SmorgasJOON Celebrates Iranian Angeleno Culture at ROW DTLA
The aromas of saffron, grilled kabobs and Persian pastries will fill ROW DTLA when SmorgasJOON returns Sunday, July 26. Presented by Farhang Foundation and Smorgasburg Los Angeles, the free, one-day festival celebrates the food…
Sunday Sessions Returns to Malibu With Live Music, Vinyl Sets and Rooftop Views
Malibu has its own way of doing summer: ocean air, guitars in the afternoon, cocktails by sunset and a crowd that knows the day is better when it stretches into night. On Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, Sunday Sessions returns with a beachside…
LA Opera Welcomes Domingo Hindoyan as Its New Music Director—and a New Era Begins
Every great opera begins with a dramatic entrance, and for LA Opera, that moment has arrived. Acclaimed conductor Domingo Hindoyan has officially stepped onto the podium as the company’s new Richard Seaver Music Director…
LA Jazz Festival 2026 Will Turn the Entire City Into a Stage
Every great opera begins with a dramatic entrance, and for LA Opera, that moment has arrived. Acclaimed conductor Domingo Hindoyan has officially stepped onto the podium as the company’s new Richard Seaver Music Director…
LA Opera Welcomes Domingo Hindoyan as Its New Music Director—and a New Era Begins
Every great opera begins with a dramatic entrance, and for LA Opera, that moment has arrived. Acclaimed conductor Domingo Hindoyan has officially stepped onto the podium as the company’s new Richard Seaver Music Director…
The Program: Mark your calendar for these July 2026 SoCal Performances
Plan your July 2026 cultural calendar with must-see performances across Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, featuring the LA Phil, The Wallis, Segerstrom Center, San Diego Symphony, and more…
Santa Monica Pier 360 Returns With Surf, Sports, Music, and Beach Culture
The annual Pier 360 Beach Festival returns June 27-28, transforming the Santa Monica Pier and surrounding shoreline into a celebration of ocean sports, live entertainment, and California beach culture. The free, all-ages event draws…
Santa Monica Pier 360 Returns With Surf, Sports, Music, and Beach Culture
The annual Pier 360 Beach Festival returns June 27-28, transforming the Santa Monica Pier and surrounding shoreline into a celebration of ocean sports, live entertainment, and California beach culture. The free, all-ages event draws…
Chance the Rapper Brings Coloring Book 10th Anniversary Celebration to the Hollywood Bowl
A decade after Coloring Book helped redefine independent hip-hop, Chance the Rapper is bringing the groundbreaking mixtape back to center stage with a special anniversary performance at the Hollywood Bowl. The…
Indonesian-American R&B Artist Almira Zaky Steps Into a Bold New Era With “Match My Energy”
Some artists spend years figuring out who they are. With her latest single, Indonesian-American R&B artist Almira Zakysounds like she already knows. Released on May 29, “Match My Energy” arrives as a confident declaration from an artist whose career has steadily expanded from the…