Music Sustainability Summit
2026-04-14 08:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Solotech Studios, 1017 N Las Palmas Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90038, United States
The Music Sustainability Summit returns for its third year, convening professionals from across the live and recorded music ecosystem to advance sustainability in the industry. MSS26 focuses on the ideas and initiatives that reshape how music is made, performed, and experienced. Join artists, venue operators, tour managers, promoters, and more for a day of learning, networking, and action.

Check in/Coffee: 8am
Summit: 9am-5:30pm
Reception: 5:30pm-7pm

MSS26 is produced by the Music Sustainability Alliance (MSA), a 501c3 nonprofit organization. MSA’s mission is to embed sustainability in the music industry’s DNA by convening stakeholders to showcase and accelerate initiatives where sustainability becomes the norm, inspiring audiences to carry those values and empowering artists to advocate for sustainable behaviors by their teams, venues, and fans.
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**Music Sustainability Summit Scholarship Application**
MSA is proud to announce the latest round of the MSA Scholarship Program, in partnership with Warner Music Group. The scholarship is designed for those dedicated to the intersection of art and advocacy.
LEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE
Application Deadline: March 6

Building a Resilient Climate Career
2026-04-14 17:00 - 19:00 | UCLA Anderson School of Management, 110 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, 90095, United States
​Join for an evening focused on how to build a meaningful and resilient career in climate, energy, and sustainability.
The program will begin with a dynamic panel exploring diverse pathways across the climate landscape, from corporate roles to startups and nonprofits, highlighting the many ways professionals are driving impact.
​The evening concludes with a networking reception, offering the opportunity to connect with speakers and peers across the UCLA and broader LA climate community.
​​​​The agenda:
4:50pm – Doors open, check-in
5:00pm – Welcome & introductions
5:10pm – 5:40pm – Panel: Many Roads to Climate Impact: Exploring Diverse Career Pathways
5:40pm – 6pm Solar-side chat: Think like a Climate Recruiter
6:00pm – 7:00pm – Networking reception
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By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the LA Climate Week Organizers.

Water for Life: Film Screening and Discussion
2026-04-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Hammer Museum, Bay-Nimoy Theatre, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90024, United States
Water For Life tells the story of three extraordinary individuals: Berta Cáceres, a Lenca Indigenous leader in Honduras; Francisco Piñeda, a subsistence farmer in El Salvador; and Alberto Curamil, an Indigenous Mapuche Chief in Chile, all of whom refused to let government-supported industry and Transnational Corporations take their water and redirect it to mining, hydroelectric, or large scale industrial agriculture projects. The screening is followed by a conversation on the diversion of water resources from the Owens Valley to Los Angeles and its impact on local tribal communities.
The screening will be followed by a conversation with Teri Red Owl, Executive Director of the Owens Valley Indian Water Commission, and the struggle of the local Paiute Tribes of Payahuunadü (the Owens Valley) to protect and reclaim water resources diverted to Los Angeles.
Ticketing: Admission is free. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis, limit one per visitor. Box office opens one hour before the event.

Free Food from UCLA Dining Halls!
2026-04-14 22:00, 2026-04-15 22:00, 2026-04-21 22:00 | Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement, 220 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Join Bruin Dine for food recovery events every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10PM in the SAC Basement (unless otherwise announced)! Please bring your own tupperware and utensils!
Follow https://www.instagram.com/uclabruindine/ for additional updates!

2026 Luskin Summit, Building Power Through Local Solutions
2026-04-15 07:30 - 14:30 | UCLA Luskin Conference Center, 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
The 2026 Luskin Summit, Building Power Through Local Solutions, will examine how California communities can build power to address vulnerability through locally driven policy action that advances equity, and well-being. The Summit will emphasize that lasting change comes not from one-size-fits-all approaches, but from empowering local governments, institutions, and communities to shape solutions that reflect their needs and strengths.
Grounded in UCLA Luskin’s commitment to tackling society’s most urgent challenges, the Summit will explore how vulnerability is shaped by policy choices—and how power can be built through collaboration, accountability, and strategic action at the local and regional levels. Conversations will focus on how communities can leverage policy tools, data, and partnerships to translate broad goals into concrete, on-the-ground outcomes.
UCLA Luskin faculty and researchers will join policymakers, nonprofit leaders, and community partners to analyze the systems that influence everyday life and to identify opportunities for reform. This year’s discussions will examine the local implementation of SB 79, California’s new housing development law; community-centered responses to environmental challenges such as plastics and mega-events; strategies to strengthen transit safety; and approaches to addressing market concentration and intergenerational inequities—highlighting how building power locally can produce durable, equitable solutions across California.
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Foundations of Green Building
2026-04-15 10:00 - 14:00 | CA
Join to learn about the foundations of green building design, materials, and jobs. Earn 4 GBCI credits & a certificate after a quiz.
Buildings wield significant influence over our environment, neighboring communities, and the individuals who inhabit them. Recognizing and mitigating these impacts through building modernization is crucial. In this course, you will delve into the intricacies of green, high-performing buildings, exploring elements such as building design, operational strategies, project location, and materials selection. You’ll also gain insights into the expanding realm of green jobs, a vital component of this sustainable transition. Upon successful completion of a 25-question exam following the class, attendees will receive a certificate of completion.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Learn the concepts and causes of Climate Change with an emphasis on how the built environment contributes to climate change.
2. Learn designs, techniques, and strategies to minimize a building’s environmental impacts, including reducing emissions, increasing energy, water, and waste efficiency, materials life cycle impacts, and strong Indoor Environmental Quality.
3. Learn about the spectrum of green jobs needed to design, build, maintain, and occupy high-performance, sustainable buildings.
4. Learn about third-party green building rating systems and their associated credentials, including LEED, WELL, LBC, and BREEAM.
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Good Food For All: Environmental Sustainability Webinar
2026-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Hear from panelists Florence Simpson of LAUSD, Li Schmidt of UCANR, and Ryan Jackson of LA Compost. This webinar will focus on an environmental sustainability pillar: Protecting natural resources, reducing food waste, supporting local farms, and building climate-resilient infrastructure to create a sustainable food system for generations to come.
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Clean Air Conversations webinar: The Future of Green Vehicle Technology
2026-04-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Join a forward-looking conversation, with a focus on building the workforce that will power the clean transportation transition. As zero-emission and clean vehicle technologies continue to advance, developing a skilled workforce is critical to ensuring these innovations reach scale and deliver lasting environmental and economic benefits.
Hear from academic, industry, and nonprofit leaders —including Prof. David Blekhman of California State University, Los Angeles; JoAnne Golden of TRC Companies; and Terry Tamminen of AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles—as they explore emerging green vehicle technologies, the evolving clean tech workforce landscape, and the opportunities ahead for training the next generation of leaders in sustainable transportation.
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Webinar: Reducing Single-use on Campus: Ditching the Disposable Culture
2026-04-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Reducing single use items on campus is essential to reducing our waste and impact on the planet. This webinar explores different ways campuses are moving towards reuse instead of single use. Hear presentations from Lexi Raczka from Boston University Dining Services and Tom Beres and Raidis Maypa from Associated Students UCLA.
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Lives Without Knives Fest 2026: The Future of Conscious Culture
2026-04-16 11:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
The Lives Without Knives Fest is a one-day festival hosted at UCLA , featuring plant-powered food, future-forward brands, and live entertainment, redefining what conscious living looks like today.
The festival includes a full day of programming: a Vegan Brands & Food Expo, Food Truck Alley, live music throughout the day, an Impact Zone with mission-driven organizations, booths centered around sustainability, a Refuel Movement Fitness Zone with an open Mat Pilates class, and a Mingle Zone to connect with others. It’s free to attend, with free food samples from 20+ booths!
RSVP in advance to receive free Lives Without Knives merch at the festival!
​Open to all, students, community members, and anyone curious about the future of conscious living.
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The Inaugural Richard P. and Linda S. Turco Lecture featuring Tim Lenton
2026-04-16 17:00 - 19:00 | UCLA Luskin Conference Center, 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Tim Lenton is the founding director of the Global Systems Institute and chair in climate change and Earth system science at the University of Exeter.
The Richard P. and Linda S. Turco Lecture series was established through the generous support of Richard P. and Linda S. Turco in honor of their enduring commitment to environmental education and the future of our planet.
Reception to follow lecture
Registration is required.
Seating is first-come, first-served and is not guaranteed.
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Thinking Gender 2026 Graduate Student Research Conference
2026-04-17 09:00 - 18:00 | James West Alumni Center, 325 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, California, 90024
Thinking Gender 2026 will feature a full day of graduate student presentations highlighting innovative research at the intersections of gender, sexuality, and the environment. The conference will include a keynote address by Cutcha Risling Baldy (Cal Poly Humboldt; NAS Rou Dalagurr Food Sovereignty Lab & Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute), whose work centers Indigenous feminisms, land relations, and food sovereignty.
Learn more at https://csw.ucla.edu/tg26.
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Secretary Speaker Series: Mediterranean Partnership Driving Global Climate Action
2026-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Climate impacts are intensifying across Mediterranean regions. Extreme heat, drought, and wildfire are threatening communities and ecosystems. As national action slows, regional governments are stepping up to deliver solutions.
Join California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot and global leaders for a livestream as they convene in Los Angeles for the Mediterranean Climate Action Partnership Summit. Hear how regions are cooling their cities, protecting against wildfire, managing precious water supplies, and how cross-border collaboration is accelerating action to protect people and nature.
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Guided UCLA Botanical Garden Tour - April 18
2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90095
Explore a living museum, featuring collections of plants from around the globe! Join a Garden Educator for a free guided 1 hour tour, and hear the stories of a selection of plants in the garden, and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome.
Meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the garden. Restrooms are available there.
Tours are given a grace period of 5 minutes.

LASAN's Earth Day LA 2026
2026-04-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Pan Pacific Park, 7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90008, United States
Join a day of earth-friendly fun with free food and giveaways, while supplies last.
Earth Day LA is rain or shine! See you there!
LA Sanitation & Environment’s signature event is back in full force with over 40 educational (and fun) exhibitors, City vehicles to explore, tons of photo ops, a kids zone, games, and prizes, while supplies last.
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In the spirit of environmental awareness, this will be a Zero Waste event. Please bring your own reusable water bottle, and you’ll be provided with cold, filtered water. There will also be delicious meals from Savage Tacos, until they run out.
Performances will begin around noon with talented local entertainers, and a DJ with us throughout the day to keep things fun.
Learn more at lacitysan.org/earthdayla. Please note, for safety and sanitary reasons, only service animals are permitted.
Taking public transportation, using rideshare, or walking/biking to the event is recommended.

2nd Annual Urban Renewable Energy Summit
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Hollywood Park Retail District Promenade, 1233 S. District Drive, Inglewood, CA, 90303, United States
The 2nd Annual Urban Renewable Energy Summit builds on this momentum with a bold vision for South LA County- one that is renewed through clean energy investment, reimagined through innovation and collaboration, and resilient in the face of climate and economic challenges.
This community-driven event empowers residents, students, businesses, and property owners to explore opportunities in energy efficiency, sustainable development, clean energy technology, and green workforce pathways shaping California’s clean energy future.
MORE INFO HERE
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Fifth annual Seeds of Unity Festival
2026-04-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Harvard Park, 1535 West 62nd St., Los Angeles, CA, 90047, United States
Come out to a festival uplifting culture, community, and climate justice. Enjoy live music, delicious food from local vendors, plant giveaways, art activations, and connect with resources at the South LA Eco-Lab Resource Fair.
Join the fun and engage in meaningful conversations about protecting our land, air, and water while strengthening the future of our community.
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UCLA AUD presents: "Transitioning Worlds" conference
2026-04-20 09:00 - 2026-04-21 19:00 | UCLA Perloff Hall, DeCafe, 365 Portola Plaza, Room 1302, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
The third program in the AUD60 Celebration
Transitioning Worlds is a two-day conference hosted by UCLA Architecture and Urban Design (AUD), reflecting on the changing global conditions that shape architecture and the evolving pedagogies, practices, and technologies through which AUD continues to engage them.
The conference includes a full day of thematic sessions, gathering panels of designers, instigators, and thought leaders to take up and debate the ground shifting beneath us all (Monday, April 20). On Day Two (Tuesday, April 21), they will reconvene with a morning workshop and an afternoon student session, interrogating the insights and proposals from Monday’s sessions and forecasting what’s imagined next.
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Virtual Community Conversation on the L.A. City Budget
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
It’s officially budget season in Los Angeles, and the decisions ahead will shape City services and priorities for the next year. Join a community conversation on the L.A. city budget with Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky. You’ll have a chance to ask questions, share your perspective, and learn how the process works. Along with live Q&A, you can submit questions in advance to analiz.marmolejo@lacity.org
On Monday, Mayor Bass released her proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1. After her budget is released, it moves to the City Council’s Budget Committee for consideration. Councilwoman Yaroslavsky is Chair of the committee, and will lead that process. Over several weeks, every department is reviewed, there are budget hearings, and changes are made based on the Council’s priorities.
This is your opportunity to ask questions, share your perspective, and better understand how the budget process works.
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UC WMRC Lecture Series - Virtual Talk: The Mine in the Sky with Joe Kurtak
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Joe Kurtak will be discussing his recently reprinted book, Mine in the Sky: The History of California’s Pine Creek Tungsten Mine and the People Who Were Part of It. Joe’s work examines the geology, history, economic impact, and the community involved with the Pine Creek Tungsten Mine in Pine Creek Canyon.
This talk will be presented online via Zoom. Registration on Zoom is required.
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This talk will be recorded and uploaded to WMRC’s YouTube channel.

Earth Day Extravaganza
2026-04-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
On Earth Day, April 22, the USAC Facilities Commission (FAC) will be hosting an Earth Day Extravaganza in collaboration with UCLA Sustainability and many partner organizations who will be featuring their work to better UCLA’s campus and the greater LA area in relation to sustainability and environmentalism.
The festival is set to take place in Wilson Plaza from 12-5 PM with various booths and activities throughout the day.
On the music and entertainment front, we will be featuring various performances as well from different bands and cultural groups to keep participants and passerbys engaged, including The Last Minutes.
In terms of food, we will be hosting food trucks to provide free vegetarian food to students in an effort to encourage a healthier and more sustainable diet for Bruins. There will be a green food demonstration by UCLA’s teaching kitchen to further provide inspiration on cooking green and sustainably for students to pull from and take with them into their everyday lives.
For more artistic activities, we will be hosting block printing, embroidery, and tote bag making to decorate shirts and totes to promote reusability and discourage fast fashion in everyday use by revamping old goods to spruce up and reinvent.
For booths, we will be featuring a variety of different organizations to provide resources related to sustainable living practices, including BruinDine to cover their food recovery events, Good Clothes Good People to host a clothing drive, Swipe Out Hunger to give out seed bombs, Sustainagoals from FAC to feature their own junk journal making, and many more! We will also be featuring booths from ASUCLA to promote their Sambazaon Reusables and Reuzzi reusable mug program in the Kerckhoff cafe, as well as Veggie Grill. Additionally, we will have a space for e-waste collection as well.

Youth Earth Week: Careers in the Environment Panel
2026-04-22 14:30 - 15:30 | Online
There are so many problems we need to tackle: We’ve got to turn the tide on our plastic pollution crisis; We’ve got to protect our best pollinators like the bees; We’ve got to preserve our public lands and open spaces.. and so much more!
Have you wondered how can get an Environmental Advocacy Career after you graduate? One where you can make tangible change for a greener future, on all these issues and more? If so, RSVP for this panel for Youth Earth Week!
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Climate Justice Forum: EJ and AI
2026-04-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Kerckhoff Grand Salon, 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
The Climate Justice Forum (CJF) is a one-night speaker panel and concert hosted by Environmentalists of Color Collective (ECC). This year, ECC is celebrating the Climate Justice Forum’s seventh year on campus! This tradition has been one of the main environmental justice focused events that have highlighted voices of color.
This year’s CJF theme is Environmental Justice and Artificial Intelligence. The event will explore the potential uses that artificial intelligence may have in climate and sustainability research, as well as the environmental consequences of its use and the construction of AI datacenters. The goal of CJF is to raise awareness about the contributions that people of color have made to the environmental sustainability movement; reframe conceptions of disadvantaged/vulnerable communities; and stimulate critical dialogue about environmental racism and injustice issues and climate resilience at UCLA and beyond.​
There will be free vegetarian food catered for all attendees for dinner, followed by a one hour panel discussion with community activists and local politicians involved in sustainability, energy and power, and environmental justice.
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Organize an International Plastic Pellet Count Event
2026-04-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Learn how to participate in the second annual International Plastic Pellet Count taking place on May 2nd, 2026.
Plastic pellets, also known as nurdles, are the raw material used to make many familiar plastic products like water bottles, grocery bags and food containers. Unfortunately, these microplastics are often spilled, leaked or dumped into the environment, especially our waterways, during manufacturing and transport. As a result, they frequently wash up on riverbanks, lakeshores and beaches.
To illustrate the extent of the problem, volunteers across America and beyond are hosting pellet counts and clean-up events at their local waterways on Saturday, May 2nd to help identify plastic pellet pollution and make the case for action.
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Global Girl Media Film Screenings
2026-04-23 19:30 - 22:30 | Solotech Studios, 1017 N Las Palmas Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90038, United States
The Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies, in collaboration with Global Girl Media, invites you to a special international screening of four short films about the intersection between climate change and gender-based violence, featuring stories from South Africa, Greece, and Los Angeles.
Seating is limited, so please email amie@globalgirlmedia.org at your earliest convenience to RSVP.

Caltrans District 7 Earth Day Community Clean-Up
2026-04-24 09:00 - 12:00 | WB I-10/Fairfax Ave. on-ramp, City of Los Angeles
In honor of Earth Day, join a special service event in partnership with Caltrans District 7 for a roadway clean up.
Proper attire is required – long pants, long-sleeved shirts, closed-toe rubber-soled shoes or boots.
Safety hats, vests, tools and supplies will be furnished by Caltrans.
Safety training: please arrive by 9:00am for required safety training.
Parking: Will be provided to volunteers upon registration.
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Questions? Call (310) 641-5410

Ballona Wetlands Stewardship Day
2026-04-25 09:30 - 12:00 | Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve, 303 Culver Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90293, United States
In honor of Earth Day, join a special service event in partnership with the Friends of Ballona Wetlands for a day of care in the last coastal wetland in Los Angeles.
Get hands-on experience while learning about urban ecology. The time and effort you put in to clear out invasive vegetation gives our slow-growing native plants room to thrive. Healthy plant life is vital for a healthy ecosystem!
Registration: Registration is required. You must also sign the digital waiver and watch the instructional safety video before the event.
Ages: Activities are recommended for ages 7 and up. Youths 16 and under should be accompanied by an adult.
Parking: Parking is extremely limited. Please carpool, rideshare, ride your bike, or rent a bike with LA Metro Bike Share.
MORE INFO HERE

CicLAvia—West LA
2026-04-26 09:00 - 16:00 | West LA
Join this upcoming Los Angeles Open Streets Event: CicLAvia—West LA!
What: CicLAvia is a nonprofit organization that has been opening streets throughout LA County since 2010. Come experience car-free open streets at our upcoming event, CicLAvia—West LA.
Enjoy the pop-up park for the day in your favorite people-powered way, whether that’s walking, jogging, biking, roller skating, skating, or simply spectating! All ages and abilities are welcome. Be sure to join the CicLAvia email list so you don’t miss any event news and updates. Click HERE to download the CicLAvia—West LA route map.
Learn more at https://www.ciclavia.org/ciclavia_west_la26.
