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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

The Debbie Allen Middle School Open House

The Rhimes Performing Arts Center 1850 S Manhattan Pl., Los Angeles, CA

A place for students to nurture their creativity and explore the connections between the academic world with dance and the theatre arts The Debbie Allen Middle School believes a combined academic and performing arts curriculum will benefit young aspiring dancers to foster ...

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Primary Trust by Eboni Booth

Mandell Weiss Forum Theatre 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla, CA

La Jolla Playhouse presents Primary Trust By Eboni Booth Directed by Knud Adams *Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama* Happy hour is a state of mind. When Primary Trust by Eboni Booth premiered in New York in 2023, The Observer ...

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$30 – $94

Viver Brasil Dance Company @ Playhouse

Sierra Madre Playhouse 87 W Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA

Sierra Madre Playhouse presents Viver Brasil Dance Company @ Playhouse Join Viver Brasil for an electrifying Afro-Brazilian dance and music performance to experience a jolt of joyful color, thrilling rhythms, and communal celebration. Salute the river Orixa Oxum and experience Bloco afro ...

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$12

Alice Childress’ Trouble in Mind

David Schall Theatre of Actors Co-op Theatre Company 1760 North Gower St., Los Angeles, CA

Actors Co-op Theatre Company presents Trouble in Mind By Alice Childress Directed by Kimberly Hébert Gregory Trouble in Mind by Alice Childress is a play that delves into the power dynamics in the entertainment industry. Set during rehearsals for the Broadway show ...

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$22 – $32

Towne Street Theatre presents 160 Years of Walking

Stella Adler Theatre at Stella Adler Academy of Acting & Theatre 6773 Hollywood Blvd., 2nd Fl., Hollywood, CA

Towne Street Theatre presents 160 Years of Walking By David Lee Lindsey Directed by Justin Lord and Veronica Thompson TST's David Lee Lindsey's groundbreaking play, "160 Years of Walking: 1865-2025," is a raw and unflinching exploration of the African American experience. Through ...

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$20 – $30