Events Calendar

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.

Members of Los Angeles Baroque, a community-based ensemble, will perform music from the Baroque period (1600-1750), playing period instruments.

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…

Join us for an interactive musical program for kids from DJ-driven pop duo Again Again!

Join our library staff as they guide you through beginning line dances!Have fun, meet new people, and get some exercise! All levels welcome.

Through rhythm, drums and dance, participants will be encouraged to embrace and celebrate their ancestral, cultural and/or musical legacy.

Join legendary DJ Chris “The Glove” Taylor for an engaging and interactive experience that combines books, words, rhythm, and music!

Join Nathalia for a fun, interactive kid's concert featuring original songs in English and Spanish. For kids of all ages and their families. This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation.

Puppet show performed by Wyndolf Puppets.

Join us every Wednesday for Stand Up Comedy Open Mic! Bring your best material to try out, or just come to enjoy the show.

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.

Music and dances from the native Incas (Andean style) in English and Spanish.

Connect through the universal power of rhythm! Join us for a vibrant and engaging drum circle for the whole family. This fun-filled program fosters joy, creativity, and togetherness. It allows families to come together in a unique, non-verbal way.

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.

All are welcome to read aloud for our community play reading! We will read a portion of Our Town by Thornton Wilder. 


Join us for a fun Bubble Show by Bubblemania. With our performer, we will explore the science of bubbles together this fall.

A solo theater performance, Coming to America: Transformations, by Stephanie Satie.

First commissioned by East West Players in 2022, When Yuri Met Malcolm explores the legacy of Yuri Kochiyama through her friendship with Malcolm X, tracing her journey from Japanese American incarceration camps to a lifetime of activism.

Immerse yourself in a music workshop with participatory singing and wellness activities to improve mental health, amplify self-expression, and build community.

Join us for a puppet show featuring critters of all shapes and sizes, celebrating favorite holiday foods and feasts. This event is open to children of all ages and their caregivers.

Join scholars Susana González Martínez, Daniel Nevárez Araújo, & Nelson Varas-Díaz for a discussion of heavy metal music through the lens of feminism, the global south and extremity.

Join us every Wednesday for Stand Up Comedy Open Mic! Bring your best material to try out, or just come to enjoy the show.