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LIFE’S Senyawa presents a digital performance by the experimental Indonesian band Senyawa, known for blending traditional Javanese sounds with contemporary noise and industrial influences. Originally created as part of LIFE, a Hammer Museum exhibition exploring speculative futures, this video performance captures Senyawa’s powerful musical language and its intersection with themes of resistance, ritual, and technology.

Club Tempo is one of the only remaining Gay Latino Bars in the area with an emphasis on the LA vaquero (cowboy) scene. Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles, or The Los Angeles Rainbow Mariachi (in English), is the world’s first LGBTQ+ mariachi. A unique and dynamic ensemble representing the traditions of the rich culture of Mexico, this group was created as a haven for mariachi musicians who identify as LGBTQ+ to come together and perform traditional Mexican regional music in an otherwise “machista” and discriminatory subculture of the mariachi world.

Step into the entrancing world of Swan Lake, a masterpiece of classical ballet that has mesmerized audiences for generations with elegant dancing, iconic music, and a timeless tale of love and loss. Boston Ballet’s production follows the Swan Queen Odette and Prince Siegfried in a tale of romance, sorcery, and deceit. The second act, originally choreographed by Lev Ivanov, is historically considered the finest classical choreography for the corps de ballet. The production showcases the technical precision and emotional tonality of the full company.

 

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This Japanese garden features a light hill-scape, pond, cascading 25-foot waterfall, and a formal teahouse designed by Kinzuchi Fujii. The garden is considered by many to be a masterwork, demonstrating the adaptability of Japanese culture in modern America.

 

Fridays and Saturdays, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $15, Register in advance at the website

One of the largest Buddhist gatherings in Los Angeles. Attendees can participate in the tradition of Japanese Obon Odori dancing, enjoy other cultural and ethnic experiences such as taiko drum performances, Japanese calligraphy, doll exhibits, and try a variety of tasty ethnic foods.

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) Performing Arts Division (PERF) presents the second annual Language of the Cosmos, a three-day exhibition of performances, multi-media installations, and community workshops inspired by the wonders, sounds, and visuals of the universe. Language of the Cosmos welcomes nine commissioned artists and youth development organizations to share their work and knowledge at Taxco Theatre in Canoga Park—a neighborhood with a long history of supporting the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) space program.

Language of the Cosmos celebrates the intersection of art and science through a partnership with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). The nine artists and organizations include: Maya Billig, Richard Cabral, Masha Dowell, Infinite Flow Dance, Reginald B. McKinley, II, Beth Peterson, Gabriel Spera, Amir Whitaker, Zawadi Cultural Collective.

JPL was founded in 1936 and has a rich history of encouraging, cultivating, and nurturing artists. NASA JPL’s scientific exploration of the Earth, solar system, and beyond has served as a resource for artists to unlock creativity and communicate the inspiration of science through nonconventional methods.

The culmination of works will be presented at the Taxco Theatre, 7242 Owensmouth Ave, Canoga Park, CA 91303, Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28, at 7:30 p.m. A youth and family presentation will be on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Free RSVP at brownpapertickets.com/event/6662426.

Featuring:
Beth Peterson @one_grain_of_sand_puppets
Amir Whitaker @drknucklehead_esq
Gabe Spera www.gabrielspera.com
Richard Cabral @richardcabralofficial
Zawadi Cultural Collective @zawadiculturalcollective
Marisa Hamamoto @marisahamamoto
Masha Dowell @mashadowell
Reginald B. McKinley,ll @heyreginald
Maya Billig @mayabillig