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Chicken & Biscuits
2024-03-08 - 2024-03-24 | 217 North Coast Highway Oceanside,, 217 North Coast Highway,, Oceanside, CA, 92054, United States
Chicken & Biscuits reveals the rivalry between sisters Baneatta and Beverly when they come together to bury their father. Baneatta’s pastor husband tries to mediate the family drama while officiating the funeral, but when a shocking family secret is revealed during the ceremony, the siblings are faced with a truth that could either heal or break them
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Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group
2024-03-08 - 2024-03-09 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Musician Lyle Lovett performs his greatest hits backed by a full symphony orchestra. For two-nights this soulful singer will be joined by the Pacific Symphony, led by conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez

Philadelphia Orchestra with Nathalie Stutzman and Haochen Zhang
2024-03-07 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
The world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra makes its triumphant return to Orange County for the first time in 17 years, led by the second woman in history to lead a major American orchestra, Nathalie Stutzmann, and joined by pianist Haochen Zhang, recipient of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant.

Nat Geo Live: Rise of T. Rex
2024-03-07 19:30 - 21:30 | broadstage, 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
How did T. rex become the iconic apex predator of North America 66 million years ago? Paleontologist Dr. Lindsay Zanno explores how a global climate crisis during the Cretaceous changed the course of evolution for this prehistoric tyrant and its ancestors.

Hand to God
2024-03-07 - 2024-03-31 | Divisionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd., San Diego, 92116, United States
Set in a small, conservative town, the play follows the story of Jason, a quiet young man, and his puppet, Tyrone, who seems to have a mind of its own. As the puppet takes on a life of its own, chaos ensues, leading to a hilarious and thought-provoking exploration of faith, morality, and the human psyche.

Prokofiev and Rachmaninoff
2024-03-07 - 2024-03-10 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Domingo Hindoyan leads Prokofiev’s celebratory Fifth, with star pianist Mao Fujita interpreting Rachmaninoff.

Les Ballets de Monte Carlo: Coppil-i.A.
2024-03-07 - 2024-03-10 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo brings Coppél-i.A., Jean-Christophe Maillot’s new creation. The company’s choreographer-director revisits this famous Romantic piece exploring the ways in which artificial intelligence is shaping our society today and examining what it means to search for the ideal partner in a technologically advanced society.

Music 101: Inspiration With KUSC's Alan Chapman
2024-03-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Composers find inspiration in many place. With many musical examples and vibrant visuals, Alan Chapman explores these sources of inspiration and how they are translated into music.

Molière’s Tartuffe
2024-03-06 - 2024-03-31 | North Coast Rep, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr Suite D, Solana Beach, CA, 92075, United States
Tartuffe, one of the most enduring comedic masterpieces, is given a clever translation by two-time Pulitzer Prize poet Richard Wilbur. With wicked precision and brilliantly rhyming verses, this highly satiric comedy skewers religious hypocrisy, duplicity, lust, and self-inflicted chaos.

Chamber Music by Brahms and Amy Beach
2024-03-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Brahms’ influence seeped into American composer Amy Beach’s chamber music—from the introduction’s slow and sinister arpeggios to the intense chromatic race to the finale.

Dianne Reeves
2024-03-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
The 5-time Grammy winner is LA Phil’s first ever Creative Chair for Jazz and the first person ever to sing on the Walt Disney Concert Hall stage. She makes her return for an inimate night of songs that are deeply personal.

Maria Ioudenitch
2024-03-03 15:00 - 17:00 | The Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Dynamic young violinist Maria Ioudenitch is joined by pianist Kenneth Broberg and students from The Colburn School as she performs violin sonatas by Brahms, Poulenc and Ravel.

Love and Revolution
2024-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 3459 Manchester Ave, Cardiff, CA, 92007, United States
GRAMMY award-winning lutenist and conductor Stephen Stubbs’s collaboration with Claudio Monteverdi broke the rules of Renaissance polyphony and created the foundations of modern music. Bach Collegium presents the invention of modern music madrigals of Claudio Monteverdi and Sigismondo D’India.

Legacy Debussy + Hamelin
2024-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 | The Wallis, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, 92010, United States
Special guest Marc-André Hamelin headlines the final program of Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s popular Chamber Series. He performs Nadia Boulanger’s post-impressionist Three Pieces for Cello and Piano, and Franck’s expressive Piano Quintet in F minor, complementing Leclair’s innovative Sonata for Two Violins in E minor, Op. 3, No. 5, and Debussy’s dream-like Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp.

Two Locations: The Wallis and Zipper Hall

El Otro Oz
2024-03-02 - 2024-03-03 | Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90232, United States
Take a bilingual, transformative journey with this musical featuring salsa, merengue, and Mexican folk music inspired by The Wizard of Oz.

Nico Muhly and Alice Goodman’s The Street
2024-02-29 20:00 - 22:00 | CAP AT UCLA, 10745 Dickson Ct., Los Angeles, 90095, United States
Join composer Nico Muhly and librettist Alice Goodman at UCLA Nimoy Theater for a profound performance of Muhly’s latest composition, “The Street.” This compelling piece exposes the harsh realities of wrongful judgment and agony as it unfolds the interactions of a man with his acquaintances, passersby, and eager executioners on a Jerusalem thoroughfare.

Leila Josefowicz
2024-02-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Experience an evening with a violin virtuoso hailed by The Washington Post, a MacArthur “genius” Fellow, and a fervent advocate for contemporary music at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Double Feature: Highway 1, USA, and The Dwarf
2024-02-24 - 2024-03-17 | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
LA Opera presents a double feature of one-act gems about love. The Dwarf is an impossible romance—a one-sided love story by Oscar Wilde brought to life through a romantic score. Highway 1, USA by African American composer William Grant Still follows a hardworking Black couple determined to build a better life, but their sacrifices turn out to be misguided.

Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet
2024-02-23 | The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Newly appointed as the next Artistic Director of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance, Ambrose Akinmusire brings an unorthodox approach to sound and composition. He performs at the JAI in honor and celebration of Black History Month. Friday, February 23, 2024 • 6 PM & 8:30 PM

Jeremy Jordan
2024-02-22 - 2024-02-25 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Jeremy Jordan became a star with his role as Jack Kelly in “Newsies,” earning a Tony nomination in 2012. His talents caught Hollywood’s attention, leading to roles in NBC’s “SMASH,” CW’s “Supergirl,” and as the voice of Varian in “Tangled.” He’s appeared in films like “The Last Five Years” with Anna Kendrick and “Joyful Noise” with Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah. In his Cabaret Series Debut, Jordan will perform a selection of Broadway hits, including songs from “Newsies,” “Waitress,” and classics from “West Side Story,” “Carousel,” and more. Don’t miss this Broadway sensation’s rare West Coast performance!

Beethoven & Shostakovich
2024-02-22 - 2024-02-24 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3, celebrated for its compelling opening, tender second movement, and vibrant finale, stands as one of his finest works. Following this, the program features Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, a masterpiece of triumph and tragedy. The performance will be enhanced with Image Magnification (IMAG) on the big screen, offering detailed views of the guest artist, conductor, and orchestra members. Alessio Bax, known for his extraordinary lyricism, profound understanding, and flawless technique, is hailed as “among the most remarkable young pianists now before the public” by Gramophone.

Jason Mraz Foundation Presents – KALEIDOSCOPE
2024-02-18 15:00 - 17:00 | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
The Jason Mraz Foundation is delighted to announce “Kaleidoscope,” a community concert celebrating the collaboration of eight San Diego nonprofit arts organizations, scheduled for February 17 and 18, 2024, at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Participating groups include A Step Beyond, Banding Together, Diversionary Theatre, Monarch School, San Diego Young Artists Music Academy, Tap Fever Studios, Tierra Caliente Academy of Arts, and the Wheelchair Dancers Organization. Together with Jason Mraz, these organizations will perform selections from Mraz’s repertoire, highlighting the talents of emerging artists and underscoring the significance of accessible arts programming.

Poetry Uncut: Part III J. Ivy hosts Def Sound and Sunni Patterson
2024-02-17 20:00 - 22:00 | CAP AT UCLA, 10745 Dickson Ct., Los Angeles, 90095, United States
In the third installment of the Poetry Uncut series, spoken-word artist J. Ivy takes the helm as host. The event kicks off with an energetic spoken-word performance by Get Lit, followed by L.A.’s own Def Sound, who blends hip-hop with poetry, and Sunni Patterson, who delves into the poetic and spiritual traditions of her New Orleans heritage. The evening’s ambiance is set by Emmy Award-winning DJ Niena Drake, providing a musical backdrop to the performances.

MUSIC FOR LOVERS & STRANGERS
2024-02-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 90012, United States
Michael Feinstein, Ambassador of the Great American Songbook, comes to the Mark Taper Forum with a world premiere concert that will feature classic love songs, intimate stories, and new musical arrangements of hits from the Great American Songbook.

Peter and the Wolf with Stravinsky Pieces: An All-Family Ballet
2024-02-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, 92101, United States
Two ballets in one family-friendly performance, teaching children about music and dance. First, Peter and the Wolf set to Sergei Prokofiev’s 1936 score recounts Peter’s adventures in the family garden and adjacent forest. And then Stravinsky Pieces turns eight sections from Igor Stravinsky’s suites for chamber orchestra.

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1
2024-02-17 | Pasadena Symphony and Pops, 131 S St. John Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91105, United States
Jessie Montgomery is presented at the annual Composers Showcase with Wynona Wang on piano and conducted by Kyle Dickson.
February 17
2:00pm & 8:00pm

Schumann Quartet
2024-02-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Mozart: String Quartet in A Major, K464 Janacek: Quartet No. 1 “Kreutzer Sonata” Beethoven: String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 127
“The Schumanns rank among the elite quartets globally without question,” according to Süddeutsche Zeitung.
“The Guardian lauds, “This was music-making at its finest.”
Erik Schumann, violin Ken Schumann, violin Veit Hertenstein, viola Mark Schumann, cello
Is there anyone who understands you as well as a sibling does? It’s unlikely. That’s why the Schumann Quartet, with its unique sibling synergy, captivates both audiences and critics alike. This German group is composed of the Schumann brothers—Erik, Ken, and Mark—along with violist Veit Hertenstein.
From their youngest days, these musicians have developed an innate ability to communicate musically without the need for words. While their individual personalities shine through, they unite to form a singular, harmonious sound within each piece they perform.
Their approach to music is defined by a sense of adventure and an eagerness to explore, leading to performances that resonate deeply with those who witness them. The quartet believes, “True magic happens in live performance. It’s the moment of truth, where pretense falls away, and we are true to ourselves. This honesty allows us to connect with the audience, engaging in a musical dialogue.”
Experience the beauty and spontaneity of the Schumann Quartet in a concert that promises to reveal the unexpected and the sublime.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
2024-02-16 - 2024-03-03 | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best New Play, is celebrated as a “dazzling, pulse-pounding, and remarkable” theatrical adaptation (Time Out New York) of Mark Haddon’s globally acclaimed novel. The story centers on fifteen-year-old Christopher, a mathematically gifted youth with an extraordinary intellect, who finds the complexities of daily life challenging to navigate. Accused of killing his neighbor’s dog, Christopher embarks on a mission to uncover the true perpetrator, employing methods reminiscent of Sherlock Holmes. His quest takes him across London in an adventure that promises to transform his life in unimaginable ways. This play is a thrilling, heartwarming, and uplifting experience suitable for the whole family.

Latin Fire with Arturo Sandoval
2024-02-16 - 2024-02-17 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
This scorching performance brings together the Grammy Award-winning jazz trumpeter and composer Arturo Sandoval with the full sonic force of a symphony orchestra—delivering a fiery fusion of jazz and Latin music.
February 16, 2024, 8:00 pm
February 17, 2024, 8:00 pm

Clarice & Sergio Assad
2024-02-16 | The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
The Assad family has been making music since the 1950s with Seu Jorge, a self-taught mandolinist, and his wife Dona Ica. The passion of music has been passed down to their children who continue in their legacy.
6 PM & 8:30 PM
