August 2016
Mbongwana Star
Worldwide phenom and Rolling Stone’s Coachella 2016 must-see pick is a testament to the human spirit. Dance to psycho-electronic grooves that enhance the roots of Congolese dance music with dubby synths and powerful vocals.
Find out more »Disco Manila
Put on your boogie shoes and embrace the resurgence of disco from the Manila Sound era, the next wave of global groove music. Manila Sound was a catch all moniker during the 70's describing Philippine popular music that embraced its American soul/folk/pop/jazz influences, combined it with Filipino modern aesthetics and polished it off with the musical proficiency of the vibrant Manila scene that somehow flourished during the Marcos-era Martial Law. Live Performances of classic Disco dance floor fillers by the original…
Find out more »June 2017
THE SECRET CITY
Join us for a special gathering of The Secret City, the award-winning tent revival, for their first outdoor gathering. Raucous, joyful and exuberant, The Secret City spreads joy wherever they go, celebrating art and artists, inclusiveness and community. The theme is LOS ANGELES and there will be live music, dancers, special guests, and an iconic LA food offering. The day will pay homage to the City of Angeles in all her splendor and leave you feeling inspired and better about being alive. We…
Find out more »August 2017
Hamed Nikpay in Concert
The Hamed Nikpay Concert at Grand Performances. This is a night of Iranian music by the Iranian maestro Hamed Nikpay at the FREE Grand Performances in Downtown’s California Plaza Iranian-born Hamed Nikpay learned to sing at the age of seven, encouraged by his mother who loved Persian music and poetry. Now regarded as one of Iran’s foremost vocalists, Nikpay’s mesmerizing voice and gripping musicianship come to Grand Performances for an emotive evening of Iranian melodies, complemented by inspired dancers.
Find out more »July 2021
Deep with Marques Wyatt
DEEP’s 21st Anniversary dance party will celebrate Los Angeles house music with Marques Wyatt, KCRW DJ Jeremy Sole, Big Cee and Juliet Mendoza. DEEP is nothing short of a phenomenon driving the dance music scene in Los Angeles and beyond. For 21 years, DEEP has prided itself on procuring and presenting the finest electronic music DJs and artists from around the world. This is a Free, All Ages, Outdoor event! Photo courtesy of grand performances.org
Find out more »August 2021
Dilla Fest ft. Talib Kweli
The Saturday event with Fusicology will commemorate 15 Years of Dilla’s Donuts with special guest DJs and live performances by Talib Kweli with a live trio along with Frank N Dank with Illa J and The Beat Junkies DJ crew. Grammy winner Daru Jones will also serve as Music Director and drummer. J Dilla aka James Yancey, Jay Dee 1974-2006 Stones Throw began working with J Dilla in the early days of his solo career in the early 2000s. He…
Find out more »Hello Stranger Ft. Brainstory and Chola Orange
Chola Orange and Brainstory bring psychedelic, soulful sets to Hello Stranger’s ‘Black and Brown Get Down.’ Angela Romero is the visionary behind Hello Stranger, and the chingona behind Orale L.A., LLC. With a deep love for her city and its people, she’s intentionally cultivated a team of LA natives with aligned passions to bring this dream to life. What started as music event, food and beverage pop-ups, has evolved into a multi-branch organization that encompasses a non-profit, a media company,…
Find out more »September 2021
Buyepongo vs Quitapenas
In celebration of Mexican Independence and Latin History Month, Buyepongo and Quitapenas take the stage to engage in competitive back-to-back battle of the bands. The name Buyepongo which translates "to provide a ruckus," which certainly describes the scene on the dance floors of Los Angeles whenever the band launches into its dizzyingly energetic, instantly infectious rhythms. But it also describes Buyepongo's riotous mash-up of influences, which absorbs hip-hop, punk, funk, and jazz sounds into a delirious tropical blend of styles…
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KCRW’s Summer Nights at Grand Performances with Madame Gandhi + KCRW DJs Anne Litt & Francesca Harding
Covid-safety guidelines and restrictions for this event: A masked crowd is a safer crowd. Thank you for staying masked at KCRW events. KCRW’s Summer Nights and LA’s iconic Grand Performances are teaming up for a special night featuring indie electronic singer, percussionist and activist, Madame Gandhi, in a full band performance, along with DJ sets from KCRW’s Anne Litt and Francesca Harding. Schedule 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM | KCRW DJ Anne Litt 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM | KCRW…
Find out more »July 2022
Black Nile
Grand Performances and The World Stage present Black Nile, LA based brothers who add telepathic dynamism to their music, building upon our city’s vibrant jazz renaissance. Also performing is beat maestro Linafornia, whose style was once described as "sounding like a blend of Madlib vintage soul claps and Organized Noize inspired bottom swing," by HipHopDX. Set Times: 6:00pm - DJ Carlos Niño 7:00pm - Linafornia 7:45pm - DJ Carlos Niño 8:30pm - Black Nile The event is free, and open…
Find out more »KCRW Summer Nights at Grand Performances with Sly5thAve
KCRW’s Summer Nights and LA’s iconic Grand Performances are teaming up for a special night featuring Sly5thAve along with DJ sets from KCRW’s SiLVA. KCRW MEMBER PERKS VIP balcony seating and access to Grand Performances Member Rotunda $1 off drinks at the Omni Hotel Bar Visit the KCRW table for a free KCRW limited edition member pin designed by artist Lvl Up Kid and discounts on Summer Nights KCRW merch Not a KCRW member yet? Join the fam at…
Find out more »September 2022
KCRW Summer Nights at Grand Performances with Allison Russell, ÌFÉ and DJ Raul Campos
KCRW’s Summer Nights and LA’s iconic Grand Performances are teaming up for a special night featuring Allison Russell along with ÌFÉ and DJ sets from KCRW’s Raul Campos. KCRW MEMBER PERKS VIP balcony seating and access to Grand Performances Member Rotunda $1 off drinks at the Omni Hotel Bar Visit the KCRW table for a free KCRW limited edition member pin designed by artist Lvl Up Kid and discounts on Summer Nights KCRW merch Not a KCRW member yet? Join…
Find out more »July 2023
KCRW Summer Nights with Grand Performances: Afro Funke’ 20 Year Anniversary ft. Rocky Dawuni, Buyepongo, Glenn Red, and KCRW’s Jeremy Sole
KCRW & the iconic Grand Performances are teaming up for an extraordinary night in honor of the 20th Anniversary of Afro Funke’! Come celebrate the legacy of the once weekly party night that turned global, with live performances from Rocky Dawuni and Buyepongo, plus DJ sets from Afro Funke’ resident DJs Glenn Red, and Jeremy Sole (resident KCRW DJ too!). Join us for Afrobeat, Latin, Brazilian, Indian, Jamaican and other traditional and remixed world rhythms, plus African drumming and dancing,…
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