Monrovia\u2019s birthday celebration returns with a parade, carnival rides, Merengue\u2019s Bakery pie eating contest, live musical entertainment, a beer garden, carnival food, games, and a book sale. Admission is free.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Shostakovich\u2019s 15th Symphony Arranged for Piano Trio and Percussion<\/p>\n
Zipper Hall | 200 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles | May 14 | cameratapacifica.org<\/a>\u00a0 The international chamber music collective Camerata Pacifica caps its 36th season with the highly anticipated California premiere of Dimitri Shostakovich\u2019s Symphony No. 15, Op.144, arranged by Viktor Derevyanko for piano trio and percussion. This is just the fifth performance in the western hemisphere of the 47-minute arrangement, which Shostakovich himself approved. Premiered in 1972 in Moscow, it is considered an alluring textural and rhythmic alternative to Shostakovich\u2019s original. Tickets: $35\/$75 at The Huntington and Zipper Hall; $48.25\/$94.40, including fees, at Janet and Ray Scherr Forum.<\/p>\n San Gabriel Valley Women\u2019s Summit<\/p>\n DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Monrovia-Pasadena | 924 W. Huntington Drive, Monrovia | May 15 | duartechamber.com\/sgvwomenssummit<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Presented by the Duarte Chamber of Commerce, this year\u2019s theme: \u201cRooted, Resilient, and Rising,\u201d calls on women across the San Gabriel Valley to find strength in their inner foundation and in each other. Through inspiring speakers, meaningful conversations, and intentional networking, the event creates space for attendees to reflect on their personal journeys while building confidence and drawing inspiration from women across the San Gabriel Valley. Tickets: $90 members\/$100 non-members.<\/p>\n St. Bruno Spring Fest<\/p>\n St. Bruno Catholic Church | 15740 Citrustree Road, Whittier | May 15-17 | stbrunochurch.org<\/a><\/p>\n Celebrate spring with live music, food, carnival rides, beer, wine, games, a raffle with a $10,000 grand prize and more. Admission is free.\u00a0<\/p>\n Crawfish Festival<\/p>\n Fountain Valley Sports Park | 16400 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley | May 15-17 | crawfishfestival.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Savor a little of New Orleans here in the Southland. Master Chefs will prepare Louisiana-style crawfish along with Cajun potatoes, corn on the cob, and tangy remoulade dipping sauce. There will also be music, live entertainment, beignets, karaoke, carnival games and much more. Admission begins at $6.<\/p>\n LAAS Star Party<\/p>\n Mount Wilson Observatory | 100 Mt Wilson Circle Road, Mt Wilson | May 15 | mtwilson.edu<\/a><\/p>\n Join Mount Wilson Observatory and the Los Angeles Astronomical Society for this free, public star party. This event does not give access to the 60- or 100-inch telescopes. The Observatory grounds will be closed and star party visitors will only be allowed in the upper lot, lower lot, and cafe area. No RSVP necessary.\u00a0<\/p>\n An Enchanted Evening with The Three Mexican Tenors<\/p>\n Ren\u00e9e and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall | 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa | May 15-16 | pacificsymphony.org<\/a><\/p>\n Enrico Lopez-Ya\u00f1ez conducts Mexican tenors Jorge Lopez-Ya\u00f1ez, Bernardo Bermudez, and Alfredo Carrillo alongside Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cu\u00e9llar and a full orchestra. Tickets start at $58.<\/p>\n \u2018Little Shop of Horrors\u2019<\/p>\n Lineage Performing Arts Center | 920 E. Mountain Ave., Pasadena | May 15 \u2013 June 7 |\u00a0lineagepac.org<\/a><\/p>\n Lineage breathes new life into this sci-fi cult classic with dance. Tickets start at $38.62.<\/p>\n Salute to Recreation<\/p>\n Northridge Recreation Center | 18300 Lemarsh St., Northridge | May 15-17 | recreation.parks.lacity.gov<\/a><\/p>\n Enjoy a full lineup of activities, including a children\u2019s area, artisan vendors, food and drinks, live entertainment, sports tournaments, senior dance, pickleball tournament, folklorico, and carnival rides and games.<\/p>\n OC Greek Fest<\/p>\n St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church | 405 N. Dale Ave., Anaheim | May 15-17 | ocgreekfest.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Indulge in a variety of authentic Greek foods like souvlaki and baklava and stop by the Greek taverna. You can also shop at the Festival Agora and Greek Food Market or dance to live music. Regular admission is $5.<\/p>\n California Strawberry Festival<\/p>\n Ventura County Fairgrounds | 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura | May 16-17 | castrawberryfestival.org<\/a><\/p>\n The festival will host more than 40 food vendors, live music, arts and crafts booths, and more fun for all. Tickets: $15 for adults and $8 for kids 5 to 12 years old.<\/p>\n \u2018A Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream\u2019<\/p>\n Sierra Madre Playhouse | 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre | May 16 | sierramadreplayhouse.org<\/a><\/p>\n Lively and engaging, this 45-minute version, filled with visual flair, takes the audience on a spirited romp through the woods into a world of enchantment filled with fairies, mischief, and magic. The family-friendly show is geared for children and adults of all ages. In this whimsical tale of entangled worlds, four people get lost in a mystical forest near ancient Athens. The mischievous spirit Puck intervenes, and although chaos and romantic mix ups ensue, the story culminates with a glorious triple wedding. Audience participation is woven throughout the action. Tickets: $20.<\/p>\n Market Place@PAM: Creativity and Tradition<\/p>\n USC Pacific Asia Museum | 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena | May 16 | eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n Shop handmade crafts, textiles, jewelry, ceramics, and artisan foods as you hear the personal stories behind each craft. Tickets include museum admission, and free parking. Admission is free.<\/p>\n Baryo HiFi 2026<\/p>\n Historic Filipinotown | May 16 | posh.vip\/e\/baryo-hifi-2026<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n This one-day block party celebrates Filipino music, food, and community with DJs and live sounds, a curated marketplace featuring local Filipino-owned vendors, and food. General admission is free.\u00a0<\/p>\n LA Coffee Festival<\/p>\n Magic Box @ The REEF | 1933 S. Broadway, Los Angeles | May 16 | lacoffeefest.com<\/a><\/p>\n The inaugural LA Coffee Festival will feature some of the best coffee, teas, and eats in LA. Tickets start at $24.<\/p>\n Jodi Siegel<\/p>\n Sierra Madre Playhouse | 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre | May 16 | sierramadreplayhouse.org<\/a><\/p>\n Singer\/songwriter\/guitarist Jodi Siegel, acclaimed for her smokey vocals and masterful slide guitar, presents her gritty groove-forward blend of blues, R&B, soul, and jazz. The Chicago native performs music from her latest album, \u201cWild Hearts.\u201d Tickets: $12-$35.<\/p>\n Ontario Art Walk: Museum Night Market<\/p>\n Downtown Ontario Arts District | 225 Euclid Ave., Ontario | May 16 | ontarioartwalk.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n The quarterly Art walk will feature art exhibitions, pop-up galleries, artist talks, workshops, live music and arts events sponsored by local artists, performers, organizations and businesses in the Downtown Ontario Arts District.<\/p>\n City of San Gabriel Play Day<\/p>\n Vincent Lugo Park | 1305 Prospect Ave., San Gabriel | May 16 | eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n Get ready for a day of family-friendly fun featuring face painting, balloon art, games, prizes, crafts and entertainment. Admission is free.\u00a0<\/p>\n LATINAfest Preview<\/p>\n Wilshire \/ Fairfax D Line Station | 6026 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles | May 16 | eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n Before the big festival on June 7, get a LATINAFest Preview and enjoy delicious bites, dancing, authors, music, artists, poets and a marketplace. Admission is free.\u00a0<\/p>\n Long Beach Pride Parade & Festival<\/p>\n Marina Green Park | 386 E. Shoreline Drive, Long Beach | May 16-17 | longbeachpride.com<\/a><\/p>\n Now in its 43rd year, the parade on May 17 will feature more than 100 participating organizations, business and stakeholder groups showcasing a variety of vibrant and engaging floats and displays. The parade will commence at Ocean Boulevard and Lindero Avenue and travel along stretches of Ocean Boulevard and Alamitos Avenue in Downtown. The festival will feature music, food, art, community and more. Tickets start at $20.<\/p>\n Beverly Hills Art Show<\/p>\n Santa Monica Boulevard between Wilshire & Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills | May 16-17 | beverlyhills.org<\/a><\/p>\n This free art show takes over four garden blocks in the center of the city and features paintings, sculptures, watercolors, photographs, mixed media, ceramics, glass, jewelry, drawing and printmaking. There will also be a Wine and Beer Garden with live music, demonstrating artists, children\u2019s activities, gourmet food trucks and several community exhibits.<\/p>\n Zipangu: Japanese Music Event<\/p>\n Brookside at Rose Bowl | 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena | May 16 | zipangu-event.cloud<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n This one-day J-pop music festival will feature acts like Ado, Chanmina, 10-Feet, Hana and more. Tickets start at $149.<\/p>\n Arts and Nature Festival<\/p>\n Oak Glen Preserve | 39611 Oak Glen Road, Building 10, Oak Glen | May 16 | wildlandsconservancy.org<\/a><\/p>\n The all-day outdoor event will also feature original work by local artists available for display and purchase, music, crafts, games, a kids scavenger hunt,Aztec dancers, a bird walk, a wildflower walks, a drawing, and interactive art activities. The festival is free and open to all.<\/p>\n Avalon Ball<\/p>\n Avalon Casino Ballroom | 1 Casino Way, Avalon | May 16 | artdecola.org<\/a><\/p>\n Journey to the past when Big Band ruled the airwaves and art deco opulence was as ubiquitous as gray is today. The evening will feature a night of dancing and music from the 1920s to the 1930s. A no-host bar and bar menu will be available in the ballroom. Tickets: $91.36.<\/p>\n Opening Night: \u2018Ferris Bueller\u2019s Day Off\u2019 40th Anniversary<\/p>\n LA State Historic Park | 1245 N. Spring St., Los Angeles | May 16 | streetfoodcinema.com<\/a><\/p>\n Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with Featherborn, featuring Scott Underwood from Train, hitting the stage at 6:45 p.m. The night will also feature trivia, food trucks, and comedy from Justin Rupple. General admission: $29.94.<\/p>\n Great Big Family Play Day<\/p>\n Autry Museum of the American West | 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles | May 16-17 | feverup.com<\/a><\/p>\n This festival offers live performances on multiple stages, interactive games, rides, custom-built play experiences, food trucks, lounges, swag, giveaways, character meet & greets, and more. General admission is $5 for kids and $15 for adults.\u00a0<\/p>\n 5th Annual Pacific Art Walk Festival<\/p>\n Huntington Park | Pacific Avenue, between Zoe and Saturn avenues | May 17 | hpca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n Celebrate local culture starting at noon. The festival will feature vendors, live music, art contest, performances and food.\u00a0<\/p>\n Family Festival: Celebrating Photography & the Black Arts Movement<\/p>\n Getty Center | 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles | May 17 | getty.edu<\/a><\/p>\n Celebrate the power of photography and self-expression at this free, daylong festival inspired by the exhibition \u201cPhotography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955\u20131985\u201d featuring live music, dance, storytelling, and interactive workshops.<\/p>\n LA Children\u2019s Chorus Spring Concert<\/p>\n Pasadena Presbyterian Church | 585 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena | May 17 | lachildrenschorus.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Los Angeles Children\u2019s Chorus celebrates hope and joy through music at its Spring Concert. Highlights include music from Bach, Verdi, Rachmaninoff, Allister MacGillivray, Handel, and Schubert, as well as folk tunes from across the globe, and more. Tickets: $15-$52.80.<\/p>\n 31st Annual Balboa Island Artwalk<\/p>\n South Bayfront Promenade from Marine to Emerald avenues, Balboa Island | May 17 | balboaislandartwalk.info<\/a><\/p>\n This fine art show will feature 90 artists exhibiting paintings, jewelry, blown glass, sculpture, and photography. There will also be live music. Admission is free.<\/p>\n 12th Annual Taste of South Pasadena<\/p>\n Fair Oaks Avenue and Mission Street, South Pasadena | May 19 | eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n Taste from more than 50 wineries and eateries in South Pasadena and enjoy live music. The VIP Wine & Spirits Tasting is a separately ticketed pre-event held at the Canoe House at 805 Fair Oaks Ave. Food tasting adult ticket: $45. VIP wine ticket: $40.<\/p>\n \u2018Life of Mozart\u2019<\/p>\n San Marino Community Church | 1750 Virginia Road #0412, San Marino | May 20 | pasadenachorale.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n The Pasadena Choral Society presents a strikingly original interpretation: the \u201cRequiem\u201d is performed exclusively in the form Mozart himself completed, allowing audiences to hear the work as he left it. Interwoven throughout the performance is a dramatic narrative, brought to life by musician and actor Milo Brody, who will portray Mozart. Through excerpts of the composer\u2019s own letters, Brody gives voice to Mozart\u2019s thoughts, struggles, humor, and humanity, which creates an intimate and immersive experience that transcends the traditional concert format. Admission is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n St. Louis of France Catholic Church Parish Fiesta<\/p>\n St. Louis of France Catholic Church | 13935 E. Temple Ave., La Puente | May 20-22 | stlouisoffrancechurch-lapuente.org<\/a> Renaissance Pleasure Faire of Southern California<\/p>\n Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area | 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale | Through\u00a0 May 17 | renfair.com\/socal<\/a><\/p>\n Hear ye! Hear ye! The Renaissance Pleasure Faire returns to SoCal with entertaining shows ranging from falconry and magic to drinking songs and jousting. With delicious food, flowing drinks, a marketplace like nowhere else, and actors getting everyone into the spirit, you will undoubtedly have a good time. Huzzah!<\/p>\n \u2018Warsaw\u2019<\/p>\n Beverly O\u2019Neill Theater | 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach | Through May 17 | ictlongbeach.org<\/a><\/p>\n A woman fighting for her life after a devastating accident draws four very different visitors to her bedside \u2014 a doctor, the doctor\u2019s estranged fianc\u00e9, a truck driver, and a hospital volunteer who believes he once knew her long ago. As the four keep vigil, they realize that the comatose patient holds vital pieces missing from their own lives. \u201cWarsaw\u201d is a moving meditation on survival, forgiveness, and the invisible threads that bind our lives together. Tickets are $56 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, except opening night (Friday, May 1), and $59 on opening night and at Sunday matinees.<\/p>\n \u2018The Storyteller of East LA\u2019<\/p>\n The Los Angeles Theatre Center | 514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles | Through May 17 | latinotheaterco.org<\/a><\/p>\n Dedicated to her mother, the newest work by Latino Theater Company resident playwright Evelina Fern\u00e1ndez celebrates the sustaining power of love, compassion, storytelling, and the resilience of family. Lucy Rodriguez and Sal L\u00f3pez star as Mercedes, a 90-year-old woman with dementia, and Serafina, the guardian angel with whom Mercy interacts in \u201cThe Other Place,\u201d a liminal space existing somewhere between memory and reality. As Mercy\u2019s health declines, her daughters Grace and Mary and granddaughter Lulu are forced to confront unresolved tensions and make difficult choices about her care. Their fragile caregiving arrangement is further strained when Mercy\u2019s nighttime caregiver stops coming, afraid to leave home during ICE immigration raids. Daytime caregiver Josefa faces similar fears, even as she tries to ensure that Mercy\u2019s care continues. The play blends intimate family drama with elements of magical realism to explore themes of memory loss, family dynamics and the complexities of caring for aging loved ones. Tickets range from $10 to previews and for all Thursday performances to $48 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, except students and seniors, who pay only $24.<\/p>\n \u2018Picasso: Le Monstre Sacr\u00e9\u2019<\/p>\n Odyssey Theatre | 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles | Through May 17 | odysseytheatre.com<\/a><\/p>\n Odyssey Theatre Ensemble presents British actor Peter Tate in Picasso: Le Monstre Sacr\u00e9, a visceral, uncompromising portrait of the artist. Pablo Picasso was an undisputed genius and visionary artist, yet his obsession with his work often destroyed those he professed to love. Tickets: $15-$35.<\/p>\n \u2018Carlota: Alhajero de Secretos\u2019<\/p>\n The Los Angeles Theatre Center | 514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles | Through May 24 | latinotheaterco.org<\/a><\/p>\n Latino Theater Company welcomes the return of San Jose-based LGBTQ+ ensemble Teatro Alebrijes with \u201cCarlota: Alhajero de Secretos\u201d (Carlota: Jewelry Box of Secrets), a bold reimagining of Federico Garc\u00eda Lorca\u2019s \u201cThe House of Bernarda Alba.\u201d Inside the home of Carlota and her three daughters, time seems to have stood still. But their cloistered world is suddenly shaken when the youngest daughter encounters a handsome stranger in town for his father\u2019s funeral. What follows is a cascade of revelations as long-buried secrets emerge \u2014 like precious jewels hidden inside a jewelry box. (Performed in Spanish with English supertitles.) Tickets range from $10 for all Thursday performances to $48 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.<\/p>\n \u2018The Sound of Music\u2019<\/p>\n Pantages Theatre | 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles | Through May 24 | broadwayinhollywood.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThe Sound of Music\u201d has been one of our favorite things since Julie Andrews twirled onto our screens singing \u201cThe hills are alive with the sound of music.\u201d Maria and the von Trapp family will take audiences on a journey about love, following your own path, the power of music, and resisting fascism. Tickets starts at $57.\u00a0<\/p>\n LA Zoo Bloom<\/p>\n LA Zoo | 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles | Through May 25 | lazoo.org<\/a><\/p>\n The LA Zoo will be buzzing with activity all spring. LA Zoo Bloom is a season-long event featuring colorful photo ops, strolling characters, and the new conservation themed Mission Safari maze<\/a>. Tickets: $22-$27.<\/p>\n \u2018For Want of a Horse\u2019<\/p>\n Atwater Village Theatre | 3269 Casitas Ave., Los Angeles | Through May 25 | echotheatercompany.com<\/a><\/p>\n The Echo Theater Company presents the world premiere of a darkly comic, deeply human exploration of love, desire and unconventional relationships. Joey Stromberg stars as Calvin. Calvin is devoted to his wife, Bonnie, played by Jenny Soo. But, as Calvin confesses to his best friend, PJ, if he\u2019s to move forward, he needs to open up their relationship to include his new romantic partner. One complication: that partner would be Q-Tip \u2014 and Q-Tip is a horse. Tickets range from $15 to $42.75.<\/p>\n \u2018Fractured Fables\u2019<\/p>\n The Actors\u2019 Gang Theater | 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City | Through May 30 | theactorsgang.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n The Actors\u2019 Gang presents Fractured Fables \u2013 for the entire family (ages 6 & up recommended) \u2013 written and adapted from Aesop and Brothers Grimm, among others, by Rynn Vogel and directed by Adam J. Jefferis. Audiences of ages 6 & up can expect a lively and engaging theatrical experience that celebrates creativity, mentorship, and the enduring power of storytelling. Tickets: $25 Saturdays and Sundays; seniors, students, educators are $20.<\/p>\n LA County Fair<\/p>\n Fairplex | 1101 W. McKinley Ave., La Verne | Through May 31 | lacountyfair.com<\/a><\/p>\n The LA County Fair is back with rides, art, contests, farm animals, delicious food and drinks, live music and a skating rink! Single day tickets are $18 but there are special prices and value passes available.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2018Exit the King\u2019<\/p>\n A Noise Within | 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena | Through May 31 | anoisewithin.org<\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s King Berenger\u2019s last day on Earth, but he refuses to accept it. King Berenger has ruled with absolute power, so why should the rules of death apply to him? As the king stubbornly denies the inevitable, his crumbling kingdom is held together by an eccentric court: his formidable first wife, his devoted second wife, and a band of increasingly bewildered attendants. Absurd, witty and unexpectedly touching, this modern classic becomes a poignant and surprisingly joyful reminder that even kings must face their final curtain. Post-performance conversations with the artists will take place every Friday and on Sunday, May 17. Tickets start at $41.75. Student tickets start at $20.<\/p>\n Photography and the Black Arts Movement<\/p>\n The Getty | 1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 403, Los Angeles | Through June 14 | getty.edu<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cPhotography and the Black Arts Movement brings together works by more than one hundred photographers, painters, graphic designers, and multimedia artists who used photographic images in their struggles against inequality,\u201d says Timothy Potts, Maria Hummer-Tuttle and Robert Tuttle Director of the J. Paul Getty. Divided into eight sections, this exhibition brings together more than 150 artworks in a range of media, including video art, paintings, collages, contact sheets, newsletters, and magazines, giving a sense of the varied ways that photographic imagery circulated at the time.Admission to the Getty Center is always free, but a reservation is required for admission.<\/p>\n \u2018Brigadoon\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\n Pasadena Playhouse | 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena | Through June 14 | pasadenaplayhouse.org<\/a><\/p>\n Two American travelers lose their way in the Scottish Highlands and stumble upon Brigadoon\u2014a mysterious village that appears for just one day every hundred years. With its lush score, live orchestra, sweeping choreography, and a newly adapted book, this beloved classic is a heart-stirring journey into a world where time stands still, and love defies all logic. Tickets start at $58.<\/p>\n \u2018Hymn\u2019<\/p>\n Odyssey Theatre | 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles | Through June 14 | odysseytheatre.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cHymn\u201d is a life-affirming new play by Olivier Award-winning playwright Lolita Chakrabarti (\u201cLife of Pi,\u201d \u201cHamnet\u201d). Two middle-aged Black men form a deep bond against a background of R&B rhythms, boxing, and rounds of scotch in this soulful play about love, faith and male friendship. Tickets to all performances are $35. A $3 fee will be added to each ticket purchased with a credit card. Discounts are available for students and seniors.<\/p>\n DIAVOLO | Architecture in Motion: Escape<\/p>\n L\u2019ESPACE DIAVOLO | 616 Moulton Ave., Los Angeles | Through June 14 | diavolo.org\/escape<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Founder and Creative Director Jacques Heim, choreographer of Cirque du Soleil\u2019s long running Las Vegas production K\u00c0 and creative director of the 16th Asian Games Opening Ceremony, continues his mission to explore the relationship between the human body and its environment. This 70-minute piece explores the conditions of the human struggle to break free from a chaotic world \u2014 featuring a company of 22 artists testing themselves against a variety of DIAVOLO\u2019s most famous custom-made architectural structures. Pre-show and post-show interactive opportunities give audiences the opportunity to experience movement with the architecture pieces as well. Tickets start at $39.<\/p>\n \u2018Ascent\u2019<\/p>\n Skylight Theatre | 1816-1\/2 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles | Through June 14 | skylighttheatre.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Based on the true story, \u201cAscent\u201d tells about the life of Qian Xuesen, the brilliant aerospace engineer who helped launch America\u2019s space age\u2014until Cold War paranoia forever changed the future of both his new and native homelands. In this play and its production, two fascinating American stories are told \u2013 the true story of Qian Xuesen (spelled often as Tsien Hsue-shen), a father of American rocketry and co-founder of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, who became later known as the father of Chinese rocketry \u2013 giving that country nuclear capacity, and playwright Henry Ong, a beloved playwright and powerful figure in the Los Angeles theatre community for more than thirty-five years. General admission starts at $29.<\/p>\n \u2018The Physicists\u2019<\/p>\n
Janet and Ray Scherr Forum | 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks | May 17 |
The Huntington | 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino | May 19 |\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Ji-Hye-Jung-percussion-pc-Courtesy-of-Camerata-Pacifica-1620x1080.jpg\")
Ji Hye Jung, percussion. | Photo courtesy of Camerata Pacifica <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/500316088_1117385587081979_1457604263310159412_n-1920x1080.jpg\")
Folklorico dancers perform during Salute to Recreation. | Photo courtesy of Los Angeles City Parks\/Facebook<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-1.jpg\")
Jodi Siegel. | Photo courtesy of Jodi Siegel<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pride-parade-2025-1512x1080.jpg\")
Participants parade down Ocean Boulevard at the 2025 Long Beach Pride Parade. | Photo courtesy of City of Long Beach<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fernando-Marlvar-conducts-Los-Angeles-Childrens-Chorus-at-Walt-Disney-Concert-Hall-SoundsAboutTown23.jpeg\")
Fernando Marlvar conducts Los Angeles Children\u2019s Chorus at Walt Disney Concert Hall. | Photo courtesy of Jamie Pham<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t miss this community event featuring delicious food, rides and entertainment.\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/13938449097_021703b084_b.jpg\")
Jousting at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire. | Photo by Aydin Palabiyikoglu via Flickr(CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/The-Storyteller_4742-scaled-1-1619x1080.jpg\")
Ruth Livier, Lucy Rodriguez, and Sal Lopez in \u201cThe Storyteller of East LA.\u201d |
\nPhoto by Grettel Cortes Photography<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Exit-the-King_74-1620x1080.jpg\")
Henri Lubatti in \u201cExit the King.\u201d | Photo by Daniel Reichert<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hymn_7200-1425x1080.jpg\")
Jason Delane and Chuma Gault in \u201cHymn.\u201d | Photo by Cooper Bates<\/p>\n