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Bebop and Beyond: The Music of Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie
2023-09-09 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Band maestros Charles McPherson and Gilbert Castellanos revive cherished compositions from Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie at the Rady Shell. The ensemble showcases some of the premier jazz talents in the U.S.

Bebop and Beyond: The Music of Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie
2023-09-09 19:30 - 21:30 | The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Band leaders Charles McPherson and Gilbert Castellanos bring some of the most beloved charts from Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie to the Rady Shell stage.

Flypoet: Summer Classic
2023-09-09 20:00 - 22:00 | The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd E, Los Angeles, 90068, United States
Flypoet All-Star Spoken Word Summer Classic presents an elite selection of the country’s top spoken word talents, culminating in a surprise act by a renowned R&B and soul artist. Join Flypoet at The Ford for a captivating evening filled with art, music, and mesmerizing poetic prowess.

Flypoet: Summer Classic
2023-09-09 20:00 - 22:00 | The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd E, Los Angeles, 90068, United States
The Flypoet All-Star Spoken Word Summer Classic showcases some of the most celebrated spoken word talents in the nation. The event is further highlighted by a surprise act from a renowned R&B and soul musician. Join Flypoet at The Ford for a memorable evening filled with art, melodies, and, undoubtedly, poetic brilliance.

The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical
2023-09-10 - 2023-10-08 | La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Hunter S. Thompson changed journalism. Equal parts philosopher, clown and genius, he was armed and dangerous with a typewriter as his preferred weapon.This musical is a rock ‘n’ roll portrait of an artist seeking greatness and coming to terms with his own legacy.

Disney’s Aladdin
2023-09-12 - 2023-09-23 | Pantages Theatre, 6233 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD, Los Angeles, CA, 90028, United States
From the producer of The Lion King comes this new production of Disney’s Aladdin featuring all of the popular songs from the film as well as new music by Tony and Academy Award winner Alan Menken (Newsies) and lyrics by legendary lyricists Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast), Award winner Tim Rice (The Lion King, Aida) and author Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer).

The Planets
2023-09-12 20:00 - 22:00 | The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, 90068, United States
Gustav Holst’s fan-favorite The Planets explores the astrological personalities that inhabit our solar system: from the combative Mars to the joyful Jupiter. The program features the LA Philharmonic and the Pacific Chorale.

Ryan Beatty at The Hollywood Bowl
2023-09-14 20:00 - 22:00 | The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, 90068, United States
In his Ford debut, singer-songwriter Ryan Beatty will perform songs from his new album
Calico as he explores the tension we feel between protecting our hearts longing for the connection that comes with true vulnerability.

Dishwasher Dreams
2023-09-16 - 2023-10-15 | The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, 92101, United States
What exactly is the American Dream? For Alaudin Bangladesh-born parents, it means opportunity. But to comedian Alaudin, America is the home of George Carlin. Through comedy and music, this play recounts the immigrant experience, how this country gets made, and the dreams of those who make it.

Complexions Contemporary Ballet
2023-09-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Complexions was founded by Master Choreographer Dwight Rhoden and the legendary Desmond Richardson with a singular approach to reinventing dance through a groundbreaking mix of methods, styles and cultures. With a breathtaking mix of dance styles and athletic intensity, Complexions represents one of the most recognized, diverse, inclusive, and respected performing arts brands in the world.

Laufey with the LA Phil
2023-09-16 20:00 - 22:00 | 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.

Les Misérables
2023-09-19 - 2023-10-01 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, 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, passion, sacrifice, and redemption, epitomizing the enduring nature of the human spirit. The captivating score features iconic songs such as “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” and “One Day More.” With a global audience exceeding 130 million across 53 countries and presented in 22 languages, “Les Misérables” stands as an unparalleled masterpiece in the realm of musical theater.

A Hero’s Life
2023-09-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-21 - 2023-09-23 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, 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
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.

Classic Albums Live Performs Creedence Clearwater Revival: Chronicle, Vol. 1
2023-09-22 | The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, 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.

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

Terence Blanchard and Turtle Island
2023-09-23 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
The Grammy-winning trumpeter and the Grammy-winning string quartet pay tribute to the legendary composer and saxophonist Wayne Shorter.

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.

Classic Albums Live Performs Led Zeppelin II
2023-09-23 19:30 - 22:00 | The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, 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.
