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broadstage 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, 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, […]

¡Damas!

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 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 […]

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, 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 […]

Esa-Pekka Solonen and the San Francisco Symphony

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

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, 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

California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 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 […]

Take 6

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

Nowruz Iranian New Year

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 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 […]

Creative Conversations

THe THursday Club 224 Santa Barbara St, San Diego, CA, 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 […]

Sounds About Town: Colburn Orchestra

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

Mark Taper Forum 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 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 […]

An American in Paris

California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 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 […]

Ray Chen

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

The sensational violinist takes audiences on a tour of Europe with an inspired and virtuosic program.

Michael Tilson Thomas Leads Tchaikovsky

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

Live on Argyros Stage: Adelaide

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 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 […]

A Broadway Birthday: Sondheim, Lloyd Webber and Friends!

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

California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 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

California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 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

Conrad Prebys Theatre Center 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, 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

Royce Hall 10745 Dickson Ct, Los Angeles, 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 […]

Traditions: Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater

Royce Hall 10745 Dickson Ct, Los Angeles, 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 […]

Cristian Fatu & Evangelyia Delizonas-Khukhua

California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 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

broadstage 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, 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, […]

One of the Good Ones

Pasadena Playhouse 39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 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 […]

Ride at The Old Globe

The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, 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 […]

Fat Ham

Geffen Playhouse 10886 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 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, […]

Funny Girl

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

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate

Lamb's Players Theatre 1142 Orange Avenue, Coronado, 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 […]

Schubert’s Octet

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

Yo-Yo Ma & Kathryn Stott

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

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma is joined by longtime collaborator Kathryn Stott, an internationally recognized pianist. Together they have toured the globe and released multiple albums.

La Bohème

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

Everything great opera should have: gorgeous music, high emotion, and grand tragedy! Carefree Bohemians and star-struck lovers—penniless, hungry, and ailing—fill the concert hall with their astonishing voices as Puccini’s heart-rending […]

Prelude to a Kiss: the Musical

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

The superstar dancers of American Ballet Theatre return to Segerstrom Center perform to a never-before-seen program. While details are still being finalized, we can look forward to a repertory program […]

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

The ensemble, known for its unique sound culture and engaging programming, has graced numerous festivals and prestigious venues worldwide, including serving as the ensemble-in-residence at the Czech Philharmonic in Prague’s […]

Feelin’ Good

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

"Feelin’ Good: The Ultimate Michael Bublé Experience" stands out as the premier Michael Bublé tribute show in the United States. Anthony Bernasconi, leading a 17-piece orchestra, masterfully captures the smooth […]

I Believe: The Music of Bach, Bonds & Robles

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

From Bach and Bonds to Robles, this program is filled with music with great strength of purpose in every phrase and note.

La Traviata

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

Verdi master James Conlon conducts one of opera’s most enduring tragedies about young Violetta whose life in the fast lane is disrupted by a fresh-faced suitor that offers her an […]

The Highwayman Show

Ocean Side Theatre 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA, United States

The Highwayman Show is the premiere Outlaw Country show featuring the music of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson as performed by Tony Suraci and his All […]

Flamenco Vivo presents Fronteras

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

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, one of America’s leading flamenco companies, presents Fronteras, a new work choreographed by two of flamenco’s most exciting artists: José Maldonado and Karen Lugo- with an […]

Jakub Józef Orlinski with Il Pomo D’Oro

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, United States

Polish countertenor Orlinski and acclaimed chamber orchestra Il Pomo d’Oro perform works by Monteverdi, Frescobaldi, Cavalli, Sartorio and more.

10th Annual Mariachi Festival—Mariachi Los Camperos

California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, United States

Mariachi Los Camperos, Tierra Caliente Academy and LuMaya come together at the CCAE Concert Hall for a festive event that benefits education and charitable programs for the youth in North […]

Unstill Life

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

Choreographer Benjamin Millepied returns to the Walt Disney Concert Hall stage as a dancer, accompanied by Alexandre Tharaud performing Bach, Beethoven, Rameau, and more.

Book of Mountains and Seas

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

Composer Huang Ruo and puppeteer Basil Twist reinterprets Chinese myths for the 21st century. He creates a fantastical world of sunbirds, demons and giants from Book of Mountains & Seas. […]

Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812

Cygnet Theatre 4040 Twiggs St., San Diego, United States

Award-winning composer Dave Malloy introduces an electropop opera based on Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Natasha Rostova arrives in Moscow to await the return of her fiancé from the front […]

Music 101: The Concerto (Part Two)

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

In the first installment of this series, Alan Chapman traced the development and structure of the concerto from its beginnings up to the works of Mozart. Now, Chapman brings Beethoven […]

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

The superstar dancers of American Ballet Theatre return to Segerstrom Center perform to a never-before-seen program. While details are still being finalized, we can look forward to a repertory program […]

Ebene String Quartet

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

With its diverse repertoire, the Ebene Quartet is considered one of the most exciting and distinctive of this generation.

Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony

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

Dedicated to Franz Liszt—and featuring the LA Phil’s own Joanne Pearce Martin in this performance—the “Organ” symphony led fellow composer Charles Gounod to hail Saint-Saëns as “the French Beethoven.” LA […]

Quatuor Ébène

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, United States

Violinists Pierre Colombet and Gabriel Le Magadure, Marie Chilemme on viola and new addition to the quartet cellist Yuya Okamoto perform a string quartet concert of Haydn, Bartók and Schubert.

Chris Botti

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

Having successfully crossed over from jazz renown to pop stardom, Botti’s first album in more than a decade finds him crossing back, with a small group project focused on acoustic […]

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