Frida Mania: March 24th, Downtown L.A.

Come celebrate the life of Mexican artist and cultural icon, Frida Kahlo Lectures about the life of Frida by Latin American arts and culture expert Gregorio Luke. Opening reception of rarely seen Frida Kahlo photographs by her friend, Columbian photographer Leo Matiz (1917-1998). Free Fridamania! Family Festival including dance performances by Ballet Folklorico Guadalajara, arts and crafts, Frida-inspired merchandise by local artisans and free giveaways. All events take place at LA Artcore in the historical Little Tokyo district of Downtown Los Angeles. Saturday, March 24th 11AM-3PM: Fridamania! Family Festival Shop your favorite Frida items from our local artist booths! Children workshops: Facepainting and Balloon Making Make your own Frida Hairpiece! Frida and Diego Foam keychain making Coloring Station 1PM: Dance Performance by Ballet Folklorico Guadalajara 5PM-6PM: Opening Reception for Leo Matiz + Cocktail Hour 6PM & 8PM: Lecture by Gregorio Luke 8-9PM: Meet & Greet Sunday, March 25th 12-5PM: Fridamania! Family Festival Shop your favorite Frida items from our local artist booths! Children workshops: Face-painting and Balloon Making Make your own Frida Hairpiece! Frida and Diego Foam keychain making Coloring Station 1PM: Dance Performance by Ballet Folklorico Guadalajara 4PM-5PM: Opening Reception for Leo Matiz + Cocktail Hour 2PM & 5PM: Lecture by Gregorio Luke 6-7PM: Meet & Greet LOCATION: LA Artcore @ the Union Center for the Arts - 120 Judge John Aiso St.

More info at Experience L.A. - Fridamania! Festival