Grand Performances' 32nd Annual Summer Concert Series Shines A Spotlight On DTLA
By: Julie Musbach May. 22, 2018
Grand Performances, the longest-running presenter of free live performances in downtown LA announce its 32nd Annual Summer Series line-up at California Plaza from June 1st to August 18th, 2018. The "Shine with Us" series includes performances ranging from funk to family fun, from rock opera and spoken word to sing-alongs. The stage will spotlight diverse voices, world music, innovative programming, and more.
"We have a dazzling array of artists and spectacular performances that will shine on the diverse range of audiences that embody Los Angeles," said Mari Riddle, Executive Director, Grand Performances.
Major sponsors include the LA Department of Cultural Affairs, LA County Arts Commission, the National Endowment for the Arts, Metabolic Studio, CBS/KCAL, KCET, United Airlines, CityNational2Cal, Rising Realty, and Omni Hotels and Resorts.
The complete Grand Performances 2018 season schedule is below, also available at www.grandperformances.org.
Location: California Plaza, 350 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071
The 2018 "Shine with Us" Free Summer Live Performances Line-up: JUNE 2018 GRAND PERFORMANCES
Friday, June 1 at 8 p.m.
Higher! The Psychedelic Soul and Genius of Sly and the Family Stone (1966-1983)
Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16 at 8 p.m.
Kristina Wong, Peter J. Harris, d. Sabela grimes C.O.L.A. Night
Saturday, June 2 at 8 p.m.
The Secret City: Shine & Shimmer Show
w/ Astrid Hadad, Garfield High Marching Band, Addi Somekh & more
Friday, June 22 at 8 p.m.
Chassol: INDIAMORE
Wednesday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Good Things Happen When We...Speak Up! Stories from the Frontline
Saturday, June 23 at 8 p.m.
Secret Life of Muslims
Wednesday, June 6 at 9 p.m.
L.A. Dance Party USA
Friday, June 29 at 8 p.m.
Dave Hillyard & the Rocksteady 7 | The Delirians
Saturday, June 9 at 8:00 p.m.
Ulali
Friday, June 30th at 8:00 p.m.
The Love Uninhibited Orchestra
Sing-along
JULY 2018 GRAND PERFORMANCES
Sunday July 1st at 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
First Nations Now: Rhymes and Storytelling for Families
Friday, July 20 and Saturday July 21 at 8 p.m. Pancho Villa From a Safe Distance
Friday, July 6 at 8 p.m.
Ginkgoa | The Vignes Rooftop Revival
Sunday, July 22 at 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Sock Puppet Sitcom Theater
Tale of the Mouth
Saturday, July 7 at 8 p.m.
Bootsy Collins
Sunday, July 22 at 8 p.m.
HanHan | Gingee
Friday, July 13 at 8 p.m.
Now More Than Ever: Protest Song Sing-along
Friday, July 27 at 8 p.m.
Roger Guenveur Smith's Frederick Douglass Now | Lula Washington
Saturday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Urban Badlands: Gemma Castro | The Altons | The Steady 45s
Saturday, July 28 at 8 p.m.
Dayramir González & Habana enTRANCé: The Grand Concourse with Special Guest Candi Sosa
Sunday, July 15 at 3 p.m.
Alphabet Soup: LGBTTQQIAAP*
Storytelling for *lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, ally, pansexual families and allies.
Sunday, July 29 at 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band Goldilocks & Nom, Nom, Nom
AUGUST 2018 GRAND PERFORMANCES
Friday, August 3 at 8 p.m.
When Moons Become Stars
Sunday August 12 at 8 p.m.
Supernova | LACO String Quartet
Saturday, August 4 at 8 p.m.
Fuzön | Disco Fuzön
Friday, August 17 at 8 p.m.
La Marisoul curates: The California Feetwarmers & Hermanos Herrera
Friday, August 10 at 8 p.m.
Hip Hop/Electronic: Indigenous Music & Dance
Saturday, August 18 at 8 p.m.
Sogand
Saturday, August 11 at 8 p.m.
El Vez & Phranc
ABOUT GRAND PERFORMANCES: Celebrating its 32nd year, Grand Performances aims to inspire community, celebrate diversity, and unite Los Angeles through free access to global performing arts. Hailed as the "Best Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series" by Los Angeles Magazine and called "a grand gift to the public... democracy in musical action" by the Los Angeles Times, Grand Performances presents high-quality music, dance, theater, and more during the summer at the breathtaking California Plaza in the heart of Downtown as well as at other venues throughout the year including the Los Angeles State Historic Park and Los Angeles World Airport. Follow @GrandPerformances on Facebook, @GrandPerfs on Twitter and Instagram and our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/grandperformances. For more information visit www.Grandperformances.org
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