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Cinema on Spring

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ou know it’s Summer when the DLANC calls on the neighborhood to whip out the blankets and chairs and meet up at Spring Street Park for dinner and a movie.

Hold on to your seats because Cinema On Spring is back in full force with a full set of features on June 24, August 26, and October 21.

Popcorn and drinks, as well as pre-event activities, mark this weekend’s outdoor cinema event of short films, clips and a featured presentation of Speed, (where this time a young Keanu Reeves gets stuck in construction traffic after desperately trying to his way through downtown - leaving DLANC to save the day).

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It’s gonna to be a blast.

Cinema On Spring is co-sponsored by the DLANC, Spring Street Park Foundation (SPARK), the Los Angeles Department of Recreation & Parks, the Office of Councilmember Kevin De Leon, and the Historic Core Business Improvement District.

Mingling is encouraged at this dog-friendly event featuring art installations by James Wilde, games and prizes sponsored by DLANC and spiced-right chicken wings from ComfortWingz mobile kitchen.

Cinema On Spring runs between 6-10 pm at Spring Street Park - 428 South Spring Street.

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 6th STREET BRIDGE OPENING

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ouncilmember Kevin de León (CD14) has announced the opening date for the longanticipated Sixth Street Viaduct and is planning a two-day community celebration to kicks things off.

Following extensive community engagement the design of the bridge, known as “After more than six years of being closed, the “Ribbon of Light”, was selected by we are thrilled to reopen the newly built the Bureau of Engineering through an Sixth Street Viaduct and usher in a new international design contest with the task era for Los Angeles,” said Councilmember of design awarded to HNTB (infrastructure Kevin de León. “Once again, this bridge solutions) and architect Michael Maltzan. will take its place as one of Los Angeles’ The contractor is Skanska Stacy and Witmost iconic landmarks connecting the Arts beck.

District and Boyle Heights.

With this new bridge linking Boyle This celebration will be a tribute to the Heights to Downtown Los Angeles years of dedicated work that went into comes sidewalks on each side of the viacreating one of the most inspiring public duct, protected bike lanes, helical strucworks projects in our City’s history.” tures connected by paths to both the north and south sides of the viaduct and a long west ramp from the north side of the Sticking to the Plan. bridge to the ground near Mateo Street.

The project, which began in 2016 with the demolition of the original Sixth Street The viaduct project, funded by the Federal Highway Administration and the CaliforBridge, was meant to replace the original nia Department of Transportation, and 1932 structure deemed seismicallythe City of Los Angeles created hundreds deficient and irreparable. of jobs, adding to the economy of central Los Angeles and stands out as a futuristic archeological wonder.

6TH STREET BRIDGE BUILT IN 1932

Starting in 2023, the Bureau of Engineering will construct a new 12-acre park underneath the structure that will provide access to the Los Angeles River, public art, recreational programming and much more.

The $40 million park, of which $8.5 million comes from state Prop 68 dollars, will also be home to the Len Hill Arts Plaza, made possible via a donation by the Leonard Hill Foundation.

With 10 sets of LED-lit arches that can change color and five sets of stairs connecting the viaduct to the ground underneath, the project, at $588 million, is the largest bridge project in the history of Los Angeles…and there’s more to come.

But first! a Celebration…

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VEGAN PRIDE & Pizza Giveaways

2ND ANNUAL DTLA VEGAN WEEKEND Go Vegan this DTLA Vegan Weekend - it’s Downtown’s most Whole(some) Vibe!

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t’s Official, there’s nothing like “going vegan” to help bring our town together.

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SHOWN HERE: VEGAN PIZZA COURTESY PI'L.A.

his year, DTLA Vegan Weekend returns with seven new destinations to choose from, each adding to our list of DTLA Vegan Weekend treasures.

DTLA Vegan Weekend is an annual threeday event that gained great momentum and support in its inaugural year, fueled by the community’s enthusiasm and willingness to publicly recognize cruelty-free lifestyle alternatives.

DTLA Vegan Weekend is an original concept and a first-of-its-kind communitydriven event presented by Downtown Weekly. Other unique events produced by our community newspaper include

DTLA Pizza Week (July), and DTLA Beers Battles coming in September.

Last year, DT Weekly shared our DTLA Vegan event guide and newspaper articles with the help of local vegan businesses, celebrities, Yelp Elites and an a-list of Social Media Influencers ready to give our town plenty of reasons to GO Vegan.

This year, we’ll do it again, plus we’re inviting members of the community to help share their experiences at seven Downtown Los Angeles destinations offering everything from free immunityboosting Ginger-shots to chances to win entire DTLA Vegan dinners for two. #dtlaveganweekend

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DTLA APPETITE: Wild Living Foods by Janae Saia

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DTLA Vegan: The Art of Raw at

WILD LIVING FOODS

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t Wild Living Food their mission is to uplift people’s lives and create beautiful memories.

What Wild Living Foods does beautifully, is not just create raw meals — but art that changes lives forever.

All raw and real down to its core, the ‘art of raw’ being perfected at Wild Living Foods is becoming a lifestyle choice embraced by more and more people in DTLA with every walking second.

Raw food diets are known to lower inflammation, improve digestion, provide dietary fiber, improve heart health and even prevent cancer.

There’s no second-guessing if this raw food restaurant is doing “vegan” the right way.

Their intentions are as pure as their display signs declaring, “No cane sugar, no canola oil, no iodized salts… there’s nothing from a lab.”

Relatable, authentic and wonderfully attractive.

The vibrant colors of Wild’s rustic, Indigenous Southwestern decor, colorful ceramic tile flooring, and walls lined with vibrant inspiring murals match the vibrant colors of their undeniable menu mostly of Acai bowls, signature wraps and

delightfully abundant handchopped salads.

Wild caters wonderfully to a young, health-conscious generation, yet manages to attract the wisest of consumers who recognize Wild’s commitment to share the benefits of eating raw foods with the DTLA community.

Titled high on the wall above Wild’s dine-in area, are the words rightfully exclaiming, “Food is spirit”.

Juice it Up!

The options are literally endless with fresh juices, activated smoothies and wellness shots.

The tribe at Wild Living Foods caters to our dietary needs and galactic desires with wellness shots, like the one entitled, “May The Forest Be With You.” These medicinal shots are high in iron and other powerful minerals that only the raw Earth can provide.

“May The Forest Be With You” is the kind of nutritious shot, with just enough health benefits, taste, and branding that keeps Wild Living Foods on top of the game.

Wild’s mouth-watering vegan burger packed with a house-made patty, delicious thousand Island dressing, organic pickles, tomatoes, yummy Brazil nut cheese and mustard on dehydrated gluten-free onion bread.

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DTLA VEGAN WEEKEND AT WILD LLIVING FOODS Yeah, Baby We Like it Raw at Wild Living Foods.

Introducing Taco Tuesdays at Wild Wild’s mouth-watering vegan made in house, mindfully On Taco Tuesdays burger packed with a houseprepared under 118 degrees, Wild serves their made patty, delicious thousand fully organic, pesticide and undeniable Chicano Island dressing, organic factory food free!

Tacos. pickles, tomatoes, yummy These tacos are Brazil nut cheese and mustard Wild also features grab and go on dehydrated gluten-free flavorfully spun with treats like chocolate truffles, onion bread. coconut yogurt and chia ingredients such as: seed pudding. Aptly named, seasoned walnut pate “Heaven In A Cup.” cashew cheese, avocado, Vegan Sweet fresh pico de gallo, Tooth, Okay!

Raw Food chipotle cheese, pine If you’re jonesin’ for a sweet nut sour cream and the fix, Wild Living Foods has you on the Go! When you’re in a rush and covered with tons of delicious lovely Oaxaca sauce. need to grab a quick bite, Wild vegan dessert options like N.Y. Style cheesecakes and creamy key lime pie.

Meat eaters still hesitant in their transition into a vegan lifestyle are welcome to compare the raw food flavors at Wild starting with a “Royale With Cheese,”

The ice “cream” at Wild is 100% dairy free. It's nut-free, vegan coconut based, made entirely from scratch with all raw ingredients and features a low glycemic Coconut Blossom nectar sweetener. Wild ice "creams" can be topped with a variety of raw sweet toppings like house made strawberry compote or the classic almond butter cup chunks.

Downtown can enjoy every bite of their amazing Golden Pancakes knowing they were

makes it easy to stop for a hip and healthy option such as the delicious “Ready To Roll” macadamia nut rice and fresh avocado rolls.

A place for meetings, luncheons and special events, the meticulous methods at Wild Living Foods make for a great first impression as visitors partake in Wild's mission to uplifting humanity with every highly nutritious, aesthetic plate.

One thing about Wild, when they say “raw”, they really mean it. At WILD LIVING FOODS, absolutely nothing is cooked, processed, microwaved, irradiated, or genetically engineered - the only heating allowed is with a dehydrator.

But it’s not all crunch, crunch.

This DTLA Vegan Weekend, our friends at Wild Living Foods invite all to satisfy their vegan cravings for raw desserts and vegan sweets offering the community 2-for-1 dessert selections.

Apple Pie ala Mode, Blueberry Cheese Cake, and Double Dutch Truffles, Cinnamon Buns, Coconut Mounds and Tiramisu… message to all nonvegans and vegans on the cusp - DTLA Vegans know… this is as sweet as it gets. This is as Wild as it Gets!

Howl for the camera at Wild this DTLA Vegan Weekend for the share. Tag @ dtlaweekly for a chance to win a free dinner from Wild Living Foods. Wild Living Foods - 760 S Main St. Finance District, Los Angeles, CA 90014.@ wildlivingfoods

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SHEPARD FAIREY RAFFLE & Reggae Music

DTLA VEGAN WEEKEND

Take the Vegan Challenge This Week -Tag @dtlaweekly to WIN! Free Food & Prizes (Official Rules on Page 15.)

Here’s a list of destinations, and what each has to offer during DTLA Vegan Weekend 2022.

Face Melter Challenge at Naturewell.

Naturewell Juice Bar in the Spring Arcade Building knows it’s natural to be well.

They chop, blend and stack açaí bowls, juices, and smoothies with everything from crunchy granola and homemade nut butters and fresh organic blueberries, strawberries and bananas.

Visitors to Naturewell Juice Bar benefit from a menu high in antioxidants, fiber and fruity deliciousness. When it comes to green health in the Historic Core, downtown cast an almond into Naturewell every time to fulfill our healthy wishes.

But, we understand sometimes living a completely healthy lifestyle can be a hard idea to swallow. That’s why Naturewell Juice Bar is giving away a free Face Melter shot of Ginger, Lemon and Cheyenne with any purchase of $10 or more.

Take the Face Melter Challenge at Naturewell and post your facial expression after shooting downtown’s spiciest healthy immunity boost. Tag @ dtlaweekly and @naturewelljuicebar for the share! Naturewell - 541 S. Spring St, Historic Core, Los Angeles, CA 90013. @naturewelljuicebar

CHEF FRED ERIC OF PI' L.A.

Feeling Lucky?

Find Pi’ L.A.

Known as PI-rates Hidden Getaway on our DTLA Vegan Weekend Treasure Map, Pi’ L.A is a fresh new LA Pizza Style dining hub and absolute hidden gem located in the Historic Harlem Alley on 4th between Spring and Main.

Owner Chef Fred Eric (of Fred 62) has reinvented traditional pizza dough using sprouted flour (less gluten, easier to digest), cured for 72 hours and Kombu water to enhance the flavor and promote

the bubbling which results in Pi L.A.’s unique crispy crust structure.

The entire pizzeria, silver metallic booths, and all are branded and adorned with painted murals by long-time friend and famed artist, Shepard Fairey.

During DTLA Vegan Weekend, walkins may order any style of pizza and automatically enter themselves in a raffle to win a free t-shirt or hat designed by Shepard Fairey or a Vegan Pi on the spot!

Pi’ LA will let add Reggae music, special guests and delicious pizza slices to the DTLA Vegan Weekend Event Friday through Sunday!

Post your Pi’ L.A moments for added good luck, and don’t forget to tag @pizzapila and @dtlaweekly for the share!

FACE MELTER WITH APPLE CHASER

Enter through the main entrance of the Harlem Alley at 124 W 4th St. Old Bank District, Los Angeles, CA 90013. @pizzapila

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Show the World Your Robeks Smoothie Spin!

Sure, you may look funny spinning around in circles on the streets of South Park DTLA, but the 10 Best Robeks Smoothie Spins to post and tag @ robeksdtla and @dtlaweekly will get a free Robeks Toast on us! May the best spins win. Robeks DTLA - 419 W Pico Blvd.

South Park. Los Angeles, CA 90015. @RobeksDTLA

Plant It Forward at Tulsi Eatery.

Tulsi Eatery is plant-forward with a great mix of vegetarian and vegan menu items to choose from.

If you’ve not yet reached culinary enlightenment experiencing tantric dishes from the furthest regions in India, some Tulsi Eatery dishes may be hard to recognize. However, enjoying the flavor combinations of Indian cuisine less known in the mainstream will forever uplift you.

Vegan options worth exploring begin with Bombay Bhel, Crisp Rice Savories Topped with Tomatoes & Onions & Tossed in Sweet and Spicy Chutneys. Another dish making the top of the Vegan karmic list is Tulsi Eatery’s Idli Vada Combo, two Idlis & one Vada Served with Sambar Soup, Coconut Chutney, and Tomato Chutney.

Go Vegan Milk at Civil Coffee.

Civil Coffee has opened a second location in the Fashion District and downtown fans are percolating over select coffees, menu items and community-building events.

PLUS… Civil Coffee serves a meeeeean vegan banana nut bread that is super moist and delicious.

For DTLA Vegan Weekend, Civil Coffee will be encouraging everyone to “Go Vegan Milk” by offering a $1 OFF any coffee, latte, or matcha when you choose CashewAlmond or Oat Milk instead of dairy. Civil Coffee - 120 E 8th St. Fashion District, Los Angeles, CA 90014. @civilcoffee

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6th Street Viaduct to Open July 9th ...

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“The 6th Street Viaduct isn’t just a connection between our communities – it’s a new landmark that represents the tenacity, beauty, and promise that defines Los Angeles,” said Mayor

Eric Garcetti.

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ith 10 sets of LEDlit arches that can change color and five sets of stairs connecting the viaduct to the ground underneath, the project, at $588 million, is the largest bridge project in the history of Los Angeles…and there’s more to come.

Vintage Cars on Day 1

For many Angelenos, the last time we stepped foot on the location was the night it all ended for the Historic 6th Street Bridge. Led by then Councilmember Jose Huizar, we danced among thousands of Cisco kids under a full moon and fireworks farewell, for one last time.

All a distant memory, thanks to the City of Los

Angeles soon the City will return with an opening celebration to rival the last.

The community celebration will take place across two days, Saturday July 9th and Sunday July 10th.

“I couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with my fellow Angelenos who have been waiting for this day for six years and are ready to experience the benefits of this historic project.” - Mayor Garcetti On Saturday July 9th, the viaduct will open to pedestrians at 2:00 p.m. there will be musical performances, food, 100 Years of Cars and other festivities.

Headlining band is Ozomatli, along with other well-known artists, artisans and food trucks. The celebration will end at 9:00 p.m. with fireworks and the lighting of the 20 arches.

Bike Friendly Day 2

On Sunday July 10th, the viaduct will be open to bikes and pedestrians from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pedestrians are asked to stay on the sidewalks and bikes will have use of all lanes.

Access to the celebration will be from the eastside of the viaduct in Boyle Heights at Boyle Avenue and Whittier Blvd.

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Vau de Vire Society Creates Enchanted Feast at Redbird Vibiana

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s if downtown, top restaurant Redbird wasn’t enchanting enough, Vau de Vire Entertainment is presenting a one-of-a-kind immersive dinner theater with over 40-circus performers to further add to the magic.

DTLA to Welcome the Return of Little Tokyo Street Fair

The event entitled Revive, takes place twice nightly, Thursday – Sunday until July 24th, promising a whole new world of entertainment served alongside four-course meals prepared by owner-operators Chef Neal Fraser and Restaurateur Amy Knoll Fraser.

Vau de Vire Entertainment is a San Franciscobased immersive event-production company and creators of the most creatively outrageous nightlife events.

Upon arrival, guests will be treated to a reception in the Vibiana Courtyard where they’ll indulge in an array of curated delicacies and libations within a gallery of living art and era-centric live music.

Rejuvenation stations throughout the Courtyard offer cure-all tinctures, while performers and creatively adorned guests complete the enchanted wonderland.

Once Vibiana’s doors open, guests will step into an opulent past where all are VIPs, dining upon the performance stages, immersed in a projection-mapped environment for their remaining four courses of decadence — all suffused with original music performed live by the band Angelo Moore (Fishbone) and the Missing Links, along with special guests.

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his weekend, the return of Little Tokyo Street Fair promises over 20 independent artisans plus musical entertainment outdoors at Little Tokyo’s secondlargest entertainment/ shopping hub known as Weller Court.

Founded in 1884, street fairs have been wildly popular in Little Tokyo for a very long time.

Just outside the Weller Court tri-level structure that holds its established brick and mortars and works famous photo opp attraction “tunnel of lights” are clusters of 10 by 10 kiosks operated by a rotating list of artisans known to the neighborhood and to the fair.

Each kiosk offers something truly unique, making Weller Court an absolute treasure hunt of Japanese culture, Souvenirs, and heartfelt mementos.

Presented by Bozu LA and Higashi and Kikuch owners of the Kiosk Boys, the event has made a positive impact on Little Tokyo, its artisans and residents, in addition to tourism.

The Kiosk Boys sell one-of-a-kind custom clothing items blending urban fashion with art and musical influences. Bozu LA sells Downtown’s most popular good luck charm; your new best roomie, a handcrafted BOZU potted-planted to match your personality.

Vendors include: Sweet Peony, Honey Gem Drops, Canyon Collection, From Flowers, She’s Two Crafty, Liz’s Craft shop, Mini Katana the Sugar Witch and others.

“This street fair represents a celebration of hard work and dedication,” Higashi and Kikuch told DTLA Weekly. “[We want to] bring together like-minded people pursuing their passions.”

Little Tokyo Street Fair is happening at 123 Astronaut Drive on June 25th, 12pm to 6pm. www.kioskboys.com

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The Condition of

Being Addressable at ICA LA

A Downtown Exhibit of diverse disciplines and perspectives in a rich creative discourse rooted in the legacies of Black, feminist, post-colonial, and queer theory

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he Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (ICA LA) announces its summer exhibition, The Condition of Being Addressable, organized by Londonbased independent curator Marcelle Joseph and Legacy Russell, Executive Director & Chief Curator of The Kitchen in New York.

The Condition of Being Addressable is a group exhibition that brings together an international and intergenerational roster of 25 artists whose work constitutes an ongoing exploration of bodies in exposure and the ever-evolving performance of language.

The participating artists situate the body as a site of address—one to name, to call, to speak toward, to challenge, to redress—and question how the exchange between viewer and subject impacts the social and physical movements of bodies and how they are seen in the world.

Further, in their respective practices, each artist interrogates power relations as experienced through the dynamics of race, gender, and sexuality, the limits of spoken and written language to articulate these experiences, and the agency of constructing a self-image.

The exhibition borrows its title from a passage in Claudia Rankine’s critically acclaimed 2014 book, Citizen: An American Lyric, in which the poet and essayist outlines the ways in which written or

spoken language can frame and impact perception and lived experience, particularly for marginalized subjects.

Part poetics, part cultural criticism, Rankine’s “lyric” is an urgent meditation on race, language, the body, and the occasional pain of visibility.

Featuring works in painting, photography, sculpture, video, and installation from the 1970s to the present, The Condition of Being Addressable centers diverse disciplines and perspectives in a rich creative discourse rooted in the legacies of Black, feminist, postcolonial, and queer theory.

The full list of artists includes: Hannah Black, Judy Chicago, Aria Dean, Anaïs Duplan, Caspar Heinemann, Lubaina Himid, E. Jane, Clotilde Jiménez, Miatta Kawinzi, Mary Kelly, Lynn Hershman Leeson, Tiona Nekkia McClodden, Ana Mendieta, Ad Minoliti, Troy Montes-Michie, Toyin Ojih Odutola, Athena Papadopoulos, Imran Perretta, Sondra Perry, Tschabalala Self, Lorna Simpson, Sin Wai Kin, Diamond Stingily, Jessica Vaughn, and Zadie Xa.

STREET ART ALIVE

EXTENDED at LUME LOS ANGELES STREET ART ALIVE showcases a pivotal art movement and tells the story of street art through the lens of the artists in a way that visitors of all ages and cultures can relate to.

Lady Pink, Dourone, as well as Los Angeles' Aly Kourouma a.k.a. Timbuctu State, Lauren YS, The Boombap Kids (Woes, Jayski, ABCNT), Yoshi, Darel Carey and many more.

This unique Los Angeles activity includes eight original full-sized sections of the Berlin Wall. To enhance the live experience, The experience begins in a New local street artist RISK has added his artistic voice to York subway and takes you through London's Leake Street these iconic and symbolic concrete walls that have been Tunnel. historically used as a canvas for political statements and You then emerge into the powerful social commentary. streets and alleys of iconic cities around the world, A must-see and experience including New York, London, for LA and world travelers, Berlin, Melbourne, and São Street Art Alive is located at Paulo to experience the Magic Box LA, THE LUME Los vibrant expression & social commentary of more than 200 Angeles is located at 1933 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA street artists, such as 90007 . @lumelosangeles Blek le Rat, D*Face,

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VEGAN PRIDE & Tiki Takeover at Gusto Green

ride month ain’t over until the person who identifies as a fat lady goes vegan!!!

This Sunday, DTLA Vegan Weekend will culminate in an all-out, no holds barred Vegan Pride celebration at downtown’s most sustainable food and wellness casual fine dining establishments.

At Gusto Green, guests can choose from several vegan dishes the entire yearround.

During Sunday’s Tiki Takeover event, expect Avocado Chocolate Budino, Kale Caesar Salads, Hemp Za'atar Popcorn and Tropical Drink Specials from the Tiki Takeover production crew along with tropical grooves from 7pm -12am.

Bringing the perfect mash-up of Pride Month and DTLA Vegan Weekend to an end, in the healthiest way. No registration is required. Happy Vegan Pride Month. @GUSTO.GREEN

Popular vegan menu items include Sweet Potato Fries, Grilled Eggplant Dinapoli Tomato Pasta with Almond Ricotta and Thai Basil, and the ever-popular Squash Blossom Cherry Tomato Pizza with cashew béchamel and fresh garlic.

E G N E L L A H C D N E K E E W N TAKE A DTLA VEGA For vegans, this will be easy…

From June 24th – June 26th, Downtown LA and beyond is invited to take the DTLA Vegan Weekend Challenge.

That means; no cheese, no dairy, no animal skins, no beeswax, and of course, no meat. And we’re not against reposting your experiences on our social media pages for all the world to see.

Follow us on social media and crosspromote DTLA Vegan Weekend – hashtag #dtlaveganweekend #dtlaveganchallenge #dtlaweekly

Encourage others to GO VEGAN! Submit an IG post or 7-15 Seconds (Reel or Video) – showing off your vegan goods for a chance to win big!

Post and tag @dtlaweekly all weekend!!!

Don’t forget to mention your location, cause or endeavor and tag@ DTLA WEEKLY for reposts all weekend long!!!