Hollywood Forever commemorates the centennial anniversary of silent-screen legend Rudolph Valentino’s death with the 99th Annual Valentino Memorial Service, one of Hollywood’s longest-running annual traditions. Held inside the Cathedral Mausoleum, the tribute celebrates Valentino’s enduring legacy through special speakers, film clips, and live music honoring the life and career of the iconic actor.
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 […]
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 […]
Hollywood Forever continues its centennial celebration of Rudolph Valentino with the Los Angeles premiere of the Cohen Film Collection’s restoration of The Son of the Sheik, the actor’s iconic final film. The screening is accompanied by a recorded orchestral score from renowned composer and conductor Carl Davis, bringing the silent-era classic to life with rich […]
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 […]
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 […]
Durti-Ryce featuring Deron makes its Blue Note LA debut with a soulful celebration of the music of Frankie Beverly & Maze. Built around a catalog beloved for its smooth grooves, heartfelt vocals, and enduring feel-good spirit, the evening offers a warm tribute to one of R&B and soul’s most treasured musical legacies. The intimate Blue […]
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 […]
