The 40th Annual Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival lineup is here! Tickets are free. For a list of the activities, including exhibitions and tours of the Watts Towers, visit: wattstowers.org. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.! Schedule: 11:00 a.m. – Xochipilli Aztec traditional dancing with Huehuetl and Teponaztle drums 12:00 p.m. – 1+1 Duo World percussion 1:00 p.m. – TAIKOPROJECT Based in Little Tokyo, one of LA’s leading taiko groups 1:00 – 1:15 p.m. – Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson presents a $4 million state budget check for the Watts Towers Arts Center Campus 2:00 p.m. – La Bamba Collective Afro Puerto Rican ensemble bringing the culture through Puerto Rican drums and dance 3:00 p.m. – Tribute to James Gadson, “The Hit Maker” Featuring Munyungo Jackson, Clayton Cameron, Ronald Bruner Sr., Kenny Sara, and Kenny Elliott with Sherwood Sledge 4:00 p.m. – Kouman Kele West African Dance Company An exciting traditional West African musical experience Masters of Ceremonies: James Janisse and Torrence Brandon Reese