DCA Performing Arts

Cast your vote at DCA's Warner Grand Theatre Friday October 30 to Monday November 2, 2020 from 10am to 7pm (new time!), and on Tuesday November 3, 2020 from 7am - 8pm! Dive-up ballot drop off service available!

Be sure to check out Leimert Park Live! Thursday July 30th 7-8:30pm. Free, but you must RSVP! https://www.lacma.org/event/leimert-park-live Join us for a virtual exploration of Leimert Park, known as one of the centers of both historical and contemporary African American art, music, and culture in Los Angeles. Fondly referred to as the village, Leimert Park has cultivated artistic giants across the disciplines of music and visual arts, including Barbara Morrison and Betye ...Saar. These two icons were recognized and celebrated by Leimert Park cultural institutions like The World Stage and Brockman Gallery before their mainstream success. Griots will guide viewers on a tour of Leimert Park and share how art, music, and activism have thrived in the community for decades. Guides include activist, artist, and co-founder of Black Lives Matter, Patrisse Cullors; co-lead organizer of We Love Leimert, Kaya Dantzler; CEO of Urban Design Center, Sherri Franklin; founder of the California Jazz & Blues Museum, Barbara Morrison; artist Alison Saar; and co-owner of Sikas, Milan Wilkinson. Following the virtual tour, arts and culture leaders will discuss the revival of L.A.’s Black art renaissance in a cypher-style conversation. The cypher style is a nod to the hip-hop tradition in which poetry, music, and art were improvisationally exchanged. Instead of an exchange of lyrics, this will be an exchange of ideas in which these experts will draw connections among the past, present, and future of Leimert Park as it continues to be an epicenter of art, music, and activism in Los Angeles. Participants include historian and curator at the Autry Museum, Tyree Boyd-Pates; founder of Kaos Network, Ben Caldwell; co-lead organizer of We Love Leimert, Kaya Dantzler; and art collector and advocate, Dr. V. Joy Simmons. Moderated by independent curator and producer Autumn Williams. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs presented in partnership with Brilliantly Black Collective, Kaos Network, LA Commons, and We Love Leimert.

Be sure to check out Ignite the MaTCH: Madrid Theatre Cultural Hub Virtual Artwalk, July 25th and 26th! The Madrid Theatre Register here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ignite-the-match-madrid-theatr

Valley Cultural Foundation has been supporting Emerging Artists for the last three (3) years, providing them a means to perform in a live, professional, established concert setting where they can promote and refine their talents. In an effort to continue its Emerging Artist program, and in compliance with the 2020 restrictions for live music due to the COVID-19 pandemic, VCF has created Concerts on the Couch. This online series is a way to entertain safely and promote this year’s Emerging Artists. Valley Cultural Foundation will release one video block per week, featuring songs by three emerging artists, and will continue to release a new video each week throughout the summer. Concerts on the Couch are release each Monday at 9:00 pm. Visit https://www.valleycultural.org/conce/concerts-on-the-couch/ The Madrid Theatre

Check out the next stop on the LA Jazz Caravan! David Benoit Trio, Tuesday June 30th at 2pm! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kjazz-presents-the-la-jazz-car

Be sure to register for the free DCA sponsored on-line event! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dance-from-la-off-the-stage-an

Be sure to tune in the Black Music Month Tributes at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center. 20 great events total! See upcoming concerts below. Register now! Tribute Dionne Warwick Patricia Bryant June 18th @ 8pm Tribute to Hampton Hawes Bradley Young June 19th @ 8pm All About Love The Pat Sligh Story June 20th @8pm... Tribute to Duke Ellington by Logan Johnson *Father’s Day Special* June 21st @1pm Jay Sings Lou Sings Sinatra June 21ts @ 8pm Tribute to Blue Mitchell by Sam Hankins June 22nd @ 9pm Tribute to Bill Withers by Imani Abdul June 23rd @ 8pm Tribute to Billie Holiday N U R A H June 26th @ 8pm Classic RNB with Corney Mims and The KNOW-IT-ALLz June 27th @8pm Swingin & Groovin with Jacque, Smitty & Pete Jacques Lesure June 28th @8pm Tribute to Nat King Cole by Dante Chambers June 29th @ 8pm Sweet Baby Jai LIVE June 30th @ 8pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barbara-morrison-black-music-m See more

Be sure to register for the free DCA sponsored on-line event! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-la-carnival-and-festi