The Photography of Jimmy Velarde at Delicious at The Dunbar

The public is invited to stop by Delicious at The Dunbar, located at 4229 S. Central Avenue in Los Angeles, to enjoy an ongoing series that brings together art, history, and cuisine. On the walls this month is the photography of Jimmy Velarde, a twelve-time Emmy Award winner and Grammy nominee whose grainy, cinematic style captures the soul of Chicano culture and music history. Velarde’s images reflect trust, intimacy, and community, offering a visual record of artists and moments that continue to shape our collective memory. Hosting this exhibition inside the historic Dunbar Hotel adds to the experience. Built in 1928, the Dunbar became a cornerstone for African American culture in Los Angeles, welcoming icons like Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, and Count Basie during the Central Avenue jazz era. Today, the space continues its legacy as a hub for culture and community. Visitors can also enjoy the cuisine of Delicious at The Dunbar, a family-run restaurant offering Southern favorites with a Mexican-Angeleno twist, from Louisiana Gulf platters to sliders and wings. This exhibition is part of a monthly rotating series, with new artists featured each month, creating a reason to return, explore, and share in the living history of Central Avenue.