Kick Back with Katalyst
Thanks to everyone who made it out to Grand Performances' first in-person event of the season last Friday. The energy on the plaza was magnetic and the joy of finally getting together for live music was unforgettable! If you weren't able to attend, you can still watch the full performance on YouTube.
We're excited to be back at California Plaza again this Friday July 16 for Katalyst, an instrumental jazz collective from LA featuring an all-star cast of musicians. RSVP here for more info. DJ Alfred Hawkins will DJ at 6pm and the band will take the stage at 7pm
Then on Sunday July 18 from 1pm - 5pm, we have our first Family Programming of the summer, with Dance Baby Dance, featuring live acts, dancing, art activities and retro funky DJ sets, offering fun-filled entertainment for kids of all ages. Click to RSVP.
Hope to see you soon!
Ethio Cali + Cut Chemist
Photos from our first concert of the year!
Big shouts to @hnrcrew for the amazing T-shirt activation!
Special thanks to our backstage VIP bar sponsors @herathedogvodka and @drinkdirtysue
Photos by FarahStop
July 16 - Katalyst
Katalyst is 9-piece band and artist collective from Inglewood, connecting the past and future of West Coast jazz.
Katalyst's style of music can best be described as "Contemporary Instrumental." Each one of "The Kats" writes and composes, and as such, original compositions are filled with a variety of musical influences. Katalyst is not just a band however, it is a collective of producers, composers, session musicians, and writers. Whether it's scoring an independent film, producing tracks for artists, or arranging and performing an artist's music for a live show, Katalyst has all the elements to bring musical visions to life.
Friday July 16
Grand Performances
presents
KATALYST
featuring DJ sets by
Alfred Hawkins
@ California Plaza
RSVP HERE
DJ @ 6pm
Band @ 7pm
July 18 - Dance Baby Dance
Dance Baby Dance is a a family friendly event filled with live acts, dancing, great music, art activities and fun-filled retro DJ sets that will provide entertainment for the entire family.
DANCE BABY DANCE is an LA based family dance party.
Founded by Jack & Glenda Murakami Monforte, a husband and wife team who have produced and promoted family friendly events for the past 15 years.
DANCE BABY DANCE is an all inclusive event for parents and children that feature live performers, DJs and dancing at its core, but also incorporate artistic activities such as face painting and arts & crafts.
Sunday July 18 @ 1pm PT
Grand Performances
presents
DANCE BABY DANCE
@ CALIFORNIA PLAZA
RSVP HERE
July 23 - La Tigresa and Briseyda Zaráte
Flamenco dancers La Tigresa and Briseyda Zaráte present an ensemble performance featuring Antonio de Jerez, Jose Tanaka, Gerardo Morales and more.
Briseyda Zárate is an inspired and skilled Professional Flamenco Dancer, Choreographer, and Master Teacher from Los Angeles, CA. She is celebrated for her fiery intensity, technical prowess, and her ability to convey the essence at the heart of Flamenco. She has lived and performed extensively in Spain and the US and is among the few in the top-most level of those practicing this art form in the United States.
Cristina "La Tigresa" Lucio, a Los Angeles flamenco dancer, began her training of flamenco puro with Linda Andrade over 16 years ago. She continued her studies in Seville, Spain with legendary gypsy flamenco dancers Carmelilla Montoya, Manuela Carrasco and Angelita Vargas.
Friday July 23
Grand Performances
presents
LA TIGRESA y BRISEYDA ZARÁTE
featuring DJ sets by
DJ Ethos
@ California Plaza
RSVP HERE
DJ @ 6pm
Band @ 7pm
This performance is supported in part by AARP California.
Summer Is Back
Friday July 9 - Ethio Cali + Cut Chemist [RSVP]
Friday July 16 - Katalyst [RSVP]
Sunday July 18 - Dance Baby Dance [RSVP]
Friday July 23 - La Tigresa y Briseyda Zárate [RSVP]
Saturday July 31 - DEEP w/ Marques Wyatt [RSVP]
Saturday August 7 - Dilla Fest ft. Talib Kweli [RSVP]
Friday August 13 - Jacque Hammond and Qur'an Shaheed [RSVP]
Saturday August 14 - Head Wraps in the Park [RSVP]
Friday August 20 - Katzù Oso [RSVP]
Saturday August 21 - Soulection [RSVP]
Friday August 27 - Garth Trinidad [RSVP]
Saturday August 28 - Hello Stranger ft. Brainstory and Chola Orange [RSVP]
Saturday September 4 - Subsuelo ft. Los Rakas, LNL, Reyna Tropical and Cumbiatón [RSVP]
Saturday September 18 - Buyepongo vs Quitapenas [RSVP]
Saturday September 25 - The Do-Over [RSVP]
More info at https://www.grandperformances.org/
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