Julius Rodriguez
2025-11-17 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-17 21:00 - 23:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | Blue Note Jazz Club
Julius Rodriguez is an American jazz pianist, composer, and rising star in the vibrant alternative jazz scene. Known for his soulful sound and dynamic playing, Rodriguez blends a deep understanding of traditional jazz with modern influences, creating a distinctive voice that resonates across genres. His music effortlessly merges elements of jazz, funk, and soul, capturing the essence of both old-school and contemporary styles.
Born and raised in New York, Rodriguez began his musical journey at an early age, studying piano and drums and developing a love for jazz through the city’s rich musical history. He made a name for himself as young as eleven years old in the vibrant West Village jazz club scene, and later honed his craft at prestigious institutions such as the Juilliard School of Music, where he further shaped his sound and refined his improvisational skills.
Rodriguez’s artistry extends beyond his musicianship. As a composer and bandleader, he brings a unique energy to every performance, seamlessly navigating between melodic inventiveness and intricate rhythms. His debut album, Let Sound Tell All, received critical acclaim, showcasing his ability to craft intricate compositions that push the boundaries of jazz. His most recent album, Evergreen, further demonstrates his growth as an artist, blending rich, complex arrangements with a deep sense of emotion, while continuing to explore and push the boundaries of the genre.
Whether performing in intimate settings or large festivals, Rodriguez continues to establish himself as one of the most promising voices in contemporary alternative jazz. His work as a collaborator is equally impressive, having joined forces with a wide range of influential musical figures, such as Meshell Ndegeocello, Lianne La Havas, Remi Wolf, Kurt Elling, Chris Botti, A$AP Rocky, Cautious Clay, and Madison McFerrin. With his impeccable technique, musicality, and vision, Julius Rodriguez is poised to become one of the defining voices of his generation in the ever-evolving world of jazz.

KCRW Presents: Little Simz
2025-11-18 19:00 - 23:30 | Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, California
Little Simz is a critically acclaimed British rapper, singer, and actor renowned for her exceptional lyrical dexterity, complex narrative songwriting, and genre-blending musicality that fuses hip-hop with elements of jazz, funk, and R&B. Hailing from North London, she gained widespread recognition for her introspective themes, often tackling issues of identity, race, womanhood, and mental health with wisdom beyond her years. Her albums, particularly the Mercury Prize-winning Sometimes I Might Be Introvert (2021) and the deeply personal NO THANK YOU (2022), have cemented her status as one of the most innovative and important voices in contemporary global hip-hop, earning her high praise for her artistic vision and uncompromising honesty.

Julie Doiron & Black Belt Eagle Scout
2025-11-18 19:00 - 23:30 | Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, California
Julie Doiron, is a legendary Canadian singer-songwriter and former bassist/co-vocalist of the seminal indie rock band Eric’s Trip, brings her decades of experience in crafting raw, heartfelt folk-rock and emotionally intense songs. Sharing the stage is Black Belt Eagle Scout, the musical project of Swinomish/Iñupiaq artist Katherine Paul, whose sound is a powerful blend of cathartic indie rock and grunge influences, deeply rooted in themes of Indigenous identity, community, and the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. This double bill is a special occasion for fans of genuine, heavy-hitting independent music, offering a seamless journey from Doiron’s introspective vulnerability to Paul’s expansive, socio-politically charged anthems, with confirmed dates including the Troubadour in West Hollywood in November 2025.

Suffs: Behind Every Powerful Woman...are More Powerful Women
2025-11-18 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-19 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-11-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-21 20:00 - 21:00 | Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500, Hollywood, CA, 90028.0
Direct from Broadway, comes the acclaimed Tony Award® winning musical SUFFS about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. Created by Shaina Taub, the first woman to ever independently win Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score in the same season, this “thrilling, inspiring and dazzlingly entertaining” (Variety) new musical boldly explores the triumphs and failures of a struggle for equality that’s far from over. Winner of the Outer Critics’ Circle Award for Best New Musical.

“Like all of the best Broadway musicals, SUFFS humanizes, empowers, moves, and entertains.” Chicago Tribune

Suffs
2025-11-18 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-11-19 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-11-20 19:30 - 22:30 | Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500, Hollywood, CA, 90028.0

Hot Mulligan - THE SOUND A BODY MAKES WHEN IT'S STILL TOUR
2025-11-19 18:00 - 23:30 | Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, California
Hot Mulligan is an American rock band from Lansing, Michigan, widely recognized as one of the most prominent acts in the modern “emo revival” and pop-punk scenes. Formed in 2014, the band—featuring vocalist Tades Sanville, guitarists Chris Freeman and Ryan Malicsi, and bassist Garrett “Garebear” Willig—is known for their emotionally intense, cathartic performances and their blend of self-deprecating humor with genuine vulnerability. Their signature sound combines the raw energy and shouted vocals of early 2000s emo with the melodic hooks of pop-punk, exemplified by successful albums like Pilot (2018), You’ll Be Fine (2020), and Why Would I Watch (2023).

Ginger Root
2025-11-19 19:00 - 23:30 | Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, California
Ginger Root is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and visual artist Cameron Lew, who has carved out a unique space in the American indie music scene with a sound he dubs “Aggressive Elevator Soul.” Blending the smooth rhythms of R&B and funk with the mellow charm of 1970s soft rock and lo-fi production, Lew is heavily influenced by Japanese City Pop from the Showa era, which provides a deep, nostalgic aesthetic to his work. Since its inception around 2017, the project has gained a fervent following not only through viral songs like “Loretta” but also through a highly cohesive visual universe—often involving elaborate, narrative-driven music videos—that he develops, directs, and edits himself, making Ginger Root a true embodiment of the multi-talented modern D.I.Y. artist.

Anson Seabra
2025-11-19 19:00 - 23:30 | Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, California
Anson Seabra is an American singer, songwriter, and producer from Kansas City who has achieved massive viral success with his deeply emotive, piano-driven pop ballads. His musical style is characterized by soft, sweeping melodies and a powerful yet controlled vocal delivery, often focusing on introspective, vulnerable themes related to mental health, heartbreak, and self-acceptance, as seen in hits like “Walked Through Hell” and “Trying My Best.” Before committing to music full-time in 2018, Seabra studied computer science, a background he used to harness the power of social media, particularly TikTok, where his songs often trended and amplified his fame, leading to millions of streams and chart placements for tracks like “Welcome to Wonderland,” which draws inspiration from classic fairy tales and folk stories.

Johnny Moezzi
2025-11-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Hotel Cafe, 1623 Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood, CA, 90028
Johnny Moezzi is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer, originally from Tehran, Iran, and now based in Los Angeles, known for his versatile musical style that artfully blurs the lines between vintage blues and modern alternative pop and soul. His musical passion was ignited early in life after sneaking into a B.B. King performance and receiving mentorship from a member of Ritchie Valens’ family, which solidified his foundation as a blues guitarist, a role he fulfilled as the bandleader and guitarist for the legendary blues singer Miss Mickey Champion. Moezzi channels this blues grounding into eclectic songwriting, aiming for the lyrical depth of artists like Bob Dylan while incorporating the funk and soul grooves of James Brown and Johnny “Guitar” Watson, a fusion evidenced across his discography, including his debut The Orange Album, and his 2023 EP, Funky Papu, which explores the infectious energy of his pop influences using bright synths and Casio keyboard beats.

Cimafunk
2025-11-20 17:00 - 21:30, 2025-11-20 21:30 - 23:30, 2025-11-21 19:00 - 21:30 | Blue Note Jazz Club
Cuban music has a new global ambassador: Cimafunk. With a name and image that pays tribute to the Cimarrons – Cubans of African descent that resisted slavery – and music and showmanship that re-embodies funk legends from the last century, the medical-school student turned funk artist has developed into a musical force crafting the sonic future of the island and a global, cultural phenomenon that unites and celebrates blackness across borders, oceans and languages.
With his unmistakable AfroCuban sounds, no holds barred live show and multiple Grammy-nominations, Cimafunk is redefining what the planet understands as Cuban music. Cimafunk’s debut album “Terapia” (2018), with its groundbreaking #1 single “Me Voy” – followed by his breakout performance at SXSW 2019 and widely praised NPR Tiny Desk Concert, started a movement of converting millions of people to the religion of groove, one live show at a time. The AfroCuban rockstar has moved the spotlight well beyond the Buena Vista Social Club, salsa and reggaeton.
From a local sensation on Havana’s small alternative music scene to global success, Cimafunk’s ascent is as dizzying as an F1 race. Performing with La Tribu (The Tribe), his 9-piece band from Havana, Cimafunk has electrified global audiences on massive stages and worldwide temples of music, making a name for himself as one of the great showmen of today. From New Orleans Jazz Festival and Lollapalooza Chile to becoming the first Cuban-born artist to play Coachella, this undisputed star of Afro-Latin music has earned the adoration of musical icons such as Argentine Fito Páez, who has hailed him as “one of the lights of the continent’s future,” the Godfather of Funk George Clinton, who refers to him as “the next one,” and Chucho Valdés, who credits Cimafunk with masterfully and organically blending “AfroCuban with African American, converting this into a new school that until now I haven’t heard done.”
Cimafunk’s distinctive musical fusion continued to grow in its artistry with both the release of his second album “El Alimento” (‘The Nourishment ) -which was met with an abundance of critical praise that included Best Albums of the Year lists of Rolling Stone, NPR and more… as well as an equal volume of glowing reviews for his unrivaled live shows, which quickly made him one of the most in-demand festival performers.
Cimafunk has collaborated on records and shared the stage with the likes of Alejandro Sanz, CeeLo Green, ChocQuibTown, Chucho Valdés, Fito Páez, Fonseca, Fred Wesley, Galactic, George Clinton, Jon Batiste, Juanes, Leoni Torres, Lettuce, Lupe Fiasco, Preservation Hall,, Omar Portuondo, Orquesta Aragón, Robert Glasper, String Cheese Incident, The Soul Rebels and Trombone Shorty. Susan Sarandon, Ron Delsner and other personalities have become superfans, often seen side-stage lost in the groove, and the likes of Paul McCartney and more have come out to check out the AfroCuban sensation.
After the success of El Alimento, Cimafunk delves even further into his exploration of the intersections between funk and the sounds of the continent and gives us Pa’ Tu Cuerpa (Mala Cabeza Records), his most polished and mature production to date, on August 23rd, 2024.

Musical Theatre Guild presents THE HOLIDAYS ON STAGE & SCREEN | Fundraising Concert benefiting MTG’s Student Outreach Programs
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028.0
The event, THE HOLIDAYS ON STAGE & SCREEN, is a special fundraising concert presented by the Musical Theatre Guild (MTG), a non-profit company of theatre professionals dedicated to preserving the American art form of musical theatre

William Prince
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Hotel Cafe, 1623 Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood, CA, 90028
William Prince is an award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter from Peguis First Nation in Manitoba, recognized as a singular voice in contemporary folk and country music. His music is characterized by his rich, dusky baritone voice and a commitment to profound, honest storytelling, which draws heavily from his childhood influences of classic country legends like Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard, alongside the gospel music of his father, a preacher and musician. Prince’s compelling blend of genres, which he refers to as his “21st Century Northern-Interlake-Country-Gospel Sound,” explores themes of hope, resilience, family, and the complexity of his Indigenous identity. Since his 2015 Juno Award-winning debut album, Earthly Days, he has gained international acclaim for his moving, contemplative songs and powerful live performances, solidifying his status as a master craftsman of simple, heartfelt song structure.

Lucas Zelnick
2025-11-20 19:00 - 23:00 | Hollywood Forever, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90038, United States
Lucas Zelnick is a stand-up comedian based in New York City, known for his punch-heavy material that often challenges his privileged upbringing. After earning an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Zelnick pivoted to comedy and has quickly gained recognition. He has appeared in major events like SF Sketchfest and the New York Comedy Festival, and his stand-up has been featured on Comedy Central and in feature films. Zelnick has become particularly popular online, where his stand-up and crowd work clips have exploded, accumulating over 500 million views and one million followers across platforms like Instagram and TikTok. He is also the co-host of the podcast Can I Go Home Now and continues to tour and headline comedy clubs nationally.

David Byrne
2025-11-20 20:00 - 23:30 | Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028.0
In 2023, as his triumphant American Utopia era came to a close after morphing from an album and tour into an acclaimed Broadway show and then a Spike Lee-directed HBO film, David Byrne began jotting down the occasional groove, chord or melody. It had been a minute. Byrne’s new album, Who Is The Sky?, is a first-time collaboration between himself, Grammy-winning producer Kid Harpoon aka Tom Hull (Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus) and New York-based chamber ensemble Ghost Train Orchestra, and featuring guest appearances by Paramore’s Hayley Williams, longtime collaborator St.Vincent (“she lives just around the corner from the studio,” Byrne says) and The Smile drummer Tom Skinner. With this offering, Byrne continues his lifelong exploration of human connection and the potential for societal unity against the chaotic backdrop of the world.

Hayden Everett
2025-11-20 21:30 - 23:30 | Hotel Cafe Second Stage, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=5674, Los Angeles, California, 90028.0
Hayden Everett is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer from the San Francisco Bay Area, celebrated for his eclectic sound that blends folk storytelling with jazz-trained musicianship and cinematic indie-rock production. His music is characterized by lush harmonies, smooth soundscapes, and heavy-hitting rhythms, drawing on his background in jazz piano and folk music to create tracks that are both pensive and uplifting. Everett’s primary artistic mission is to foster compassion and wonder through honest lyricism, touching upon weighty themes like mental health, climate change, and personal growth, as seen in his well-received EPs like Silver Line (2023) and I Miss The Sky (2024). Now based in Seattle, he has built a dedicated following with millions of streams, and in 2025, he is releasing his collaborative Friends & Family EP, featuring a diverse group of close musical partners.

Do you believe in Life before Death?
2025-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 | The Broadwater, 1076 Lillian Way, Los Angeles, California, 90038.0
Arthur and Cassie, two young adults, share musings about what they want to do with the rest of their bedbound life in their nursing home.

“Do you believe in Life before Death?” is an original play discussing trauma, chronic conditions, friendship, love, life and death. Arthur, a writer who only has a few years left to live, meets Cassie, a young woman who has never known life outside of a hospital. Both condemned by their conditions, they bond over their love for pop culture and the pain they can share only with each other.

“Twitch Music Live” fundraiser presented by the MELBA Foundation
2025-11-21 19:00 - 21:30 | Hotel Cafe, 1623 Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood, CA, 90028
The event “Twitch Music Live” fundraiser is a special songwriter showcase presented by The MELBA Foundation and the Twitch Music Creator Club, designed to spotlight top live music streamers from the Twitch platform. This benefit concert is scheduled for Friday, November 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM at The Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, California. The MELBA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is dedicated to keeping music alive by providing free and/or affordable music instruments, education, and supplies to students in underserved communities, including through a giving program in the Philippines. The concert features a lineup of Twitch music artists, including Heavenly CAinLA, Willow Stephens, izgonnabeMEI, AubrynMusic, and MissyAlcazarMusic, with all ticket sales going towards supporting both the performing artists and The MELBA Foundation’s mission.

ARTUR ZAKIYAN: SOLO PIANO (Armenian Piano Virtuoso & Composer)
2025-11-21 19:00 - 22:00
The event ARTUR ZAKIYAN: SOLO PIANO is a highly anticipated concert featuring the acclaimed Armenian piano virtuoso and composer, Artur Zakiyan, scheduled for Friday, November 21 and Saturday 22, 2025, at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, California. Zakiyan is renowned for his technically brilliant and emotionally profound performances, blending the rich tradition of classical piano with his own neo-romantic compositional style. Attendees can expect an evocative program that typically includes masterworks by classical giants, alongside pieces by seminal Armenian composers like Komitas, all showcasing Zakiyan’s virtuosic skill and his dedication to both preserving and expanding the global legacy of Armenian pianism.

The Stews
2025-11-21 19:00 - 23:30 | Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, California
The Stews is an explosive American rock band that emerged from Auburn, Alabama, in the fall of 2020, quickly establishing themselves as a powerful force in the modern music scene with a sound that boldly fuses elements of hard rock, alternative, and indie rock. Comprised of Preston Hall (lead vocals, guitar), Blake Dobbs (rhythm guitar), Bennett Baugus (bass), and Wyatt Griffith (drums), the band initially gained notoriety in the college circuit before their electrifying, often sweaty live shows created such massive demand that the members ultimately left school to tour full-time. Their music, which draws diverse influences from 70s rock legends like The Beatles and Led Zeppelin, is characterized by a high-energy mix of upbeat, sing-along indie tunes and downright headbanging hard rock, successfully demonstrated across their 2022 debut album, What Was, and their latest 2024 album, Chicken Fight.

Hannah Bahng
2025-11-21 19:30 - 21:00 | The Fonda, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California
Hannah Bahng is an Australian singer-songwriter who has rapidly transitioned from a popular YouTube vlogger to a recognized independent artist in the alternative pop music scene. Hailing from Sydney, she gained an initial massive following on YouTube by sharing candid vlogs and song covers before debuting under her self-owned label, Bahng Entertainment, with the single “perfect blues” in 2023. Her musical style is characterized by introspective, deeply emotional songwriting and a genre-fluid sound that blends piano-driven melodies with pulsating beats, echoing the pensive vulnerability of Gen Z contemporaries. Following the success of her debut project, The Abysmal EP (2024), which amassed over 30 million streams on Spotify, she embarked on her first headline tour, solidifying her status as a self-made artist who maintains complete creative control over her writing, production, and visual art.

RED
2025-11-21 20:00 - 21:30 | The Broadwater, 1076 Lillian Way, Los Angeles, California, 90038.0
A One Man stage play by Todd Anthony. This groundbreaking one man production fuses live performance with cinematic storytelling to illuminate Malcolm Littles transformation to Malcolm X.

IMPACT
2025-11-21 20:00 - 22:00 | The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90029, United States
Just four days before the Christmas of 1988, an explosive act of terrorism on Pan Am Flight 103 caused horror and tragedy to rain over the lives in Lockerbie, Scotland. Broken bodies, destroyed dreams, and a shattered sense of reality landed on the lawns and homes of the everyday people who would never be the same. Through media projections, immersive storytelling, and soul-stirring original music, Amy Englehardt’s IMPACT explores the complex narratives of the people who rebuilt their lives and community through a renewed sense of grace, humanity, and hope for a brighter tomorrow.
During a time where we live in a constant state of tragedy, IMPACT transforms grief into connection that unites the audience with grounded empathy and gratefulness.
