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The musical heart of DTLA - Grand Performances appoints new president and CEO

Plan your month with our August 2023 events calendar of the best activities, including free things to do, movie screenings and more

Grand Performances, el presentador de conciertos gratuitos más antiguo en el centro de Los Ángeles, ha anunciado hoy el nombramiento de Rafael González como presidente y director general.

Grand Performances teams with dublab and The John & Alice Coltrain Home to celebrate the late Alice Coltrane’s music, jazz legacy, and birthday.

From August 26-28 in Los Angeles, check out Open Stage at The Elysian, 626 Night Market, Off the 405 at The Getty, an End of Summer Bash in Pasadena, the El Segundo Art Walk, the Leimert Park Jazz Festival, DTLA Proud at Grand Park, Getty 25 in Watts, and more.

Grand Performances, el presentador de conciertos gratuitos más antiguo en el centro de Los Ángeles, ha anunciado hoy el nombramiento de Rafael González como presidente y director general.

Los Angeles multi-sector executive leader, Rafael González, is only the third President & CEO in the organization’s 36-year history.

A nonprofit organization founded in 1986, Grand Performances’ mission is to unite and inspire community and diversity through free global performing arts. It showcases live music, dance, theater and more at the California Plaza in the Grand Avenue Arts District. All performances are free and open to all ages of the public.

Suddenly, it’s summer. And free summer shows have returned full force like a wildflower super-bloom across Los Angeles and Orange County. Dip into the list below for shows from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Clarita to Redondo Beach to Santa Monica.

Alice Coltrane was a Virgo. In celebration of the artist’s 85th birthday, dublab has teamed up with the John & Alice Coltrane Home for Alice Coltrane: An Expansive Spirit.

Grand Performances Summer Night Concerts aired on KABC

GRAND PERFORMANCES, KCRW, KCRW SUMMER NIGHTS PRESENTS SLY5THAVE FT DJ SILVA, LOS ANGELES, SLY5THAVE

KCRW’s Summer Nights and Grand Performances are teaming up for a special night featuring Sly5thAve and DJ sets from KCRW’s SiLVA.

KCRW’s Summer Nights and LA’s iconic Grand Performances are teaming up for a special night featuring Allison Russell along with ÌFÉ and DJ sets from KCRW’s Raul Campos.

El programa musical del fin de semana en el Hollywood Bowl (2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles) incluye a la superestrella del pop Ricky Martin, quien actúa por primera vez en este local.

Los Angeles Weekend events for July 21-24

KCRW’s Summer Nights and LA’s iconic Grand Performances are teaming up for a special night featuring Sly5thAve along with DJ sets from KCRW’s SiLVA.

The new season of Grand Performances will include more than a dozen performances at California Plaza in downtown L.A. every Saturday from 6-10 p.m. through Sept. 24. (Photo courtesy Grand Performances.