October 2016
Punctum Saliens by Lux Aeterna
Punctum Saliens by Lux Aeterna, a 60 min choreographic creation by Jacob “Kujo” Lyons with 4 dancers and a 5 min extract of Autarcie (....) by Compagnie Par Terre. Known for an eclectic and powerful movement vocabulary, which fuses various art forms such as breaking, contemporary dance, and circus arts, the award-winning company transforms urban techniques into something transcendent, geometric and radiant.
Find out more »Autarcie (….) by Compagnie Par Terre
Autarcie (....) by Compagnie Par Terre a 60 min performance by Anne Nguyen with 4 female dancers and a 5min extract by Lux Aeterna company. Offering a different and original vision of contemporary dance, this work features four jumpsuit-clad dancers facing off in a frantic, ritual warrior dance. They deliver an astonishing performance by transforming their respective dance specialties of breakdance, popping and waacking into an abstract vocabulary.
Find out more »March 2022
Dance Camera West Film Festival
This year Dance Camera West Film Festival brings the very best dance films from around the world to LA. The 3-day, in-person screening of 24 films will be at TRK March 31st to April 2nd! With refreshing new work from around the world, the artistically-minded 3-day festival promises a balm for the mind. Complimentary wine and cheese tasting at intermission. Photo Courtesy of Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz
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Biréli Lagrène
In the tradition of Django Reinhardt, Biréli Lagrène is one of the most highly regarded Gypsy jazz, bebop, and fusion guitarists performing today. Lagrène’s acclaimed ensemble features a trio format with saxophonist Franck Wolf and double bass player William Brunard. Lagrène has been an active live performer since the 1970s and has graced the stage with countless other greats, like Benny Goodman, Stéphane Grappelli, Al Di Meola, Paco de Lucía, John McLaughlin, and many, many more. For one night only in Los Angeles,…
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The BBB Featuring Bernie Dresel
Named “Best Big Band Drummer” by Modern Drummer Magazine, Bernie Dresel is a snare drum extraordinaire who brings high energy to each performance. This riveting ensemble captures the spirit of big band jazz with “a combination of intense swing and fiery soloing, as well as tight ensemble playing, powered by Bernie Dresel’s extraordinary drumming talents.” Comprised of seasoned pros on the Los Angeles studio scene, the ensemble delivers a contemporary, highly original sound featuring the witty, intricate, and hard-swinging compositions of…
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Majid Bekkas African Gnaoua Tour
Nicknamed “the bluesman of Morocco,” Majid Bekkas, the internationally acclaimed gnaoua master, fluidly moves between traditional North African music and the modern blues. Bridging the cultures of North Africa and the West, Bekkas mixes musical genres to create “Gnaoua blues”. While the Blues needs no introduction, Gnaoua music is less well known in the U.S. Combining elements of African traditions, gnaoua music is a celebration of life, with gnaoua musicians known as ‘musical doctors’ or those who heal the soul.…
Find out more »November 2022
Animation Fest
Animation Fest gathers for a night to watch a compilation of 13 short French animated films, many have already been shortlisted for prestigious festival circuits in France. This year’s selection also features shorts directed by emerging filmmakers from renowned French animation schools. Animation Fest at TRK contains themes best digested by adults, sure to inspire thought-provoking conversations during the intermission, over a glass of wine (cash bar) and cheese/charcuterie plate (complimentary). The richness and variety of the proposed selection tackle eclectic…
Find out more »December 2022
The Lost Fingers with Special Guest John Jorgenson
The Lost Fingers hail from Québec and specialize in revisiting well-known songs in Django Reinhardt’s gypsy jazz style. The reference to this legendary jazz talent can even be found in the name of the group, which refers to the two fingers lost by Django Reinhardt in the fire in his caravan in the 1930s. This one night only event features Elton John's guitarist and band leader, John Jorgenson, recognized as “the US Ambassador of Gypsy Jazz.” The quartet features remarkable…
Find out more »January 2023
Django à Gogo Festival
Best known for his original compositions "Bistro Fada" (Midnight in Paris) and "Big Brother" (Vicki Cristina Barcelona), Stephane Wrembel assembles the finest Django guitarists alive today for a weekend of shows and workshops January 27-29, 2023. French living legends Raphael Fays, Laurent Hestin and Sebastien Felix join the stage to bring listeners to the very source of Manouche jazz, for a weekend highlighting the dynamic culture and community that thrives around Django’s music. Special guests include the Los Angeles-based musicians Tommy Davy (guitar)…
Find out more »February 2023
A Night of Short French Films
A Night of Short French Films honors French cinema and the innovative traditions in filmmaking being developed there since the very first motion picture was screened in Paris in 1895. In this new collection of French shorts, we delve into films with a distinctly French style selected from the top French festival circuit. Along with free cheese and charcuterie tasting at intermission, you’ll feel as though you were in Paris! Marvel at the new French directors and actors until now unknown…
Find out more »March 2023
A Week of French Language Cinema
Join us at Theatre Raymond Kabbaz for A Week of French Language Cinema from March 18th to March 23rd. Get that Big Screen cinematic experience featuring a total of 9 films over 6 nights with top notch films from Switzerland, Luxembourg, France, Mali, Belgium, Canada, and Quebec. Different perspectives and corners of the world united by the same French language. Each night includes complimentary cheese and charcuterie tasting, and access to an exhibition of works by Swiss actor and photographer…
Find out more »April 2023
We Love Arabs by Hillel Kogan
We Love Arabs combines dance and theatre to explore coexistence, brotherhood, and peace. Witty and completely politically incorrect, Israeli choreographer Hillel Kogan’s work goes straight to the heart of national and religious identities, clichés and prejudices, and offers us a demonstration, sometimes hilarious, sometimes provocative, of the ever-present power dynamics on stage, in the wings and beyond.
Find out more »May 2023
The Last Bandoleros
On the heels of their US and European tour with Sting, rising stars The Last Bandoleros gain acclaim in their own right with their special blend of Tejano and Tex-Mex songs in Spanish, English, and “Spanglish”, straight from the Texas-Mexico border. Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz (TRK) presents The Last Bandoleros with special guests Hannah Brier (vocals), Percy Cardona (accordion), and Ramiro Belgardt (cello) for an unforgettable Cinco de Mayo at the decidedly French venue. The French rarely celebrate defeat, but for this band, we’ll make…
Find out more »September 2023
Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles
Don’t miss the Season Opening Night Celebration at Theatre Raymond Kabbaz with the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles on Friday, September 29th! This lively, 40-person ensemble will sing iconic dance anthems like “Born this Way” (Lady Gaga), “About Damn Time” (Lizzo), classic hits like “Vogue” (Madonna), “I’m Coming Out” (Diana Ross), and showtune classics like “I Feel Pretty” (Stephen Sondheim). Get your tickets today to this amazing soirée!
Find out more »October 2023
dSimon
dSimon is the brainchild of Swiss artist Simon Senn and computer developer Tammara Leites and explores the potential and perils of artificial intelligence. “dSimon” is a digital clone of Simon Senn, created by using Simon’s personal data, including 15,000 emails, text messages, and notebooks. Tammara Leites used Chat GPT2, the language model developed by Open AI (an Elon Musk venture) to use Simon Senn’s data and train the artificial intelligence to generate text itself. And so was born the digital…
Find out more »November 2023
French Animation Fest
Among this ambitious collection of eleven animated shorts, many have been selected for prestigious festivals such as the NIKON Film Festival and the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. This year's selection also includes films by emerging filmmakers from renowned French animation schools, such as ESMA - École Supérieure des Métiers Artistiques. These up-and-coming creators reveal unique perspectives, singular voices and innovative aesthetics, making the festival a veritable field of discovery for film enthusiasts. What's more, contrary to popular belief, animation isn't (just)…
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