Next Steps
2024-03-22 - 2024-03-24 | broadstage, 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
Belles-Lettres showcases Justin Peck’s exceptional choreographic talent as he weaves together a tapestry of emotions and stories. Frank Bridge Variations embodies the sensual style Hans van Manen is known for, and Melissa Barak brings another world premiere to the stage with a work set to music by American film and tv composer Kris Bowers of When They See Us and Bridgerton fame.

¡Damas!
2024-03-22 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
In celebration of International Women’s Month, cumbia pop star Estevie will take the stage alongside pop-ups from local womxn-owned businesses, fierce photo ops, and tasty bites and drink specials from George’s Café and local food trucks.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo
2024-03-22 19:30 - 21:30 | The Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
The all-male choral group from South Africa have become internationally famous, winning multiple Grammys and the designation by the late President Nelson Mandela as “South Africa’s Cultural Ambassadors to the World” sing their traditional music style of isicathamiya.

Esa-Pekka Solonen and the San Francisco Symphony
2024-03-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Salonen leads the San Francisco Symphony in John Adams’ massive orchestral exploration, plus violinist Lisa Batiashvili performs Sibelius’ dramatic concerto.

Vivaldi’s Magic
2024-03-23 07:30 - 09:30 | The Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Music of Antonio Vivaldi, José Enrique González-Medina, Francois Couperin and J. C. Bach performed by an ensemble of virtuosos including flute, string quartet, double bass, keyboard, and guitar.

San Diego Saints Choir – Lamb of God
2024-03-23 19:00 - 20:30 | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
The San Diego Saints Choir performs Rob Gardener’s Lamb of God in an Easter celebration. Lamb of God tells the story of the final days of Jesus Christ’s mortal ministry through the eyes of those who loved and knew Him best.

Take 6
2024-03-23 19:30 - 21:30 | The Wallis, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, 92010, United States
With 10 GRAMMY Awards, 10 Dove Awards, a Soul Train Award, and they as Members of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, Take 6 will introduce a preview of their brand new recording, celebrating their new 2024 partnerships in Music Cares with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Nowruz Iranian New Year
2024-03-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Celebrate the “rebirth of nature” and to wash away the past with conductor Carl St. Clair, vocalist Shahram Nazeri and the Pacific Symphony as they unite cultures through the power of music.

Creative Conversations
2024-03-24 16:00 - 19:00 | THe THursday Club, 224 Santa Barbara St, San Diego, CA, 92107, United States
Artistic Director Javier Velasco, the artists of the San Diego Ballet, and special guest SDB resident composer Gilbert Castellanos pulls back the curtain on the various facets of the artistic process. The evening features conversations, performances, and sneak peeks into next year’s artistic offerings.

Sounds About Town: Colburn Orchestra
2024-03-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Established in 2003, The Colburn Orchestra is the flagship ensemble of the Colburn Conservatory of Music. This talented group of young musicians perform Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2.

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.

An American in Paris
2024-03-27 19:30 - 21:30 | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
A program exclusively of firsts. Geoffrey Gonzalez premieres his new ballet, An American in Paris. Elizabeth Wistrich premieres her new ballet, Boléro – The Awakening. And City Ballet adds their first Christopher Wheeldon ballet to their repertoire, Morphoses.

Ray Chen
2024-03-27 20:00 - 22:00 | 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.

Live on Argyros Stage: Adelaide
2024-03-28 06:00 - 20:00 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Join us on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza for a free concert from Adelaide before MJ: The Musical. Savor delicious food and refreshing drinks from George’s Café and enjoy the sweet melodies of this free pre-show performance.

A Broadway Birthday: Sondheim, Lloyd Webber and Friends!
2024-03-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Betty Buckley, Liz Callaway, Alex Joseph Grayson, Aaron Lazar and Kerry O’Malley celebrate the birthdays of Broadway’s foremost composers, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Sondheim.

Motown: The Music That Changed America
2024-03-29 - 2024-03-30 | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
After multiple sold out runs the CCAE Theatricals moves their annual Motown performance to the larger Concert Hall with more performers, new songs and the D. Ben-Jamin’ Band.

Steam Powered Giraffe: Live in Concert
2024-03-29 08:00 - 17:00 | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
San Diego’s robot band performs live. Steam Powered Giraffe is a musical act that combines robot pantomime, dance, comedy, and music for a unique entertaining experience. Costumes and makeup encouraged.

Besos Jazz Trio
2024-03-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, 92101, United States
Besos Jazz Trio stirs audiences with music and dance, balancing their worldly inspiration and traditions. They perform as part of the free outdoor concert series.

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

Cristian Fatu & Evangelyia Delizonas-Khukhua
2024-03-30 15:00 - 17:00 | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
Award-winning concert violinist is joined by prodigy pianist Evangelyia Delizonas-Khukhua who gave her first concert in Moscow at the age of 5.

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.

Ride at The Old Globe
2024-04-02 - 2024-04-28 | The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, 92101, United States
The smash-hit London musical makes its U.S. premiere. It’s 1895, and Annie wants to discover if a woman can ride a bicycle around the world. As Annie and her unwitting secretary Martha share unbelievable adventures across four continents, they learn that no matter how far we ride, our past is always right behind us.

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.

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
2024-04-02 - 2024-05-05 | Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Avenue, Coronado, 92118, United States
A world premiere musical about a young girls’ fascination with the natural world and is encouraged by her grandfather who recognizes her special gift. The Evolution of Calprunia Tate is a story to be enjoyed by all ages.

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.
