Jazz Club at the Soraya by Pauline Adamek

The Soraya in Northridge is staging some intimate jazz concerts this month. WHAT IS JAZZ CLUB? The Soraya puts you right in the middle of the action. Enjoy a drink at a prime table,…

Laguna Playhouse announces season of musicals  by Pauline Adamek

Coming soon to the Laguna Playhouse are three amazing musical experiences that are set to get you grooving to the sensational sounds of the seventies with "You've Got A Friend " Celebrating …

"Butter" a teen film coming soon by Pauline Adamek

In this edgy teen comedy, Alex Kersting stars as Butter, a whip-smart, jovial junior at high school who happens to be obese. Bullied at school for his large size, Butter struggles with low s…

LTC makes an IMPACT by Pauline Adamek

A thrilling collaboration has been announced. L.A.'s Latino Theater Company has forged a new partnership with L.A. Mission College to launch Theater 285 " Directed Studies, set to …

"A Bronx Tale" live at Segerstrom Center for the Arts by Pauline Adamek

One night only! Actor, writer and all-round screen tough guy Chazz Palminteri is set to deliver a tour-du-force rendition of his one-man show, A Bronx Tale, bringing 18 characters to vivid l…

Disney's "Encanto" ¡en Español! at El Capitan by Pauline Adamek

Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre, which is presenting Disney's "Encanto" now through December 5th, will offer a special Spanish language screening of the film on Sunday, …

Reel Change: The New Era of Film Music " LA Phil by Pauline Adamek

This weekend only, the LA Philharmonic is presenting three evenings of programs curated by composers. Reel Change: The New Era of Film Music celebrates the 21st century's increasingly …

"The Children" " theatre review by Pauline Adamek

Lucy Kirkwood's The Children was written before the pandemic, and it's about the aftermath of a nuclear accident and not a virus, but its vibe of looming doom and concern over what can actua…

"Fluxus means change" at the Getty by Pauline Adamek

Featuring art from three major 20-century movements " Fluxus Means Change: Jean Brown's Avant-Garde archive " is now on view at the Getty Research Institute, at the Getty Museum. (The one on…

"My Fair Lady" at the Dolby by Pauline Adamek

"I Could Have Danced All Night," "The Rain in Spain," "Wouldn't It Be Loverly" and "On the Street Where You Live." How many of the wonderful songs from this exquisite musical are indelibl…

Academy Museum opens! by Pauline Adamek

"The old woman and the soap bubble." That's how lead architect Renzo Piano describes the newly opened Academy Museum on Wilshire, dedicated to the art of filmmaking and 120+ years of ide…

"City of Immortals" at TRK by Pauline Adamek

The Theatre Raymond Kabbaz (TRK) proudly presents the City of Immortals, a new festivalcelebrating the immortality of the arts inspired by the great artists buried in the historic Père-Lach…

Experience "The Scarlet Stone" in October by Pauline Adamek

Calling all cultural aficionadi and scholars! You're invited to experience a rare opportunity for a deep dive into Persian culture"one that is rich with antiquity and mythology. Bearing a co…

"Shaadi" creator"interview with Achinta S. McDaniel by Pauline Adamek

Blue13 Dance Company's recent production, Shaadi, was a magnificent success. The immersive Bollywood dance spectacular was recently staged at L.A.'s iconic Heritage Square Museum. The ass…

An immersive dance experience "Shaadi" " reviewed by Pauline Adamek

"Birds in the Moon" opera review by Pauline Adamek

A haunting work, Birds in the Moon"the chamber opera by composer Mark Grey and librettist Júlia Canosa i Serra"made its West Coast Premiere last week, as presented by The Broad Stage. …

John Williams: Maestro of the Movies at the Bowl by Pauline Adamek

A highly acclaimed composer and conductor, also pianist and trombonist, John Williams has composed some of the most popular, recognizable, and critically acclaimed film scores in cinematic h…

Danger Arcade Launch Party by Pauline Adamek

Botman comic by Jeffrey Edward Peters Comic Heroes! You're invited to the Danger Arcade Launch Party on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 from 5-8PM PDT at The Comic Bug in Manhattan Beach. …

"Birds in the Moon" A new chamber opera by Pauline Adamek

Making its West Coast Premiere, for four performances only early September, is Birds in the Moon, a mobile, theatrical chamber opera by Mark Grey and Júlia Canosa i Serra. This new work f…

Piazzolla and Tchaikovsky with Dudamel " Hollywood Bowl by Pauline Adamek

Gustavo Dudamel (pictured above) leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic next Thursday evening, August 26, with an exciting musical program from both sides of the globe. Firstly, Dudamel brin…

Sunset Concerts this week! by Pauline Adamek

Enjoy the remaining weeks of balmy summer evenings here in Southern California at these upcoming events at the Skirball, The Ford, and the Levitt Pavilion. Sunset Concerts at the Skirball…

"Miss" film review by Pauline Adamek

Alexandre Wetter as Alex in "Miss" Androgynous model Alexandre Wetter stars as a person who dreams of conquering the Miss France beauty pageant in Miss, an intimate and romantic drama abo…

Sergio Mendes at the Hollywood Bowl by Pauline Adamek

Legendary Brazilian bandleader Sergio Mendes headlines the Hollywood Bowl this Sunday evening, bringing a festive "Carnival" spirit and celebration to L.A. The Carnival of Brazil is an an…

Academy Museum tickets now available by Pauline Adamek

Tickets are now available for advance purchase for visiting the Academy Museum, set to open in September. Timed tickets can be pre-purchased, while tickets to the Academy Museums numerous…

Dudamel Conducts "From the New World" Hollywood Bowl by Pauline Adamek

Gustavo Dudamel (pictured) leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic this Thursday evening with what promises to be a lively classical concert in celebration of 'Americana' " Dvořák's "From …

"Lizastrata" at the Getty Villa by Pauline Adamek

The Troubies are back! Tickets are now on sale for Lizastrata, LIVE at the Getty Villa Outdoor Theater. A co-production between Troubadour Theater Company and the Getty Museum. Each f…

Jazz Concerts in the Dome, Mt. Wilson Observatory by Pauline Adamek

The Dome is set to resound with jazz vibes! Coming up at the Mount Wilson Observatory, the scientific marvel in the mountains above Pasadena, is the second concert date of their Summer seaso…

Cynthia Erivo performs with the LA Phil by Pauline Adamek

The career of British-born artist Cynthia Erivo is on an impressive trajectory, gaining accolades all over the world. The gifted actor/singer received a 2016 Tony Award for her Broadway d…

"Living on the Earth: The Musical" on Vimeo by Pauline Adamek

An original hippie, Alicia Bay Laurel is still sharing her wisdom accrued over the past five decades. Photo of the artist by Sofuku Lee. Singer, songwriter, author, poet, fine artist"…

More Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome, Mt. Wilson Observatory by Pauline Adamek

Classical concerts in the clouds! Under the magnificent vaulted dome of the 100-inch telescope, Mt. Wilson Observatory's Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome have resumed with a limited eng…

"Senior Prom" on PBS by Pauline Adamek

Review by Brian Sonia-Wallace. Senior Prom is a new PBS mini-documentary which follows a group of LGBTQ+ seniors to their residential LGBT Center senior living prom event (see the play on…