El Velorio Celebrates Dia de los Muertos with Art and Music at Plaza de la Raza – Saturday, October 13

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El Velorio Celebrates Dia de los Muertos with Art and Music at Plaza de la Raza – Saturday, October 13

Now in its ninth year, El Velorio returns to Plaza de la Raza on Saturday, October 13! Cartwheel Art is excited to support the event as a media partner. Antonio Pelayo, the artist and event producer behind El Velorio, says it all started because he wanted to give his creative friends a way to show…

SAVE THE DATE & PREVIEW: “La Bulla” The Lucha Libre Event of LA – Saturday June 16

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SAVE THE DATE & PREVIEW: “La Bulla” The Lucha Libre Event of LA – Saturday June 16

Cartwheel Art is pleased to be a cultural partner in a very exciting multi-media event this weekend – one that is packed with live sports action, art, live music, DJ’s, performance art, food, shopping, and FUN!  Antonio Pelayo Productions invites you to experience a premiere live Lucha Libre event “LA BULLA” on Saturday, June 16th  at Plaza…

Save the Date: Antonio Pelayo Productions Present: “El Velorio ” – Saturday November 5th!

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Save the Date: Antonio Pelayo Productions Present: “El Velorio ” – Saturday November 5th!

Join us on Saturday November 5th for  “El Velorio” presented by Antonio Pelayo Productions at Plaza de la Raza! This is a 21+ Day of the Dead Event, Sponsored by EL JIMADOR Tequila & Agua Lucha. It’s Hosted by Melissa Santos. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Headliners are as follows: METALACHI Mariachi Manchester Casa de Calacas Ev Dub El Carro Fantasma Folklor…

Save the Date: November 7, El Velorio at Plaza de la Raza

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Save the Date: November 7, El Velorio at Plaza de la Raza

Dia de los Muertos continues as a super celebration of SoCal Latinx culture on November 7 when Exodus Events presents El Velorio at Plaza de la Raza. Featuring live music ranging from mariachis to rock, DJs, costumes, traditional food, and altars, El Velorio also presents one of the largest Dia de los Muertos themed art…

El Velorio Enchants: A Day of the Dead November 8

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El Velorio Enchants: A Day of the Dead November 8

The dead are always with us, and don’t just disappear after Halloween, All Saint’s Day and All Souls Day. Case in point, the dead will still be dancing–and so will you–November 8 at El Velorio, beginning at 7pm at Plaza de la Raza. This beautiful festival, produced by artist Antonio Pelayo benefits Plaza de la…

Jarritos Flavor City 3rd Annual Art Contest: Call to Artists for Submissions!

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Jarritos Flavor City 3rd Annual Art Contest: Call to Artists for Submissions!

Jarritos, the innovative yet traditional soda, calls for artists to submit for their 3rd annual Jarritos Flavor City Art Contest. The winning piece will be published as a Jarritos advertisement in an art/trade publication; and the first, second, and third place winners will be featured as art at Jarritos events, and be the subject of…

Cartwheel Recap: “El Velorio” at KGB Studios

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Cartwheel Recap: “El Velorio” at KGB Studios

The GetDown Collective hosted a celebration at KGB Studios in Chinatown, “El Velorio” (The Wake), a Day of the Dead Cultural Event and Community Art Exhibit curated by Antonio Pelayo. Hosted by Wilmer Valdarama this event had music, dance, face painting, photo booth, live painting and food and drinks for all that attended. This event…