SoCalPulse

Alex Edelman’s “Just For Us”
2024-03-26 - 2024-03-31 | Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 90012, United States
In the wake of a string of online anti-Semitic rhetoric, stand-up comic Edelman decides to go straight to the source where he covertly attends a meeting of White Nationalists and comes face-to-face with the people behind the hates.

The Voices of Beauty Summit
2024-03-27 - 2024-03-28 | California Market Center, California Market Center 110 E. 9th Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90079, United States
The Voices of Beauty Summit will feature influential speakers from leading brands such as Glossier, Pattern Beauty, Tower 28, Live Tinted, and PHLUR, alongside major retailers like Ulta, Forever21, JCPenney, Fabfitfun, Credo, and prominent beauty publications including Allure, Cosmopolitan, and Refinery29. This event aims to explore diversity and inclusivity from various perspectives within the beauty industry, covering topics from developing an authentic brand and consumer behavior to financing an inclusive future and enhancing accessibility in beauty. Brands interested in attending can register at the provided link.
Day 1 will be highlighted by a keynote speech from John Legend, iconic singer/songwriter and founder of Loved01, and featuring The Retail Bootcamp. This unique interactive session is designed to elevate beauty founders through comprehensive upskilling, offering a chance to network with peers, editors, buyers, and influencers. Activities include speed-dating, improv exercises, and games, ensuring participants leave feeling inspired and informed. Topics such as landing major retailers, generating social buzz, managing chargebacks, and planning for exits will be covered, all tailored to enhancing the success and growth of your brand in retail.
Day 2 welcomes Ciara, singer and founder of OAM Skin, as the keynote speaker, focusing on diversity and inclusivity in the beauty sector. Join industry leaders for panels and fireside chats filled with insights on reaching diverse consumers, overcoming media barriers, navigating the retail landscape, and much more.
WHERE:
Downtown Los Angeles
California Market Center
110 E. 9th St. Los Angeles, CA 90079

WHEN:
Wednesday and Thursday, March 27th – 28th, 2024
9 am – 5 pm
For more information, please visit https://www.voicesofbeautysummit.com/. This ticketed event is open to brands, retailers, and service providers. Tickets can be purchased here.

Ray Chen
2024-03-27 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
The sensational violinist takes audiences on a tour of Europe with an inspired and virtuosic program.

Michael Tilson Thomas Leads Tchaikovsky
2024-03-28 - 2024-03-30 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
The four tableaus of Igor Stravinsky’s Petrushka are vividly brought to life by Michael Tilson Thomas, who actually met the composer in Los Angeles in his youth. Thomas once described Stravinsky as an “amazing mind that was searching always for the most original solution” to his inventions, and he brings that keen understanding to conducting Stravinsky’s work. Tchaikovsky wrote his Fourth Symphony as a mirror to the many conflicts in his life, wrestling with fate and personal turmoil, leading to a passionate thrill ride of a symphony.
Thursday, March 28 at 8 p.m.
Friday, March 29 at 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 30 at 8 p.m.

Traditions: Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater
2024-03-30 - 2024-03-31 | Royce Hall, 10745 Dickson Ct, Los Angeles, CA, United States
The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, led by Jaime Martín, presents a series of timeless works that spotlight singular voices within the collective music-making experience. Guest artists John Holiday and Amanda Forsythe join LACO.
March 30 at 8 p.m. ALEX THEATRE
March 31 at 7 p.m. ROYCE HALL

Traditions: Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater
2024-03-30 - 2024-03-31 | Royce Hall, 10745 Dickson Ct, Los Angeles, CA, United States
The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, led by Jaime Martín, presents a series of timeless works that spotlight singular voices within the collective music-making experience. Guest artists John Holiday and Amanda Forsythe join LACO.

SATURDAY, MAR 30 | 8 PM | ALEX THEATRE
SUNDAY, MAR 31 | 7 PM | ROYCE HALL

Stanley Clarke N•4EVER
2024-03-30 19:30 - 21:30 | broadstage, 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
BroadStage’s new Artist in Residence, Stanley Clarke, is a celebrated acoustic and electric bass player who returns with his new band 4EVER for a night of jazz harmony, rock, funk, R&B, hip-hop, fusion and more.

One of the Good Ones
2024-04-02 - 2024-04-07 | Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The stage is set for the ultimate familial confrontation with the world debut of this fresh comedy, brought to life by Pasadena Playhouse. When the family’s “ideal” Latina daughter introduces her boyfriend to her parents, it triggers a revealing showcase of the family’s prejudices and assumptions. Amid escalating tensions and a cascade of comedic moments, they must wade through the complexities of familial relationships and the limits of acceptance. This journey explores the perennial question: what does it really mean to be an American? Prepare to fall in love with your new favorite family in this sidesplitting and sincere narrative from Gloria Calderón Kellett, the co-creator and showrunner of Netflix’s One Day at a Time.

Fat Ham
2024-04-02 - 2024-04-28 | Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, United States
Meet Juicy, a young, queer Black man whose dead father shows up at the family BBQ asking that his murder be avenged, in the west coast premiere of Fat Ham, a hilarious and profound take on Hamlet.

Funny Girl
2024-04-02 - 2024-04-28 | Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
This Broadway revival about the indomitable Fanny Brice from Lower East Side, features one of the most iconic scores of all time, including “Don’t Rain on my Parade,” and “People”. Let her take you on a journey to stage stardom.

Schubert’s Octet
2024-04-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Beethoven’s Octet ranges in drama from the heart-rending winds and agitated strings to the full ensemble’s jubilance sprinkled throughout the hour-long work.

Yo-Yo Ma & Kathryn Stott
2024-04-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma is joined by longtime collaborator Kathryn Stott, an internationally recognized pianist. Together they have toured the globe and released multiple albums.

Feelin’ Good
2024-04-05 20:00 - 22:00 | La Mirada Theatre, 14900 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, 90638, United States
“Feelin’ Good: The Ultimate Michael Bublé Experience” stands out as the premier Michael Bublé tribute show in the United States. Anthony Bernasconi, leading a 17-piece orchestra, masterfully captures the smooth tones of the beloved singer in a dynamic, engaging performance that promises to captivate Bublé enthusiasts across all generations. Audiences can look forward to a blend of classic tunes from the Great American Songbook alongside a collection of Bublé’s most popular hits.

I Believe: The Music of Bach, Bonds & Robles
2024-04-06 - 2024-04-07 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
From Bach and Bonds to Robles, this program is filled with music with great strength of purpose in every phrase and note.

La Traviata
2024-04-06 - 2024-04-27 | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Verdi master James Conlon conducts one of opera’s most enduring tragedies about young Violetta whose life in the fast lane is disrupted by a fresh-faced suitor that offers her an unexpected taste of true love.

Flamenco Vivo presents Fronteras
2024-04-06 20:00 - 22:00 | La Mirada Theatre, 14900 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, 90638, United States
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, one of America’s leading flamenco companies, presents Fronteras, a new work choreographed by two of flamenco’s most exciting artists: José Maldonado and Karen Lugo- with an original score by Jose Luis de la Paz that will be performed live
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Unstill Life
2024-04-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Choreographer Benjamin Millepied returns to the Walt Disney Concert Hall stage as a dancer, accompanied by Alexandre Tharaud performing Bach, Beethoven, Rameau, and more.

Book of Mountains and Seas
2024-04-10 - 2024-04-14 | broadstage, 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
Composer Huang Ruo and puppeteer Basil Twist reinterprets Chinese myths for the 21st century. He creates a fantastical world of sunbirds, demons and giants from Book of Mountains & Seas. Performed in Mandarin with English subtitles.

Music 101: The Concerto (Part Two)
2024-04-10 19:30 - 20:30 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
In the first installment of this series, Alan Chapman traced the development and structure of the concerto from its beginnings up to the works of Mozart. Now, Chapman brings Beethoven and his successors center stage with many musical examples and vibrant visuals

Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony
2024-04-12 - 2024-04-14 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Dedicated to Franz Liszt—and featuring the LA Phil’s own Joanne Pearce Martin in this performance—the “Organ” symphony led fellow composer Charles Gounod to hail Saint-Saëns as “the French Beethoven.” LA Phil Principal Concertmaster Martin Chalifour performs Maurice Ravel’s virtuosic violin showpiece, and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Music Director Louis Langrée teams up again with acclaimed composer Jonathan Bailey Holland for a world premiere symphony

The Untold Story of Sharks
2024-04-18 19:30 - 21:30 | broadstage, 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
Dr. Jess Cramp will take audiences on a journey through the National Geographic archives to discover the work of pioneering women in shark science and storytelling before she dives into her work on the frontier of shark research and conservation

Jersey Boys
2024-04-19 - 2024-05-12 | La Mirada Theatre, 14900 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, 90638, United States
Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history

AXIS Dance Company
2024-04-19 08:00 - 2024-04-20 17:00 | The Wallis, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, 92010, United States
AXIS Dance Company presents a triple bill of world premieres and highlights from their repertoire that showcase the strength, power and infinite possibilities of disability-integrated dance
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Vivaldi Four Seasons
2024-04-20 | Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S St. John Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91105, United States
Multiple prize-winning violinist Charlotte Marckx brings Vivaldi’s most cherished concertos to life with her technical chops and expressive panache.

Patti Lupone
2024-04-20 07:30 - 21:30 | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Broadway’s diva extraordinaire returns to LA Opera for a solo concert after unforgettable star turns in The Ghosts of Versailles and Rise and Fall of the City of Mahogany.

Horizons: Beethoven + Skye
2024-04-20 08:00 - 2024-04-21 17:00 | CAP AT UCLA, 10745 Dickson Ct., Los Angeles, 90095, United States
LACO presents music that unifies us during times of dissonance with the premiere of Derrick Skye’s multicultural exploration, To Be A Horizon, which engages in an endless pursuit of connection in order to deconstruct musical and cultural divides.

Antonio Sánchez: Birdman Live
2024-04-20 19:30 - 21:30 | broadstage, 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
Four-time Grammy-Award winner Antonio Sánchez, one of the most renowned drummers in the international jazz scene, takes the stage to celebrate the 10th anniversary celebration of Birdman with a live score to film.
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The Hope Theory
2024-04-25 - 2024-06-09 | Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, United States
. As a Portuguese immigrant, storyteller, and sleight-of-hand magician, Helder Guimarães arrived in America at age 29. Wide-eyed and full of ideas, he discovers a fascinating puzzle of cultural and professional challenges to solve while he tries to build a home.
The Hope Theory
offers a unique perspective on America through the eyes of an optimistic outsider

Víkingur Ólafsson
2024-05-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Víkingur Ólafsson performs the 75,000+ notes of Bach’s Goldberg Variations with “a complete show of mastery and virtuosity” (Bachtrack).

Dudamel Leads Mozart and Strauss
2024-05-02 - 2024-05-05 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil lead Strauss’ Don Quixote featuring LA Phil Principal Cello and Principal Viola Robert deMaine and Teng Li as soloists.
