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Monday, April 28, 2025

“Life of Pi” comes to LA stages by Pauline Adamek

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…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:32PM

Roots Picnic returns to the Bowl this Summer by Pauline Adamek

  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 the…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:32PM

LA Dances Graham100 at The Soraya – reviewed by Pauline Adamek

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 Mart…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:12PM

Hollywood Bowl & LA Phil’s Blue Note Jazz Fest 2025 by Pauline Adamek

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 shapi…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:12PM
Saturday, April 19, 2025

New murals on view in Crenshaw! by Pauline Adamek

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 Crenshaw…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:06PM
Wednesday, April 16, 2025

“Corktown ’39” at Rogue by Pauline Adamek

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…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:24AM
Monday, April 14, 2025

Breakthrough Prize 2025 by Pauline Adamek

Last Saturday night, the eleventh Breakthrough Prize awards celebrated outstanding scientific achievements, honoring scientists driving remarkable discoveries in gene editing, human diseas…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:03PM

Odyssey Cercle concerts coming to LA in May by Pauline Adamek

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 Sp…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:48PM

Interview with Neels Castillon for “Odyssey Cercle” by Pauline Adamek

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…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:48PM
Friday, April 11, 2025

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham at the Wallis by Pauline Adamek

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…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:54PM

Skylight presents “The Winter’s Tale” by Pauline Adamek

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…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 01:48PM
Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Martha Graham Dance Co returns to the Soraya by Pauline Adamek

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 wil…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:54PM
Monday, April 7, 2025

Brazil’s Grupo Corpo returns to The Music Center in May by Pauline Adamek

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 Theat…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:24PM

MOCA museum survey by Pauline Adamek

SHARE YOUR VOICE: 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…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:24PM
Sunday, April 6, 2025

“Tuesday’s With Morrie” at CASA 0101 by Pauline Adamek

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…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:12AM
Friday, April 4, 2025

Teens ONLY! MOCA Teen Night 2025 in April by Pauline Adamek

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 even…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:48PM
Tuesday, April 1, 2025

LA Opera announces its 2025/26 season by Pauline Adamek

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 — Pre…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 11:48PM

Verdi Chorus presents BELLA BELLINI in April by Pauline Adamek

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…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:24PM

“Così fan tutte” LA Opera review by Pauline Adamek

“All women are like that…” Possibly the most sexist opera in the classical music canon, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart‘s comedic opera Così fan tutte is nevertheless a lot of fun to…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:24PM

“Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn” now on view at ReflectSpace Gallery  by Pauline Adamek

Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists. Sel…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:06PM
Sunday, March 30, 2025

“How Bizarre: An Absurdist Evening of Staged Readings” in April by Pauline Adamek

Ventura County’s most innovative theater company, the Fractured Actors Theater Company, proudly presents How Bizarre: An Absurdist Evening of Staged Readings for two nights only in April. …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 10:54PM
Thursday, March 27, 2025

Theatre by the Blind presents “The Enemy of Oz” in May by Pauline Adamek

ArtsUP! LA and Theatre by the Blind present The Enemy of Oz, an original play by Christopher Ureña, featuring the *only* All-Blind Theatre Company in the USA. Performances are May 2 – …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:06PM
Monday, March 24, 2025

Muse/ique’s “According to Ray” concert reviewed by Pauline Adamek

Legendary artist Ray Charles is often credited with inventing soul music, although the genre already existed before he came on the scene. The 1950s recordings of black R&B performers, Sa…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:48PM

Centuries of African American music – tracing its evolution by Pauline Adamek

The evolution of African American music is a rich and complex story that spans centuries and reflects a variety of influences, from African cultural traditions to the social, political, and …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:48PM

Theatre West – a rockin’ fundraiser by Pauline Adamek

Three great bands are set to perform at Theatre West on Saturday April 5th. Purchase tickets here. Don’t miss this great night of incredible music with rockin’ musicians, supporting …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:36PM
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Edible art meets dinner theater – “Elementa” at The Gallery Theatre in DTLA by Pauline Adamek

They say, “You eat with your eyes first.” Elementa takes that notion to a whole new level. From the very first course to the final dessert, the visual experience is as much a part of the…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 10:06PM
Monday, March 17, 2025

Kenshi Yonezu Launches 2025 WORLD TOUR / JUNK by Pauline Adamek

Global J-pop phenomenon Kenshi Yonezu has been captivating fans all over the globe with his highly anticipated 2025 WORLD TOUR / JUNK. The artist will perform at New York City’s iconic R…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:48PM
Friday, March 14, 2025

MUSE/IQUE 2025 by Pauline Adamek

MUSE/IQUE is kicking off its 2025 season in late March at the Mark Taper Forum in DTLA. This year’s theme is Make Some Noise: Music and Stories of American Defiance and Hope. Led by…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:48PM
Thursday, March 13, 2025

LA Opera presents “Las tres mujeres de Jerusalén” – free to the public by Pauline Adamek

This weekend, LA Opera will present two free performances of The Three Women of Jerusalem (Las tres mujeres de Jerusalén) by Carla Lucero. Music Director James Conlon will conduct a cast of…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:48PM
Friday, February 28, 2025

Review of Rubicon’s “Constellations” by Pauline Adamek

“The possibilities are endless” is a turn of phrase typically used for hyperbolic effect. But for  British playwright Nick Payne, it’s the literal premise of Constellations, his multi…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 11:42PM
Thursday, February 27, 2025

Coming to L.A. theaters in June – “Califas Trilogy” by Pauline Adamek

Acclaimed Black Filipinx playwright and Kilroys List honoree, Roger Q. Mason is an award-winning writer, performer and educator who uses the lens of history to disrupt the biases that divide…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:32PM

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