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Kill Move Paradise by James Ijames

Odyssey Theatre 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

The Odyssey Theatre Ensemble presents Kill Move Paradise By James Ijames Directed by Gregg T. Daniel Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames’ New York Times Critics’ Pick play Kill Move Paradise tells the story of Isa, Daz, Grif, and Tiny, four Black men ...

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$20 – $40

A WORDTheatre Tribute to Langston Hughes: Stories, Poems, Jazz & the Blues

Moss Theater 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica, CA

A WORDTheatre Tribute to Langston Hughes: Stories, Poems, Jazz & the Blues Join a rousing tribute to one of the most powerful voices of the 20th Century, Langston Hughes. This beautifully curated production will be brought to life by actors Charles Parnell, ...

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$25 – $50

BILLIE! Backstage with Lady Day

Whitefire Theatre 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA

Whitefire Theatre presents BILLIE! Backstage with Lady Day Starring Synthia L. Hardy Directed by Bryan Rasmussen With timeless hits like “I’ll Be Seeing You,” “Embraceable You” and the devastating “Strange Fruit,” delivered with one of the most distinctive voices in the history ...

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$25 – $50

Love Hurdle by Odunayo Majekodunmi

Theatre 68 Arts Complex 5112 Lankershim Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA

Love Hurdle Written and Directed by Odunayo Majekodunmi Come join an evening of love, laughter, and drama at this staged reading event! Witness talented actors bring to life a captivating story of love and all the hurdles that come with it. This ...

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$11 – $15

Gregory Maqoma’s Vuyani Dance Theatre presents Cion: Requiem of Ravel’s Boléro

Royce Hall at UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance 10745 Dickson Ct., Los Angeles, CA

Gregory Maqoma’s Vuyani Dance Theatre presents Cion: Requiem of Ravel’s Boléro Gregory Maqoma, one of South Africa’s most celebrated artists, is thrilling critics worldwide with his powerful new music and dance work, Cion: Requiem of Ravel’s Boléro. Inspired by the writings of ...

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$42.08 – $63.37