The Regional Connector project last week entered a new phase of construction—known as ‘steady state’—at the future underground 1st/Central Station in Little Tokyo. Construction at the easternmost end of the Connector’s [continue reading]
Happy Friday! This installment of Metro Vlogs is all about the best places to enjoy music this summer. What shows and concerts are you looking forward to? Best venues for outdoor music? Let [continue reading]
One of the world’s most famous dance companies, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, will stop in Los Angeles this week to perform three distinctive programs from their 2015 U.S. [continue reading]
In 1966, the Music Center presented Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn with The Australian Ballet on the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion stage. Now, in celebration of the Music Center’s 50th Anniversary, Glorya Kaufman Presents [continue reading]
Contemporary French dance company Ballet Preljocaj will stage its latest work, Les Nuits (The Nights), at the Music Center this weekend. The dance conjures the mysterious and flamboyant world of the Arabian Nights tales, with choreography by Constance Guisset, music by Natacha Atlas, Samy Bishai and 79D, and costumes by Azzedine Alaïa. [continue reading]
Friday night, join the Music Center for Dance Downtown. All are welcome to learn traditional Japanese festival dances. The free lesson takes place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Metro Red/Purple Line to Civic Center Station, Metro Bus 10 to Temple/Grand) Saturday is your last chance to enjoy the free [continue reading]
It’s disco night at the Music Center’s Dance Downtown this Friday, so grab some friends and get ready to boogie. The dance lasts from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and is free for all to attend. (Metro Red/Purple Line to Civic Center Station, Metro Bus 10 to Hope/Temple) Nisei Week starts this [continue reading]
The American Ballet Theatre opens at the Music Center this Thursday. Then starting Friday, they will be performing Le Corsaire, the classic Russian tale first performed in 1856, and it’s a performance you won’t want to miss! Go Metro to save 30% on tickets. Just show your TAP card at the [continue reading]
Halloween is in the air, and what’s Halloween without some haunted houses? The Blumhouse of Horrors is open this Friday and every Thursday to Saturday until Halloween at the Variety Arts Theatre (940 S. Figueroa). The haunted downtown L.A. theatre opens at 6 p.m. and tickets are $35 at [continue reading]
Head to Dance Downtown at the Music Center Plaza this Friday for the beauty, passion, drama and excitement of the Argentine Tango! Dance in the open air to live music. All skill levels are welcome, whether you’re looking to learn or hoping to impress a date on the dance floor. [continue reading]
