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March 2018
New West Symphony Presents Zukerman & Forsyth
This March, you can witness famed Israeli violinist Pinchas Zukerman and Canadian cellist Amanda Forsyth join forces with the New West Symphony at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica. Zukerman will conduct the orchestra for a portion of the event, guiding this world class L.A. ensemble through works by classical greats like Vivaldi, Couperin, Haydn, Mozart and Schubert. For more information, visit the concert website.
Find out more »June 2018
Pink at The Forum
We love Pink for her fearless, edgy sense of self. We loved her when she was Misundaztood, and we love her today, for all of her Beautiful Trauma. That’s why we can’t wait to see her live at The Forum in Inglewood on June 1. Inglewood is just a quick, 30 minute drive southeast of Santa Monica–a modest commute if you’ve been blasting her 2001 hit, “Get the Party Started” since you were an angsty pre-teen. Book here to stay with…
Find out more »Big Band Concert at UCLA
Directed by renowned recording artists, composers and musicians, the UCLA Latin Jazz Big Band, Contemporary Jazz Ensemble, and Jazz Orchestra will be performing popular jazz tunes at UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall on June 5 from 7-9PM. This is a free performance—open to students and the community alike. If you’re in the city in June, don’t pass up this opportunity to see world class musicians deliver beautiful, big band sound. Book here to stay with The Ambrose while you’re in town for…
Find out more »Main Street Summer SOULstice
Ring in the summer solstice in Santa Monica with the annual Main Street Summer SOULSTICE. Main Street will be bustling with live music from multiple stages as nearly 20 bands perform in the day-long bonanza. It’s the true start of summer for Santa Monica residents, who return year after year to this family-friendly event. Along with the music, you’ll be able to enjoy food from more than 50 local food vendors as you make your way from stage to stage.…
Find out more »July 2018
Harry Styles at The Forum
Known for his charming demeanor and elastic vocals, Harry Styles is perhaps best described as the Justin Timberlake of his former band, One Direction. Since going solo in 2016, he’s seen major success with his first single, “Sign of the Times,” and has even branched out to acting, making his debut in Christopher Nolan’s critically acclaimed, Dunkirk. We can’t wait to watch him in action at The Forum, Inglewood, on July 13 and 14. Book here to stay at The…
Find out more »Imagine Dragons at The Forum
They’ve been around since 2008, but you might not have heard of Imagine Dragons until their single, Radioactive, topped Billboard charts in 2012. Since then, they’ve been nominated for 25 Billboard Music Awards, including Artist of the Year. Enjoy their alt-rock, electro-pop energy live at The Forum on July 21 and 22. Tickets run $150 and up. Book here to stay at The Ambrose during the Imagine Dragons concert this July, and get tickets to the Imagine Dragons concert here.
Find out more »October 2018
Annual New Year’s Eve Musical Review
The Annual New Year’s Eve Musical Review is considered one of the Ten Best New Year’s Eve Events in Los Angeles by LA Weekly. The festivities begin early on New Year’s Eve at the wonderful Santa Monica Playhouse with a delicious buffet dinner. Following, the Actors’ Repertory Theatre will bring you a family-friendly, theatrical Rudie-DeCarlo musical revue that will include sing-a-longs, dancing in the crowd, prizes, and a wide array of musical sounds and influences. There will also be champagne,…
Find out more »Lucia Micarelli at the Broad Stage
New York-born violinist Lucia Micarelli played her first orchestra concert at the tender of age of six, and later trained at both Juilliard and the Manhattan School of Music. Her collaborations with Josh Groban, Chris Botti and rock band Jethro Tull have launched her into the spotlight, and have earned her a reputation for technically intense, versatile musicianship. Fusing jazz and pop styles to create a strikingly unique sound, Lucia Micarelli at The Broad is not to be missed. Book…
Find out more »August 2019
Jazz On The Lawn
Jazz on the Lawn is one of the most popular summer traditions in the city of Santa Monica. Taking place from 5-7pm every Sunday in August, this concert series is free and open to all, and features some of the best jazz acts to come from—and through—Los Angeles. In addition to the concerts, there are also occasional dance lessons, intermission performances from other performing-arts disciplines, and eats from some of the city’s most reputable food trucks. Band submissions for Jazz…
Find out more »September 2019
COAST Open Streets Festival
2019 will mark the fourth annual COAST Open Streets Festival in the city of Santa Monica. Filling two miles of city streets with large-scale art installations, stages for live music and dance performances, and various interactive activities—this is one of the most beloved and lively events in town throughout the year. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event that takes place between Wilshire & Ocean, Colorado & Fourth, and Main & Marine. Keep an eye out for updates on…
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