Category: Events

Lorine Parks featured at Wine+Words Poetry

This Thursday night features DAC member and curator of the Wine+Words poetry series Lorine Parks reading from her new book of poetry Catalina Eddy.  The open mic begins at 8PM at Mari’s Wine Bar, 8222 Firestone Blvd in Downey. “Lorine Parks’s Catalina Eddy is one of the most surprising and hilarious poetic romps I have ever read. Weather… Continue reading Lorine Parks featured at Wine+Words Poetry

The Pajama Game by Downey Civic Light Opera

When you hear the Pajama Game, you’re probably more familiar with the movie.  However, it was born out of the successful broadway musical, which is being revived this month by the Downey Civic Light Opera. Running now through June 17, the performances run at the Downey Civic Theratre at 8:00 p.m. on June 1, 2, 8,… Continue reading The Pajama Game by Downey Civic Light Opera

Final Urban Act: Alexander the Greatest by Forrest Hartl June 3rd

Join us this Sunday night for the final staged reading in our series “Urban Acts: New Plays from the Street.”  DAC member Forrest Hartl has written a hilarious mash-up of one man’s life as a theatre actor, social media addict, and the violent pursuer of success. Sunday night, June 3, 7PM at the Downey Moravian… Continue reading Final Urban Act: Alexander the Greatest by Forrest Hartl June 3rd

Art on the Vine presents Michael Temple, Robert Thome, blues legend James Harman

Art on the Vine this Saturday features two artists that dare to be different:  Michael Temple, who is as deft with a paintbrush as he is with a brushes on a drum set.  Robert Thome, who paints with a brush in his mouth, because of his disability.  Also a special performance of the James Harman… Continue reading Art on the Vine presents Michael Temple, Robert Thome, blues legend James Harman

“Handball” Staged Reading Sunday May 27

Urban Theatre Movement and Downey Arts Coalition presents a staged reading of new play about suburban warfare. Meet Laurie & Chris, New York hipsters. They moved to the suburbs, and now they want to clean up their new neighborhood by demolishing the old Handball court to pave the way for an urban facelift. But not… Continue reading “Handball” Staged Reading Sunday May 27

Downey/Warren Student Photography Show

Downey Art Vibe is back with a new event– this one’s to recognize the talented artists in our local high schools. Also, a free pastry from Porto’s Bakery just for showing up. All the art will be on sale, with over a hundred pieces on display. Don’t miss this one, they really know how to… Continue reading Downey/Warren Student Photography Show

La Vida Lucky (1974) Staged Reading May 20

“La Vida Lucky (1974)” is a short play written by Daniel Houston-Davila, based on stories out of his book, Malinche’s Children, which chronicles the rise of a small barrio in Southern California throughout history, to what it is today located in Downey’s neighboring city, Norwalk. This story follows a young hispanic father of five grappling… Continue reading La Vida Lucky (1974) Staged Reading May 20

Art on the Vine, May 5, features Mike Ferguson, Roberto Munguia and Jamie Rowland

Three unique artists will present their work Saturday night as part of “Art on the Vine” at Mari’s Wine Bar (8222 Firestone Blvd, Downey).  The opening reception begins at 7PM and continues until late.  Original works by the artists will be raffled off at 10PM.  Join us for food, wine, music, and a great community… Continue reading Art on the Vine, May 5, features Mike Ferguson, Roberto Munguia and Jamie Rowland