Lowly Devils, Lofty Music: Shakespeare’s Villains & Classical Mastery
Patrick Page BroadStage explores Shakespeare’s greatest villains, followed by performances from Garrick Ohlsson and Richard O’Neill this January in Santa Monica…
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: The Holiday Season Sets the Stage for Festive Programming
IF YOU’VE BEEN to The Nutcracker and thought, “If you’ve seen one Nutcracker, you’ve seen them all,” kindly think again. The traditional version of the Tchaikovsky classic—about a little girl who receives a nutcracker on Christmas Eve and experiences all sorts of adventures when the…
Blitzen’s Returns: Omni Los Angeles Launches a Holiday Pop-Up Worth Counting Down To
When the calendar flips toward the final stretch of the year, Downtown Los Angeles finds its own signal that the season has officially arrived: Blitzen’s, the Omni’s over-the-top holiday pop-up bar built inside the Noe Bar lounge. From now through January 2, the space trades its usual sleek profile for a full Christmas takeover…
The Program: Mark your calendar for these December 2025 SoCal Performances*
December in California brings a lineup of standout performances, from La Bohème and Handel’s Messiah to the LA Master Chorale’s Festival of Carols. A full slate of theater, orchestral work, and holiday traditions makes the month a rare stretch where culture becomes the centerpiece…
The Program: Mark your calendar for these December 2025 SoCal Performances
December in California brings a lineup of standout performances, from La Bohème and Handel’s Messiah to the LA Master Chorale’s Festival of Carols. A full slate of theater, orchestral work, and holiday traditions makes the month a rare stretch where culture becomes the centerpiece…
Bohemian Blockbuster: LA Opera Revives Puccini’s “La Bohème”
LA Opera brings Puccini’s beloved La Bohème to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Nov. 22–Dec. 14, featuring Janai Brugger, Oreste Cosimo, and a warmly nostalgic Parisian production led by conductor Lina González-Granados…
Out For A Spin: Music Meets the Ice in Santa Monica and Pershing Square
ICE AT SANTA Monica and Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square downtown feature special music components this season. KUSC presents Classical Sundays Skate Sessions at both venues, immersing skaters in timeless classical…
Beyond The Spoken Word
Returning to the LA Phil this month, composer-conductor Matthias Pintscher explores the depths of human emotion through Ravel, Mozart, and his new work neharot. The music of Maurice Ravel spans two distinct worlds. Works like…
Keely Cat-Wells: Redefining Representation and Making Space for Everyone
In Los Angeles, where innovation and storytelling intersect, Keely Cat-Wells has turned her lived experience into a blueprint for inclusion. The founder and CEO of Making Space—a talent acquisition and learning platform for Disabled…
Veterans Day in Los Angeles: 5 Ways to Honor, Reflect, and Celebrate Service
Every November, Los Angeles pauses to remember the men and women who’ve worn the uniform and carried the weight of service. Veterans Day here isn’t only about ceremony; it’s about connection. From seaside tributes to…