# Event Details - **Event Name**: Urban Milpa – Milpa to Table: Making K’orundas | Free with RSVP - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: It’s time to take our milpa into the kitchen! Join us in a hands-on cooking experience where we harvest straight from our milpa to make a seasonally inspired dish, K’orundas, a traditional tamal made in Michoacan, Mexico. In this class, we will review how to properly harvest corn leaves to use them in the preparation of this delicious dish. We will also learn how to make nixtamal to make the masa and harvest other milpa goodies to enhance our meal. Hope you can join us! Special guest, Marlene Aguilar of Irekuarhikua. URBAN MILPA SERIES LA Plaza presents the Urban Milpa Series—a hands-on program inspired by the life cycle of the Three Sisters: corn, beans, and squash. Participants will deepen their understanding of urban gardening while fostering a balanced and productive ecosystem. Led by Marlene Aguilar of Irekuarhikua, the series runs monthly on Saturdays or Sundays from 1 pm to 3 pm through October. Participants may register for free for the full series or join individual sessions. Marlene Aguilar Marlene Aguilar, is Xicana and of P’urhepecha descent, born and raised in Tongva territory (in what is now known as East Los Angeles, CA) with roots in the inter-mountain valley region of Michoacán, Mexico. As community-based cocinera, she draws inspiration from her campesin@ family, but has also been shaped by her work in different food equity programs, specifically CSAs (community supported agriculture). She is founder of the food project, IREKUARHIKUA, which aims to offer seasonally inspired affordable plant-based meals while highlighting the resilience of indigenous foods. Her project is currently offering a meal prep service like comida corrida from fondas or cocinas económicas found throughout Mexico. UPCOMING SESSIONS Sunday, August 9 Sunday, October 4 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/urban-milpa-milpa-to-table-making-k’orundas-|-free-with-rsvp/200029701402014 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 12 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Los Angeles - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 501 N Main St., Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90012 - **lat**: 34.05645 - **long**: -118.23984 - **full address**: 501 N Main St., Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90012 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Urban Milpa – Milpa to Table: Making K’orundas | Free with RSVP - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f64558c5bbeaa55fd68187cb4e3c225612f91dc6874aaa9d5d8f56d97a3a7fc1-rimg-w1200-h900-dc43342b-gmir?v=1775319394 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Urban Milpa – Milpa to Table: Making K’orundas | Free with RSVP being held? - **A:** Urban Milpa – Milpa to Table: Making K’orundas | Free with RSVP takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 501 N Main St., Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90012. - **Q**: Who is organizing Urban Milpa – Milpa to Table: Making K’orundas | Free with RSVP? - **A:** Urban Milpa – Milpa to Table: Making K’orundas | Free with RSVP is organized by LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes's events? - **A:** LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes has 191+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Urban Milpa – Milpa to Table: Making K’orundas | Free with RSVP is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Los Angeles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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