Make Music Downey Saturday June 8th

This Saturday June 8th, downtown Downey will come alive to participate in an international music celebration, “Make Music Downey,” follows in the footsteps of annual events in hundreds of cities around the world with an open opportunity for musicians to perform at businesses or performance venues that sign up to participate. In Downey, this is… Continue reading Make Music Downey Saturday June 8th

Bill’s Shorts: One Act Comedies May 19

Sylvia Blush and Downey Arts Coalition present Bill’s Shorts: a brief evening of one act comedies ONE NIGHT ONLY! 4 Comedic Plays by Bill Blush Including staged readings of: The Unhap-Happiest Season of All Edith and Gary Forever? Large Coffee and a FULL Performance of A BAD IDEA featuring Forrest Hartl and Bill Blush Dude… Continue reading Bill’s Shorts: One Act Comedies May 19

Blasters Perform at Epic Lounge April 13

The Blasters are playing live in an intimate show in their hometown, a special concert brought to you by Catch 22 Promotions, Epic Lounge, and  Downey Arts Coalition.  Saturday April 13, 9PM, 8239 2nd Street, Downey, CA. Tickets are nearly sold out, but are available for purchase at catch22pro.brownpapertickets.com. Look for more music events from… Continue reading Blasters Perform at Epic Lounge April 13

Laughing Around The Christmas Tree – Comedy Show Dec 9

Downey Arts Coalition and Urban Theatre Movement is sponsoring a benefit comedy &  improv show at the Epic Lounge, brought to you by Ivy League Improv, with special guests Cherry Spitz Comedy and more:  “Laughing Around the Christmas Tree.” Sunday afternoon, December 9th, 3PM.  This is an all-ages show, so bring the family.  The cover… Continue reading Laughing Around The Christmas Tree – Comedy Show Dec 9

BalloonHead Short Film & Art Show Nov 18

Artist Polaris Castillo hails from South Gate, and has been an integral part of the art movement here in Downey, and a strong artistic voice locally. The DAC is proud to present the premiere of Polaris’s new short film “BALLOONHEAD” about his famed character.  November 18th at the Epic Lounge in Downey, CA- 8239 2nd… Continue reading BalloonHead Short Film & Art Show Nov 18

A local arts feedback loop: Bumblebee the film

True, we packed out the house at the Epic Lounge for a screening of a new short documentary about Bumblebee.  We were excited to have Downey filmmakers doing a film on a Downey artist that has a regional following, and to present the event here in our community.  All ages were represented, from 1 to… Continue reading A local arts feedback loop: Bumblebee the film

Bumblebee Documentary this Sunday @ Epic Lounge

In our first official Downey Arts Coalition film event, we are bringing a short documentary by Downey filmmakers, about a Downey artist, presenting to the Downey public.  There is wide-spread affection for our local street artist Bumblebeelovesyou, as he’s brought images of bees and children to illuminate contemporary themes. The screening is Sunday August 19… Continue reading Bumblebee Documentary this Sunday @ Epic Lounge

“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