From the ridiculous to the sublime, the 27th Annual Hollywood Fringe Festival brings a wild and wonderful variety of performances, drama, comedy, music, dance, solo shows, storytelling, immersive theatre, clown shows, and experimental works to venues throughout Hollywood. This open-access celebration of live performance turns the neighborhood into a pot pourri of art, entertainment, and […]
Immerse yourself in a masterclass of global rhythm as Grammy-winning icon Louie Vega brings his acclaimed ensemble, Elements of Life, to Blue Note Los Angeles. The vibe of the evening is soulful, dynamic, and celebratory. As a true pioneer in dance music, Louie Vega seamlessly fuses house music, afro-beat, salsa, jazz, and gospel into a […]
Lucas Flood Presents: Not Another Showcase brings a curated night of emerging and independent talent to Hotel Café, shaped around the venue’s long-standing reputation as a place of discovery. The title suggests a playful resistance to the standard showcase format, and the evening is likely to feel more personal, intentional, and artist-forward than a typical […]
Chris Fleming and Friends brings Fleming’s wonderfully offbeat comic world to Largo for a night of sharp timing, theatrical absurdity, and unpredictable live energy. Fleming’s comedy often feels both highly specific and delightfully strange, moving between character, observation, and performance with a unique rhythm. With friends joining the bill, the evening promises variety while still […]
Immerse yourself in an evening of wit, nostalgia, and heartfelt storytelling with Amazing Graves, a captivating comedic double-bill presented by the NEO Ensemble Theatre at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. The vibe is a masterful blend of the poignant and the hilarious—a sophisticated exploration of life, death, and the colorful "customer service" of the afterlife. It […]
Immerse yourself in a masterclass of global rhythm as Grammy-winning icon Louie Vega brings his acclaimed ensemble, Elements of Life, to Blue Note Los Angeles. The vibe of the evening is soulful, dynamic, and celebratory. As a true pioneer in dance music, Louie Vega seamlessly fuses house music, afro-beat, salsa, jazz, and gospel into a […]
Book Soup welcomes Bob Spitz for a conversation with Mikael Wood about The Rolling Stones: The Biography, a sweeping new account of one of rock’s most mythic bands. Known for his expansive histories of the Beatles and Led Zeppelin, Spitz brings a storyteller’s eye to the drama, music, ambition, and cultural force of the Stones. […]
Skylight Books hosts Rasheed Newson for There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood, a cinematic novel set amid the glamour, danger, and hidden histories of 1950s Hollywood. In conversation with Manuel Betancourt, Newson explores a story of a Black queer Hollywood fixer investigating the suspicious death of a closeted actor. The event promises a rich blend […]
Chevalier’s Books hosts Courtney Maum in conversation with bestselling author Rufi Thorpe for Alan Opts Out, a timely and comedic novel about ambition, consumerism, privilege, and personal reinvention. The story follows an ad executive who walks away from the machinery of capitalism after a career-defining failure, choosing instead to live off the land of his […]
MAEJOY Presents: All the Feels brings an emotionally open and artist-centered evening to Hotel Café. The title alone sets the tone: intimate, expressive, and built around songs that invite connection. In a venue known for close listening and heartfelt performances, the event promises to gather artists whose work leans into vulnerability, melody, and mood. It […]
Gather under the evening sky as the Independent Shakespeare Co. presents Coriolanus, running from June 24 through July 26, 2026, with performances Wednesday through Sunday at 7:00 PM. This fierce political thriller transforms the outdoor stage into an electric, high-stakes arena of power and revenge. The vibe is communal, lively, and thoroughly modern. Directed by […]
Some stories never lose their power, and this one returns with all the grandeur, mystery, and emotion that have made it one of theater’s most legendary productions. At Hollywood Pantages Theatre, The Phantom of the Opera once again invites audiences into its hauntingly beautiful world. Featuring the iconic score of Andrew Lloyd Webber, this beloved […]
