This weekend: Lea L.A. (Biggest Spanish language book fair in the U.S.)

LeaL.A., the biggest Spanish language book fair in the U.S. takes place April 29th-May 1st at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

The event is free to the public and will feature appearances by Isabel Allende, Jose Jose and Kate del Castillo among others.

Mexican actor-writer-director, Ofelia Medina will present the play “El Placer de Nuestra Lengua” with Ruben Albarran from Cafe Tacuba.

A series of concerts will also take place over the weekend at Club Nokia including Lupillo Rivera, Banda el Limon, Pedro Fernandez, Molotov and Kinky.



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