This 1989 docudrama about the life of Karen Carpenter stars Cynthia Gibb as the singer and Mitchell Anderson as her brother Richard. Karen's death serve to publicize the dangers of anorexia nervosa and bulimia. The screening is part of the Carpenters 55th Anniversary celebration in Downey.
An inaugural community event featuring Southern California student mariachi groups (6th grade through college) coming together to perform for their community. The student ensembles will each receive feedback and coaching from Mariachi industry experts following their performances. Then the top student group will perform with Lupita as a grand finale! The event provides a music … Continue reading DUSD Mariachi Music Festival
Carpenters historian Chris May will be teaming up with coauthor and entertainment journalist Mike Cidoni Lennox to discuss the creation of their book, Carpenters: The Musical Legacy (written with Richard Carpenter in 2021). The authors will share some behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes related to what went into the tedious and exhaustive process in a fun and informative … Continue reading Carpenters: Behind the Musical Legacy – Grand Finale Event
Family-friendly Cinco de Mayo Festival in Downtown Downey. Music, small business vendors, and more.
Downey's annual street faire on Brookshire. Vendors, food trucks, music, and much more. Fun for the whole family. On Brookshire between Firestone and 5th St.
Live music by six bands on two stages, food booth, craft beer and wine garden, henna artists, balloon artists, and much more. Free admission.
Downey's 4th annual, all-day library celebration will feature artists, writers, musicians, and performers. Also featured will be the Bob Baker Marionette Show with Spooktacular, a family-friendly revue on stage, outdoor play area, vendors, and food trucks. Free
Celebrate the culture of Havana. Good, vendors, music, cigar area, beer and wine garden. Free admission
Join the fans once again for one of Downey's signature events - Dia de los Muertos. There will be altars, dancing, music, artists, art exhibitions, food trucks, vendors, and much more. This is an all-day family-friendly event, and all for free.
Family-friendly Halloween event for everyone. Creepy crawl maze, candy, games, costume contests, and more. Free