Grand Performances returns to California Plaza with free outdoor performances celebrating diversity and inspiring community. Guests are treated to music, dance, art, and film, as well as the She Speaks poetry series.

Upcoming Events:

June 14: Ozomatli 30th Anniversary Celebration POSTPONED

June 20: She Speaks: Reclaiming Identity w/ Consuelo G Flores
June 21: John Coltrane: A Love Supreme at 60 w/ Isaiah Collier

June 27: COLA Artist Fellows 2025
June 28: CALIFORNIA LOVE: An Orchestral Celebration of Dr. Dre

July 12: Mystical Melodies w/ Saami Brothers Qawwal 

July 18: Prelude: Bach Bebop w/ Suraj Partha
July 19: Berimbau: Sounds of Resilience 

July 25: She Speaks: Sultana’s Dream w/ Tanzila Ahmed
July 26:  KCRW Summer Nights Presents Baby Rose and Angélica Garcia

August 1: She Speaks: The Last Word w/ Yesika Salgado
August 2: Adrian Quesada’s Boleros Psicodélicos 

August 8: Prelude: Cinema Classical
August 9: Nance Arte Presents: Latin Goes Ska ft. Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra

August 15: The Great Dictator - Film Screening
August 16: DEEP 25th Anniversary

August 22: Dave Iwataki Presents the J-Town Bronzeville Suite
August 23: Grand Finale: Oro Sólido

Seating is open and filled on a first come, first-served basis

Blankets and low-backed chairs are welcome as long as they don’t block designated walking, dancing or wheelchair areas. Guests may pack a picnic or purchase "bites to go" from local restaurants.

All events are free with RSVP, outdoors and all ages.