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Wed, Apr 29, 2026 3:30 pm |
Japanese Taiko Drumming for Día! Experience Japanese taiko drumming through a dynamic mix of traditional and contemporary repertoire, with vibrant rhythms and movements from Drumspeak. Learn about the history,... |
Palisades Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Apr 29, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Baila Baila! Spanish Through Music and Movement The Baila Baila program introduces kids to Spanish using music and movement. During our 45 minute class kids and parents spend quality time... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Language Learning, Music & Performances English, Español |
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Wed, Apr 29, 2026 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm |
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic Join us every Wednesday for Stand Up Comedy Open Mic! Bring your best material to try out, or just come to enjoy the show. Sign-up begins at 5:45 p.m., Open Mic starts at 6 p.m. This program is... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 10:15 am to 11:00 am |
Día de los Niños Magic Show Loco en Su Coco With Arty Loon Join magician Arty Loon for a free Día de los Niños celebration that includes music, magic, puppetry, and storytelling. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 10:30 am to 11:15 am |
Again Again Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) at the library!Enjoy songs, stories, dancing and lots of fun with Again Again.Ages 0-5 years.This program was made possible with the... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 4:00 pm |
Bilingual Storytime With Josué Cuentacuentos Join us for an fun interactive storytime with Josué. There is something for everyone as he incorporates original songs, finger plays, use of puppets,... |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 4:00 pm |
Children's Magic Show With Christopher T. Magician Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, with special guest Magician... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Tea and a Tale Virtual Live Reading Series Brew some tea, relax, and listen to a virtual live reading of a public domain novel or short stories. Join via Zoom or dial in by phone.To help celebrate... |
Online Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, May 01, 2026 4:00 pm |
Again Again: Music for Kids Join us for a musical program from Again Again, an L.A.-based interactive pop duo featuring DJ-driven music, movement, props, and audience participation. Created by singer-songwriters... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English, Español |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 11:00 am to 11:45 am |
Where the Wild Rhythms Are (Wendy Hersh) Get ready for a Children's music concert! Get ready to rock, roll, wiggle, jump, and spin while WEENDEE takes you on a wild musical trip! Alligators, hippos,... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Folklorico Dance for Families With Neiya Arts Join Neiya Arts for a wonderful dance performance designed for young children and families. Neiya Arts is a Contemporary Folklorico Dance Group based in the Long Beach/... |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Pianist Julian Kim Live in Concert As a first and second place winner of many international piano competitions, Julian has performed with orchestras across Europe, North America, and around the world... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 1:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Guzheng and Vocal Performance: An Exploration of Asian American Music Journey through a performance of the ancient Chinese guzheng and... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 1:30 pm |
Music of Ancient Mexico (Martin Espino) This unique, interactive program is suitable for all ages and will be presented in both English and Spanish. Martin Espino, a Master teaching artist with over... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 1:30 pm |
LA Made Presents: Ancient Homelands - Indigenous Music of North, Central and South America Join master performer and teaching artist Martin Espino for this... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Songwriting Made Easy Have you ever wanted to write a song? Are you a songwriter seeking new techniques and inspiration? Join us for this fun, collaborative workshop where you'll learn how to write lyrics through... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances, Poetry, Writing English |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Theremin: Music and Demonstration When Thereminist Ed Sussman waves his hands, he plays music from "out of the air." In this unique music, history, and technology... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Opera 101 Join us for an afternoon of Opera proudly presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Mission Opera. OPERA 101 is a fun, interactive, educational program that exposes residents of all ages to the beautiful art... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Celebration Join us as we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with a vibrant showcase... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Tam Tran Goes to Washington In this new production by the East West Players' Theatre for Youth, Tam Tran, a quiet UCLA senior who prefers life behind her camera, faces her biggest challenge yet. As an undocumented... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 3:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Guzheng and Vocal Performance: An Exploration of Asian American Music Journey through a performance of the ancient Chinese guzheng and... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Contemporary Japanese Music on the Classical Guitar Misha Kreinbring will present a mix of music by Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli composer), as well as Toru... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, May 04, 2026 10:30 am |
Josue Cuentacuentos Bilingual Storytime Bring the whole family and join storyteller Josue Cuentacuentos in an interactive bilingual musical storytime program. Josue weaves traditional components of... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, May 04, 2026 4:30 pm |
Musical Beginnings for Young Composers This professional music composition workshop, led by Grammy-winning instructor Carl Protho, is designed for children ages 6 to 18 and is also open to parents. It... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, May 05, 2026 2:00 pm |
Urban Voices: Neighborhood Sing Immerse yourself in a music workshop with participatory singing and wellness activities to improve mental health, amplify self-expression, and build community.Neighborhood... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, May 05, 2026 3:00 pm |
Flights of Fantasy Celebrate Dia de los Niños, Dia de los Libros (Children's Book Day) with special guests Flights of Fantasy Story Theatre as they act out stories from around the world. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, May 06, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Baila Baila! Spanish Through Music and Movement Join us for a special storytime celebrating Dia! Get up and dance with this interactive bilingual concert for children and their families.... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English, Español |
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Wed, May 06, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Baila Baila: Music and Movement Get up and dance with this interactive bilingual concert for families. Contagiously energetic, the Baila Baila program introduces kids to Spanish using music and movement. Kids... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Wed, May 06, 2026 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm |
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic Join us every Wednesday for Stand Up Comedy Open Mic! Bring your best material to try out, or just come to enjoy the show. Sign-up begins at 5:45 p.m., Open Mic starts at 6 p.m. This program is... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, May 07, 2026 1:30 pm |
LA Made Presents: Salsa & Merengue Dance Join Emmy Lam as she teaches the basics of Salsa dance steps. It is a great way to boost your confidence level while having a lot of fun. This will be an... |
John Muir Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, May 07, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Rhythm and Roots With Louie Cruz Beltran Join us for a special program filled with rhythm, music, play, and song. You'll get to be part of a rhythm circle, where you can play a drum, listen to the... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, May 07, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Japanese Folktales With Japanese Puppets Sunny and Judy Seki give a shadow performance of a traditional Japanese folktale and behind-the-scenes explanations of the details and art of shadow puppetry. Then... |
Platt Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, May 07, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Tea and a Tale Virtual Live Reading Series Brew some tea, relax, and listen to a virtual live reading of a public domain novel or short stories. Join via Zoom or dial in by phone.To help celebrate... |
Online Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, May 08, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Reading Music and Keyboard Lesson for Beginners Are you interested in learning how to sight-read? At Central Library's Art Department, you can use your library card to borrow a Music Kit and... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 09, 2026 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Flights of Fantasy Storytelling Theater Seasoned theatrical storytellers Lorrie Oshatz and Theresa Amy use their considerable talents to interpret folktales and fables using a wild array of props, masks... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 09, 2026 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Free Staged Readings of Award Winning Plays The Interact Theatre Company, in partnership with LA Made, invites you to free staged readings of Award-Winning Plays.Performances will start promptly at... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 09, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
A Celebration of Taiwanese Music Jessica Chen (violin) and Henry Chen (cello) present a musical duo performance that showcases the beauty and diversity of music representing Taiwan and the Taiwanese diaspora.... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English, Chinese |
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Sat, May 09, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
A Celebration of Taiwanese Music Jessica Chen (violin) and Henry Chen (cello) present a musical duo performance that showcases the beauty and diversity of music representing Taiwan and the Taiwanese diaspora.... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English, Chinese |
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Sat, May 09, 2026 2:00 pm |
Music Without Borders Fifth Friday is a group of musicians who also dance. They have been playing for dancers for more than 20 years.For their third appearance at the Eagle Rock Library, the Fifth Friday band expands... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 09, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Saturday Concert: Webern Quartet The highly acclaimed Webern Quartet, violinists Benjamin Hoffman and Chiai Tajima, violist Alex Granger, and cellist Stella Cho, presents Haydn & Beethoven: The Late... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, May 11, 2026 10:30 am |
Baila Baila Join us for a special storytime with the musical band Baila Baila! Dance, read books, play and sing in Spanish.¡Acompáñanos en una hora del cuento especial con el grupo musical Baila Baila! Baila, lee libros, juega... |
Malabar Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Music & Performances English, Español |
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Mon, May 11, 2026 4:00 pm |
Rhythm and Roots With Louie Cruz Beltran Master percussionist and entertainer Louie Cruz Beltran uses humor and congas to tell the story of how rhythms evolved from Africa through the Americas and into... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, May 11, 2026 4:30 pm |
Musical Beginnings for Young Composers This professional music composition workshop, led by Grammy-winning instructor Carl Protho, is designed for children ages 6 to 18 and is also open to parents. It... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, May 12, 2026 2:00 pm |
Urban Voices: Neighborhood Sing Immerse yourself in a music workshop with participatory singing and wellness activities to improve mental health, amplify self-expression, and build community.Neighborhood... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, May 12, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Level Up Your Moves: Breaking Workshop for Teens! Ready to go from the sidelines to the center of the circle? Join us for an explosive afternoon of Breaking—the world’s newest Olympic sport! Designed... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, May 13, 2026 4:00 pm |
Micah The Magician Join us for a highly interactive magic show, where the audience is the star, with focus on all the magical resources the library has to offer.This program is perfect for families of all ages.Generously... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, May 13, 2026 4:15 pm |
Again Again: Music for Kids Join singer-songwriters Anne Montone and Jennifer Cook of Again Again for a lively, interactive show with puppets, dancing, and fun pop music! Children of all ages are welcome. This... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, May 13, 2026 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm |
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic Join us every Wednesday for Stand Up Comedy Open Mic! Bring your best material to try out, or just come to enjoy the show. Sign-up begins at 5:45 p.m., Open Mic starts at 6 p.m. This program is... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, May 13, 2026 6:30 pm |
A Visit With Viktor Frankl Don't miss this one-act play performed by Arnold Weiss about the life and work of Viktor Frankl, author of Man's Search for Meaning. His story of survival in a Nazi concentration camp... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy, Music & Performances English |
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Thu, May 14, 2026 4:00 pm |
Japanese Taiko Drumming Join us for this special performance of Japanese taiko drumming! Learn how taiko drums are made, on what occasions they are performed, the historical background and the evolution of the art... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |