Laufey with the LA Phil
2023-09-16 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd E, Los Angeles, 90068, United States
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.

Celebrating Samba with Viver Brasil
2023-09-17 10:30 - 12:30 | The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd E, Los Angeles, 90068, United States
Experience the joyful color and thrilling rhythms of Afro-Brazilian dance and music in this communal celebration.

Sound of Music Sing-a-long
2023-09-17 19:00 - 21:00 | The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, 90068, United States
Arrive early for the pre-show and costume contest before the film begins and the Hollywood Hills comes alive with the sound of music.

Pixies • Modest Mouse • Cat Power
2023-09-17 19:00 - 21:00 | The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, 90068, United States
Three of the most influential and beloved acts in alt-rock history team up in a triple bill for the ages.

Lise Davidsen, soprano
2023-09-17 19:30 - 21:00 | broadstage, 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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.

Love in Exile
2023-09-20 20:00 - 22:00 | The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd E, Los Angeles, 90068, United States
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.

Promises
2023-09-20 20:00 - 22:00 | The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, 90068, United States
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
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Promises
2023-09-20 20:00 - 22:30 | The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, 90068, United States
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.

2023-09-22 20:00 - 22:00 | CAP AT UCLA, 10745 Dickson Ct., Los Angeles, 90095, United States
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.

Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap
2023-09-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Royce Hall, 10745 Dickson Ct, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Don Giovanni
2023-09-23 - 2023-10-15 | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
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.

Los Fabulosos Cadillacs and Los Auténticos Decadentes
2023-09-23 07:00 - 21:00 | The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, 90068, United States
Rising jazz vocalist and two-time Grammy Award-winner Samara Joy takes the stage with her powerful, soulful sound.

Stanley Clarke & Hiromi
2023-09-23 19:30 - 21:30 | broadstage, 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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.

Selena
2023-09-23 20:00 | The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd E, Los Angeles, 90068, United States
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.

John Legend
2023-09-23 20:00 - 22:00 | The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, 90068, United States
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.

J.Ivy and Ensemble
2023-09-23 20:00 - 22:00 | The Nimoy, 1262 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, 90024, United States
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.

Japanese Breakfast
2023-09-27 - 2023-09-28 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
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.

Off the Grid
2023-09-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Theatricum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA, 90290, United States
Get away from the daily grind and go “Off the Grid” with Theatricum’s resident improv comedy troupe for an evening of laughs.

Hermanos Gutiérrez
2023-09-28 20:00 - 22:00 | The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd E, Los Angeles, 90068, United States
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.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
2023-09-29 - 2023-10-01 | Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago kicks off Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center’s 21st season with three spectacular performances from September 29 – October 1, 2023. As one of the original forces in contemporary dance, this 14-member company will perform a mixed repertory, including Coltrane’s Favorite Things, a work inspired by John Coltrane’s 1963 rendition of The Sound of Music’s “My Favorite Things”, paired with Aszure Barton’s BUSK, a poignant piece centering the complexity of the human experience and performance. Join The Music Center for an exhilarating residency and a phenomenally engaging experience for Angelenos of all generations and identities!

Jamie Cullum
2023-09-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
British jazz musician Jamie Cullum, known for his dynamic stage presence and diverse career, first gained acclaim with his Grammy-nominated album, “Twentysomething,” two decades ago. Since then, he’s become the UK’s best-selling jazz artist, collaborating with the likes of Pharrell, performing at EDM festivals, and partnering with global orchestras. Cullum is set to grace the Walt Disney Concert Hall stage, offering a blend of intimate originals, jazz classics, and unique renditions of hits from beloved artists.

Ethiocolor
2023-09-29 20:00 - 22:00 | CAP AT UCLA, 10745 Dickson Ct., Los Angeles, 90095, United States
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.

A.I.M. BY KYLE ABRAHAM
2023-09-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St., LONG BEACH, CA, 90840, United States
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.

Canciones de Mi Madre
2023-09-30 20:00 - 22:00 | The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd E, Los Angeles, 90068, United States
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.

blackbox: Mando Dorame
2023-09-30 20:00 - 22:00 | broadstage, 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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.

Counterpoint with Conrad Tao & Caleb Teicher
2023-09-30 20:00 - 22:30 | CAP AT UCLA, 10745 Dickson Ct., Los Angeles, 90095, United States
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.

Stephanie J. Block with Seth Rudetsky
2023-10-01 19:00 - 21:00 | The Wallis, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, 92010, United States
An evening of intimate behind-the-scenes stories prompted by Rudetsky’s funny, insightful, and revealing questions—and the music from Block’s stellar Broadway career.

The Engagement Party
2023-10-04 - 2023-11-05 | Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, United States
A young couple is celebrating their engagement in their swank Park Avenue apartment with family and friends when the night takes an unexpected turn. Lives are irrevocably changed.

Nat Geo Live: Wild Cats Revealed
2023-10-17 19:30 - 21:00 | broadstage, 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
Through photographer and filmmaker Kadur’s captivating images and video, you’ll get an up-close look at a world of wild cats you’ve never seen before.
