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Air is a French electronic music duo known for their dreamy, cinematic soundscapes blending downtempo, synth-pop, and ambient elements. Best known for their 1998 album Moon Safari, they gain…
Launching the exhilarating 2025"2026 season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center will be the Music Center debut of Camille A. Brown & Dancers.
Performances are 7.30PM o…
Intriguing concept " the charged readings (performances) of four classic tales from Edgar Allan Poe, the master of Gothic horror and psychological fiction, each paired with cocktails in a mo…
After the loss of their Pierson Playhouse in this January's firestorm, Theatre Palisades is pleased to announce its second production of 2025, "The Wisdom of Eve" by Mary Orr, the timeless t…
Breaking the Frame: Two Solo Shows on Art and Identity is being presented by the Japanese American National Museum's Democracy Center, opening August 21, 2025 for four performances onl…
LA Opera will launch its 40th Anniversary Season with the company premiere of West Side Story, one of the greatest masterpieces of musical theater, with performances from September 20 throug…
Sunday, September 14, 3:00"9:30 pm " FREE EVENT
The Skirball Cultural Center, Grand Performances, and Zócalo Public Square honor Latino Angelenos with deep ties to Mexico and Central Amer…
A MUSE/IQUE concert is not simply entertainment; it's an education. MUSE/IQUE's Artistic and Music Director Rachael Worby mesmerizes us with her detailed lectures, beautifully researched and…
Gone are the days of yore when sex farces frolicked across the theatrical landscape like so many smarmy bunnies, slamming doors and likely featuring partial nudity, if one lived in a part of…
Applications are now open for The Music Center's Spotlight performing arts competition, offering more than $100,000 in scholarships and free artistic development for Southern California high…
Sabrina Soriano, an intern in the Paintings Department, has focused her research on Artemisia Gentileschi and the exhibition Artemisia's Strong Women: Rescuing a Masterpiece. Throughout h…
'Echoes in the Forest' annual Theatricum gala celebrates the artistry of the George family, with special guests Van Dyke Parks and Fred Tackett of Little Feat to head a host of musical…
The California Art Club (CAC) is one of the oldest and most prestigious art organizations in the United States, dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional fine art, especially plein a…
Sabrina Carpenter is everywhere. The pop singer is currently at a career peak, dominating music charts, leading major tours, winning prestigious awards, and making bold cultural statements i…
Dazzling choreography, high-energy jazz score, and a thoughtful reworking of gender themes " Some Like it Hot is the multi Tony award-winning musical that's now playing at the Hollywood Pant…
MUSE/IQUE's 2025 season is themed "Make Some Noise: Music and Stories of American Defiance and Hope."
MUSE/IQUE and Artistic and Music Director Rachael Worby (pictured above) continue their …
I've been reviewing theatre for twenty-eight years and writing criticism for thirty-five years in total. Early on I came up with what I think of as "the Critic's Prayer," which is: "Dear God…
The Photographic Arts Council Los Angeles " PAC LA " is a non-profit organization that creates unique collaborative programming, engaging and educating the community in an evolving public co…
In The Poetry of Strangers solo show (also known as The Infinity Show), Brian Sonia‑Wallace doesn't just perform poems; he invites you into a living experiment in connection. With his…
Commemorating 25 years of cultural innovation and artistic excellence, TAIKOPROJECT's 25th Anniversary Concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall last Saturday evening was exhilarating. The sev…
Alexandre Desplat made his North American conducting debut at the Hollywood Bowl last Tuesday night, leading the LA Philharmonic through an evening of highlights from his movie scores. The a…
Director's Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho is the first exhibition dedicated to the internationally acclaimed, Oscar®-winning director. The detailed exhibition showcases the visionary filmmaker…
Last weeks to catch Away in the Catskills: Summers, Sour Cream and Dirty Dancing, a personal recollection and recollection of past memories now on view at the Skirball Cultural Center until …
One of the most important things that art does is to put a spotlight on or explore topics that would otherwise not get the public notice that they deserve. The primary beauty of art is the o…
More than 50 years since its debut, the rebellious spirit and iconic score of Jesus Christ Superstar still resonate. Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert are starring in a dazzling new revival of …
