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Shafts of light, ethereal music set to pounding beats and paired with dynamic photography captured in remote locations"the Cercle Odyssey concerts landed in Los Angeles after a successful de…
Now in its 10th incredible year, the Hollywood Queer Short Film Festival (formerly the CMG Short Film Festival) continues to shine as a powerful platform for bold, authentic, and groundbr…
There's a line in Tom Jacobson's new play, Tasty Little Rabbit, which reads, "Today's blasphemy is tomorrow's orthodoxy." Five words, but they're imbued with so much historical truth. Almost…
Nimble, athletic and graceful, Brazil's modern dance troupe Grupo Grupo delighted audiences this past weekend as part of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center, a TMC Arts program…
Now on view at the Skirball Cultural Center is Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity. An artist with a distinct style, Jack Kirby (1917-1994) is the mastermind behind iconic comic book characters …
 Following a memorable evening last year that wowed the enthusiastic audience in attendance, legendary hip hop outfit The Roots are set to host another concert this summer to celebrate t…
The anticipation is over"the Tony Award®-winning phenomenon LIFE OF PI is sailing into Los Angeles for a strictly limited run at the Ahmanson Theatre, May 6 to June 1, 2025, after which t…
Bare feet, loose hair, grace and fluidity"this past Saturday evening, April 26, The Soraya's stage ignited with brilliance as LA Dances Graham100 delivered a dazzling celebration of Martha G…
Get Ready, Los Angeles: The Blue Note Jazz Festival Returns to the Hollywood Bowl in 2025!
The iconic Blue Note Jazz Festival is coming back to the Hollywood Bowl in 2025"and it's shaping u…
Morgan's Rule #1 about theater reads thusly: When a play doesn't work, ninety-five percent of the time it's due to the writing. Sure, sometimes an actor doesn't quite connect with a part, or…
New murals on view in Crenshaw!
These murals are a key element of @DestinationCrenshaw, a reparative public-private community development project that aims to solidify 1.3 miles of Crensh…
This may be surprising to some, but I am not an expert on Irish WW2 history. I was aware that Ireland had a policy of neutrality during the war, but according to playwright John Fazakerly, t…
Last Saturday night, the eleventh Breakthrough Prize awards celebrated outstanding scientific achievements, honoring scientists driving remarkable discoveries in gene editing, human di…
Odyssey Cercle, a unique series of immersive solo shows.
Odyssey Cercle is a series of live concerts visual presentations. Similar (in concept " but actually more ambitious) to the Sphe…
Sardinian-born, Neels Castillon is a film director and artist based in Paris. His work combines visual art and storytelling with a distinctive voice. The artist is known for exploring our re…
Get ready for a thrilling weekend of dance at The Wallis. The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is excited to welcome the acclaimed contemporary dance company A.I.M by Kyle Abr…
A stripped-down version of Shakespeare's classic play (is it a drama? is it a comedy??) is coming to Skylight Theatre in May. Opening night is Thursday April 24, 2025, with performances on s…
The Soraya's inaugural LA Seen Festival begins in April. It's comprised of a monthlong series of programs dedicated to the performing arts in Los Angeles.
Excitingly, the festival will fe…
As a Literature major in my distant past, I have a shameful confession to make " I've never read Jane Eyre. I've read Ulysses and Absalom, Absalom, Toni Morrison and Annie Proulx, but never …
SHARE YOUR VOICE:Â NATIONAL MUSEUM SURVEY
We are all ears.
From the Museum of Contemporary Art's release:
"We want to know what MOCA means to you and how we can better support a…
Get ready for an electrifying, unforgettable experience as one of Brazil's most celebrated contemporary dance companies, Grupo Corpo, takes the stage at The Music Center's Ahmanson Theatre f…
Josefina López, Founding Artistic Director of CASA 0101 Theater, and Emmanuel Deleage, Executive Director, will present Tuesday's With Morrie, the inspiring stage adaptation of the bestse…
First launched 22 years ago, MOCA Teen Night is back! Led by MOCA Teens, ARRIVE: DEPART is a special event for high school students only, Celebrating culture and community, this FREE …
Let the celebrations begin!
LA Opera unveils its dazzling 40th Anniversary Season with unforgettable performances and star-studded talent!
Excitement is building at LA Opera " Presi…
The Verdi Chorus is celebrating its 41st season with a special Spring 2025 concert, Bella Bellini, featuring powerful opera choruses and thrilling guest soloists. This two-night event will b…
