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Coleman ’72

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

Jenn, Michelle and Joey look back at the summer of 1972, when their Korean American family piled into the Buick for an All-American road trip—spontaneously orchestrated by their father. From Milwaukee to Los Angeles and back again, they hit the open plains, stocked with kimchi, banchan and lemon drops, rickety Coleman camper in tow. But […]

avaaz

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

Meet Roya, our fabulous hostess, as she welcomes you into her home to celebrate Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. She’s preparing a feast, but the main attraction is Roya sharing her great American journey from Tehran to “Tehran-geles,” California. Get ready for the time of your life with this hilarious and deeply personal tribute to […]

LA Phil with Leila Josefowicz

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

Violin virtuoso Leila Josefowicz plays Thomas Adès’ "Concentric Paths" Violin Concerto, and one of the most sought-after young conductors, Elim Chan, leads the LA Phil in Tchaikovsky's popular Fifth Symphony as well as the Orange County premiere of a new work by the talented Clarice Assad.

Tales From Italy

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

Inspired by the charm and beauty of Italy, each work on this program reveals a different perspective on the “Bel Paese” (“beautiful county”). Stravinsky and Musgrave both provide expressive, poetic and lyrical story-telling based on colorful commedia dell’arte characters. Tchaikovsky was based in Rome when he wrote his Piano Trio in A minor, which he […]

LA PHILHARMONIC: Bohemian Strings

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

Cellist David Garrett curates a concert focused on Bohemian composers and is joined by members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. This stirring program of Czech chamber music includes Leoš Janáček’s String Quartet No. 2, Bohuslav Martinů’s Third String Quarte and Antonín Dvořák.

Garrick Ohlsson Plays Rachmaninoff

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

Garrick Ohlsson, on piano, performs Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op.30 along with Lutoslawski’s Concerto. Starts at 7:30 p.m.

Dvořák and Bruckner

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

May 5-7. LA Phil Principal Concertmaster Martin Chalifour and Vienna State Opera Music Director Philippe Jordan come together for a program of extraordinary melodies of Dvořák’s violin concerto and Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7. Friday and Saturday, at 8 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m.

The Music of The Rolling Stones

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

May 5-6. Since their first live production of classic rock music with orchestra in 1995, Windborne Productions, Inc. have gone on to create several memorable tribute shows. The Music of the Rolling Stones features Mick Adams on lead vocals. Pacific Symphony, backed by a full rock band, presents “The Music of the Rolling Stones.” A […]

The Concert—A Tribute to ABBA

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

May 6. Dance and sing to iconic hits from ABBA, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” and “Dancing Queen.” Starts 7:30 p.m.

Los Angeles Children’s Chorus

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

May 7. The Grammy-award winning Los Angeles Children’s Chorus, featuring nearly 300 choristers from six choral ensembles, covers works that span more than four centuries: from Johan Sebastian Bach to the world premiere performances of new works by composers Ellen Gilson Voth, Derrick Skye and Pedro Osuna.

TAURUS SZN: A Birthday Party for Rico Nasty

NTWRK LA 433 N. Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, United States

Rapper and trap artist Rico Nasty, in collaboration with WMX (Warner Music Group’s in-house creative agency) and NTWRK, presents TAURUS SZN: A Birthday Party for Rico Nasty. The birthday bash pop-up will take place on Tuesday, May 9th at NTWRK LA (433 N. Fairfax Ave), from 11am to 7pm PT. The pop-up event will feature […]

The Roaring ‘20s

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

May 11-13. A three-part celebration starting with the music that defined the Roaring Twenties.  First, listen to music of the era in the concert hall, such as George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris. Then, foxtrot on the Plaza to the JT & Friends band, and finally, enjoy the landmark 1927 silent […]

Beethoven and Strauss

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

May 11, 13-14. Pianist Pierre-Laurent is joined by the Los Angeles Philharmonic as he plays Beethoven’s Fourth Concerto. Finnish conductor Eva Ollikainen concludes the program with the Der Rosenkavalier Suite. Thursday, 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m.

blackbox: Mento Buru

broadstage 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, United States

May 12. Mento Buru is a 7-piece band, combining an energetic blend of Latin rhythms, Jamaican SKA, jazz, funk, and reggae. Starts at 8 p.m.

LA Dance Project—Romeo and Juliet

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

May 12-14. The LA Dance Project, founded by Benjamin Millepied, works to inspire, create, educate and change perspectives through the accessible and transformative power of dance in Los Angeles and around the world. Time varies, check website.

Blue13 Dance Company

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

May-May 13. Blue13’s work rejects monolithic representations of both Indianness and contemporaneity and reveals complexities intrinsic to South Asian and intersectional identities through provocative and boundary-expanding contemporary works.

Star Wars: A New Hope – In Concert

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

May 13-14. Conner Gray Covington conducts the San Diego Symphony Orchestra in bringing to life in concert, the Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, the fourth episode of the saga. Starts at 7:30 p.m.

Rhapsody in Blue

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

May 14. The joy of George Gershwin will fill the concert hall as Carl St. Clair explores those fascinating rhythms, including Rhapsody in Blue, An American in Paris and other works from the Jazz Age. Who could ask for anything more? Starts at 3 p.m.

Chicago

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

May 16-21. There’s never been a better time to experience Chicago, Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy, thousands of standing ovations and now the #1 longest-running American Musical in Broadway history. Times vary per date.

Salonen, Stravinsky, and Bartok

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

May 18-19, 21. The incomparable Esa-Pekka Salonen, former LA Phil Music Director, conducts the LA Philharmonic and organist Iveta Apkalna in a program by two of his heroes, Stravinsky and Bartók. Times vary per day.

Destiny of Desire – An Unapologetic Telenovela for the Stage

The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, United States

The joys, tribulations, and plot twists of epic love are bursting onstage in this brilliantly funny homage to the telenovela. On a stormy night in Bellarica, Mexico, two babies are born—one into a life of outlandish wealth, and one into a life of poverty. When the newborns are swapped by a ruthless ex–beauty queen, the […]

Destiny of Desire

The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, United States

The Old Globe presents Destiny of Desire – An Unapologetic Telenovela for the Stage, a witty and modern comedy by Karen Zacarías, winner of the Helen Hayes Award. Directed by Tony Award winner and Academy Award nominee Ruben Santiago-Hudson, this highly anticipated production reunites Zacarías and Santiago-Hudson following their acclaimed works Native Gardens and August […]

Miró Quartet with Special Guest Kevin Puts

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

May 20. In its Wallis debut, the award-winning Miró Quartet reunites with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts, one of the most important composers of his generation. Starts at 7:30 p.m.

Haydn + Price

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

Pacific Chorale proudly presents Price’s rediscovered Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight, alongside Joseph Haydn’s stirring and majestic Nelson Mass. Starts at 5 p.m.

Stranger Love

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

May 20. Stranger Love is a LA Phil commissioned world-premiere production that follows two lovers whose romance unfolds. An inspired 3 act performance that combines music and theater.

Mastro’s Steakhouse Beverly Hills and Mastro’s Ocean Club Downtown Los Angeles

Mastro's Beverly Hills Steakhouse 246 N Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, United States

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend by bringing the grill experience home with  Mastro’s Butcher Block To-Go.. Indulge in perfectly aged cryo-vac sealed steaks, aged for 28 days and accompanied by Mastro's exclusive house steak rub. You can conveniently pick up your order at either the Beverly Hills or Downtown Los Angeles location. If you prefer dining […]

SINGING WITH THE DEVIL: PAYARE AND CANTATA CRIOLLA

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

Music Director Rafael Payare leads the Orchestra in works by two of Venezuela’s most notable composers. Antonio Estévez’s best-known music is the 1954 Cantata Criolla, a lively work based on the Venezuelan mythic poem by Alberto Arvelo Torrealba about a singing contest between Florentino and the Devil. And Evencio Castellanos’ Santa Cruz de Pacairigua is […]

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

La Mirada Theatre 14900 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, United States

From the creative minds of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, renowned for their musical masterpieces like Phantom of the Opera and The Lion King, comes a timeless production that has captured hearts across the globe. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a captivating reimagination of the biblical tale of Joseph, his father Jacob, […]

Love All

Mandell Weiss Theatre 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla, CA, United States

Love All is the triumphant story of the rise of sports icon and social justice pioneer Billie Jean King. The trailblazer for equality faced tough competition on the court and adversity in the world against a backdrop of the massive social changes of the 1960s and ‘70s. Times vary per show.

Twelfth Night

The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, United States

One of Shakespeare’s most perfect plays—romance, music, poetry, comedy, swordplay, and more! Shipwrecked and alone, young Viola masquerades as her lost twin brother and becomes the go-between for the lovesick Duke Orsino and the beautiful Countess. until she finds herself in the middle of a love triangle.

Alonzo King LINES Ballet: Deep River

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

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Alonzo King LINES Ballet as they present the captivating performance of Deep River. This extraordinary piece features a mesmerizing live vocal performance by the acclaimed GRAMMY Award-winning artist Lisa Fischer, accompanied by a captivating score composed by the renowned jazz pianist, composer, and MacArthur Fellow, Jason Moran. Deep […]

Renée Elise Goldsberry

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

ANGELICA SCHUYLER IN THE ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST OF HAMILTON Renée Elise Goldsberry graced The Good Wife and One Life to Live on television. Broadway cheered her in Rent, The Color Purple and Hamilton, and gave her a Tony and a Grammy. Hear her golden voice fill Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in a collection of showstoppers as only she can sing them. […]

Bernadette Peters in Concert

Pasadena Playhouse 39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, United States

Prepare to be captivated by the incomparable Bernadette Peters, a shining star of Broadway and the cherished muse of Stephen Sondheim. Experience an unforgettable night of melodic enchantment as Peters takes the stage, showcasing her remarkable vocal prowess through a selection of songs from the acclaimed Broadway shows that have garnered her accolades. Furthermore, be […]

Experience Free Concerts and Movies with OC Parks

OC Parks 13042 Old Myford Road, Irvine, CA, United States

The much-awaited OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema film series is back, presented by the County of Orange and OC Parks. Embrace the enchantment of summer evenings at your beloved regional parks, where you can relish in complimentary concerts and captivating movie screenings, all in a delightful, family-friendly ambiance. The June film lineup […]

Macbeth

Theatricum 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA, United States

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.

Ellington/Williams

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

Duke Ellington and Mary Lou Williams, two legendary figures in the realm of jazz, displayed an unwavering quest for new avenues of artistic expression. Fueled by their deep-rooted faith, both composers ventured into the creation of significant choral compositions rooted in the African American church tradition, boldly pushing the boundaries of sacred music and jazz. […]

Renée Fleming

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

Experience the captivating allure of renowned soprano Renée Fleming, celebrated as one of the most exceptional artists of our era. Prepare to be mesmerized by her remarkable vocal prowess, enchanting stage presence, and insatiable musical curiosity. This eagerly anticipated comeback of a living legend is not to be missed! The concert will showcase the premiere […]

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Theatricum 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA, United States

The magical outdoor setting of Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum transforms into an enchanted forest for this signature production for lovers.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Theatricum 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA, United States

The magical outdoor setting of Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum transforms into an enchanted forest for this signature production for lovers.

Diana Ross: The Music Legacy Tour

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

Listen to a catalog of hits by the iconic Diana Ross—from her solo career to her time as lead singer of The Supremes. Fans will be moved by timeless hits such as "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", and "Endless Love"

Six

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

From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st century girl power! Times vary per show.

Cathedrals of Sound

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

Miserere by Renaissance composer Gregorio Allegri was so popular the Vatican forbade it to be published. Pacific Chorale director Robert Istad conducts the Miserere, then Carl St. Clair leads Richard Strauss’ transcendent tone poem followed by the world premiere of Fiat Lux by Scotland’s Sir James MacMillan. June 15, 2023, 8:00 pm June 16, 2023, […]

Complexions Contemporary Ballet

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

Led by dance icons Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, Complexions Contemporary Ballet has awakened audiences to a new, exciting genre with their singular approach of reinventing dance and contemporary ballet. WOKE is a physical reaction to the daily news—a bold and dynamic one-act ballet. Rock meets ballet in LOVE ROCKS, with music by GRAMMY® Award-winning […]

An Evening with John Legend

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

Witness an extraordinary solo presentation showcasing the musical genius of John Legend, a remarkable artist who has been honored with 12 GRAMMY® awards. Prepare to be captivated by intimate renditions of his iconic chart-toppers such as "All of Me," "Ordinary People," and "Tonight." Delight in the unveiling of unexpected anecdotes from Legend's personal journey and […]

FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN

Kirk Douglas Theatre 9820 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA, United States

Leading up to one of Cassius Clay's highly anticipated fights, the heavyweight boxing champion develops an unlikely friendship with controversial Hollywood star Stepin Fetchit. In Fetch Clay, Make Man, a play written by Will Power and directed by Debbie Allen, the story explores the surprising bond between these two influential cultural icons. Despite their stark […]

Fetch Clay, Make Man

Kirk Douglas Theatre 9820 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA, United States

Fetch Clay, Make Man is a thought-provoking exploration of the unlikely alliance between heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali (formerly known as Cassius Clay) and the contentious Hollywood figure, Stepin Fetchit (real name Lincoln Perry). Set against the backdrop of an eagerly-awaited boxing match, the narrative, penned by acclaimed actor and playwright Will Power and directed […]

Earth, Wind & Fire

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

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and music legends perform their greatest hits bringing their blend of funk, jazz, pop, soul and R&B to The Rady Shell at Jacob Park.

An Evening with CAKE

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

Sacramento based band CAKE's recent album, Showroom of Compassion, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200. They have a sound and vision like no other having originally formed as a somewhat antagonistic answer to grunge.

An Evening with Brian Stokes

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

Two-time Tony Award winner and Broadway's "last leading man" (New York Times) performs a medley of contemporary music as well as fan favorites from the American songbook and Broadway for one-night-only.

A Transparent Musical

Ahmanson Theatre 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

The uplifting comic story of the Pfefferman family, whose patriarch is finally allowing their true selves to emerge as the transgender matriarch she always knew she was.

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