Sierra Madre Playhouse

Acclaimed violinist and author Vijay Gupta, noted for his wide-ranging artistry and visionary community engagement, takes the stage at Sierra Madre Playhouse on Friday, June 12, 2026, 8:00 PM, for an intimate and inspiring evening of storytelling and music. Designed as both a book release and concert to celebrate his memoir Restrung, which releases June 9, Gupta blends a compelling musical performance with candid reflections about his path through music and beyond. Tickets ($35) include a copy of the book.
Gupta is a former member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, a MacArthur Fellowship awardee, and founder of local nonprofit Street Symphony, which brings world class music to people experiencing homelessness. His new memoir Restrung is the story of Gupta’s transformation – professional, personal, and spiritual – through music. Gupta shares his earliest memories as a child prodigy with his Bengali-American family, his burnout and collapse as a classical musician, and how playing music with the community on Skid Row became not a cure, but a practice of return.
His remarkable artistry is then showcased in a live performance with Gupta playing works that resonate with introspection, rhythmic vitality, and emotional transparency, reflecting his own unique journey embracing resilience, creative reinvention, advocacy, and belonging.
The program, part of Sierra Madre Playhouse’s inaugural authors series, concludes with a Q&amp;A and book signing, providing an opportunity for audience members to connect directly with Gupta.
For tickets ($35; includes book) and information, please call 626.355.4318 or visit <a href="https://www.sierramadreplayhouse.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sierramadreplayhouse.org.</a> Sierra Madre Playhouse is located at 87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, CA 91024.

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Acclaimed violinist and author Vijay Gupta, noted for his wide-ranging artistry and visionary community engagement, takes the...

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Sierra Madre United Methodist Church is having their rummage sale on Saturday, June 13, 2026, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. We have lots of new and gently used clothing for all ages (a ton of kids clothing), kitchen supplies, crafts, tools, jewelry, purses, shoes, books and so much more! Amazing prices!
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Local Event: COLOSSAL CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE, Saturday, June 13, 2026, 8:30 - 1:00

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CONTRA-TIEMPO, a Los Angeles-based activist dance theater company, showcases its latest project, “Roots of Loving Us,” with back-to-back matinee and evening performances on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM, at the historic 99-seat Sierra Madre Playhouse. An innovative, multi-modal, full-length work-in-progress, “Roots of Loving Us” incorporates somatic healing, dance, music and imagery to explore the 21st Century family, including narratives of adoption, foster families and bioadaptive families, uplifting these stories and lived experiences through movement and artistry.
“Roots of Loving Us” is a testament to lives transformed by the choice to love forever. Touching on diverse ancestries as well as chosen families and families retaining cultural and/or racial homogeneity, it considers origin stories shaped by biological uprooting, unchosen separation, and the re-rooting of bodies that alters family-tree DNA.
The creative forces behind “Roots of Loving Us” are renowned dance artists holly johnston of Responsive Body and Ana Maria Alvarez, founder and artistic director of CONTRA-TIEMPO, both women of color, mothers, activists, and community leaders. “Roots of Loving Us” is a multi-year community engagement, collaborative research project and performance project. Partnering organizations include ArtPower (San Diego, CA); Echoes of Hope (Los Angeles, CA); Shenandoah University (Winchester, VA); and University of Tampa (Tampa, FL).
CONTRA-TIEMPO is a bold, multilingual dance theater company dedicated to transforming the world through dance. Its work is rooted in Salsa, Afro-Cuban, hip-hop, and contemporary dance and blends theater, compelling text, and original music. CONTRA-TIEMPO illuminates stories not traditionally heard on the concert stage, while building community, facilitating dialogue, and moving audiences to imagine what is possible. 	 For tickets ($35) and information, please call 626.355.4318 or visit <a href="https://www.sierramadreplayhouse.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sierramadreplayhouse.org.</a> Sierra Madre Playhouse is located at 87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, CA 91024.

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Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble, conducted by Artistic Director Dr. Nicole Baker, joins forces with the viols of L.A. Camerata (led by Artistic Director Dr. Marylin Winkle), for a concert featuring 900 years of music by women.With composers ranging from Kassia in the 9th century to Barbara Strozzi in the 17th, the concert includes motets, madrigals, grand polychoral works, and an excerpt from the first opera written by a woman.

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A trio of trailblazing musicians featuring violinist Indradeep Ghosh, cellist Chris Votek, and tabla player Neelamjit Dhillon present traditional ragas on Sunday, June 14, 2026, 4:00 PM, at Sierra Madre Playhouse. The concert, a meeting of strings and rhythm at the confluence of Hindustani classical tradition and Western chamber sensibility, offers a rare opportunit to experience the string-based voice of Indian classical music and its modern articulation.
Ghosh’s evocative violin lines, Votek’s cello voice in dialog, and Dhillon’s tabla cycles create both foundation and spark. Their extraordinary vision for music-making is rooted in a profound respect for tradition and a keen desire to expand musical horizons through the seamless interaction of tradition and innovation. The result is an immersive musical journey that invites listeners to follow unfolding sound and shifting textures.
Ghosh leads the trio with a violin modified to blend the tonal richness of Hindustani raga and sympathetic-string resonance, inviting deep expressive explorations of melody and tone. Votek is one of very few cellists in the world fluent in the language of Hindustani music; his work adapts the vocal- style (gayaki-ang) vocabulary of raga to the cello with striking clarity and emotional power. Dhillon anchors the ensemble on the tabla with rhythmic virtuosity, guiding the music’s unfolding shape with subtlety, depth and drive.
For tickets ($12-$35) and information, please call 626.355.4318 or visit <a href="https://www.sierramadreplayhouse.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sierramadreplayhouse.org.</a> Sierra Madre Playhouse is located at 87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, CA 91024.

Local Event: Violinist Indradeep Ghosh Presents Traditional Hindustani Music

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A trio of trailblazing musicians featuring violinist Indradeep Ghosh, cellist Chris Votek, and tabla player Neelamjit Dhillon...

Violinist Indradeep Ghosh Presents Traditional Hindustani Music

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From the Hollywood Bowl:"It's a celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday! The Beach Boys perform chart-toppers from throughout their career, including 'Surfin’ USA,' 'I Get Around,' and 'Fun, Fun, Fun,' and pay tribute to the 60th anniversary of their seminal album 'Pet Sounds.' Plus, Thomas Wilkins&nbsp;leads the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, and&nbsp;it’s all topped off by a huge fireworks show."Additional shows July 3 and 4.<a href="https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/4249/2026-07-02/july-fourth-fireworks-spectacular-with-the-beach-boys" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">More info and tickets here.</a>— Photo by Chris Lindahl/Patch

Local Event: July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular With The Beach Boys: Hollywood Bowl

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July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular With The...

From the Hollywood Bowl:"It's a celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday! The Beach Boys perform chart-toppers from...

July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular With The Beach Boys: Hollywood Bowl

From the Hollywood Bowl:
"It's a celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday! The Beach Boys perform chart-toppers from throughout their career, including 'Surfin’ USA,' 'I Get Around,' and 'Fun, Fun, Fun,' and pay tribute to the 60th anniversary of their seminal album 'Pet Sounds.' Plus, Thomas Wilkins&nbsp;leads the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, and&nbsp;it’s all topped off by a huge fireworks show."
Additional shows July 2 and 4.
<a href="https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/4249/2026-07-02/july-fourth-fireworks-spectacular-with-the-beach-boys" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">More info and tickets here.</a>
— Photo by Chris Lindahl/Patch

From the Hollywood Bowl:
"It's a celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday! The Beach Boys perform chart-toppers from...

From the Hollywood Bowl:
"It's a celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday! The Beach Boys perform chart-toppers from throughout their career, including 'Surfin’ USA,' 'I Get Around,' and 'Fun, Fun, Fun,' and pay tribute to the 60th anniversary of their seminal album 'Pet Sounds.' Plus, Thomas Wilkins&nbsp;leads the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, and&nbsp;it’s all topped off by a huge fireworks show."
Additional shows July 2 and 3.
<a href="https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/4249/2026-07-02/july-fourth-fireworks-spectacular-with-the-beach-boys" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">More info and tickets here.</a>
— Photo by Chris Lindahl/Patch

Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts

Pacific Jazz Orchestra, the country’s only 40-piece hybrid big band and string orchestra, announces its 2026-27 season, entitled “Four &amp; More,” celebrating the critically acclaimed ensemble’s fourth season of delivering musical magic with entertaining and imaginative programs of straight-ahead jazz, swing, soul, R&amp;B, Broadway, and pop, in collaboration with renowned musical guests. Pacific Jazz Orchestra’s seven-time Grammy-nominated Founder and Artistic Director Chris Walden announced the details.
“This season, Pacific Jazz Orchestra embarks on an exhilarating musical journey with some of the most distinguished and inventive artists of our time, including multi-Tony-winning Broadway star Sutton Foster, global recognized pianist David Benoit; in-demand vocalist Nayanna Holley; and singer/pianist Kandace Springs, known for her soulful stylings,” says Walden. “We are also proud to welcome back to our stage leading vocalists – and audience favorites – Adam “Aejaye” Jackson, Billy Valentine, Sy Smith, and Brenna Whitaker.”
Walden adds, “The title of the 2026-2027 season, ‘Four &amp; More,’ is borrowed from the name of jazz legend Miles Davis’ iconic album. It’s a nod to our fourth season and all the exciting musical opportunities that lie ahead for us. It also reflects the same level of commitment to innovation and excellence that Pacific Jazz Orchestra strives to pour into its performances as Davis applied to his own groundbreaking work.”
During the 2026-2027 Season, Pacific Jazz Orchestra traverses the Southland, bringing its artistry to wide ranging communities. It makes its Ventura Music Festival debut and returns to the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya) in Northridge, Santa Barbara’s Granada Theatre, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (The Wallis) in Beverly Hills, the Irvine Barclay Theater, and Palm Desert’s McCallum Theatre.
While most of the concerts this season include the ensemble’s full 40-piece compliment of musicians, Walden notes that the group’s smaller 19-piece big band iteration also gets showcased in a pair of performances. “This kind of flexibility allows for great variety and depth in our programming,” he explains. Walden, who is also the lead arranger for the Academy Awards, creates original music and unique arrangements for every show, each with a specific theme, distinctive jazz flair, and lush orchestrations.
Programs Include: •	An Evening of Broadway and beyond featuring Broadway legend and seven-time Tony winner SUTTON FOSTER (September 19, 2026, at The Soraya).
•	A tribute to eminent producer/composer Quincy Jones with guest vocalists ADAM “AEJAYE” JACKSON and NAYANNA HOLLEY presented by Ventura Music Festival (October 18, 2026, at Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center)
•	A Holiday Spectacular headlined by vocalists BILLY VALENTINE, SY SMITH, and BRENNA WHITAKER (December 23, 2026, at McCallum Theatre).
•	A celebration of jazz and soul with special guest singer/pianist KANDACE SPRINGS (February 9, 2027, at The Wallis).
•	A tribute to eminent producer/composer Quincy Jones featuring guest vocalists ADAM “AEJAYE” JACKSON and another vocalist to be announced (April 3, 2027, at Granada Theatre).
•	The Music of Charlie Brown &amp; Peanuts featuring internationally renowned pianist DAVID BENOIT (May 20, at Irvine Barclay Theatre).
Pacific Jazz Orchestra has garnered critical acclaim for thrilling performances that “entertain, inspire, and enrich” (Variety). Pacific Jazz Orchestra thanks the Herb Alpert Foundation for its ongoing leadership support. Major funders for Pacific Jazz Orchestra include GROW@Annenberg Foundation; the Alesia Alpert Family Foundation; the Natalie Cole Foundation; the Ella Fitzgerald Foundation; and Anonymous.
For tickets and information about Pacific Jazz Orchestra, visit <a href="https://www.pacificjazz.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">pacificjazz.org.</a>

Local Event: Pacific Jazz Orchestra Announces 2026-27 Season

Pacific Jazz Orchestra Announces 2026-27 Season

Pacific Jazz Orchestra, the country’s only 40-piece hybrid big band and string orchestra, announces its 2026-27 season,...

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Camerata Pacifica, the chamber music collective celebrated for its exceptional artistry and compelling programming, unveils its 2026-27 season. Founder and Artistic Director Adrian Spence announced the details of the 37 th season, featuring eight programs embracing new and legacy works spanning three centuries, including two world premieres. Camerata Pacifica launches its 2026-27 season on October 11-15, 2026. Pianist Irina Zahharenkova performs Rachmaninoff’s Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22. Violinist Grace Park and cellist Santiago Cañón- Valencia then join Zahharenkova, to play Schubert's B-Flat Major Trio. The program on November 8-13, 2026, includes the world premiere of a new work for mixed octet by composer Niloufar Nourbakhsh. In addition, Principal Oboe Nicholas Daniel is featured on Michael Daugherty’s Firecracker. Other contemporary works include Missy Mazzoli’s Vespers for Violin, as well as I prefer living in color by the late Sarah Gibson.&nbsp;Mozart’s Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-flat Major, K. 452, provides musical context to the program. Featured artsist include Alena Hove, violin; Rob Brophy, viola; Ani Aznavoorian, cello; Catherine Gregory, flute; Jose Franch-Ballester, clarinet; Eleni Katz, bassoon; Ben Goldscheider, horn; Irina Zahharenkova, piano; and Ji Hye Jung, percussion, along with Nicolas Daniel, oboe. On December 7 and 8, 2026, Camerata Pacifica begins the second phase of “Beethoven 32,” its three-year Beethoven cycle featuring Principal Piano Gilles Vonsattel performing all 32 of Beethoven’s piano sonatas in a hybrid blend of solo recitals and chamber programs. For this program, Vonsattel interprets three contrasting sonatas, starting with Beethoven’s Piano Sonata in G Major, Op. 31, No. 1, followed by Piano Sonata in D Minor, Op. 31, No. 2, “The Tempest.” Vonsattel wraps the recital with Piano Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 31, No. 3, “The Hunt.” Camerata Pacifica’s season continues on January 10-15, 2027, with the world premiere of a new work for mixed sextet by Howard Frazin. The chamber collective also performs Bach’s Flute Sonata in E Major, featuring flutist Sébastian Jacot; de Falla’s Concerto for Harpsichord, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Violin and Cello; and Malcom Arnold’s Divertimento, Op. 37, a sequence of six short pieces for flute, oboe, and clarinet. Strauss’s Kaiser- Walzer, Op. 437, a waltz arranged by Arnold Schoenberg, caps the program. Appearing with Sébastian Jacot are Grace Park, violin; Jason Uyeyama, violin; Che-Yen Chen, viola; Jose Franch-Ballester, clarinet; Nicholas Daniel, oboe; Ani Aznavoorian, cello; and Irina Zahharenkova, piano. On February 19-23, 2027, Camerata Pacifica reprises John Harbison’s String Trio, which Camerata Pacifica commissioned and premiered in 2013. It features Jolente De Maeyer, violin, Che-Yen Chen, viola, and Ani Aznavoorian, cello. Harbison’s tour de force is bookended by another segment of the “Beethoven 32” project with Gilles Vonsattel performing Beethoven’s Piano Sonata in G Major, Op. 49, No. 2, and Piano Sonata in B-flat Major, Op. 22
The second of two “Beethoven 32” solo piano recitals this season featuring Gilles Vonsattel takes place March 25 and 26, 2027. He illuminates four Beethoven piano sonatas, beginning with the deeply expressive Piano Sonata in C Minor, Op. 10, No. 1, and the Piano Sonata in G Major, Op. 14, No. 2. Vonsattel also performs Piano Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 81a, “Les Adieux,” and Piano Sonata in A-flat Major, Op. 110. On April 13-18, 2027, Camerata Pacifica celebrates the harp with two of the world’s leading harpists – Emmanuel Ceysson, who has served as Principal Harpist for the Paris Opera, the Metropolitan Opera and now the LA Phil, and Cristina Montes Mateo, Principal Harpist for the Valencia Opera House in Spain and Royal Harpist to the King and Queen of Spain. The rare all-harp program features them on Smetana’s Die Moldau arranged by Trneček; Takemitsu’s Bryce for flute, two harps, marimba, and percussion; The Eye of Night by David Bruce; and Walter-Kühne’s Fantasia on Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin. Further spotlighting the instrument’s broad sonic range are Rameau’ Le Tic-Toc-Choc ou Les Maillotins; Balakirev’s harp arrangement of Glinka’s The Lark; and Fauré’s Fantaisie, Op. 79. Also on the program is Kembang Suling, one of Gareth Farr. The artists appearing with the two harpists are percussionists Ji Hye Jung and W. Lee Vinson, violist Che-Yen Chen, and flutist Sébastian Jacot. Camerata Pacifica wraps season on May 9-14, 2027, with another “Beethoven 32” component, featuring pianist Gilles Vonsattel playing Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 2, No. 3. It concludes with Samuel Barber's String Quartet in B Minor, Op. 11, and Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57, featuring violinists Jolente De Maeyer and Jason Uyeyama; violist Che-Yen Chen; and cellist Ani Aznavoorian, in addition to Gilles Vonsattel. For tickets and information, please visit cameratapacifica.org.

Local Event: Camerata Pacifica Announces 2026-2027 Season

Camerata Pacifica Announces 2026-2027 Season

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