Coachella Valley Repertory - Cathedral City - Presents:
CVRep Jazz presents the Josh Nelson Trio
Monday, 8/26/2019

“Josh is that rare young musician who has not only a wealth of study and experience under his belt (all but assuring him a prominent place in jazz music), but he identifiably his own.” – Peter Erskine, legendary drummer

Spreckels Organ Society - San Diego - Presents:
2019 San Diego International Organ Festival Silent Movie Night with Clark Wilson,
Monday, 8/26/2019

It’s the most popular concert of the festival, drawing audiences of all ages into the thousands, and it’s in great hands with organist Clark Wilson who has been called a “master of silent film, and showman of the first order.” Wilson has recorded seven albums, concertized in the US, Canada and England, and done extensive silent movie accompaniment across the nation

Suzuki Music Program of Los Angeles - Encino - Presents:
Making Music the Suzuki Way! Parent Information Night – Suzuki Music Program of Los Angeles
Monday, 8/26/2019

The Suzuki Music Program of Los Angeles (SMPLA) will hold its “Making Music the Suzuki Way – Every Child Can Learn!” Parent Orientation and Information Night on Monday, August 26th, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in Encino, CA. All adults are invited to attend. For more information, exact address, and to RSVP, visit www.SuzukiMusicofLA.org. The Suzuki Music Education philosophy and method will be discussed.

St. Francis Church Music Ministry - Palos Verdes - Presents:
Taizé Service of Healing and Wholeness
Tuesday, 8/27/2019

St. Francis Episcopal Church in Palos Verdes Estates will host a meditative Taizé service of Healing & Wholeness that includes candlelight, periods of silence, chants and intercessory prayer with a Prayer team leader, Tuesday, August 27th at 7pm in the Chapel, followed by a reception with light refreshments in the Board Room.

Laguna Beach Live! - Laguna Beach - Presents:
Jazz Summer International - Téka
Tuesday, 8/27/2019

Sizzling Sounds of Summer: a series of four acclaimed jazz groups bringing International Jazz to our Community. From Brazil to France and beyond, our talented musicians deliver their unique cultural take on jazz plus great straight ahead sounds.

LA Phil - Los Angeles - Presents:
Beethoven's Ninth
8/27/2019 - 8/29/2019 (next performance: Tuesday, 8/27/2019)

Experience live the prototype of uplifting, thrilling, and visionary masterpieces.

Muckenthaler - Fullerton - Presents:
Orange Empire Chorus
Thursday, 8/29/2019

Popular local choir The Orange Empire Chorus will sing a wide variety of tunes all in the four part barbershop style.

Theatre Palisades - Pacific Palisades - Presents:
The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie
8/30/2019 - 10/5/2019 (next performance: Friday, 8/30/2019)

Agatha Crhristie's beloved mystery. Fun and drama, great charachters!

LA Phil - Los Angeles - Presents:
Maestro of the Movies
8/30/2019 - 9/1/2019 (next performance: Friday, 8/30/2019)

David Newman conducts the LA Phil in our annual celebration of the music of John Williams – including film clips.

Brand Library & Art Center - Glendale - Presents:
Brand Library Plaza Series: Bridge to Everywhere
Friday, 8/30/2019

Exciting chamber ensemble with diverse influences.

Chris Isaacson Presents - Palm Springs - Presents:
Sam Harris – Stripped
8/30/2019 - 8/31/2019 (next performance: Friday, 8/30/2019)

By popular demand, platinum selling recording artist and Tony Award nominated actor Sam Harris returns to The Purple Room with his show "Stripped" for two shows only.

Santa Monica Playhouse - Santa Monica - Presents:
ALEICHEM SHOLOM! The Wit and Wisdom of Sholom Aleichem
4/20/2019 - 8/31/2019 (next performance: Saturday, 8/31/2019)

“Brilliant performances!” Tolucan Times. “Brilliant portrayals…you will be just as captivated as I was!” broadwayworld.com. “Just plain brilliant!” - playwright/performer Wendy Michaels. Follow the beloved Yiddish story-teller and his mespoche, as he spins tales of his loves and losses, his fame and his failures, his travels, his travails and the optimism that kept him going against all odds.

Mount Wilson Observatory - Mount Wilson - Presents:
Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome
6/2/2019 - 10/6/2019 (next performance: Sunday, 9/1/2019)

On the first Sunday of each month, May through October, Mount Wilson Observatory presents music in the 100-Inch Telescope Dome on Mount Wilson above Pasadena, with artistic direction by Cécilia Tsan.

Orchestra Novo - San Luis Obispo - Presents:
5th Annual Pops ON! Goes Hollywood with Michael Nowak & Orchestra Novo
Sunday, 9/1/2019

A film score creates the sweeping romance, daring adventure, and thrilling suspense for any movie. We invite you to delight in your favorites on this magical Sunday afternoon led by Hollywood & SLO conductor, Michael Nowak with special musical guests, James Brescia & Jennifer Blomfield.

The Geffen Playhouse - Los Angeles - Presents:
Skintight
9/3/2019 - 10/6/2019 (next performance: Tuesday, 9/3/2019)

Tony Award winner Idina Menzel (Rent, Wicked) takes the stage in Joshua Harmon’s neurotic family comedy that asks the age-old questions of how to age gracefully in a world obsessed with youth and where love fits into the picture.

LA Phil - Los Angeles - Presents:
Stravinsky's Petrushka
Tuesday, 9/3/2019

Delight in ballet music Stravinsky wrote for Paris.

La Jolla Playhouse - La Jolla - Presents:
Kiss My Aztec!
9/3/2019 - 10/13/2019 (next performance: Tuesday, 9/3/2019)

Featuring a fusion of bolero, hip hop, merengue and rap, Kiss My Aztec! celebrates, elevates and commemorates Latinx culture in an uproarious new musical.

North Coast Repertory Theatre - Solana Beach - Presents:
Amadeus at North Coast Repertory Theatre
9/4/2019 - 10/6/2019 (next performance: Wednesday, 9/4/2019)

With the glorious music of Mozart as a backdrop, Peter Shaffer’s AMADEUS assures North Coast Repertory Theatre of a grand start to Season 38. The Tony winner for Best Play weaves the fascinating tale of composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri.

Echo Theater Company - Los Angeles - Presents:
Handjob
9/4/2019 - 10/21/2019 (next performance: Wednesday, 9/4/2019)

The world premiere of this outrageous, boundary-pushing comedy will leave you gasping with shock and laughter.

LA Phil - Los Angeles - Presents:
Mozart Under the Stars
Thursday, 9/5/2019

Mozart at the Bowl = unsurpassed musical pleasure

Center Theatre Group - Los Angeles - Presents:
Latin History for Morons
9/5/2019 - 10/20/2019 (next performance: Thursday, 9/5/2019)

When his son gets a school assignment on heroes, John Leguizamo seizes the chance to teach him all about the great figures of the Latino world.

LA Phil - Los Angeles - Presents:
Barry Manilow with Orchestra
9/6/2019 - 9/7/2019 (next performance: Friday, 9/6/2019)

One of the greatest entertainers in history shines on the Hollywood Bowl stage.

OB Playhouse - San Diego - Presents:
Green Day's American Idiot
9/6/2019 - 10/6/2019 (next performance: Friday, 9/6/2019)

The two-time Tony Award-winning hit musical Green Day's American Idiot, based on the Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album, boldly takes the American musical where it's never gone before. This high-octane show includes every song from Green Day's album, American Idiot, as well as several songs from its follow-up release, 21st Century Breakdown.

Twenty/20 Productions - Beverly Hills - Presents:
Choice
9/7/2019 - 9/29/2019 (next performance: Saturday, 9/7/2019)

CHOICE is back! The "delightfully suspenseful" origin story to Timothy Allen Smith's best selling novel Regret returns to the Beverly Hills Playhouse for a 4-week engagement! Featuring one of Smith's most iconic characters to-date, CHOICE will run from September 7th through September 29th. Come out and experience a "brilliant piece of writing", from one of the most prolific story tellers of our time!

Descanso Gardens - La Cañada Flintridge - Presents:
SILENCE at Descanso
9/7/2019 - 9/28/2019 (next performance: Saturday, 9/7/2019)

Descanso Gardens welcomes SILENCE, a new concert series presenting music and performance unconstrained by genre, at specific sites within the Gardens. Created by artistic directors Christopher Rountree, the conductor/composer who founded Wild Up, and Anna Bulbrook, the indie-rock musician and founder of Girlschool, SILENCE presents artists at the intersection of experimental pop music & classical.

Jazz 'n Paz - Pasadena - Presents:
Jazz 'n Paz Rhythm & Brews & BBQ Fundraiser
Saturday, 9/7/2019

Performances à la Carte Presents Rhythm & Brews & BBQ Fundraiser to benefit Jazz ‘n Paz September 7

Pacific Symphony - Costa Mesa - Presents:
Tchaikovsky Spectacular
Saturday, 9/7/2019

No SummerFest is complete without Pacific Symphony performing Tchaikovsky’s thrilling 1812 overture, complete with live cannons and brilliant fireworks. Enjoy the best hits from this famous Romantic composer, including his Violin Concerto.

Farhang Foundation - Irvine - Presents:
Celebration of Iranian Cinema in Orange County
9/7/2019 - 9/8/2019 (next performance: Saturday, 9/7/2019)

Join us for the 4th Annual CELEBRATION OF IRANIAN CINEMA in Orange County at the University of California, Irvine September 7-8, 2019. In collaboration with the Jordan Center for Persian Studies, UCI. Special thanks to our co-presenter: The UCLA Film & Televisions Archives.