Theater

Event Type
Family Activity
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
James Baldwin is writing himself into bad health. After two heart attacks, the author returns to New York City for some rest, relaxation and much-needed TLC. First on his itinerary is the iconic jazz club Mikell’s, a favorite hangout, where his brother David tends bar. But things have changed. Mikell’s is closing, and his entourage this night consists of just Maya Angelou and Miles Davis. What’s intended as a celebration turns into an Irish wake for the not-yet deceased, instigated by Miles as James impulsively, on the spot, starts writing an elegy to his beloved old joint. It’s time to par-taayy!!
Event Date
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Event Location

Los Angeles Theatre Center
514 S. Spring St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0466405, -118.2496756
Fee Required
Yes
Contact Phone
213.489.0994
Event ID
10356175
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Event Type
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The Last Play by Rickérby Hinds, a meta-theatrical work written by the real Rickérby Hinds, was commissioned by Latino Theater Company and developed in the company’s Circle of Imaginistas playwriting group. An Afro Latino playwright, blocked by the challenge of writing what he believes will be his final play, summons characters from some of his previous plays for inspiration — only to confront chaos, comedy and a deeper understanding of his identity and the true meaning of success. Check the website for ticket prices.
Event Date
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Event Location

Los Angeles Theatre Center
514 S. Spring St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0466405, -118.2496756
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices.
Contact Phone
213.489.0994
Event ID
10356203
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Event Type
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Just Like Us by Karen Zacarías. Inspired by the bestselling book by Helen Thorpe and now more timely than ever, this non-fiction play follows four Latina teenage girls whose close-knit friendship is put to the test when each finds her opportunities in life dictated by immigration statusor lack thereof.

 

Check the website for ticket prices.
Event Date
-
Event Location

Los Angeles Theatre Center
514 S. Spring St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0466405, -118.2496756
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices.
Contact Phone
213.489.0994
Event ID
10356148
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Event Type
Family Activity
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Experience the Tony and Olivier Award-winning play Life of Pi, based on Yann Martel’s best-selling novel. This visually stunning production tells the story of sixteen-year-old Pi, who survives a shipwreck and is stranded on a lifeboat with a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a Bengal tiger. Through innovative puppetry and stagecraft, the play brings this epic tale of adventure and survival to life. Check the website for performance times and ticket prices.
Event Date
-
Event Location

United States

Fee Required
Yes
Event ID
10384025
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Event Type
Dance
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Music
Theater
Tours
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Los Angeles County is one of the most diverse counties in the nation, boasting a rich mix of cultures and communities, and the LA County Fair celebrates them all! The LA County Fair shines a spotlight on all things creative in 2025 with its theme, “Art Unleashed. 
Event Date
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Event Location

Pomona Fairplex
1101 W McKinley Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
United States

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$8
Event ID
10383208
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Event Type
Dance
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Music
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Dive into a world of wonder at CAMP and Disney’s The Little Mermaid immersive experience. Behind CAMP’s Magic Door is a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience where families can climb, slide, sing, dance, and play in the world of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.

 

Friday: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Event Date
Event Location

CAMP Los Angeles
Westfield Century City, 2nd Floor, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, 90067
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0586592, -118.4190309
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the Website for ticket prices
Event ID
10355831
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Event Type
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Set in 1960s Dublin, A Man of No Importance tells the story of Alfie Byrne, a bus conductor with a passion for theater. Leading an amateur group, Alfie endeavors to stage Oscar Wilde’s Salome despite societal challenges. This evocative musical explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the transformative power of art. Directed by Julia Rodriguez-Elliott, the production runs from May 4 to June 1, 2025, at A Noise Within.

 

Please see the event website for specific dates and times.
Event Date
Event Location

A Noise Within
3352 E. Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1488995, -118.0812664
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
See event website
Contact Phone
626.356.3100
Event ID
10383231
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Event Type
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

A.K. Payne’s award-winning play, “Furlough’s Paradise,” directed by Tinashe Kajese-Bolden, features a poignant narrative of cousins Sade and Mina who reunite in their childhood town for a family funeral. Sade, on a brief prison furlough, and Mina, taking a break from her West Coast life, confront their past and envision a hopeful future together.

Event Date
Event Location

Geffen Playhouse
10886 Le Conte Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0635118, -118.4443932
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
See event website
Contact Phone
310.208.5454
Event ID
10383279
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Event Type
Culture & Community
Dance
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Film
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a citywide commemoration of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage and history in Los Angeles. The celebration will acknowledge the contributions of Southern California’s Asian and Pacific Islander communities in education, religion, the arts, culture, and the humanities. Events include music concerts, performances, and several gallery exhibitions.
Event Date
Event Location

Various locations thouogh Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Varies
Event ID
10383971
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Event Type
Dance
Music
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Super Nothing is a new dance performance by internationally recognized choreographer Miguel Gutierrez. This thought-provoking performance delves into the essence of the creative process and how our bodies hold stories that shape our understanding of community and identity. Inspired by bell hooks’ statement that “Moving, we confront the realities of choice and location,” the four performers of Super Nothing navigate a shifting physical terrain of intimacy, negotiation, and pent-up feeling to create a world where we rethink what it means to come together.
Event Date
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Event Location

The Nimoy
UCLA Nimoy Theater 1262 Westwood Boulevard
Los Angeles
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0576794, -118.4429706
Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
See the website for ticket prices
Event ID
10384060
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