August 2016
Five: V
"V" will feature new works by the Echo Society collective alongside guest collaborators Clark, The Haxan Cloak, Ted Hearne and Chelsea Wolfe. Each ES composer and special guest is presenting an as-of-yet unheard piece written specifically for our largest ensemble of LA musicians yet, and in our most exciting and immersive performance to date. In addition to the evocative video projections by our frequent collaborator EFFIXX (creator of our “Bloom” and “Veils” aesthetic), the show’s lighting will be created by the…
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WE TRANSFER PRESENTS HOW WE DO: LA
WeTransfer – known for connecting creatives around the world – is opening their first stateside outpost in our own Los Angeles. To celebrate, they’ve invited world-renowned DJ and producer Gilles Peterson (of BBC’s Radio 1) to curate a lineup of cutting-edge, L.A.-centric acts. It’s a one-night-only party and you’re invited. How We Do: LA features the international sounds of Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and his 11-piece orchestra, the jazz-soul-funk reveries of BADBADNOTGOOD, sonic seer Nai Palm, beat masters the Sa-Ra Creative Partners…
Find out more »October 2016
First Annual Harry Dean Stanton Award Tribute
On October 23, 2016, Vidiots Foundation will present iconic actor Harry Dean Stanton at The Theatre at Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles with the first "Harry Dean Stanton Award," and an evening of conversation, film clips, and music, featuring performances and tributes from Kris Kristofferson, Father John Misty, Inara George, John C. Reilly, Jack Huston, Harper Simon, and many more soon-to-be announced guests.
Find out more »November 2016
Pop-Up Magazine
A night of true stories, films, photography, and radio from some of our favorite writers, performers, and musicians. Unrecorded, live onstage.
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Riot LA
This year's headlining comedians include Ali Wong, Felipe Esparaza, Dr. Katz Live and a screening of Blazing Saddles with a Q&A from Mel Brooks, as well as appearances from Kyle Kinane, Eugene Mirman, Todd Barry, Nikki Glaser, Tig Notaro, Ron Funches, Beth Stelling, Rachel Bloom and many more! This year's festival will take place at the Microsoft Theater, the Novo, the Orpheum Theatre and the Theatre at Ace Hotel. There will also be "the Lot," a carnival-like area with arcade games and food…
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Left, Right & Center LIVE!
KCRW’s Left, Right & Center Live: Oh, What a Year! 6:30pm Doors and Cash Bar 7:45pm Show It will have been a year since the weirdest election of our lifetime… How has the nation changed? And what’s coming next? KCRW brings its wildly popular political show Left, Right & Center to you LIVE as we mark one year since the election of President Donald Trump. Hosted by our Center, Josh Barro, our trusted team of informed thinkers will take an unflinching look…
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Fran Lebowitz in Conversation with Matt Holzman
“To a base of Huck Finn, add some Lenny Bruce and Oscar Wilde and Alexis de Tocqueville, a dash of cab driver, an assortment of puns, minced jargon, and top it off with smarty-pants. Serve without whine.” —The New York Times In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators. A cultural critic, raconteur and keen observer of human nature, Lebowitz first hit the New York…
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Festival of Disruption
After an incredible New York debut in May,the David Lynch Foundation is excited to announce the 4th iteration of the Festival of Disruption, which will return to the Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles onOctober 13th and 14th. PRESS HERE for tickets for the immersive festival, curated entirely by auteur filmmaker/artist David Lynch and presented by ALEX AND ANI, which go on sale June 20th at 10 am PT. The weekend will again unite David Lynch's favorite creatives across disciplines and genres for a unique lineup of musical and…
Find out more »ACROSS THE GREAT DIVIDE
UPPERWEST MUSIC GROUP PRESENTS JOHN PRINE, BOB WEIR, LUCINDA WILLIAMS, LEE ANN WOMACK, DOYLE BRAMHALL II, SHEMEKIA COPELAND, LARKIN POE, JOE LOUIS WALKER, TASH NEAL WITH SPECIAL GUEST SLASH AND HOST MARC MARON FOR ACROSS THE GREAT DIVIDE A benefit concert for the Americana Music Association & The Blues Foundation. All proceeds will benefit the Americana Music Association and The Blues Foundation. 8:30PM - FRI OCT 19, 2018 $63.50-$249.50 - THE THEATRE AT ACE HOTEL, LOS ANGELES
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October 2019
Hear to Slay Live!
Gather your crew to see Roxane Gay and Tressie McMillan Cottom at the first-ever live taping of their podcast Hear to Slay on Thursday, 10/3 at 8 pm the Theatre at Ace Hotel! It’ll be all the laughs with Ashley Nicole Black (A Black Lady Sketch Show, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee), Tichina Arnold (Martin, Everybody Hates Chris), and Danielle Perez (Thigh Gap Comedy, MTV). KCRW fans get $10 off with the code SLAY or 2-for-1 tickets with the code…
Find out more »December 2019
Dawson City: Frozen Time
The Document Partner Screening Free for KCRW members (limited availability) Not a member? Tickets available here starting at $29.50 UCLA Center for the Art of Performance will screen Bill Morrison’s “Dawson City: Frozen Time” - a fever dream of a documentary comprised largely of a collage of the films that were discovered during a construction project in 1978. It’s a rare opportunity to see the film projected on the big screen with the gorgeous score by Alex Somers performed live…
Find out more »February 2020
Pop-Up Magazine
KCRW is proud to present Pop-Up Magazine on Saturday, February 8, a live magazine—a night of new, true stories about the fascinating world around us. Each issue is different from the last, with photography, film, radio, and original music mixed together and performed live onstage by a cast of talented people. As a special offer, KCRW members receive presale access today through December 10, when tickets go on sale to the general public. Access the presale, automatically receive $10 off with code…
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Courtney Barnett
Goldenvoice presents Courtney Barnett live at The Theatre at Ace Hotel, featuring Bartees Strange. This will be Barnett’s first North American tour in almost three years. Her latest release was a single titled Don’t Do It, with Sharon Van Etten and featuring Vagabon. It was released earlier this year via Ba Da Bing! Photo courtesy of Goldenvoice
Find out more »May 2022
Danielle Ponder + St. Paul & The Broken Bones
American soul singer Danielle Ponder spent five years as a public defender, but in 2018 made the gutsy decision to quit and pursue her No.1 passion — music. Before receiving her Juris Doctorate, the Rochester, New York native performed for a decade in soul band Black August, releasing an album, toured Europe as a solo artist three times, and share the bill with John Legend, The Roots, George Clinton and St. Paul and the Broken Bones. On Tuesday, May 10th…
Find out more »April 2023
KCRW Presents The Moth Mainstage Los Angeles
Join KCRW at The Moth Mainstage at The Theatre at The Ace Hotel on Tuesday April 4th! Watch wildly divergent storytellers on The Ace’s magical and breathtakingly restored 1920s movie palace. Join us as we host storytellers who merge entertainment and enlightenment in this stunning cathedral of the arts. The event is open to all ages so everyone can come enjoy the inspiring and courageous storytellers. Since each story is true and every voice authentic, the show dances between documentary…
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