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Sound of Music Sing-a-long

The Hollywood Bowl 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, 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

The Hollywood Bowl 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, 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

broadstage 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, 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.

Les Misérables

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Cameron Mackintosh presents Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical, "Les Misérables," which remains one of the world's most beloved musicals. Celebrated as a modern rendition of a timeless classic, this production has garnered praise for its contemporary staging and powerful storytelling. Set in 19th century France, the narrative revolves around themes of love, […]

A Hero’s Life

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Grammy Award-winning artist Eighth Blackbird opens for Pacific Symphony’s Opening Night is anchored by Strauss’s A Hero’s Life.

Love in Exile

The Ford 2580 Cahuenga Blvd E, Los Angeles, 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

The Hollywood Bowl 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, 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 .

Love in Exile

The Ford 2580 Cahuenga Blvd E, Los Angeles, 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

The Hollywood Bowl 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, 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.

A Hero’s Life

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Grammy Award-winning artist Eighth Blackbird opens for Pacific Symphony’s Opening Night is anchored by Strauss’s A Hero’s Life.

Classic Albums Live Performs Creedence Clearwater Revival: Chronicle, Vol. 1

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

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.

CAP AT UCLA 10745 Dickson Ct., Los Angeles, 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

Royce Hall 10745 Dickson Ct, Los Angeles, 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.

Terence Blanchard and Turtle Island

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

The Grammy-winning trumpeter and the Grammy-winning string quartet pay tribute to the legendary composer and saxophonist Wayne Shorter.

Don Giovanni

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 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.

Stanley Clarke & Hiromi

broadstage 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, 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.

Classic Albums Live Performs Led Zeppelin II

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

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.

Selena

The Ford 2580 Cahuenga Blvd E, Los Angeles, 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

The Hollywood Bowl 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, 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

The Nimoy 1262 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, 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.

Ein Heldenleben

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Music Director Carl St. Clair guides audiences through one of Strauss’s most ambitious compositions depicting the hero’s journey.

Jethro Tull: The Seven Decades

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Led by Ian Anderson, the concert will feature a rich collection of the best-known Jethro Tull repertoire from 1968 to date.

Japanese Breakfast

Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 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

Theatricum 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA, 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

The Ford 2580 Cahuenga Blvd E, Los Angeles, 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

Ahmanson Theatre 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 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 […]

Jamie Cullum

Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 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 […]

Ethiocolor

CAP AT UCLA 10745 Dickson Ct., Los Angeles, 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.

California Dreamin’: Jessica Vosk Sings the Songwriters of Laurel Canyon

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

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.

Catherine Russell

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Catherine Russell, a Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, is celebrated for her exceptional vocal techniques and her interpretations of blues and early jazz pieces. Born into a distinguished jazz lineage, she is the daughter of Luis Russell, who served as Louis Armstrong's musical director, and Carline Ray, a multifaceted musician known for her work with the […]

A.I.M. BY KYLE ABRAHAM

Carpenter Performing Arts Center 6200 E. Atherton St., LONG BEACH, CA, 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

The Ford 2580 Cahuenga Blvd E, Los Angeles, 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, […]

blackbox: Mando Dorame

broadstage 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, 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

CAP AT UCLA 10745 Dickson Ct., Los Angeles, 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

The Wallis 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, 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

Geffen Playhouse 10886 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 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.

Ain’t Too ProudAin’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

"Ain't Too Proud" is a riveting Broadway musical chronicling The Temptations' rise from Detroit streets to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Known for their iconic dances and harmonies, they amassed 42 Top Ten hits, with 14 at number one. Garnering 12 Tony® nominations and winning Best Choreography in 2019, the show depicts the […]

Nat Geo Live: Wild Cats Revealed

broadstage 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, 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.

Vadym Kholodenko in Recital

The Soraya 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA, United States

Cliburn gold medalist Vadym Kholodenko returns to the Soraya for another intimate and emotional program that spans several centuries, from Handel and Liszt to the living legend Thomas.

Nano Stern Sings Víctor Jara

CAP AT UCLA 10745 Dickson Ct., Los Angeles, United States

Nano Stern, armed with his guitar, commemorates the 50th anniversary of legendary Chilean folk singer and slain political activist Victor Jara. Screening of Nano’s documentary film We’ll be Singing by September is showing October 19.

Sibelius and Swan Lake

Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Alpesh Chauhan, Music Director of the Birmingham Opera Company, brings his own acclaimed sense of drama to Tchaikovsky’s timeless melodies and romance in selections from Swan Lake. Hours vary, check website for more details.

Marisa Monte

Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

In Brazil, Marisa Monte is revered as both a trailblazer and a traditionalist. Her artistic brilliance and deep emotional connection in her performances shine through as she delivers her pop and samba tracks with a unique twist, inspired by her passion for experimentation and exploration of rhythm and sound. Her distinctive style has earned her […]

Tchaikovsky 4

Pasadena Symphony and Pops 131 S St. John Avenue, Pasadena, CA, United States

The Pasadena Symphony heralds the beginning of the Classical Music season with Brett Mitchell at the helm, conducting Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4. Accompanying the orchestra is the Armenian violin virtuoso, Diana Adamyan, delivering Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. As a victor of the Menuhin Competition, The Violin Channel has lauded Adamyan as "a standout young soloist from […]

The Barber of Seville

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Count Almaviva aims to win Rosina's heart, but her guardian, Doctor Bartolo, opposes. The resourceful barber, Figaro, schemes to ensure love prevails. Celebrated mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard stars as Rosina, with Joshua Hopkins playing the cunning Figaro. Enjoy Rossini’s enchanting score under conductor Louis Lohraseb and a fresh LA production directed by the award-winning Rob Ashford. […]

Ruthie Foster

CAP AT UCLA 10745 Dickson Ct., Los Angeles, United States

Ruthie Foster's dynamic fusion of soul, blues, rock, folk, and gospel has lit up stages worldwide. From Texas church choirs to the U.S. Navy Band and an award-studded career in Austin, her journey has been remarkable. A four-time Grammy nominee for Best Contemporary Blues Album, she's garnered numerous Blues and Austin Music Awards and France's […]

A Raisin in the Sun

South Coast Repertory 655 Town Center Drive, PO Box 2197, Costa Mesa, CA 92628-2197, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

This pivotal drama reshaped American theatre, tackling barriers head-on. The Youngers, a Black family, grapple with how to allocate their father's insurance payout: starting a business, funding Beneatha's medical studies, or relocating to a white suburb? Lauded by the New York Times for its authenticity and intensity, the play echoes Langston Hughes' "Harlem," probing the […]

Anoushka Shankar Quintet

The Soraya 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA, United States

Nine-time Grammy nominee Anoushka Shankar places the sitar front and center in a program that incorporates traditional Indian and modern electric music. She is joined by Aparna and Ashwini Ramaswamy as they perform Ananta,

Lila Downs – Día De Los Muertos

Balboa Theatre 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, United States

Honor the traditions of Dia de los Muertos with one of the most influential artists of Mexican music. Known as much for her social justice, Lila Downs is both singer and activist, bridging traditions from across the Americas through her music.

Gabriel Kahane & Attacca Quartet: Magnificent Bird

CAP AT UCLA 10745 Dickson Ct., Los Angeles, United States

Songwriter Gabriel Kahane tells his own story in a collection of songs, Magnificent Bird in a collaborative performance with Grammy Award-winning Attacca Quartet.

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