Filipina-American jazz pianist and composer Debbie Torres returns to Catalina Jazz Club with an all-star ensemble for an evening shaped by melodic swing, jazz fusion, contemporary influences, and Latin rhythm. A Berklee College of Music graduate who studied with legendary pianist Ray Santisi, Torres brings both classical grounding and a deeply expressive jazz sensibility to […]
Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Sy Smith, a leading voice in independent soul, comes to Blue Note Los Angeles with special guest T.J. Wilkins. Smith’s career bridges soul, R&B, jazz, and hip-hop, with collaborations and performances alongside artists including Whitney Houston, Sheila E., Pete Escovedo, and Chris Botti. Joining her is acclaimed R&B and soul vocalist T.J. Wilkins, […]
Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Sy Smith, widely celebrated as the “queen of underground soul,” brings her sophisticated blend of R&B, jazz, and independent soul to Blue Note Los Angeles. With a career that includes collaborations and tours with Whitney Houston, Meshell Ndegeocello, Sheila E., Pete Escovedo, Chris Botti, and many others, Smith combines vocal finesse with an […]
Alternative-rock icons The Breeders bring their distinctive blend of melodic guitars, fuzzy textures, and effortlessly cool songwriting to the Hollywood Palladium. Led by Kim Deal, the band remains one of the most influential voices to emerge from the ’90s indie-rock world, balancing raw energy with hooks that feel both immediate and timeless. Joined by Twisted […]
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 […]
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 […]
Actor, pianist, and irrepressible entertainer Jeff Goldblum returns with The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra for The Night Blooms World Tour. Formed three decades ago, the group approaches classic jazz and American Songbook standards with stylish contemporary arrangements, playful spontaneity, and Goldblum’s famously charismatic personality. The engagement arrives during an especially active musical chapter for the ensemble, […]
This edition of Tonight at the Improv brings together an especially strong lineup of comedy heavyweights. Sebastian Maniscalco’s animated observations, Iliza Shlesinger’s high-energy storytelling, Andrew Santino’s sharp delivery, and Trevor Wallace’s fast-moving humor make for a lively and varied evening. With Natalie Friedman and additional performers rounding out the bill, the Main Room becomes a […]
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 […]
Andrew Santino and Josh Johnson headline a special edition of Right After You Left, joined by additional surprise guests for an intimate night of stand-up inside the Palladium’s Vinyl Room. Santino’s sharp, fast-moving observations pair naturally with Johnson’s thoughtful storytelling and inventive comic perspective, creating a lineup with plenty of contrast and personality. The smaller […]
Acclaimed singer-songwriter and pianist Tori Amos brings her In Times of Dragons Tour to the Greek Theatre for an atmospheric evening of expressive vocals, virtuosic piano playing, and deeply personal songwriting. Known for blending alternative rock, classical influences, and poetic storytelling, Amos has built a devoted following through performances that feel both intimate and emotionally […]
