Grand Performances

🎙️ Host @anthonyvaladez sits down with hometown heroes @ozomatli to talk about what makes Los Angeles so special, the band’s longtime history with @grandperfs, life on the road, and what it takes to keep a band going strong for over 30 years. 🌎🔥 🎧open.spotify.com/episode/3BeWdU…

LA’s own @healinggems kicks off the night before veteran Afro-Latin fusion powerhouse @junglefiremusic takes the stage. Plus DJ sets by @lizarichardson throughout the evening. FREE W/ RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/gp-40th-cele…

We’re looking for volunteers to help bring our FREE Summer Concert Series to life from June 6 – August 29, 2026 🎤🎭🎵 Apply Here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

@kcrw presents @bronxovision + @tijuanapanthers! 🎶 Tijuana Panthers bring their surf rock + lo-fi indie sound, followed by Mariachi El Bronx and their high-energy mariachi set. Plus, @leroythejazzcat spins all night. FREE w/ RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/kcrw-summer-…

The wait is over. Our Summer 2026 season is here. ☀️🎶 📍 California Plaza, DTLA  🗓 Saturdays, June 6 – August 29  🎟 FREE. All ages. Always. Visit:grandperformances.org/events

Throwback to the very first night!  #grandperformances #dtla

4 episodes in 🎙️ Care Camp. Ciro Hurtado. Thes One. Adrian Quesada. Tap in 🎧 Which one are you playing first? 👇 #GrandPerformances #GP360 #Podcast

There are two things you must listen to this week 🎧 🔥 @adrianmquesada’s new album Trio Asesino 🎙️ Adrian Quesada’s brilliant conversation with @anthonyvaladez on the latest episode of our podcast, GP360 open.spotify.com/episode/1ro9s5…

@madamegandhi, electrofeminist artist, percussionist, and activist, took the stage at @grandperfs for a powerful night alongside @kcrw  DJs @anne_litt & Valida.

For 40 years, Grand Performances has transformed public space into a stage. A throwback with Huell Howser at the former Water Court. Even as spaces change, the mission continues.💧

This summer, we’re hosting interns through @bloombergdotorg (Bloomberg Arts Internship) in partnership with @lacountyarts 🎭 🗓 Internship Dates: June 15 – August 7 (8 weeks) 🎬 Positions Available: • Video Content Intern • Social Media Intern 🔗 grandperformances.org/jobs

Did you attend concerts at Grand Performances in California Plaza during the 1990s? #grandperformances #dtla

🇧🇷 Join us today at The Culver Steps for a Brazilian Block Party 🇧🇷🥁 featuring @viverbrasildance and @djpotira! 🗓 Saturday, April 4, 2026 📍 Town Plaza @ The Culver Steps 9300 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA

FREE Brazilian Block Party this Saturday 🇧🇷 at Town Plaza at The Culver Steps featuring @viverbrasildance and @djpotira! eventbrite.com/e/brazilian-bl…

Our condolences to the friends and family of Maritri Garrett, who passed away earlier this month. Maritri was a classically trained and self-taught multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer.

🎙️Episode 4 of the podcast features Grammy winner @adrianmquesada! Listen to the new episode today.  open.spotify.com/episode/1ro9s5…

Next Tuesday, host @anthonyvaladez sits down with @adrianmquesada, one of the most influential instrumentalists and songwriters of our time. 🎧 Drops Tuesday, March 31 open.spotify.com/show/2bYMigQaw…

Join us at The Culver Steps for a Brazilian Block Party 🇧🇷🥁 featuring @viverbrasildance and @djpotira! 🗓 Saturday, April 4, 2026 📍 Town Plaza @ The Culver Steps 9300 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA

🎙️ GP360: A Grand Performances Podcast - Exploring the past, present, and future of Grand Performances at California Plaza. Tap in! New episodes available now! 🎧 #grandperformances #360pocast

📜Did you attend concerts at California Plaza in the 90s?  These flyers from 1996–1999 at California Plaza capture the early days of free concerts in Downtown LA. Now, 40 years later, the music and community continue.