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THE SANCTUARY | An Open Mic Experience
May
3

THE SANCTUARY | An Open Mic Experience

🎤 Calling all creatives!

THE SANCTUARY by Sip & Sonder 💫

is back!

Join us the first Friday of every month at Sip & Sonder Inglewood for our open mic experience. From soulful melodies to hilarious stand-up, our stage is YOUR canvas. ✨

Grab your tickets below!

Limited spots to perform available so sign up now!

More About THE SANCTUARY

THE SANCTUARY by Sip & Sonder is an open mic experience for creatives and the curious to come together to create art. No matter what gift one has to offer, everyone who steps onto our intimate stage will be encouraged in love, safety, and respect.

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Sonder Gallery presents SANKOFA
Apr
24

Sonder Gallery presents SANKOFA

SONDER GALLERY presents

Sankofa

An Exhibit by Jasmine “Jassieuo” Durhal

Join us for a reception and fireside chat celebrating Jassieuo, the artist behind the exhibit “Sankofa,” which is on view at Sip & Sonder Inglewood during April 2024.

Doors open at 6:30 pm

More info on the artist and exhibit HERE.

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The Cypher Sessions | Vol. 003 Let's Talk About Romantic Relationships: PART TWO
Apr
10

The Cypher Sessions | Vol. 003 Let's Talk About Romantic Relationships: PART TWO


Join Sonder Impact, Sip & Sonder, and Dr. Byron Young as they present Dr. Young’s “The Cypher Sessions,” where the minds and ideas of the community synergistically come together to uplift and empower one another.

In this next installment of The Cypher Sessions, we’re talking about romantic relationships!

We will be focusing on the ins and outs of how we navigate romantic relationships. Together we will tussle with questions around partnership, dating in LA, sensuality, and romance. We will explore how we experience and impact our relationships, including how they shape us, how we shape them, and how to enhance them going forward.  

All you will need to bring are your minds, mobile phones, love of music, and willingness to share your ideas and perspectives with the community!

 
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THE SANCTUARY | An Open Mic Experience | 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
Apr
5

THE SANCTUARY | An Open Mic Experience | 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

🎤 Calling all creatives!

THE SANCTUARY by Sip & Sonder 💫

is back!

Join us for a special Open Mic Experience as we turn 5!

From soulful melodies to hilarious stand-up, our stage is YOUR canvas. ✨

Grab your tickets below!

Limited spots to perform available so sign up now!

More About THE SANCTUARY

THE SANCTUARY by Sip & Sonder is an open mic experience for creatives and the curious to come together to create art. No matter what gift one has to offer, everyone who steps onto our intimate stage will be encouraged in love, safety, and respect.

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We're Turning 5!
Apr
1

We're Turning 5!

Today is our 5 year anniversary!

And you know we couldn't turn 5 without a special beverage to toast …  

Our new BIRTHDAY CAKE LATTE is available all week starting Monday April 1st! 

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Sip & Sonder Coffee & Culture Series | Alvin Ailey
Mar
23

Sip & Sonder Coffee & Culture Series | Alvin Ailey

Start your Alvin Ailey journey and get moving with a delicious cup of Sip & Sonder coffee …

Stop by our coffee cart for a pre-show coffee tasting experience that will energize your senses and set the stage for an unforgettable performance!


About

The Sip & Sonder Coffee & Culture Series at The Music Center is a pre-show coffee tasting experience for selected shows at Sip & Sonder at The Music Center. Stay tuned for ticket giveaways and discount codes for selected shows!

Click the button below to learn more about Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

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Sonder Gallery presents THE ART OF REFUGE
Mar
20

Sonder Gallery presents THE ART OF REFUGE

SONDER GALLERY presents

The Art of Refuge

An Exhibition by Tesha Smith

Join us for a reception and fireside chat celebrating Tesha Smith, the artist behind the exhibit “The Art of Refuge,” which is on view at Sip & Sonder Inglewood during March 2024.

Doors open at 6:30 pm

More info on the artist and exhibit HERE.

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“NO PRESSURE” Pitch Competition
Mar
14

“NO PRESSURE” Pitch Competition

CALLING ALL FOUNDERS, CREATIVES AND INNOVATORS!

🔑 Sip & Sonder and Sonder Impact are partnering with Black Ambition and ACT House to bring back the “NO PRESSURE” PITCH COMPETITION, going down Thursday March 14th at Sip & Sonder Inglewood!

💡 Pitch competitions can be dry, overworked and overplayed. So, we're flipping the script to let y'all focus on what matters most: the IDEA. Whether you've been working on your pitch for months or you want to shoot off the cuff, pull up. It's NO PRESSURE.

Here's the kicker though: sign-ups to pitch are first come, first serve, and we have limited spots. Make sure to come to the event early and on time to secure your spot.

Not pitching? Show up anyways if you want to…

  • Meet dope individuals making a difference in the community

  • Learn about new ways to get funding for your idea

  • Eat, drink and enjoy yourself

Details below:

🚀 Each competitor has 60 seconds to pitch

🥇 1st Prize: $5,000

🥈 2nd Prize: $3,500

🥉 3rd Prize: $1,000

Register today using the link below!

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THE SANCTUARY | An Open Mic Experience
Mar
1

THE SANCTUARY | An Open Mic Experience

🎤 Calling all creatives!

THE SANCTUARY by Sip & Sonder 💫

is back!

Join us the first Friday of every month at Sip & Sonder Inglewood for our open mic experience. From soulful melodies to hilarious stand-up, our stage is YOUR canvas. ✨

Grab your tickets below!

Limited spots to perform available so sign up now!

More About THE SANCTUARY

THE SANCTUARY by Sip & Sonder is an open mic experience for creatives and the curious to come together to create art. No matter what gift one has to offer, everyone who steps onto our intimate stage will be encouraged in love, safety, and respect.

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Sonder Gallery presents THE MINSTREL SHOW
Feb
28

Sonder Gallery presents THE MINSTREL SHOW

SONDER GALLERY presents

The Minstrel Show

A Byron L. Edwards Solo Exhibition

Join us for a reception and fireside chat celebrating Byron L. Edwards, the artist behind the exhibit “The Minstrel Show,” which is on view at Sip & Sonder Inglewood during February 2024.

Doors open at 6:30 pm

More info on the artist and exhibit HERE.

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The Cypher Sessions | Vol. 002 Let's Talk About Romantic Relationships
Feb
15

The Cypher Sessions | Vol. 002 Let's Talk About Romantic Relationships


Join Sonder Impact, Sip & Sonder, and Dr. Byron Young as they present Dr. Young’s “The Cypher Sessions,” where the minds and ideas of the community synergistically come together to uplift and empower one another.

In this next installment of The Cypher Sessions, we’re talking about romantic relationships!

We will be focusing on the ins and outs of how we navigate romantic relationships just in time for Valentine’s Day weekend. Together we will tussle with questions around partnership, dating in LA, sensuality, and romance. We will explore how we experience and impact our relationships, including how they shape us, how we shape them, and how to enhance them going forward.  

All you will need to bring are your minds, mobile phones, love of music, and willingness to share your ideas and perspectives with the community!

 
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Sip & Sonder Coffee & Culture Series | The Rite of Spring & common ground[s]
Feb
10

Sip & Sonder Coffee & Culture Series | The Rite of Spring & common ground[s]

Coffee, the perfect prelude to an evening of grace and artistry ... 

Join Sip & Sonder for a pre-show coffee tasting experience before The Rite of Spring & common ground[s] at The Music Center. Every sip is a dance of flavors.


About

The Sip & Sonder Coffee & Culture Series at The Music Center is a pre-show coffee tasting experience for selected shows at Sip & Sonder at The Music Center. Stay tuned for ticket giveaways and discount codes for selected shows!

Click the button below to learn more about The Rite of Spring & common ground[s] show.

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THE FUNCTION: Lovers & Friends Edition
Feb
9

THE FUNCTION: Lovers & Friends Edition

Calling all homies, lovers & friends!

We're celebrating this beautiful month by bringing back a classic, THE FUNCTION: Lovers & Friends Edition!

On FRIDAY 2/9, join us for a night of vibes, food and games on deck! With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, we’ll be mixing and mingling, with a few special surprises in store!

See you there.

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A Black Coffee Experience | Pour Over Coffee Tasting: QUETZAL
Feb
4

A Black Coffee Experience | Pour Over Coffee Tasting: QUETZAL

Join us at Sip & Sonder’s DTLA location to try our two new South American coffees!

Introducing …

Kismet

On Saturday, February 3rd we’ll be tasting our new Brazilian and Colombian blend coffee!

***

Quetzal

On Sunday, February 4th, we’ll be tasting our new Guatemalan single origin coffee!

And don’t worry, Inglewood—we got you! Kismet and Quetzal will also be available each day on drip in Inglewood!

See you soon!

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A Black Coffee Experience | Pour Over Coffee Tasting: KISMET
Feb
3

A Black Coffee Experience | Pour Over Coffee Tasting: KISMET

Join us at Sip & Sonder’s DTLA location to try our two new South American coffees!

Introducing …

Kismet

On Saturday, February 3rd we’ll be tasting our new Brazilian and Colombian blend coffee!

***

Quetzal

On Sunday, February 4th, we’ll be tasting our new Guatemalan single origin coffee!

And don’t worry, Inglewood—we got you! Kismet and Quetzal will also be available each day on drip in Inglewood!

See you soon!

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THE SANCTUARY | An Open Mic Experience
Feb
2

THE SANCTUARY | An Open Mic Experience

🎤 Calling all creatives!

THE SANCTUARY by Sip & Sonder 💫

is back!

Join us the first Friday of every month at Sip & Sonder Inglewood for our open mic experience. From soulful melodies to hilarious stand-up, our stage is YOUR canvas. ✨

Grab your tickets below!

Limited spots to perform available so sign up now!

More About THE SANCTUARY

THE SANCTUARY by Sip & Sonder is an open mic experience for creatives and the curious to come together to create art. No matter what gift one has to offer, everyone who steps onto our intimate stage will be encouraged in love, safety, and respect.

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A Black Coffee Experience | Into the Cupping!
Jan
27

A Black Coffee Experience | Into the Cupping!

Join us at Sip & Sonder Inglewood in The LAB for a hands-on coffee cupping with Pi & Espresso!

For this edition of Into the Cupping!, we’ll be taking a deep dive into thermodynamics and exploring Robusta coffee from Uganda.

Admission: $10

Includes cupping experience, coffee tasting, popcorn and networking.

Hope to see you there!


So what is cupping?

Cupping is similar to wine tasting, but for coffee! Cupping is assessing green coffee quality and the quality of a roast to ensure that harvesting, processing, and development meet our needs. Before our signature Sip & Sonder roasted coffee makes it to you, it is critical to us that we achieve the optimal result, so we explore the aroma, flavor, body, acidity, and everything in between. We not only understand but curate the different senses you experience in each cup because we know everyone deserves great coffee!

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Sonder Gallery presents BLACK BOY JOY 2020
Jan
25

Sonder Gallery presents BLACK BOY JOY 2020

SONDER GALLERY presents

Black Boy Joy 2020

by Madison Elaine

Join us for a reception and fireside chat celebrating Madison Elaine, the artist behind the exhibit “Black Boy Joy 2020,” which is on view at Sip & Sonder Inglewood during January 2024.

Doors open at 6:30 pm

More info on the artist and exhibit HERE.

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The Cypher Sessions | Vol. 001 Let's Talk About Navigating Relationships: PART 2
Jan
11

The Cypher Sessions | Vol. 001 Let's Talk About Navigating Relationships: PART 2


Join Sonder Impact, Sip & Sonder, and Dr. Byron Young as they present Dr. Young’s “The Cypher Sessions,” where the minds and ideas of the community synergistically come together to uplift and empower one another.

In this first Cypher Session for 2024, we’re running it back and talking about NAVIGATING RELATIONSHIPS: PART 2, with special guest and relationship expert Dr. Joi K Madison co-moderating!

We will continue focusing on the ins and outs of how we navigate the various types of relationships in our lives, from family to friends to lovers. Together we will tussle with questions around how we experience and impact our relationships, ideating about how they shape us, how we shape them, and how to enhance them going forward.

All you will need to bring are your minds, mobile phones, love of music, and willingness to share your ideas and perspectives with the community!

 
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The Cypher Sessions | Vol. 007 Let's Talk About Navigating Relationships
Dec
11

The Cypher Sessions | Vol. 007 Let's Talk About Navigating Relationships


Join Sonder Impact, Sip & Sonder, and Dr. Byron Young as they present Dr. Young’s “The Cypher Sessions,” where the minds and ideas of the community synergistically come together to uplift and empower one another.

In this 7th and final installment of The Cypher Sessions for 2023, we’re talking about NAVIGATING RELATIONSHIPS!

We will be focusing on the ins and outs of how we navigate the various types of relationships in our lives from family to friends to lovers, just in time for the holiday season. Together we will tussle with questions around how we experience and impact our relationships, ideating about how they shape us, how we shape them, and how to enhance them going forward.

All you will need to bring are your minds, mobile phones, love of music, and willingness to share your ideas and perspectives with the community!

 
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A JAZZ NIGHT: Celebration of Arts
Dec
8

A JAZZ NIGHT: Celebration of Arts

Join us as we celebrate another wonderful year of art programming, for the community, for the culture ...

Pull up to Sip & Sonder's Inglewood coffeehouse on Friday December 8th for

A Jazz Night: Celebration of Arts

Featuring:

  • Inglewood’s own Katalyst, performing live jazz all night

  • ON VIEW Art Gallery & Silent Auction

  • The Sanctuary Open Mic Jam Session

  • Yummy bites, our signature Sip & Sonder Espresso Martini, and other drink specials on deck!

Admission: $20 (includes one Sip & Sonder Espresso Martini drink ticket)

Hope to see you there!

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THE SANCTUARY | An Open Mic Experience
Nov
3

THE SANCTUARY | An Open Mic Experience

🎤 Calling all creatives! Join us the first Friday of every month at Sip & Sonder Inglewood for our brand new open mic experience,

THE SANCTUARY by Sip & Sonder 💫

From soulful melodies to hilarious stand-up, our stage is YOUR canvas. ✨

Grab your tickets below!

Limited spots to perform available so sign up now!

More About THE SANCTUARY

THE SANCTUARY by Sip & Sonder is an open mic experience for creatives and the curious to come together to create art. No matter what gift one has to offer, everyone who steps onto our intimate stage will be encouraged in love, safety, and respect.

View Event →
A Black Coffee Experience | Into the Cupping!
Oct
22

A Black Coffee Experience | Into the Cupping!

Join us at Sip & Sonder Inglewood in The LAB for a hands-on coffee cupping with Arabica Q-Grader Shanita Nicholas!

Come and experience the rich flavors of Sip & Sonder’s coffee intentionally sourced from across the diaspora.

We’ll explore a different coffee region at the top of each hour, from Ethiopia and Rwanda to Guatemala and Mexico.

Hope to see you there!


So what is cupping?

Cupping is similar to wine tasting, but for coffee! Cupping is assessing green coffee quality and the quality of a roast to ensure that harvesting, processing, and development meet our needs. Before our signature Sip & Sonder roasted coffee makes it to you, it is critical to us that we achieve the optimal result, so we explore the aroma, flavor, body, acidity, and everything in between. We not only understand but curate the different senses you experience in each cup because we know everyone deserves great coffee!

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DTLA Double Header
Oct
21

DTLA Double Header

On Saturday October 21st, we OUTSIDE! Come join us!

On Saturday October 21st, join Sip & Sonder and Basquiat: King Pleasure x The Grand LA for an epic afternoon of coffee, art, music, and family fun.  Sip & Sonder will be serving up our signature coffee and pastries from 11am-4pm.  From break-dancing lessons and a photo booth, to food trucks and sounds by Amoeba Music, you don't want to miss this!

Use the the link below to enjoy full access to the King Pleasure exhibition at special rates that include free guided tours on the hour.  And use code SipNSonder for an additional 10% off ticket purchases! 

And while you're DTLA, pull up on Sip & Sonder's location at The Music Center as we celebrate Grand Ave Arts: All Access.  This free community event happening on Saturday October 21st allows you to choose your own adventures as you stroll along DTLA's cultural corridor, sip your Sip & Sonder coffee, and enjoy performances, workshops, and activities offered by L.A.'s iconic arts & culture institutions. 

We're located at 111 S Grand Ave. directly in front of the Walt Disney Concert Hall box office and will be there from 11am-8pm.  See you there!

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THE SANCTUARY | An Open Mic Experience
Oct
6

THE SANCTUARY | An Open Mic Experience

🎤 Calling all creatives! Join us the first Friday of every month at Sip & Sonder Inglewood for our brand new open mic experience,

THE SANCTUARY by Sip & Sonder 💫

From soulful melodies to hilarious stand-up, our stage is YOUR canvas. ✨

Grab your tickets below!

Limited spots to perform available so sign up now!

More About THE SANCTUARY

THE SANCTUARY by Sip & Sonder is an open mic experience for creatives and the curious to come together to create art. No matter what gift one has to offer, everyone who steps onto our intimate stage will be encouraged in love, safety, and respect.

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Sonder Gallery presents JOY OF LIFE
Sep
27

Sonder Gallery presents JOY OF LIFE

SONDER GALLERY presents

Joy of Life

by Heather Presha

Join us for a reception and fireside chat celebrating Heather Presha, the artist behind the exhibit “DEVELOP,” which is on view at Sip & Sonder Inglewood during September 2023.

Doors open at 6:30 pm

More info on the artist and exhibit HERE.

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The Cypher Sessions | Vol. 006 Let's Talk About Impostor Syndrome: PART 2
Sep
25

The Cypher Sessions | Vol. 006 Let's Talk About Impostor Syndrome: PART 2


Join Sonder Impact, Sip & Sonder, and Dr. Byron Young as they present Dr. Young’s “The Cypher Sessions,” where the minds and ideas of the community synergistically come together to uplift and empower one another.

In this sixth installment of The Cypher Sessions, we’re running it back and talking once again about Impostor Syndrome.

Impostor Syndrome |

A psychological occurrence in which people doubt their skills, talents, or accomplishments and have a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as frauds.

 
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The Cypher Sessions | Vol. 005 Let's Talk About Impostor Syndrome
Aug
21

The Cypher Sessions | Vol. 005 Let's Talk About Impostor Syndrome


Join Sonder Impact, Sip & Sonder, and Dr. Byron Young as they present Dr. Young’s “The Cypher Sessions,” where the minds and ideas of the community synergistically come together to uplift and empower one another.

In this fifth installment of The Cypher Sessions, we’re talking about Impostor Syndrome.

Impostor Syndrome |

A psychological occurrence in which people doubt their skills, talents, or accomplishments and have a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as frauds.

 
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