Events Calendar

Syrian British pianist Riyad Nicolas is one of the most exciting young pianists to emerge from the Middle East. He has been complimented by such musicians as Daniel Barenboim, Vladimir Ashkenazy and Mitsuko Uchida. We are so fortunate to have Riyad…

Join us for a Halloween Puppet Show packed with comedy, plenty of audience participation, and just the right amount of spooky fun!

Learn how to make your own garden.

Join Miss Susan and friends (if you dare!) for a bewitching puppet show, spooky stories, and a chilling craft!

Come get spooked at your library!

Celebrate with magician Arty Loon as he takes us through the rich folklore of Día de los Muertos. Using music, puppetry, storytelling and magic, Arty presents an engaging and immersive trip through the land of the dead. From learning how to create an…

Hey Hey Entertainment presents Monster Mash: A Halloween Puppet & Magic Show!

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.

Storytime, puppet show, and craft.

An entertaining and hilarious puppet show for children and families who love the Halloween season!

Enjoy live music at our classical concert series!

Join us for an all-ages music and poetry program, and learn about this beautiful cultural celebration

The Fiato Quartet presents a unique program featuring all-female composers, including the world premiere of Angel's Flight by Alicia Byer, inspired by the downtown Los Angeles funicular.

Celebra el Día de los Muertos con cuentos, música y arte en español e inglés en este divertido evento para toda la familia. Entrada libre y gratuita. Celebrate the Day of the Dead with stories, music, and art in Spanish and English at this fun event…

Hear the Scotland bagpipes played, dance a jig or reel to them, and learn about their history and influence in Scotland.

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.

Join master performer and teaching artist Martin Espino for this interactive program presenting ancient music from the deserts, rainforests, mountains, and beaches of our beautiful land.

Let's have fun with music and our brains!

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.

Get ready for a Children's music concert! The audience will be encouraged to rock, roll, wiggle, jump, and spin while WENDEE takes you on a wild musical trip!

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.