Programs
Weekly
If you’d like to know more about any of our programs or are interested in leading a class, please write to us at info@picounionproject.org
Want to know where to eat when in our neighborhood. Check out our new guide below.
Vida Sana
Thursdays 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Come volunteer at our weekly Vida Sana Farmers Market and help out with the activities, workshops, and produce distribution. All are welcome.
9:00 AM call time for all volunteers!
Food distribution is from 10:30am-12:30pm. Distributions are first come, first served.
Click here to sign up as a volunteer.
Free Art Classes
Wednesdays 4 – 5 pm
Come to the Pico Union Project and join our class with amazing teacher and artist!
Art supplies are provided, but please feel free to bring art supplies to donate.
Send an email to info@picounionproject.org or call (213) 915-0084 to reserve your spot.
Free Guitar Classes Every Wednesday!
Beginner Class: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Intermediate Class: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Guitars are available to use during class time. Join us weekly and learn at your own pace. All are welcome!
Email info@picounionproject.org or call (213) 915-0084 to sign up!
Team Green/Grupo Verde
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9 am – 3 pm
Have some extra time in your day and looking for a good way to spend it? Join us in our weekly community cleanups to help beautify the area we spend each day! Volunteers can come to the Pico Union Project any time between 9 am and 3 pm to help out.
Mami y Yo Workshop
Every Wednesday 4 – 5 pm
Mami y Yo is a welcoming, stress-relieving group for parents and caregivers to connect, relax, and support one another while their children participate in a safe and engaging space. Classes take place every Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Pico Union Project. Diapers are available for participating families after the workshop.
Faith Communities
Coming Up
Concerts at the Pico Union Project
The Pico Union Project is proud to host all kinds of events, including a variety of different concerts brought to you by Sid the Cat, Primavera Sound LA, Live Nation, and more!
Click HERE to see our event calendar.
Looking to host your concert/live event at the Pico Union Project?
Click HERE to book the space.
Return Again: High Holy Days
We are excited to be returning to the Sanctuary @ Pico Union for the first time in 3 years for High Holy Day services.
New to the team will be Danny Maseng, an old friend and one of this generation’s greatest composers.
Where to Eat?
Pico-Union is more than a historic neighborhood, it’s a crossroads of cultures, flavors, and stories—and home to some of the most authentic and eclectic ethnic restaurants in Los Angeles. These are a few of our local favorites, and they’re not to be missed.
Quick Bites
- La Pupusa Urban Eatery – Hand-made pupusas and Salvadoran comfort food
Phone: (213) 749-4573 - La Tecleña – Classic Salvadoran cuisine
Phone: (213) 388-6615 - La Flor de Yucatán – Classic Panadería
1800 S Hoover St Phone: (213) 748-6090 - Panadería Cuscatleca – Salvadoran bakery favorites
1135 S Hoover St Phone: (213) 388-6615 - Wolfe’s Den – Soul-inspired sandwiches
1501 S Hoover St
Authentic & Local Favorites
- El Parian – Jalisco-style birria
1528 W Pico Blvd Phone: (213) 386-7361 - Guelaguetza Restaurant. Classic Oaxacan cuisine cozy local vibe.
3014 W Olympic Blvd. (213 427-0608 - Pollos El Brasero – Peruvian charcoal-broiled chicken
1546 W Pico Blvd Phone: (213) 566-2395 - 505 La Fogata – Casual Mexican comfort food
1205 Venice Blvd Phone: (213) 318-5078 - El Colmao – Traditional Cuban comfort food
2328 S Western Ave Phone: (213) 386-6131 - Sabor Colombiano – Casual Colombian dishes and generous plates
2000 W 5th Ave Phone: (213) 388-0150
Downtown LA / South Park
- Pine & Crane (DTLA) – Popular Taiwanese spot
1120 S Grand Ave Phone: (213) 221-0448 - Sonoritas (DTLA) – Sonoran-style tacos
1050 S Flower St Phone: (213) 278-0195 - Fixins Soul Kitchen – Soul food near L.A. Live
800 W Olympic Blvd Phone: (213) 799-7685 - Sol Agave – Upscale Mexican dining
800 W Olympic Blvd Phone: (213) 536-5300
