Visiting performers East West Players present a short play that tells the story of Japanese American activist, and her unlikely friendship with Malcolm X. This play follows Kochiyama from her formative experience in the Japanese internment camps to…
Hyewon Chang has been a first place winner in many international piano competitions, and we are so fortunate to be able to hear her play live in concert at Platt. Hyewon will be playing on a new piano funded by the Friends of the Platt Library.
Jessica Chen (violin) and Henry Chen (cello) will present a duo performance showcasing the beauty and diversity of music from Taiwan and the Taiwanese diaspora.
Enjoy a musical program from Again Again, an L.A. based, interactive DJ driven pop duo full of movement, stage props and audience interaction. As a kids-at-heart pair of singer-songwriters, musicians and parents, Anne Montone and Jennifer Cook have…
Immerse yourself in a music workshop with participatory singing and wellness activities to improve mental health, amplify self-expression, and build community.
Immerse yourself in a music workshop at the library with participatory singing and wellness activities to improve mental health, amplify self-expression, and build community.
Musical Beginnings for Young Composers is taught by Grammy winning instructor Carl Protho and is aimed at children ages 6 to 18. It offers a comprehensive yet fundamental overview of the components of music composition.
An interactive program for all ages, in English and in Spanish. Martin Espino will invite you to sing in Native Languages of indigenous peoples as well as play authentic ancient percussion instruments.
Learn basic papermaking techniques utilizing recycled paper materials found around the home, such as junk mail, old homework, newspapers, or a variety of almost any kind of paper.
"Poesía del Valle" a group of local poets promoting bilingual, literary, recitation, and artistic arts. Our program includes poetry reading, singing and theatre. Also, an open mic will be available for the audience to share their talents.
An afternoon of Act I Finales by Bellini, Bizet, Mozart, Puccini, and Rossini, from Los Angeles's beloved non-profit opera group, live onstage at Central Library's Taper Auditorium.
Back by popular demand! The Pepper Moons return to our concert series at Westwood Library with their elegant, pre-bop stylings from the glamorous days of the Swing Era.
Immerse yourself in a music workshop with participatory singing and wellness activities to improve mental health, amplify self-expression, and build community.
This play, set against the backdrop of an unexpected friendship with Malcolm X, delves into Yuri Kochiyama's legacy. Recommended for ages 12 and up, this short performance challenges the audience with the question, "What does it mean to be a citizen…
