Artist Hassan Hajjaj’s world-renowned My Rockstars series comes alive in this musical art installation. Clad in clothing designed by Hajjaj, these “Rock Stars” bridge the culture gap between now and then, us and them, reflecting a fusion of Moroccan craftsmanship and contemporary performance. Presented with UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance.
The Thorn that Dreamed of Being a Flower or the Flower that Dreamed of Being a Dancer Presented with the Fountain Theatre Blending a respect for tradition with a contemporary vision, award-winning flamenco dancer Olga Pericet embarks on a personal journey, creating a world in which feminine and masculine, humor and drama appear in equal […]
Choreographed by Urban Bush Women Associate Artistic Directors Chanon Judson and Samantha Speis, in collaboration with the company, Hair & Other Stories is a multidisciplinary experience that blends dance-theatre with conversations that challenge existing American values and celebrate our choices around “who we be” and “how we do.” Crafted from personal narratives, the piece explores disquieting perceptions of beauty, identity and […]
Curated by radio/TV host and journalist Nic Harcourt, electronic/funk/rock band Kinky will perform music off of their album, Nada Vale Más Que Tú, with opening set by Mexico City-based DJ Mexican Institute of Sound.
The Ford Theatres’ Benefit Concert is a celebration of funk music and 1970s street dance that is pure joy on stage, courtesy of choreographer Rennie Harris, called the “Basquiat of US contemporary dance scene” by The London Times and “the most brilliant hip-hop choreographer in America” by The New Yorker. Dancers from Rennie Harris Puremovement, […]
This visionary vocalist and bassist will perform music from her new album Ventriloquism, which is lush and investigative, subversive and sublime. This collection of cover songs comments on the sound and structure of black music, while offering a musical refuge during these uncertain times.
Thelma & Louise (1991) Directed by Ridley Scott Starring Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon, Brad Pitt, Michael Madsen, Christopher McDonald, Harvey Keitel, Stephen Tobolowsky Somebody said get a life...so they did. In Ridley Scott's adventurous road picture, two friends--unhappy housewife Thelma (Geena Davis) and strong-willed waitress Louise (Susan Sarandon)--leave responsibilities behind to take a weekend fishing […]
Stranger Things 3 (2019) presented by Netflix The screening will include the final episode of season 2 and the premiere episode of season 3 ahead of its streaming premiere Thursday, July 4 on Netflix. Created by the Duffer Brothers Starring Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, […]
Toy Story (1995) Directed by John Lasseter Starring Tim Allen, Tom Hanks, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Annie Potts, Laurie Metcalf, Andrew Stanton, Jeff Pidgeon, R. Lee Ermey, John Morris, Jim Varney, Erik von Detten Set in a world where toys come to life when people aren’t around, two rival toys—Woody, a pull-string cowboy […]
Boyz N the Hood (1991) Directed by John Singleton Starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Ice Cube, Laurence Fishburne, Morris Chestnut, Angela Bassett, Nia Long, Regina King, Lloyd Avery II, Tyra Ferrell The tale of three teens growing up in an L.A. neighborhood: one lives for sports; another for crime; and the last learns about strength of […]
Element Band’s large-bodied vocals and contemporary sounds both preserve and refresh traditional Armenian songs. Direct from Armenia, Miqayel Voskanyan and band will open with a set of folk and jazz-fusion combinations.
At an unprecedented speed, humanity's linguistic diversity – the very means by which we know ourselves – is eroding. Dedicated to the extinction of languages, this immersive oratorio is simultaneously a spatially-designed sound composition and film. Created by Lena Herzog with sound design by Mark Mangini and Marco Capalbo. Presented with LACMA and the Natural […]
The Ford Theatres opens its 2019 Season on April 27th with jazz super group The Spring Quartet. NEA jazz master Jack DeJohnette, among the most influential drummers in history, will be joined by GRAMMY®-winning saxophonist Joe Lovano, one of the era’s definitive improvisers; the formidable Argentine pianist Leo Genovese; and interdisciplinary creator Esperanza Spalding, stepping back into bass playing for this rare […]
IGNITE @ THE FORD! The Secret City is an Obie Award-winning arts organization that presents community celebrations of everyday creative life. Part ceremony, part salon, part show, each gathering has a different theme and an ever-changing roster of artists and performers. In addition to seats in the house, a limited number of seats are available on the […]
L.A.s Biggest Baddest All-STAR Spoken Word, Music & Art Event featuring special musical guest 9X GRAMMY NOM Marsha Ambrosius Flypoet is a Highly curated, ALL-STAR Lineup of ONLY the HARDEST HITTING SPOKEN WORD ARTISTS IN THE WORLD! FEATURING International spoken word superstar Taalam Acey Spoken Word lyrical BEAST Anthony McPherson 2017 Women of the World Slam Champion EBONI […]
