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The Program: Mark your calendar for these September SoCal performances.
Note: Though hours and formats are updated regularly, they can change without notice; best to confirm at venue websites.
LOS ANGELES OPERA
Don Giovanni
Sept 23-Oct 15. In the heat of the moment, the notorious Don Giovanni (aka Don Juan) murders the father of one of his conquests, unwittingly unleashing an ominous force from beyond the grave. Accustomed to getting away with anything and everything, he must now face the music as years of cruelty and debauchery come due. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laopera.org | Performances+
THE OLD GLOBE
Dishwasher Dreams
Sept. 16-Oct. 15. What exactly is the American Dream? For Alaudin Bangladesh-born parents, it means opportunity. But to comedian Alaudin, America is the home of George Carlin. Through comedy and music, this play recounts the immigrant experience, how this country gets made, and the dreams of those who make it. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. theoldglobe.org | Performances+
THE OLD GLOBE
Cabaret
Through Oct 8. It’s 1931 Berlin, and inside the Kit Kat Klub, a British nightclub singer keeps the party raging. But no amount of booze, music, and dancing can slow the ominous march of a changing Germany. Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. theoldglobe.org | Performances+
WILL GEER’S THEATRICUM BOTANICUM
A Perfect Ganesh
Through Oct. 7. Terrence McNally’s play about two friends that travel to India and is guided by the Hindu god Ganesha who leads them towards the revelation that sometimes the greatest journey is surviving life. 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. theatricum.com
DANCE AT THE MUSIC CENTER
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Sept 29-Oct 1. The company, in its 46th year of original contemporary dance, performs a program of mixed repertory including Coltrane’s Favorite Things, choreographed by Lar Lubovitch. Ahmanson Theater, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. musiccenter.org | Performances+
PASADENA PLAYHOUSE
The Sound Inside
Sept. 6-Oct. 1. Nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Play, Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Rapp’s haunting 90-minute thriller will leave you wondering who you can trust and remind you everyone has a story — the question is how it ends. 39 S. El Molina Ave., Pasadena. pasadenaplayhouse.org | Performances+
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Les Misérables
Through Oct 1. Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org | Performances+
LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Lineage: Coleridge Taylor + Chausson
Oct. 1. Anne-Marie McDermott and LACO musicians trace the familial and musical lineage of Afro-British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and his daughter, pianist/composer Avril Coleridge-Taylor. Zipper Concert Hall, 200 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laco.org
WILL GEER’S THEATRICUM BOTANICUM
Macbeth
Through Oct. 1. The Theatricum Botanicum presents Queen Margaret’s version of Shakespeare’s War of the Roses as it asks the question: “what compels those who rule to make war and not love?” 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. theatricum.com
THE SORAYA
GRAHAM100
Sept. 30. The nation’s oldest dance company, Martha Graham Dance Company, turns 100, and The Soraya kicks off the 3-year celebration with a program that spans more than 100 years to a new rendering of Agnes de Mille’s groundbreaking Rodeo. Great Hall, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. thesoraya.org
LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Lineage: Coleridge Taylor + Chausson
Sept. 30. Anne-Marie McDermott and LACO musicians trace the familial and musical lineage of Afro-British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and his daughter, pianist/composer Avril Coleridge-Taylor. The Wallis, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. laco.org
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Catherine Russell
Sept 30. Grammy Award winner Catherine Russell is one of the outstanding jazz singers of our time, known for her stunning vocal approach and interpretive works in blues and early jazz. Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org | Performances+
BROADSTAGE
blackbox: Mando Dorame
Sept 30. LA-born tenor saxophonist Mando Dorame opens the signature blues rhythms series curated by The Reverend Shawn Amos on The Plaza. He is joined by Carl Sonny Leyland and the Boogie Woogie Boys. 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. broadstage.org | Performances+
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
A Conversation with Tara Westover
Sept. 30. The bestselling author of the memoir, Educated, Tara Westover shares her remarkable true story in her Center debut. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org | Performances+
CAP AT UCLA
Counterpoint with Conrad Tao & Caleb Teicher
Sept. 30. Counterpoint is a collaboration between pianist and composer Conrad Tao and choreographer and dancer Caleb Teicher. Together these artists create an expressive program of stylistically diverse music that is threaded together to create a work that bridges traditions, approaches and styles. The Nimoy, 1262 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. cap.ucla.edu
LA PHIL
Natalie Merchant
Sept. 30. Multi-platinum selling American singer-songwriter takes the Walt Disney Concert Hall stage with her first new album, Keep Your Courage, in nearly a decade. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
THE FORD
Canciones de Mi Madre
Sept. 30. Produced in partnership with Solidarity for Sanctuary, The Ford presents a reimagined concert inspired by Linda Ronstadt’s album that led to a renaissance of Mariachi music in the U.S. Leading the new generation in Ranchera music is Grammy Award-nominee Lupita Infante, granddaughter of beloved artist Pedro Infante. She will be joined by Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas, up and coming El Gallo Dez, and SFS founder-singer songwriter Doris Anahí in an evening of powerful rancheras loved through generations. The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E, Los Angeles. theford.com
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
California Dreamin’: Jessica Vosk Sings the Songwriters of Laurel Canyon
Sept. 29. Broadway sensation Jessica Vosk (Wicked, Fiddler on the Roof) returns to Segerstrom for a performance inspired by California songwriters of the 1960s and ‘70s such as The Mamas & the Papas, David Crosby and Linda Ronstadt, to name a few. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org | Performances+
WILL GEER’S THEATRICUM BOTANICUM
Under the Oaks
Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29. Gather Under the Oaks Fridays in September at Theatricum’s spectacular outdoor stage in Topanga. From concerts and original solo performances to staged readings of rarely produced work, this special series offers unique entertainments featuring Theatricum’s most treasured artists. 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. theatricum.com
CAP AT UCLA
Ethiocolor
Sept. 29. Music Ensemble Ethiocolor, which draws on Ethiopia’s Azmari culture, blends its ancient roots with modern syles in an exploration of Ethiopian dance and music that tells a story. The Nimoy, 1262 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. cap.ucla.edu
LA PHIL
Jamie Cullum
Sept. 29. Pianist Jamie Cullum, who has made a name as a jazz singer and performer, returns to the Walt Disney Concert Hall stage with his high-energy sound for a night of intimate originals, jazz favorites and re-imagined hits by some of his favorite artists. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
THE FORD
Hermanos Gutiérrez
Sept. 28. Brothers, Alejandro and Estevan Gutiérrez play guitar in tandem with an intricate and unspoken intuition. Witness the depths of their connection as they perform from their latest album, El Bueno Y El Malo. The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E, Los Angeles. theford.com
WILL GEER’S THEATRICUM BOTANICUM
Off the Grid
Sept. 28. Get away from the daily grind and go “Off the Grid” with Theatricum’s resident improv comedy troupe for an evening of laughs. 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. theatricum.com
LA PHIL
Japanese Breakfast
Sept. 27-28. Michelle Zauner’s latest album, the Grammy-nominated Jubilee, tackles the feelings of joy. Her band makes their Walt Disney Concert Hall debut with a set of songs that are grounded in Zauner’s early day in the punk underground. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Jethro Tull: The Seven Decades
Sept. 26. Led by Ian Anderson, the concert will feature a rich collection of the best-known Jethro Tull repertoire from 1968 to date. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
A NOISE WITHIN
The Bluest Eye
Through Sept. 24. A stunning adaptation of Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winner Toni Morrison’s debut novel about three young Black girls who strive to make sense of love, sisterhood, abuse and hate. 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena anoisewithin.org
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Ein Heldenleben
Sept. 24. Music Director Carl St. Clair guides audiences through one of Strauss’s most ambitious compositions depicting the hero’s journey. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org | Performances+
HOLLYWOOD BOWL
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs and Los Auténticos Decadentes
Sept. 24. Groundbreaking bands light up the Bowl in this celebration of Argentina starting with Los Fabulosos Cadillacs a force in Latin American Music followed by the high-energy music of Los Auténticos. Both bands draw on ska, cumbia, reggae, rock and more. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles.hollywoodbowl.com
CARPENTER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Samara Joy
Sept. 23. Rising jazz vocalist and two-time Grammy Award-winner Samara Joy takes the stage with her powerful, soulful sound. 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. carpenterarts.org
CARPENTER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
A.I.M. BY KYLE ABRAHAM
Sept. 23. Contemporary Dance Company A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham returns to the Carpenter Center with a repertoire that includes Miller’s solo “Rain” and new works by Paul Singh and Kyle Abraham. 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. carpenterarts.org
CAP AT UCLA
J.Ivy and Ensemble
Sept. 23. Grammy Award-winning poet, spoken work artist and songwriter, J. Ivy is joined on the Nimoy stage by singer Tarrey Torrae and other local musicians as they explore the healing power of words. The Nimoy, 1262 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. cap.ucla.edu
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Classic Albums Live Performs Led Zeppelin II
Sept. 23. Led Zeppelin were the people’s band, and Led Zeppelin II was their call to arms. Classic Albums Live takes classic albums from the 60s and 70s and recreates those albums live onstage – note-for-note, cut-for-cut – using the world’s best musicians. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
BROADSTAGE
Stanley Clarke & Hiromi
Sept 23. Two Grammy winning jazz greats—bassist, recording artist and Artist in Residence, Stanley Clarke and jazz pianist Hiromi—join forces for a not-to-be-missed night of music that will have audiences on their feet dancing. 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. broadstage.org | Performances+
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Terence Blanchard and Turtle Island
Sept 23. The Grammy-winning trumpeter and the Grammy-winning string quartet pay tribute to the legendary composer and saxophonist Wayne Shorter. Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org | Performances+
HOLLYWOOD BOWL
John Legend
Sept. 23. A full orchestra and gospel choir join Lohn Legend for one-night-only at the Hollywood Bowl. The evening will feature reimaginings of his greatest hits as well as selections from his album LEGEND recently released via Republic Records. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. hollywoodbowl.com
THE FORD
Selena
Sept. 23. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Ford presents Selena, the film about a young singer’s rise to stardom. The evening with feature Selena-inspired musical performances. The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E, Los Angeles. theford.com
PANTAGES THEATRE
Disney’s Aladdin
Through Sept. 23. From the producer of The Lion King comes this new production of Disney’s Aladdinfeaturing all of the popular songs from the film as well as new music by Tony and Academy Award winner Alan Menken (Newsies) and lyrics by legendary lyricists Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast), Award winner Tim Rice (The Lion King, Aida) and author Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer). 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. broadwayinhollywood.com
WILL GEER’S THEATRICUM BOTANICUM
Macbeth
Through Sept. 23. Shakespeare’s most infamously lethal couple feed each other’s ambitious passion with the gall to scale higher above and beyond everything and everyone around them. 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. theatricum.com
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Classic Albums Live Performs Creedence Clearwater Revival: Chronicle, Vol. 1
Sept. 22. Creedence Clearwater Revival was America’s greatest band…their music reached out and got an entire continent rocking. Classic Albums Live takes classic albums from the 60s and 70s and recreates those albums live onstage – note-for-note, cut-for-cut – using the world’s best musicians. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
CAP AT UCLA
Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap
Sept. 22. Two incomparable jazz talents come together—vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater and jazz pianist Bill Charlap—for a virtuosic program that includes interpretations of Ellington, Porter, Sondheim, and others across the musical spectrum. Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr., Los Angeles. cap.ucla.edu
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
A Hero’s Life
Sept. 21-23. Grammy Award-winning artist Eighth Blackbird opens for Pacific Symphony’s Opening Night is anchored by Strauss’s A Hero’s Life. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org | Performances+
WILL GEER’S THEATRICUM BOTANICUM
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Through Sept. 21. The magical outdoor setting of Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum transforms into an enchanted forest for this signature production for lovers. 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. theatricum.com
HOLLYWOOD BOWL
Promises
Sept. 20. An all-star lineup featuring Floating Points with Shabaka Hutchings, Kieran Hebden, Dan Snaith, Kara-Lis Coverdale, Hinako Omori, Jeffrey Makinson, John Escreet, Lara Serafin with special guests Sun Ra Arkestra performs Promises, the acclaimed 2021 album-length composition recorded with the late tenor saxophonist Pharoah Sanders. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. hollywoodbowl.com
THE FORD
Love in Exile
Sept. 20. Jazz pianist Vijay Iyer, Grammy award-winning singer Arooj Aftab and multi-instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily use their distinct backgrounds and histories to collaborate in one singular voice for a program that has a timeless beauty and harmony that crosses the boundaries of genres and cultures. The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E, Los Angeles. theford.com
CENTER THEATRE GROUP
Our Dear Dead Drug Lord
Aug 20-Sept 17. In this fierce and feverish world premiere comedy from breakout playwright Alexis Scheer, a gang of teenage girls gathers in an abandoned treehouse to summon the ghost of Pablo Escobar. Are they messing with the actual spirit of the infamous cartel kingpin? Or are they really just messing with each other? Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City. centertheatregroup.org | Performances+
BROADSTAGE
Lise Davidsen, soprano
Sept 17. With a unique and powerful voice that has been described as “one-in-a-million,” Norweigan-born soprano Lise Davidsen makes her much-anticipated broadstage debut as part of the Celebrity Opera Recital Series. 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. broadstage.org | Performances+
THE FORD
Celebrating Samba with Viver Brasil
Sept. 17. Experience the joyful color and thrilling rhythms of Afro-Brazilian dance and music in this communal celebration. The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E, Los Angeles. theford.com
HOLLYWOOD BOWL
Pixies • Modest Mouse • Cat Power
Sept. 17. Three of the most influential and beloved acts in alt-rock history team up in a triple bill for the ages. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. hollywoodbowl.com
HOLLYWOOD BOWL
Sound of Music Sing-a-long
Sept. 16. Arrive early for the pre-show and costume contest before the film begins and the Hollywood Hills comes alive with the sound of music. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles.hollywoodbowl.com
THE FORD
Laufey with the LA Phil
Sept. 16. Laufey was classically trained on piano and cello by her mother and influenced by his father’s jazz collection. These influences resulted in the “velvet-smooth harmonies” of her 2022 LP. She makes her Ford debut with her musical storytelling. The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E, Los Angeles. theford.com
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Sept. 16. Complexions was founded by Master Choreographer Dwight Rhoden and the legendary Desmond Richardson with a singular approach to reinventing dance through a groundbreaking mix of methods, styles and cultures. With a breathtaking mix of dance styles and athletic intensity, Complexions represents one of the most recognized, diverse, inclusive, and respected performing arts brands in the world. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org | Performances+
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
National Dance Day
Sept. 16. Co-presented by American Dance Movement, the Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts comes together as a community on the Argyros Plaza for the sixth annual National Dance Day. The American Dance Movement’s mission is to build healthy communities through dance. Argyros Plaza, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org | Performances+
THE FORD
Ryan Beatty
Sept. 14. In his Ford debut, singer-songwriter Ryan Beatty will perform songs from his new album Calico as he explores the tension we feel between protecting our hearts longing for the connection that comes with true vulnerability. The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E, Los Angeles. theford.com
HOLLYWOOD BOWL
Jacob Collier with the LA Phil
Sept. 13. Five time Grammy winner Jacob Collier has teamed up with musicians from all over the world with his universal sound that encompasses orchestral composition, folk songwriting, jazz, R&B, rap and pop. He is now adding another major collaboration to his list: Thomas Wilkins and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. hollywoodbowl.com
HOLLYWOOD BOWL
The Planets
Sept. 12. Gustav Holst’s fan-favorite The Planets explores the astrological personalities that inhabit our solar system: from the combative Mars to the joyful Jupiter. The program features the LA Philharmonic and the Pacific Chorale. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. hollywoodbowl.com
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Tuesday Night Dance: Line Dancing
Sept. 5-12. Seasoned instructor/choreographer Dev returns to the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza with a brand-new series of line dances for a night of upbeat fun designed for all ages and abilities. Tuesday Night Dance is a free celebration on the plaza—all are welcome. Argyros Plaza, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org | Performances+
CENTER THEATRE GROUP
Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Through Sept 10. Audiences are in for a big adventure as the team behind the Tony Award-winning global hit “The Play That Goes Wrong” brings its trademark comic mayhem to the J.M. Barrie classic “Peter Pan.” Ahmanson Theater, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. centertheatregroup.org | Performances+
PANTAGES THEATRE
Les Misérables
Through Sept. 10. This Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption—a timeless tale set in 19th century France. 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. broadwayinhollywood.com
HOLLYWOOD BOWL
Fireworks Finale: Maxwell
Sept. 8-10. The Fireworks finale at the Hollywood Bowl features the soulful R&B sounds of three time Grammy winner Maxwell joined by Pink Sweat$ on Friday and SiR on Saturday and Raveena to close the weekend on Sunday. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. hollywoodbowl.com
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
The Book of Mormon
Sept 5-10. A musical comedy that follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org | Performances+
THE FORD
Flypoet: Summer Classic
Sept. 3. Flypoet All-Star Spoken Word Summer classic features a decorated line-up of spoken word artists and then closes with a surprise performance by a major R&B and soul musical artist. The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E, Los Angeles. theford.com
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Bebop and Beyond: The Music of Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie
Sept. 9. Band leaders Charles McPherson and Gilbert Castellanos bring some of the most beloved charts from Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie to the Rady Shell stage. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
A Million Dreams: Studio D Benefit
Sept. 8. A benefit performance featuring cabaret artist Marleena Barber and students from Studio D. Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org | Performances+
THE FORD
¡Viva La Tradición! Palomas Negras: Chavela, Selena, and More
Sept. 3. Female voices like Chavela Vargas, Lola Beltran and Selena have broken barriers, gender roles and borders with their power and passion in Mexican music. The Ford celebrates these women with an all-female string mariachi ensemble Las Colibí alongside LA poet Yesika Salgado and vocalist Marisa Ronstadt. The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E, Los Angeles. theford.com
HOLLYWOOD BOWL
Bach and Mendelssohn
Sept. 7. Bach’s timeless music takes the spotlight in the first half of this program featuring the LA Phil’s Principal Concertmaster followed by Conductor Masaaki Suzuki who leads Mendelssohn’s cheerful Fourth Symphony. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. hollywoodbowl.com
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Buddy Guy: Damn Right Farewell Tour
Sept. 7. At age 86, Buddy Guy is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan, and a living link to the city’s halcyon days of electric blues. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
HOLLYWOOD BOWL
Buddy Guy
Sept. 5. Christone “Kingfish” Ingram kicks off the night of music with blues/rock star and 8-time Grammy award winner Buddy Guy. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. hollywoodbowl.com
HOLLYWOOD BOWL
Mozart Under the Stars
Sept. 5. Conductor Nicholas McGegan is joined by violinist Bomsori Kim and the Los Angeles Philharmonic for an evening featuring Mozart’s stirring Don Giovanni overture as the sun sets on SoCal. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. hollywoodbowl.com
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Van Morrison in Concert
Sept. 4. Van Morrison is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, author, poet and multi-instrumentalist, who is widely considered one of the most important living artists of our time. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
THE OLD GLOBE
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Through Sept. 3. Shakespeare meets “I Love Lucy” in this 50s spin on one of the Bard’s wildest and most appealing comedies. The notorious John Falstaff, larger-than-life in every way, leaves the big city to work his charms on the suburban inhabitants of Windsor. Always hustling for his next buck, he sets his sights on two of ladies-who-lunch, but when they figure out Falstaff’s game, they decide to teach him a lesson. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. theoldglobe.org | Performances+
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Counting Crows
Sept. 3. Counting Crows first hit the music scene in 1993 with a soulful rock & roll sound. They will perform hits that ranked them #8 on Billboards ‘Greatest of All Time: Adult Alternative Artists” 25th anniversary chart in 2021. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
HOLLYWOOD BOWL
Air Supply • Michael Bolton
Sept. 3. The rock heavyweights of Air Supply teams up with Michael Bolton’s signature vocals for an evening of iconic hits under the stars. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. hollywoodbowl.com
THE FORD
Os Mutantes
Sept. 3. Os Mutantes which formed in the late 1960s during political unrest, makes their Ford debut. Their music combines all-out guitar squalls, traditional Brazilian rhythms and a soulful outlook on the future. Their music influence the generations: from Beck to Flea to David Byrne. The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E, Los Angeles. theford.com
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
The Music of Selena
Sept. 2. Award-winning singing sensation Isabel Marie Sánchez joins the San Diego Symphony for a tribute to the music of beloved singer Selena whose hits included “Dreaming of You,” “I Could Fall in Love,” and “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom”. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
An Evening with Dariush
Sept. 2. ‘The Legend’ Dariush returns to Segerstrom Hall with a cast of accomplished musicians to perform his mega hits and timeless classics. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org | Performances+
HOLLYWOOD BOWL
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert
Sept. 1-2. Conductor David Newman leads the LA Philharmonic in the John Williams’ legendary score live to picture with the sixth episode of the Star Wars sage. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles.hollywoodbowl.com
THE FORD
Noche de Cumbia
Sept. 1. Noche de Cumbia brings Los Angeles the beauty of Latin American music, art and dance with Mariposas del Alma, Discos Resaca and Yeison Landero. The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E, Los Angeles.theford.com
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Tchaikovsky Spectacular
Sept. 1. The last classical concert of the 2023 Summer Season features Tchaikovsky’s iconic 1812 Overture and audience favorite and frequent Rady Shell guest conductor Christopher Dragon. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Michael Bolton
Aug. 27. Spend a romantic, intimate evening with the tender sounds of Grammy Award-winner Michael Bolton whose musical hits span from pop, rock, soul to classical. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
In the Air Tonight: A Symphonic Celebration of Genesis and Phil Collins
Aug. 26. Aaron Finley and Brook Wood performm tribute to Phil Collins and his bandmates who penned unforgettable hits that changed the landscape of rock and pop music. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
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