INSIDE: Juneteenth events calendar.

Juneteenth, June 19, is a Black American holiday to remember the day when word finally came in 1865to slaves in Galveston, Texas, that slavery had been ended by President Abraham Lincoln’s Jan. 1, 1863 Emancipation Proclamation.

The annual celebration, also known as Jubilee Day, Freedom Day and African American Independence Day, is celebrated with family and community gettogethers, eating red-colored foods, like red velvet cake and strawberry soda, and sharing family history, music, singing and stories.

Here’s a sampling of in-person and online Los Angeles County and also, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.

Juneteenth Freedom Day: Event kicks off with a “Freedom Day Walk,” 9-10:30a.m. June 19 (see details about the walk on the registration page). Following the walk, the celebration continues with a health resource fair, guest speakers on the importance of Juneteenth, panel discussions, entertainment by J.J. Fad and DJ Arabian Prince and community dancing until 2 p.m. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair. The event is presented by the Black Mental Health Task Force, Los Angeles County Department Mental Health, San Gabriel Valley African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Community Action Team and Therapeutic Play Foundation. Loma Alta Park, lower lot, 566 W. Palm St., Altadena. Register in advance here: bit.ly/3w8bLZ4

Juneteenth at Watts Historic Train Station: Black Arts Los Angeles presents entertainment and vendors, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 19-20. Free admission. Location, 1686E. 103rd St., Los Angeles. 323-412-0811. Email: info@ blackartsla.org. www.blackartslosangeles.org

Juneteenth Heritage Celebration: A celebration of achievements, culture and heritage with an art exhibit, dance performances, West African dance and drumming, choir singing, food trucks, vendors and spoken word, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 19. Calvary Baptist Church, 1502 20th St., Santa Monica. Facebook: bit.ly/34IFPyf. 310-8293291. calvarysantamonica.org

Ellen Garrison Clark — Celebration of Her Civil Rights Activism and a Gravestone Unveiling: The Altadena Historical Society honors Juneteenth by remembering the civil rights work and teaching career of Ms. Clark (April 14, 1823-Dec. 21, 1892), 11 a.m. June 19. Information about her life here: robbinshouse.org/wp-content/uploads/Meet-Ellen-GarrisonPROOF.pdf. Clark lived in the Altadena/Pasadena area at the end of her life. She was buried in an unmarked grave at Mountain View Cemetery in Altadena. The society and the local Black community will be unveiling a headstone on her grave during the program. The event is inperson and available to watch live streaming on the cemetery’s YouTube channel (bit.ly/3wbq5A1). Mountain View Cemetery, 2400 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Altadena. altadenahistoricalsociety.org; www.facebook.com/AltadenaHistoricalSociety

Black Arts Los Angeles’ Juneteenth Heritage Festival — Virtual Event: The online event includes discussions, entertainment and virtual vendors, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 19. Scheduled speakers and topics include: “Financial Freedom,” with LAren A Clark, from City National Bank, 11:30a.m.; “Social Justice: Where Do We Go from Here? Freedom, Equity and Inclusion,” with Anthony Samad, PhD, Mervyn Dymally Economic and Political Institute at Cal State University, Dominguez Hills, 12:45 p.m.; “Academic Freedom,” with Theresa Price, 1:30p.m. (check the website for updates on speakers and performances). The founder of Black Arts Los Angeles, Moza Cooper, will also be one of the event speakers. Free event. Register to watch from the website link here: www.blackartslosangeles.org

Leimert Park Rising: Performances on five stages (DJs and live music, food and vendors, noon-8 p.m. June 19. Free admission. Mask wearing required. Leimert Park Village, 4343 Leimert Blvd., Los Angeles. leimertparkrising.com

Juneteenth Freedom Celebration: Folktale storytelling and dance, 12:30-3:30 p.m. June 19. To participate for the presentation, register in advance for a free ticket through California African American Museum’s website (caamuseum.org/visit). The museum is located at 600 State Drive (in Exposition Park), Los Angeles.caamuseum.org; stayhappening.com/e/junteenth-freedom-celebrationE2ISTNPS4RN

Juneteenth in LA’s Second Annual Drive-Thru Car Parade: The parade of cars begins at 1p.m. June 19and goes from Inglewood to Leimert Park in Los Angeles. The exact starting location and route will be given after registration. Registration requires purchase of a merchandise item from the website to show commitment to the event. Register for the event in advance here: www.juneteenthinla.com/parade-car-registration

SoulfulofNoise Juneteenth Concert: Music and showcase of Black-owned businesses, 2-6p.m. June 19. The concert will also be available to watch live streamed on Zoom and Instagram (www.instagram. com/soulfulofnoise/). Register in advance here: bit.ly/3zpbRxI. Please bring packages of socks to be donated to the nonprofit Sock It to Me (www.sockittome.com/extra/giving-back). Comfort LA, 1110E. Seventh St., Los Angeles. Information about SoulfulofNoise: www.soulfulofnoise.com

Juneteenth Community Rally:

Zawadi Cultural Collective and Black in the Valley present a family friendly celebration hosted by That Chick Angel, 3-6p.m. June 19. Event includes comedy by Sydney Castillo, Jodie Patterson Dance performance, African dance lessons, a drum circle, games, music by singers Jarrett Johnson and Mani, and Black-owned business vendors, 3-6p.m. June 19(see a directory of Black-owned businesses in the San Fernando Valley here: blackinthevalley.org/directory.html). Bring your own picnic, blankets or lawn chairs. Mask wearing required when walking around. Event is co-sponsored by ALLIANCE (Advocating for

African American Children and Youth) and Jerk Wings Cafe in Northridge. Woodley Park, section two, near the Japanese Garden, 6350 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys. 818-925-6904. Email: zawadiculturalcollective@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/zawadiculturalcollective/

Juneteenth Joy Virtual Celebration — Los Angeles

Public Library: A presentation for teens and their families by the Los Angeles Public Library’s Teen’Scape department, Black Being and DJ pastelShade, 3-4p.m. June 19. Register in advance to receive the Zoom link from here: bit.ly/3zeAb59. www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/juneteenth-joy-virtual-celebration

Juneteenth and Youth Activism Project — Los Angeles Public Library: The Pico Union Branch Library holds an online discussion for young people on the importance of learning from history and thoughts on racial equality and social justice and ways that young people have helped to bring about fair change, 4:30 p.m. June 19. Watch on the library’s Facebook here: www.facebook.com/lapubliclibrary or on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/losangeleslibrary. www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/community-connectionjuneteenth-celebration

Hot Off the Press: A Juneteenth theatrical presentation hosted by Juliette Jeffers and Jessica Lynn Johnson and produced by Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival, 5p.m. June 19. Performances: two plays, “Mother to Son” by Synthia Hardy and “Can You Hear Me Now?” by Crystal McGinnis; poetry by Lynda LaRose; vocalist Mijan Owens performs “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” often referred to as the Black National Anthem; a dance performance by PUSH Dance Co. Tickets $10. Register in advance to receive the Zoom link. 818-760-0408. lawtf.org

Unmasked — A Theatrical Celebration of Black Women’s Liberation: Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and Black Rebirth Collective present four one-act plays, premiering June 19. The plays: “G.O.A.T.” by Ngozi Anyanwu; “White-N-Luscious” by Jocelyn Bioh; “Jezelle the Gazelle” by Dominique Morisseau; “Madness” by Stacy Osei-Kuffour” (for mature audience only). Tickets for the streaming presentation $5for each play; $19 for all four. Plays will be ondemand through July 4 on the Stellar streaming platform (bit.ly/3uSiXqL). 310-746-4000. More information and how to purchase tickets: blackrebirthcollective.org/unmasked; thewallis.org/unmasked

Juneteenth Rhythm & Blues Virtual Celebration: Live music performances at 5:30p.m. Saturday, June 19, in Carson. Watch at http://carsonca.gov/Juneteenth, channel 35 (Spectrum) or channel 99(ATT.)

Cal State Dominguez Hills 11th Annual Juneteenth Celebration: “What does Juneteenth have to do with cowboys?” Learn about the forgotten history of forgotten Black cowboys’ role in the Great Migration post-Civil War during the virtual event from 11 a.m. — 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 17. https://bit. ly/3wlaEoU

Peace of Mind Juneteenth Celebration: Live music, clothing, art, food and an open mic from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 19at 2125W. Compton Blvd., in Compton. Entry is by donation. https://bit.ly/2SvMsSf

Underground Juneteenth Party in Inglewood: Celebrating freedom and culture with music, live performances, food and vendors. 8 p.m. — 2 a.m. Friday, June 18 at The Boiler Room L.A.: South Market St., Inglewood 90301. Tickets are $10 ahead of time, $20 at the door. https://bit.ly/3pMIbGf

San Pedro Committee Juneteenth Celebration: Food, games, raffles and stories of ancestors shared at 10a.m. Saturday, June 19 at the Peck Park Nature Trail, 560N. Western Ave., San Pedro.

Juneteenth 400 Celebration: A virtual day of tributes, education and entertainment culminating with fireworks over the Port of Los Angeles. https://www.portoflosangeles.org/juneteenth

Sherelle’s Famous Fried Chicken Pop-Up: Noon to 4p.m. at 144th Place and Raymond Avenue in Gardena, 90247. https://bit.ly/3zo3y4U

Juneteenth Celebration and Resource Fair in Willowbrook: Food trucks, music and community services from 11a.m. — 3 p.m. Friday, June 18at Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park, 905E. El Segundo Blvd., Los Angeles, 90059. https://bit.ly/2Ss3oJj

Justice for Bruce’s Beach Juneteenth Celebration: Guest speakers, spoken word, sound bathing, a live reggae band and African dancers from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 19 at Bruce’s Beach, 2600Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach. https://bit.ly/3cDZmVc

Juneteenth Celebration in

Downtown Long Beach: Music, a step show, poetry and family fun from 11a.m. — 4p.m. Saturday, June 19 along Pine Avenue in Downtown Long Beach. Admission is free. https://bit.ly/3vgkCXA

Freedom & Unity Juneteenth Celebration: An educational event with gospel music and art displays from 1to 4p.m. Saturday, June 19at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Ave., Long Beach. https://bit.ly/3iApqUR

Juneteenth Freedom: Keep Inner Cities Safe potluck from 11 a.m. — 2p.m. Saturday, June 19 at El Dorado Park Golf Course, 2400 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. Bring a dish to share and a folding chair. https://bit.ly/3vdUn3P

SANTA BARBARA AND VENTURA COUNTIES Juneteenth Santa Barbara: A two-day celebration: Art Gallery is open, 10a.m.-4p.m. June 18 (833State St.) and a virtual talk with a student panel and United Hope (check the website to watch). Art Gallery is open, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 19, with a Black Artisan Market, noon-4 p.m. Also, a virtual program with interviews, performances, poetry and spoken word, 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 19. Check the website and social media accounts for schedule for both days. Email: juneteenthsbc@gmail.com. Instagram: bit.ly/3vOZOHL. www.facebook.com/JuneteenthSB;juneteenthsb.org

Juneteenth Celebration in Oxnard — A Virtual Event: The Juneteenth Committee of Ventura County presents an online sharing of Black history and culture, music and spoken word, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 19. Celebration will stream live on Facebook and on Zoom. Register in advance from the eventbrite link here: bit.ly/3yZFsgF.www. juneteenthoxnard.org Juneteenth Block Party:

Celebration includes food, family fun and music, noon-3 p.m. June 19. Register in advance here: 805resistance.org/ola/services/juneteenth-block-party. Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks.