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SUMMARY:Grand Performances: Grupo Kual
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY- California Plaza\n\n\n\n\nGet ready to dance the night away with Grupo Kual on Saturday\, August 26\, 2023\, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM! This highly-anticipated event promises an unforgettable evening filled with infectious rhythms\, lively beats\, and a fusion of musical styles that will have you on your feet from start to finish! \n\n\n\n\nFor our huge 2023 summer finale\, Grand Performances and Discos Rolas present the acclaimed cumbia sonidera band Grupo Kual? \nBorn from cumbia sonidera royalty and hailing from Mexico City\, Grupo Kual? were one of the first bands to infuse Colombian cumbia with local influences\, as well as from further afield\, to create this unique Mexican style we now know as sonidera. You’re in for a festive evening under the stars. \nThe show starts at 6:00 pm. Set times TBD. \nPlease RSVP at Eventbrite \n \nDiscos Rolas presents Mexico City’s Grupo Kual? celebrating more than twenty years pioneering cumbia sonidera and infusing it with regional Mexican and tropical Caribbean sounds. Proudly from the humble barrio of San Juan de Aragón\, Grupo Kual? is one of the most beloved cumbia groups in the US and Mexico. Grupo Kual? continues the “Dinastía Pedraza” family legacy which begins with the legendary Super Grupo Colombia in the 1970s. Although cumbia originated in Colombia\, Super Grupo Colombia reinterpreted the genre for Mexico City in the pitched-down style developed by sonideros (soundsystem DJs). \n \nAdditional performances will include special secret guests representing the sounds of the far-flung cumbia universe from Colombia to Puebla to Los Angeles and DJs Ganas and Xandão. \nFounded in 2002\, Grupo Kual? is a beloved band from Mexico City’s San Juan de Aragón whose “música de barrios” sound brings together folkloric and popular dance music styles like cumbia\, rumba\, and ranchera from Colombia\, Cuba\, Peru\, and Mexico. They perform across Mexico\, the United States and Latin America from the Los Angeles Sports Arena to the Plaza de Toros Mexico\, to Mexico City’s Zócalo\, Teatro Metropolitan\, and for the immigrants rights protest on May 1st\, 2006 in San Jose\, CA. They have scored chart success with the singles “Rumba Kimbumba\,” “Las Mujeres No Se Akaban\,” “Rumba Cha Cha Cha\,” “Soy Maraquero\,” “La Chicharrita del Kafé\,” and “El Pájaro Zinzontle.” Their albums have sold in the millions. Grupo Kual? proudly continues the Dinastía Pedraza legacy established by the group leader\, Angel Pedraza’s uncles and father with Super Grupo Colombia in the 1970s. \n \n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Upcoming Performances Include:\n \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \ngrandperformances.org/events\n \n  \nFind more
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LOCATION:CALIFORNIA PLAZA at South Grand Ave\, 350 S. Grand Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grand Performances: Black Voices Poetry Night
DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY- California Plaza\nGet ready to be moved and inspired at the “Black Voices Poetry Night\,” hosted by the talented Shonda Buchanan on Friday\, August 25\, 2023\, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This empowering event celebrates the richness and diversity of Black voices through the art of poetry. Join us for an evening filled with captivating performances that explore the African American experience\, culture\, and identity. \n\n\n\nIn ‘Return the White Breath to Its Black Body: Poets Speak On Black Lives Matter\,’ Black voices take center stage during this special Friday evening Grand Performances poetry showcase hosted by award-winning author Shonda Buchanan. \nSchedule: \n\n\n6:00 pm – DJ \n\n\n6:30 pm – GP greeting and announcements \n\n\n7:00 pm – poetry night begins \n\n\n9:00 pm – evening ends \n\n\nFor Location\, Parking & FAQ\, click here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nShonda Buchanan \nAward-winning author and educator\, Shonda Buchanan has freelanced for the Los Angeles Times\, the LA Weekly\, AWP’s The Writer’s Chronicle\, Indian Country Today\, Westways Magazine\, Sisters of AARP\, and The International Review of African American Art. Shonda is also published in Tab Journal\, Inlandia Institute’s The Black Experience Anthology\, the Mississippi Review\, Urban Voices: 51 Poems from 51 American Poets\, Black Renaissance/Renaissance Noire\, Art Meets Literature: An Undying Love Affair\, Phati’tude Literary Magazine\, Red Ink\, Strange Cargo: An Emerging Voices Anthology\, Step into a World: A Global Anthology of New Black Literature\, Arise! Magazine\, Def Jam Poetry’s Bum Rush the Page\, Geography of Rage: Remembering the Los Angeles Riots of 1992 and Rivendell. \n \nShonda has served as a judge for multiple writing and grants contests including the Poetry Foundation\, the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs\, CavanKerry Press\, Library of Virginia’s Poetry Book Awards\, North Carolina Arts Council Poetry Fellowship\, the George Floyd Youth Justice Poetry Contest\, the Amanda Gorman Youth Poetry Contest\, the Virginia Commission for the Arts Fiction Contest\, the Metrorail Public Art Project Poetry Contest and NAACP ACT So Poetry Contest. \n\n\n\n\nWebsite: https://shondabuchanan.com/ \n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Upcoming Performances Include:\n \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \ngrandperformances.org/events\n \n  \nFind more
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LOCATION:CALIFORNIA PLAZA at South Grand Ave\, 350 S. Grand Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grand Performances: Mark de Clive-Lowe
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY- California Plaza\nImmerse yourself in the enchanting world of jazz as Mark de Clive-Lowe presents “Jazz in the House” on Saturday\, August 19\, 2023\, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM! Get ready for a captivating musical journey that fuses the soulful essence of jazz with the infectious energy of house music. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with live performances\, electrifying rhythms\, and a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates the artistry of jazz like never before. \nA 20-year veteran across the worlds of jazz and club music\, Mark de Clive-Lowe returns to Grand Performances with an intoxicating blend of his favorite flavors. If you’ve ever experienced his epic CHURCH parties\, you know what to expect – a summer cocktail of lush instrumentation\, soulful improvisation\, and hip-moving beats with a full roster of collaborators joining the maestro for an evening of Jazz in the House. \nThe show starts at 6:00 pm \nSet times TBA \nPlease RSVP at Eventbrite \n \nElectronic jazz pioneer and pianist Mark de Clive-Lowe blends acoustic\, electronic and world music exploring themes of belonging and identity. Equal parts jazz\, house\, hip hop and broken beat artist\, Jazziz sums him up perfectly\, “Way before jazz hybridity became a worldwide phenomenon\, de Clive-Lowe was busy designing its blueprint.” \n \nMark lives in Los Angeles\, is the Founding Artist in Residence for La Ceiba Festival\, a recipient of the 2021 U.S.-Japan Creative Artists Fellowship\, and an active curator\, educator\, and speaker. \nhttp://www.mdcl.tv/ \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Upcoming Performances Include:\n \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \ngrandperformances.org/events\n \n  \nFind more
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SUMMARY:Grand Performances: Battlecat and Thes One
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY- California Plaza\nGet ready for an absolutely epic and inviting evening on Saturday\, August 12\, 2023\, as Battlecat & Thes One are set to take the stage and blow your mind with their incredible hip-hop artistry! If you’re a fan of mesmerizing beats\, soulful tunes\, and captivating lyrics\, this is an event you simply can’t miss! \n\n\n\n\nWest Coast Symphony: Grand Performances Celebrates 50 Years of Hip-Hop through the lens of DJ Battlecat & Friends. This Black August\, experience a full night of classic hits covered\, re-interpreted\, and accented with original compositions from an extensive list of surprise guests & Grammy-winning musicians in his supergroup G-Funk All-Stars with legendary Hip-Hop producer DJ Battlecat as maestro. \nWest Coast Symphony will feature opening beat sets from 2092 Funk Radio Records beginning promptly at 6:00 pm and a timely Thes One tribute to his People Under the Stairs brother Double K (RIP). \nMeet us under the stars on Grand Avenue in the heart of DTLA for a trip down memory lane and a peek into the future of West Coast Hip-Hop; powered by Fusicology\, One Mind Group\, Godspeed Radio\, and Red Bull Music. \nSchedule: \n\n\n6pm – 2092 Funk Radio Records \n\n\n7pm – Thes One performs “Farewell\, my friend.” \n\n\n8:30pm – DJ Battlecat \n\n\nPlease RSVP at Eventbrite. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nKevin “DJ Battlecat” Gilliam is a legendary music producer\, DJ\, and musician\, created from the landscape of Los Angeles\, California. DJ Battlecat was an original member of Uncle Jam’s Army and the 1580 KDAY Mix Masters. He was key in developing the “West Coast” sound while working with artists such as Snoop Dogg\, Kurupt\, Tha Dogg Pound\, E-40\, Tha Eastsidaz\, WC\, Nate Dogg\, Xzibit\, and music icon\, Dr. Dre. DJ Battlecat also fused his sound with dynamic artists like Brian McKnight\, Lucy Pearl\, BJ the Chicago Kid\, Talib Kweli\, Kenny Lattimore\, Deborah Cox\, and Faith Evans. \n  \n \nThes One (People Under The Stairs) and Crew present Farewell\, My Friend Live – A Tribute to Michael “Double K” Turner \nIn a one-time-only engagement\, Thes One and an all-star cast of collaborators perform Farewell\, My Friend lives – a tone poem of grief\, loss\, and redemption dedicated to partner in People Under The Stairs Michael “Double K” Turner. Featuring a densely layered mosaic of jazz\, beats\, and psychedelia\, Thes One’s critically acclaimed instrumental masterpiece celebrates Michael’s life and serves as both a final footnote to their legacy and a love letter to a lost friend. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Upcoming Performances Include:\n \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \ngrandperformances.org/events\n \n  \nFind more
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LOCATION:CALIFORNIA PLAZA at South Grand Ave\, 350 S. Grand Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grand Performances: A Tribute to Art Laboe
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY- California Plaza\nJoin us for “A Tribute to Art Laboe\,” a special event presented by Dublab\, on Saturday\, August 5\, 2023\, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Get ready to celebrate the legendary Art Laboe\, a pioneer in the music industry\, at this unforgettable evening of music and nostalgia. \n\n\n\n\nDedicated To You: A Tribute to Art Laboe (Presented by dublab and Hello Stranger) will be a star-studded heartfelt celebration of the life and legacy of the late great Art Laboe\, featuring a diverse constellation of artists covering some of the legendary DJ’s quintessential “Oldies by Goodies” backed a live band led by Rocky Padilla (Tierra / WAR). \nFeaturing performances by \n\n\nAaron Frazer (Durand Jones & The Indications) \n\n\nNorman Carter (The Delfonics) \n\n\nDiamond Ortiz \n\n\nIrene Diaz \n\n\nMoniquea \n\n\nMyron Glasper \n\n\nVicky Tafoya \n\n\nPlus DJ’s Ruben Molina\, Soulera 5150 and Spiñorita. \nPlease RSVP at Eventbrite \nFor Location\, Parking & FAQ\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDedicated To You: A Tribute to Art Laboe will be a night of artists covering some of the quintessential “Oldies by Goodies” classics backed by Rocky Padilla and his band. Aaron Frazer\, the Brooklyn-based songwriter\, multi-instrumentalist\, and co-lead singer/drummer for Durand Jones & The Indications will be performing as well as Norman Carter of The Delfonics\, Modern Funkster’s Diamond Ortiz\, and Moniquea will be joining as well as songstresses Irene Diaz and Itzcalli Marie. \nArt Laboe (1925 – 2022) was a pioneering disc jockey\, songwriter\, record producer\, and radio station owner whose legacy and impact includes introducing rock and R&B to Los Angeles airwaves\, helping end segregation in Southern California\, and coining the term “Oldies But Goodies” through his beloved radio show. \nHis dedication show “Art Laboe Connection” was an institution\, because it facilitated communication amongst the community for decades. He was known for providing listeners the opportunity to dedicate songs to their loved ones\, sometimes behind bars or far from home. His show stood out among the rest of mainstream radio because instead of following a rigid playlist\, he incorporated lesser-known gems and deep cuts from various musical genres\, such as doo-wop\, R&B\, and sweet soul\, making each episode of the Art Laboe Connection a heartfelt experience. \nLos Angeles Legend and community unifier Art Laboe passed away in October 2022\, and although he isn’t with us in the physical realm\, we want to celebrate what would have been his 98th birthday (August 7th) by dedicating an entire evening to performances of his most played radio requests. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Upcoming Performances Include:\n \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \ngrandperformances.org/events\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
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LOCATION:CALIFORNIA PLAZA at South Grand Ave\, 350 S. Grand Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grand Performances with Martha Redbone
DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY- California Plaza\nJoin us and be enchanted with Grand Performances with Martha Redbone and her Roots Project! Be immersed this Saturday\, July 29\, from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm with her unique gumbo of folk\, blues\, and gospel-rooted from her childhood in Kentucky infused with the eclectic grit of pre-gentrified Brooklyn! \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNative & African-American vocalist/songwriter/composer/educator\, Martha Redbone\, is known for her unique gumbo of folk\, blues\, and gospel rooted from her childhood in Kentucky infused with the eclectic grit of pre-gentrified Brooklyn. \nDrawing influences from her indigenous ancestry\, multidisciplinary artist Martha Redbone fuses sounds from the deep south musical genres of gospel\, bluegrass\, and soul for a knee tapping\, hand clapping musical experience. \nPlease RSVP on Eventbrite \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNative & African-American vocalist/songwriter/composer/educator\, Martha Redbone\, is known for her unique gumbo of folk\, blues\, and gospel from her childhood in Harlan County\, Kentucky infused with the eclectic grit of pre-gentrified Brooklyn. Inheriting the powerful vocal range of her gospel-singing African American father and the resilient spirit of her mother’s Cherokee/Shawnee/Choctaw culture\, Redbone broadens the boundaries of American Roots music. With songs and storytelling that share her life experience as a Native and Black woman and mother in the new millennium\, Redbone gives voice to issues of social justice\, bridging traditions from past to present\, connecting cultures\, and celebrating the human spirit. \nHer album The Garden of Love- Songs of William Blake\, produced by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band founder/ Grammy Winner John McEuen is an unexpected twist — “a brilliant collision of cultures” (The New Yorker) — Redbone’s magnificent voice\, Blake’s immortal words\, and a masterful cornucopia of roots music (blues\, gospel\, bluegrass\, soul and traditional Southeastern Woodlands). Featured on All Things Considered the album released on her own imprint Blackfeet Productions rose to the Top Ten on Amazon Folk Charts for many weeks and has become the bedrock of her live shows bringing audiences to their feet with her fiery old time mountain gospel singing and foot-stomping energy. \n \nRedbone is Composer for the Public Theater’s 2019 production of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow is Enuff”\, a revival/reimagining of the 1976 classic choreopoem by the late Ntozake Shange. Rave reviews with notable mentions for Redbone’s original compositions and score “supreme music… brilliant” (NY Daily News). The Redbone and Whitby’s newest work is BONE HILL\, an interdisciplinary musical theater work inspired by the lives of Redbone’s family in the hills of coal-mining Appalachia. Bone Hill is a recipient of the NEFA National Theater Project Creation and Touring Grant and National Performance Network Creation Fund. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://martharedbone.com/\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Upcoming Performances Include:\n \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \ngrandperformances.org/events\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
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LOCATION:CALIFORNIA PLAZA at South Grand Ave\, 350 S. Grand Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grand Performances Poetry Night
DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY- California Plaza\nJoin us and be part of a special Grand Performances Friday Poetry Night! Showcasing of poetry & spoken word\, where honest\, humorous & raw takes on LA life and our mosaic of unique neighborhoods and subcultures will be heard\, all hosted by Mike The Poet with special guests. Come and join us for an unforgettable evening! \nSchedule: \n\n6:00 pm – DJ\n6:30 pm – Welcome Announcements\n7:00 pm – LA Stories\, hosted by Mike the Poet\n9:00 pm – Closing Remarks\n\nPoetry Nights at Grand Performances \n \nOn the final Fridays of June\, July\, and August\, Grand Performances will host three poetry nights focused on Pride Poetry with West Hollywood Poet Laureate Brian Sonia-Wallace\, LA Neighborhoods with 3rd generation LA Native Mike the Poet\, and Black Voices with award-winning author\, poet\, and educator Shonda Buchanan. These nights will begin at 6 pm at the amphitheater next to the stage at California Plaza and will feature music and various local poets each night until 9 pm. \nFeaturing influential voices from all over Los Angeles\, Grand Performances will host three nights curated by influential award-winning LA-based poets and educators\, reflecting the diverse cultures that make up the beautiful city we live in. With nights focused on Pride Month\, LA neighborhoods\, and black and indigenous voices\, the experience will focus on singular voices in an intimate setting that will honor the resilience\, strength\, and beauty of these communities in order to create an opportunity for love\, understanding\, and acceptance. \n\n\n\nMike Sonksen aka Mike the Poet is a 3rd-generation Southern Californian. Poet\, professor\, journalist\, historian & tour guide\, his book Letters to My City was published by Writ Large Press. He’s been giving Los Angeles city tours for 25 years. He’s written for Poets & Writers\, Metropolis\, KCET\, Alta\, Wax Poetics\, PBS\, LA Taco\, LA Review of Books\, LAist\, Boom\, and the Academy of American Poets. His poetry’s been featured on Public Radio Stations KCRW\, KPCC & KPFK & Spectrum News. Sonksen is the Coordinator of the First Year Experience Program at Woodbury University and he’s been awarded by the Los Angeles Press Club. \n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Upcoming Performances Include:\n \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \ngrandperformances.org/events\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
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SUMMARY:KCRW Summer Nights
DESCRIPTION:EVERY SATURDAY- California Plaza   \nKCRW Summer Nights is BACK! KCRW & Grand Performances are teaming up for an extraordinary night in honor of the 20th Anniversary of Afro Funke’! Come celebrate the legacy of the once-weekly party night that turned global\, with live performances from Rocky Dawuni and Buyepongo\, plus DJ sets from Afro Funke’ residents Glenn Red and KCRW’s Jeremy Sole. \nJoin us for Afrobeat\, Latin\, Brazilian\, Indian\, Jamaican\, and other traditional and remixed world rhythms\, plus African drumming and dancing\, DJ Culture\, arts & crafts\, and much more! \n \nAll Grand Performances Shows take place Saturdays 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm\, at The California Plaza\, 350 South Grand AvenueLos Angeles\, CA\, 90071\n\n\nRocky Dawuni\n\n\nAfro Funke’ founder\, Rocky Dawuni with his full 10-piece “Afro Roots Band” will headline the night. The three-time GRAMMY-nominated musician and activist straddles the boundaries between Africa\, the Caribbean\, and the U.S. to create his appealing Afro Roots sound that unites generations and cultures. \nhttps://rockydawuni.com/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuyepongo\nHometown favorites\, Buyepongo make contemporary pan-Latin music in the style they intriguingly call “buyangú” — an eclectic but cohesive mezcla of global beats and spicy flavors influenced by their California home base as well as the band members’ travels to Central and South America. \nhttps://buyepongo.bandcamp.com/ \n\n\nJeremy Sole\nJeremy Sole’s upbringing was seeped in the rich Chicago history of Blues\, Jazz\, Disco\, Salsa and Soul – and he reveled in that space where they all blend together. As a teenager\, Sole threw loft parties that were a culture clash during the birth of Hip Hop and House music. His obsession grew to include music from every corner of the world and\, in 2001\, Sole moved to LA. With a broad musical palette\, he felt right at home in the spiciest melting pot in the country. \nIn April 2006\, Sole was in the studio working with Ms. Lauryn Hill. After hearing him mix\, she asked if he had ever considered getting into radio\, “…because this is the music the people need to hear”. Months later\, KCRW called to ask him that same question\, and since then you can hear him Wednesdays from 12-3am on 89.9FM and KCRW.com. \nhttps://www.kcrw.com/music/shows/jeremy-sole \n\n\nGlenn Red\nKnown primarily for his work as half of Santa Monica’s legendary Afro Funké Sound System and one-third of beloved Afro-Latin deejay/producer collective\, La Junta\, GLENN RED quietly continues to forge a loyal following among fans of eclectic music\, steadily rocking crowds in the city’s most respected venues alongside the finest selectors and musicians from around the world. With the honest music of passionate artists as a common thread\, his deejay sets weave fluidly through time and across genres\, connecting the traditional sounds of Africa and the Americas with their modern expressions around the globe. Afrobeat\, Cumbia\, Rumba\, and Samba rhythms embrace Funk\, Soul\, Hip-Hop\, and Reggae\, as Glenn’s rhythmic and multifaceted sound echoes the deep\, colorful\, and spirited energy of LA and its soulful people. \nhttps://glennred.com \n\n \nAbout KCRW Summer Nights: \nKCRW Summer Nights is BACK! We’ve teamed up with some of the best cultural hotspots around Southern California to throw the perfect summertime parties. These nights are FREE\, all-ages\, outdoors\, and will feature your favorite KCRW DJs\, bands\, exhibits\, and more. So mark your calendar\, dust off your dancing shoes\, and spend the season with us! \nWe will have a very special immersive photography pop up by Mud Baron\, with his “Flowers on your head” project. As an artist\, farmer and teacher\, Mud’s floral portraits serve as a testament to the profound connection between individuals and nature. \nYou can explore Mud’s captivating portfolio on Instagram @MudBaron\, where he showcases his latest works in both stills and videos. Additionally\, immerse yourself in nearly a decade’s worth of his creations by browsing through the hashtag he initiated #flowersonyourhead. \nAdditional Future Performances include:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27 – KCRW Summer Nights with the Hammer Museum\n\nFt: Jackie Mendoza | KCRW DJs: Valida & Jason Kramer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust & September\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4 – KCRW Summer Nights with CAAM\n\nKCRW DJs: Francesca Harding & Tyler Boudreaux \n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 5 – KCRW Members-Only Summer Nights with The Huntington\n\nKCRW DJ Anne Litt + Guest DJ Mark Speer of Khruangbin \n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 11 – KCRW Summer Nights with OCMA\n\nKCRW DJs: Raul Campos & José Galván \n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 12 – Summer Nights at KCRW HQ\n\nFt: Pearl & the Oysters | KCRW DJs: Anthony Valadez & Francesca Harding \n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 19 – Summer Nights at KCRW HQ\n\nFt: Ozomatli | KCRW DJs: Jeremy Sole & Nassir Nassirzadeh \n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 20 – KCRW Summer Nights with LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes\n\nFt: Jungle Fire | KCRW DJ: José Galvan \n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 26 – KCRW Summer Nights with LA Chinatown\n\nKCRW DJs: Travis Holcombe & Novena Carmel \n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 27 – KCRW Summer Nights with Bowers Museum\n\nKCRW DJs: SiLVA & Dan Wilcox \n\n\n\n\n\nSept. 1st – KCRW Summer Nights with Descanso Gardens\n\nKCRW DJs: Wyldeflower & Raul Campos \n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.kcrw.com/summer-nights \n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nevents.kcrw.com/events/\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
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LOCATION:CALIFORNIA PLAZA at South Grand Ave\, 350 S. Grand Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States
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