The Crazy Superhero Vacation is a production by Ms. Neate’s class at Vena Avenue Elementary. Animation and editing are by Pieter Hardeman of Toy Story Lab. Southland Sings is a creative organization using the arts to unlock creative potential through live opera, musical theatre production, education assemblies, and music composition for all ages.

JazzPOP returns in its 17th season with leading lights of West Coast jazz and improvised music in the Hammer courtyard. This edition showcases innovative SoCal and Bay Area bandleader-composers who explore a range of influences, from hip-hop to free jazz to Italian cinema, featuring infectious grooves, masterful improvisation, and dynamic ensemble interplay.

Every year the Autry hosts Sizzling Summer Nights, a series of outdoor performances of top and emerging salsa and Latin fusion music scene. Dance the night away with LA’s best salsa and Latin fusion bands at the Autry’s popular summer series. The outdoor events include free salsa lessons with an instructor, access to the museum galleries, and a separate children’s dance floor.

$5 member – $25 non member, RSVP required

AWOKE Foundation/The GR818ERS 14th annual A Family Affair Festival!

AWOKE Foundation is hosting a free festival open to the public for our summer arts and athletics programs culmination. Our event will have performances, open styles dance battle, live art, vendors, live music, and a car show.

The A Family Affair Festival (AFAFF) is a three day event: Thursday, August 15, Friday, August 16, and Friday, August 17!

EVENT SCHEDULE:

8/15 – STREAM-A-THON LIVESTREAM on our #YouTube channel| 2pm-7pm| FREE

Past & present of our organization + more.

8/16 – The Jam LIVE IN-PERSON at TAXCO THEATRE | 5pm-9pm | $10 Donation
Solo Prelims – Top 16 of the themed open styles dance battle.

8/17 – Grand Finale LIVE IN-PERSON at LANARK PARK – Canoga, Ca | 2pm-9pm | FREE 
Performances, Car show, Vendors, Food, Family activities + Top 8 – Finals of the Open Styles battle & much more.