on the BAAITS YouTube channel: @baaitspowwow6936 This amazing lineup of Artists and Cultural Bearers have put together vibrant presentations of work supported by the BAAITS Two Spirit/Indigiqueer Mini Grants. Please…

  • Good Medicine at the San Fransisco Sketchfest

    The Lost Church 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, California

    See Good Medicine perform at the San Francisco comedy festival SF Sketchfest! Good Medicine is a national comedy showcase featuring the best and brightest Native comedians across North America. In 2020, Good Medicine launched virtually to fundraise for tribes impacted by COVID-19, raising over $11,000 for charitable causes. Since the show’s humble beginnings, Good Medicine has…

    $37

  • NDN Girls Book Club – Poetry Lounge and Land Back Fundraiser

    Junior High Los Angeles 603 S Brand Blvd, Glendale, California

    READING | $15 | ALL AGES | Join NDN Girls Book Club for a poetry lounge & small Native artisans market on March 29th, 7:30-10pm. The event will feature a lineup of Native women authors with debut books out 2024-2025, a food truck, a live DJ, free books from NDN Girls Book Club, and a…

    $15

  • Somos Aire Performance

    Arthur Wagner Theater 2980 Theatre District Dr, San Diego, California

    Join the organization April 5th at The Arthur Wagner Theater at UC San Diego! In this borderlands steampunk fairytale, a young Latina woman returns to her hometown of San Ysidro in search of a cure that will save her sister and her community. Exploring issues of environmental justice and air quality, “Somos Aire” is a…

  • 15th Annual Short Play Festival: To Indigeneity and Beyond!

    The Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Join the museum for an exhilarating afternoon of staged readings featuring these groundbreaking new plays, where talented playwrights will compete for the $500 Thomas Studie Gadugi Audience Prize and the $1000 Von Marie Atchley Excellence in Playwriting Award. For far too long, when most people thought of Native Americans, they often conjured up outdated images…

    $18

  • Good Medicine: An Evening of Live Native Stand-Up

    Laxson Auditorium 400 W 1st St, Chico, California

    TICKETS: $35–45 | YOUTH AGE 17 AND UNDER: $17 | CHICO STATE STUDENT: $17 After selling out venues throughout the country, the smash-hit, all-Native comedy show, Good Medicine, comes to the Chico Performances for a one-night-stand of stand-up! Hosted and produced by comedian Jackie Keliiaa (Netflix) the showcase features the best and brightest Native comedians…

  • We’éqlapish: Live Poetry of Indigenous Women

    Threadspun 1114 N. Coast Hwy 101 Suite 4, Encinitas, CA, United States

    Subversive Verses, a collective of California Native women centering the dynamic voices of our community and celebrating the strength of Indigenous emotion through art, music, and poetry. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/m2y25ahk In Payómkawichum, We’éqlapish is a complex word, but roughly translates to an act of disputing/disagreeing with something. When using it, you’re letting it be known…

    $15

  • Open Mic Night: Culture is Prevention

    SNAHC Florin Youth & Family Space 3800 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA, United States

    The SNAHC is back with their 2nd annual Open Mic Night! Join the center Tuesday, April 22nd at their Florin Road location for a night of sharing spoken word, poetry, song, and stories. There will also be a live DJ! Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=jPEe3YBCF0iagem-FplgOGX6K8wddCBClBAqewJ1WG9UQTIwUjk3MjdNMDVLTUhQV1o4OTFVSjFVNi4u&route=shorturl

  • Run4salmon 2025 Art Show Fundraiser

    SkyCave Arts Studio 633 Orange St #3, Chico, California

    Run4salmon 2025 Art Show Fundraiser in Chico at SkyCave Arts Studio and Gallery 633 Orange Street. There will be handcrafted artwork by Northern California Native American artists; necklaces, earrings, etc., along with other artists work. Both for sale and razzle. Music performances by Native hip hop artists Stewie G and Deserae Harp and local Chico…

  • Idyllwild Arts Native American Arts Festival Week

    Idyllwild Arts 52500 Temecula Road, Idyllwild, CA, United States

    THREE-TIME U.S. POET LAUREATE JOY HARJO HEADLINES THIS YEAR’S NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL WEEK AT IDYLLWILD ARTS, STARTING MONDAY JUNE 16 Idyllwild Arts Native American Arts Festival Week takes place at the Idyllwild Arts campus Monday, June 16 to Friday, June 20, 2025. Led by Executive Director Shaliyah Ben (Diné), this week-long celebration, held every summer for…

  • With Love, For All | A Celebration of Identity, Wellness & Pride

    United American Indian Involvement 1453 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Pride event. Come out for an evening of love, connection, and celebration! Enjoy open mic performances, drag shows, creative art stations, wellness resources, and more. Free event | All are welcome | Raffles & giveaways! RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/with-love-for-all-stipride-awareness-event-tickets-1406580904349?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafR1FCwu4RGllmT6DYIMEo1Uzce2LqiiXJMpH7oyot7BenQvA6OvXMnJc8dKA_aem_xYmtsirenchzObr8icTb9g  

  • Gay American Indians’ 50th Anniversary Celebration

    Veterans War Memorial Building 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California

    Please join GAI as they celebrate 50 years. . . Celebrate Fifty Years of Two Spirit Pride at Gay American Indians’ 50th Anniversary Celebration in San Francisco on Friday, June 27th. Featuring performances by Roger Kuhn, Mason, Char Diné and the Brush Arbor Gurlz with a Complementary Buffet provided by the American Indian Cultural District.…

  • Organic Improv Closing Show

    The Chapter House LA 1770 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, California

    Join the organization at the Organic Improv Closing Show on Thursday, July 17 at 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Students from this 6-week class will perform along with an Improv Jam where anyone can get on stage and play. This show is open to the public.

  • ívaqîú·í by Subversive Verses

    Audiowild Studios 54240 Ridgeview Dr, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, United States

    Subversive Verses is stoked to bring you the second gathering in our live poetry reading series. If you haven’t heard of them yet, they are a collective of California Native women centering the dynamic voices of our community and celebrating the strength of Indigenous emotion through art, music, and poetry. For the summer season, the…

    $15

  • Shuuluk Wechuwvi – Where Lightening Was Born

    El Salon Theatre 114 W Hall Ave, San Ysidro, California

    August 23rd at El Salon Theatre for the premier of Shuuluk Wechuwvi - Where Lightening Was Born! Join the theatre on this special journey weaving nature's historical path through Creation Story and Indigenous lenses in the revitalization of the Tijuana and Otay River Valley Region! A very special joint production and ‘community curating’ project Presented…

  • Shuuluk Wechuwvi – Where Lightning Was Born

    Spark Studio Soundstage 8283 Ronson Road, San Diego, CA

    Indigenous play Shuuluk Wechuwvi: Premiers August 23 in San Diego! Rooted in elder wisdom, creation story, and cultural continuity, Shuuluk Wechuwvi – Where Lightning Was Born, presented by the Eyaay Ahuun Foundation, emerges as a radiant act of resistance and remembrance. This project—part of the KNAPP-Tijuana and Otay River Valley revitalization effort—confronts the decades-long degradation…

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