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Disney's Beauty and the Beast
2026-08-13 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500, Hollywood, CA, 90028.0
Some stories never lose their magic, and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast brings that timeless enchantment back to the stage in a newly reimagined 30th anniversary production. At the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, this beloved musical unfolds with romance, grandeur, and the classic Disney wonder audiences know and love.
Featuring the Oscar winning and Tony nominated score by Alan Menken, with beloved songs like Be Our Guest and Beauty and the Beast, the production reunites members of the original Tony winning creative team. With spectacular new sets, dazzling costumes, and direction and choreography by Matt West, the show offers a rich theatrical experience full of warmth, elegance, and nostalgia.
Expect an evening filled with unforgettable music, storybook beauty, and the kind of stage magic that feels joyful for longtime fans and new audiences alike.
PS: An additional show will be offered on Thursday, August 13 at 2:00 pm.

HOLLYSHORT ﻿ ﻿FILM FESTIVAL
2026-08-13 19:30 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | TCL Chinese Theatre, 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028
The HollyShorts Film Festival returns to Hollywood with an exciting celebration of independent short-form cinema, bringing together emerging filmmakers, established creators, and industry professionals. Audiences can explore an eclectic mix of live action, animation, documentary, horror, thriller, dark comedy, and other inventive work, with selections including titles such as The Sisters of Scott County, A New Inferno, I Got My Brother, The Chimney Sweeper, The Baker’s Hotline, SHE CHOSE WAR, and The Second Life of Freddie Nole.
The festival unfolds across 11 consecutive days, with multiple screenings, filmmaker programs, panels, and special presentations scheduled at varying times throughout the run. From opening-night premieres to themed programs devoted to documentary, horror, thriller, and women filmmakers, HollyShorts offers a lively destination for discovering fresh cinematic voices while connecting audiences with the creative energy of Hollywood’s independent film community.

Kimba Collective: Afro Latin & Peruvian Jazz
2026-08-13 20:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028.0
Kimba Collective brings a vibrant fusion of Afro-Peruvian traditions, Afro-Latin rhythm, and jazz improvisation to Catalina Jazz Club. The ensemble draws connections between musical traditions from Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Peru, creating a sound filled with rhythmic depth, movement, and cultural dialogue.
Driven by infectious grooves, soulful melodies, and expressive musicianship, the performance balances deep respect for tradition with a contemporary improvisational spirit. It promises an uplifting evening for audiences drawn to both jazz and the rich rhythmic traditions that have shaped music throughout the Americas.

The Comedy of Errors
2026-08-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-08-15 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival, Select
Shakespeare’s beloved The Comedy of Errors comes to life in a lively outdoor production from Indie Shakespeare Co., transforming Griffith Park into a stage for one of the playwright’s most entertaining comedies. Packed with mistaken identities, witty dialogue, and nonstop comic misunderstandings, the play delivers a joyful evening of timeless humor that continues to delight audiences of all ages.
Performed under the open sky by Indie Shakespeare Co.’s talented ensemble, this free production combines energetic performances with the relaxed atmosphere of a summer evening in the park. Whether you’re a lifelong Shakespeare enthusiast or discovering the play for the first time, it’s a wonderful opportunity to experience classic theater in one of Los Angeles’ most unique outdoor settings.

Brother Ali with Live Band
2026-08-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Blue Note Jazz Club
Veteran hip-hop artist Brother Ali brings his thoughtful lyricism and commanding stage presence to Blue Note Los Angeles, backed by a live band. Across a career spanning more than two decades and ten critically acclaimed albums, Ali has built a reputation for deeply personal storytelling, uplifting performances, and music that engages questions of identity, spirituality, community, and social justice.
Mentored by hip-hop icons including Chuck D and Rakim, Brother Ali combines the immediacy of a seasoned emcee with the richness and spontaneity of live instrumentation. The intimate Blue Note setting should give his words and musicianship an especially powerful presence, offering an evening that bridges hip-hop performance with the energy of a live ensemble.
There will be another show at 9:30 pm !

Lourenzo Smith – Path To My Soul
2026-08-14 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 7811 Gallery, 7811 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Artist Lourenzo Smith presents Path To My Soul, a focused exhibition offering a personal and expressive glimpse into his visual world. The brief gallery presentation lends the show an intimate, special-event feeling, inviting visitors to spend time with Smith’s figurative imagery and the emotional narratives woven through his work.
Special exhibit ends August 16!

How High the Moon
2026-08-14 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-08-15 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-08-16 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, California
Set in post-World War II Pittsburgh, How High the Moon tells the touching story of Ella Fitzgerald-inspired singer May and her relationship with her estranged daughter as they confront the challenges of family, identity, and racial inequality. Pearl Cleage’s moving drama blends humor, music, and heartfelt emotion to create a powerful portrait of resilience and hope.
Presented by Theatre West, the production celebrates the enduring strength of family bonds while exploring themes of forgiveness, ambition, and the transformative power of music. Through compelling performances and richly drawn characters, the play offers an intimate and inspiring theatrical experience.

F**king Strangers
2026-08-14 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-15 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Echo Theater Company, 3269 Casitas Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90039, United States
Echo Theater Company presents F**king Strangers, a dark comedy by Erik Patterson, directed by Chris Fields. The play follows four isolated and emotionally complicated people whose lives appear separate at first, but slowly reveal unexpected connections. Ru has not left his bedroom in years, Mick cannot stop paying for affection, Julianne grieves the version of herself she never became, and Dylan is willing to sell himself to anyone if the price is right. Together, their stories form a sharp and unsettling look at love, loneliness, desire, and the ways strangers can become entangled without realizing it.
With its mix of humor, vulnerability, and uncomfortable intimacy, F**king Strangers fits Echo Theater Company’s reputation for bold, contemporary theatre that pushes into emotionally messy territory. The production offers a provocative ensemble-driven experience about people searching for connection in all the wrong places, and the strange, painful, and sometimes funny ways human lives overlap.

SLAVA UKRAINI! (OR WAITING FOR ELON)
2026-08-14 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-15 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave 310-307-3753; www.EchoTheaterCompany.com, Los Angeles, California, 90039.0
Slava Ukraini! (or Waiting for Elon) places three soldiers—two Ukrainian and one Russian—inside the ruins of a steelworks in Mariupol, where survival, ideology, and unexpected common ground collide. Their shared love of Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings brings moments of humanity and dark humor to an intense story about war, belief, and the desperate search for meaning amid devastation.
The production also has performances on Sunday, August 23 and Sunday, August 30 at 3:00PM, offering two additional opportunities to experience this thought-provoking and unexpectedly human theatrical work.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast
2026-08-14 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-15 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500, Hollywood, CA, 90028.0
Some stories never lose their magic, and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast brings that timeless enchantment back to the stage in a newly reimagined 30th anniversary production. At the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, this beloved musical unfolds with romance, grandeur, and the classic Disney wonder audiences know and love.
Featuring the Oscar winning and Tony nominated score by Alan Menken, with beloved songs like Be Our Guest and Beauty and the Beast, the production reunites members of the original Tony winning creative team. With spectacular new sets, dazzling costumes, and direction and choreography by Matt West, the show offers a rich theatrical experience full of warmth, elegance, and nostalgia.
Expect an evening filled with unforgettable music, storybook beauty, and the kind of stage magic that feels joyful for longtime fans and new audiences alike.
PS: An additional show will be offered on Saturdays at 2:00 pm.

Billy Strayhorn Tribute by Myles Prower Davis Trio
2026-08-14 20:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028.0
The Myles Prower Davis Trio celebrates the remarkable legacy of Billy Strayhorn, whose sophisticated compositions and close creative partnership with Duke Ellington helped shape some of the most elegant music in jazz history. The program places Strayhorn’s melodic imagination and refined sense of harmony at the center of an intimate trio performance.
With timeless compositions, sophisticated swing, and plenty of room for inspired improvisation, the evening pays tribute to a composer whose influence stretches far beyond his best-known works. The trio brings a fresh perspective to this celebrated repertoire while preserving the lyricism and sophistication that make Strayhorn’s music instantly recognizable.

Beauty And The Beast
2026-08-14 20:30 - 23:30, 2026-08-15 14:30 - 17:30, 2026-08-15 20:30 - 23:30, 2026-08-16 13:30 - 16:30, 2026-08-16 18:30 - 21:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500, Hollywood, CA, 90028.0

All New People
2026-08-15 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Broadwater Second Stage, 6320 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90038, United States
Written by Zach Braff, All New People begins with a heartbroken man seeking solitude in an empty New Jersey beach house, only to have his plans repeatedly interrupted by an eccentric collection of strangers. What follows is a darkly funny and unexpectedly tender exploration of loneliness, reinvention, and the surprising connections that can emerge at life’s lowest moments.

Michael Zadowicz – Mindscapes
2026-08-15 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Don’t Look Projects, 461 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90004, United States
Michael Zadowicz invites viewers into Mindscapes, an exhibition shaped by imaginative forms, bold visual language, and a sense of interior exploration. The work creates its own colorful psychological terrain, offering an engaging gallery experience for visitors drawn to art that turns perception, memory, and imagination into vivid visual worlds.
Ends August 30th!

Shaghayegh Cyrous – Through the Sun
2026-08-15 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Reisig and Taylor Contemporary, 603 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90004, United States
Shaghayegh Cyrous presents Through the Sun, a multimedia video installation tracing a poetic passage through memory, myth, pressure, and transformation. Immersive and contemplative, the exhibition invites viewers into a layered visual environment where personal experience and symbolic imagery meet, creating space for reflection on change, identity, and resilience.
PS: Ends September 19th!

Wayne Brady & Friends
2026-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Blue Note Jazz Club
Multiple Emmy Award winner and Grammy-nominated entertainer Wayne Brady brings his extraordinary versatility to Blue Note Los Angeles for a special weekend engagement with friends. Known as an actor, singer, dancer, songwriter, producer, and improviser, Brady has spent his career moving effortlessly between music, comedy, television, Broadway, and spontaneous performance.
The “& Friends” format adds an element of discovery to the evening, giving Brady room to collaborate and showcase the improvisational instincts that have become central to his career. Expect a lively, personality-driven performance where musicianship and showmanship meet in an intimate club environment.
There will be another show at 9:30 pm !

DEREK HOUGH 2026 ﻿ ﻿Symphony of Dance: Encore
2026-08-15 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028.0
Emmy-winning performer Derek Hough brings Symphony of Dance: Encore to the Dolby Theatre with a refreshed production built around dazzling choreography, music, and high-energy showmanship. Joined by Hayley Hough and a talented company, the production preserves the celebratory spirit of the original while introducing new creative touches from a team that includes acclaimed choreographers Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo.

Keith Washington: Back by Popular Demand!
2026-08-15 20:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028.0
R&B vocalist Keith Washington returns to Catalina Jazz Club by popular demand, bringing the polished romantic sound and commanding vocal presence that established him as a favorite of contemporary soul audiences. His smooth delivery and emotionally expressive style make the intimate Catalina setting especially well suited to an evening centered on classic R&B and sophisticated balladry.
This two-night engagement offers fans an up-close opportunity to experience Washington’s signature blend of warmth, elegance, and soulful performance. With the room’s supper-club atmosphere complementing his refined musical style, the shows promise a relaxed and romantic weekend of live music.
