 | LA Philharmonic - Los Angeles - Presents:
Green Umbrella New Music Series: Smith, Cabezas & Childs
Tuesday, 5/5/2026 Gabriella Smith curates a night of natural wonder and introspection. |
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 | Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation - Torrance - Presents:
Because You’re Mine
Friday, 5/8/2026 The Music of June Carter and Johnny Cash |
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 | Temecula Theater Foundation - Temecula - Presents:
Nutcracker- The Mousical
5/8/2026 - 5/10/2026 (next performance: Friday, 5/8/2026) This is not your mother’s Nutcracker! Step into a bold, new reimagining of the beloved holiday classic with The Mousical — a vibrant, family-friendly musical adventure that brings fresh energy and imagination to the Nutcracker tale. |
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 | Pasadena Community Orchestra - Pasadena - Presents:
Pasadena Community Orchestra > free concert
Friday, 5/8/2026 Join us for a concert of orchestral music featuring talented local musicians. Our concerts are always free admission, and there is plenty of free parking. |
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 | McCallum Theatre - Palm Desert - Presents:
Open Call Talent Project
5/2/2025 - 5/8/2026 (next performance: Friday, 5/8/2026) Outstanding local performers of all ages are presented in this exciting talent competition – a visually stunning and energy-filled production with a full cast finale that has become a McCallum sell-out event. Audience members can vote for their favorite performer and the winners are announced and celebrated at the final performance. |
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 | Palm Canyon Theatre - Palm Springs - Presents:
The Ritz
5/8/2026 - 5/17/2026 (next performance: Friday, 5/8/2026) The Ritz is a theatrical comedy that is playing live in Palm Springs at Palm Canyon Theatre. |
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 | LA Philharmonic - Los Angeles - Presents:
Rachmaninoff & Szymanowski
5/8/2026 - 5/10/2026 (next performance: Friday, 5/8/2026) Conductor Lorenzo Viotti and violinist Lisa Batiashvili join for an impassioned program of late-Romantic gems. |
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 | San Diego Symphony - San Diego - Presents:
From the Depths to the Heights: Ein Heldenleben
5/9/2026 - 5/10/2026 (next performance: Saturday, 5/9/2026) Rafael Payare, conductor
Alisa Weilerstein, cello
San Diego Symphony Orchestra
GABRIELA ORTIZ: Dzonot
R. STRAUSS: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40 |
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 | Cal State University Fullerton - Fullerton - Presents:
University Wind Symphony & Symphonic Chorus
Saturday, 5/9/2026 Dustin Barr, conductor
Robert Istad and Kimo Furumoto, directors |
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 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Costa Mesa - Presents:
The Invisible Boy
5/9/2026 - 5/10/2026 (next performance: Saturday, 5/9/2026) The Invisible Boy Live at Segerstrom Center for the Arts! |
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 | Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation - Torrance - Presents:
Stunt Dog Experience
Saturday, 5/9/2026 A Paw-Some Show for the Whole Family! |
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 | Philharmonic Society of OC - Costa Mesa - Presents:
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
Thursday, 5/14/2026 Mozart & Tchaikovsky
Conducted by Jaime Martín, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra brings a versatile program, from the charming melodies of Mozart’s Haffner Symphony to the wistful, nostalgic sounds of Tchaikovsky's Orchestra Suite and the world premiere of a new double concerto by American composer Christopher Cerrone. |
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 | The Muckenthaler Cultural Center - Fullerton - Presents:
Fullerton Jazz Orchestra with Clay Jenkins
Thursday, 5/14/2026 Clay Jenkins’ career as a jazz artist has covered a wide range of musical experiences and responsibilities, bringing him to the forefront of the jazz performing and teaching arenas. |
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 | San Diego Symphony - San Diego - Presents:
Folk Auras: Thayer Plays Berg Violin Concerto
5/15/2026 - 5/16/2026 (next performance: Friday, 5/15/2026) Rafael Payare, conductor
Jeff Thayer, violin
San Diego Symphony Orchestra
JIMMY LÓPEZ: Perú negro
BERG: Violin Concerto
MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 3 in A minor, “Scottish” |
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 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Costa Mesa - Presents:
Riverdance
5/15/2026 - 5/17/2026 (next performance: Friday, 5/15/2026) Segerstrom Center for the Arts Presents "Riverdance" |
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 | Opera Neo - San Diego - Presents:
Arsilda
5/15/2026 - 5/16/2026 (next performance: Friday, 5/15/2026) Opera in two acts with one intermission
Sung in Italian with English subtitles |
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 | Santa Barbara Symphony - Santa Barbara - Presents:
Santa Barbara Symphony- Mahler's Resurrection
5/16/2026 - 5/17/2026 (next performance: Saturday, 5/16/2026) (SEASON FINALE)
May 16 & 17, 2026- Nir Kabaretti leads the Santa Barbara Symphony, Santa Barbara Symphony Chorus, and soloists in Mahler’s monumental Symphony Number Two. |
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 | The Athena Foundation for the Arts - North Hollywood - Presents:
World Renowned Concert Pianist, Rufus Choi brings his 'Bach to Rach' Concert NoHo!
Sunday, 5/17/2026 Get ready to be mesmerized by the legendary Rufus Choi's magical piano performance of his 'Bach to Rach' Concert in NoHo! |
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 | LA Philharmonic - Los Angeles - Presents:
Die Walküre Act I
5/19/2026 - 5/22/2026 (next performance: Tuesday, 5/19/2026) An ecstatic love story propels Wagner’s massive Ring Cycle. |
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 | LA Philharmonic - Los Angeles - Presents:
Die Walküre Act II
5/20/2026 - 5/23/2026 (next performance: Wednesday, 5/20/2026) Enter the Valkyrie: Wagner’s epic takes flight. |
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