Eat, Shop, Play Crenshaw encourages the local community to support Crenshaw area businesses and events, and you can even win some cash in the process. One such Crenshaw event is the upcoming 23rd Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival!

The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) is a premier celebration of international filmmakers, craftsmen and performers of African heritage. The event will take place at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw from Thursday, Feb. 5 through Monday, Feb. 16 with a lineup that includes 179 movies from 46 countries. All films will screen at RAVE Cinemas 15, located within Baldwin Hills Crenshaw. Festival passes and tickets are on sale now. For more information on PAFF, including screening schedule and events, click here.

While you’re checking out the film festival, swing by Southern Girl Desserts to get some unique and tasty cinema snacks!

Go Metro to PAFF! Take DASH Leimert/Slauson, Metro Bus 40, Metro Bus 105 or Metro Rapid 705 to MLK/Crenshaw. Parking is also available at the mall.