This post was updated March 30 at 11:02 p.m.
Arturo O’Farrill is saying goodbye to the past and hello to the future of Afro Latin jazz.

A research initiative is bringing the experiences of gay men in Chechnya to the Los Angeles community.
On Wednesday, the Gay Sexuality and Social Policy Initiative at the Luskin School of Public Affairs will be screening the Emmy-winning documentary “Welcome To Chechnya” to raise awareness of anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Chechnya, a region in Russia.

Garba night is brightening up Westwood to celebrate Diwali and Navratri.
In partnership with other South Asian clubs on campus, the UCLA Indian Student Union is hosting Garba night on Friday at Wilson Plaza to celebrate Indian culture during the time of Diwali, the festival of lights, and Navratri, a nine-day celebration for nine goddesses, which are forms of Goddess Durga.

PeerUp is pairing up and helping out Bruins who are looking to improve their mental health.
With its UCLA chapter recently launched this quarter, PeerUp serves as a space for students to speak anonymously about their mental health journeys with peer supporters.

Marianna Varviani’s thesis project “Time to Dream” creates a dreamscape rooted in reality.
The MFA student and choreographer will premiere her project, which features a collection of seven short dance films, on Thursday.

Lotus Swim is carving out its own space in the fashion sphere.
Operated entirely by undergraduate students, the fashion line offers clothing that is both affordable and sustainable.

“IYAguration” aims to immerse its audience in the African culture it was inspired by.
Choreographed by graduate student Kara Jenelle Wade, the dance film celebrates the resilience of Black women throughout the African diaspora.

This post was updated April 17 at 1:00 p.m.
While commuting is generally considered a hassle in Los Angeles, CiBiC aims to encourage people to commute by bicycle through engineering and art.

The UCLA Asian American Studies Center Film Festival is spotlighting Asian American and Pacific Islander voices at a time of heightened prejudice during the pandemic.
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