What we’re about
This group is for people who appreciate music and other forms of art beyond the mainstream, with a particular focus on the avant-garde or otherwise odd. Free Jazz, Musique Concrete, Atonality, Noise Music, Outsider Art, Surrealism, Dada, Junk Art, ...you name it! Not all events will necessarily be "weird", but simply off the beaten mainstream path.
This is intended to be an oasis from crass commercial banalities.
I'll post events that interest me, but I am also interested in hearing from artists, musicians, and other creative types about their events that I can share with members. Post your events and ideas in the "Discussions" section. I want this group to also be a vehicle that helps support artists and organizations that are doing interesting creative work.
The only requests are that we keep things friendly and civilized. MAGA not welcome.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Space Rock OperaThe Cat’s Crawl, Los Angeles, CA
One woman + 1 meteor + 1 band + 7 original songs = 1 last shot at stardom.
It's 1954 and a meteorite has crashed through the roof of Mrs. Hughes apartment, crushing her radio and ricocheting to hit Mrs. Hughes. The event skyrockets her to fame. But the landlord and the Smithsonian stop all that. Not to be deterred, Hughes and her rock go on the road for some country singing fame. But she is sometimes possessed by the meteoric spirit of the Space Rock to sing songs more psychedelic and jagged than her conscious mind knows how to process. $20 Hollywood Fringe
- El’Zabar Murray Duo Sonic Motion Tour (Kahil El’Zabar & David Murray)Zebulon, Los Angeles, CA
We've seen saxophonist David Murray twice and him and percussionist Kahil El'Zahar at the final Jacaranda concert. I saw this duo several years ago and they were great! Recommended! Watch the video in the link below.
Date: Wed, Jun 25, 8:00 PM
Doors 7:00 PM Show 8:00 PMVenue: Zebulon
2478 Fletcher Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
https://zebulon.la/
They have a cafe that serves food.Tickets: $26.78 The price you'll pay. No surprises later.
https://dice.fm/event/l86w7w-elzabar-murray-duo-sonic-motion-tour-sir-kahil-elzabar-david-murray-25th-jun-zebulon-los-angeles-ticketsAbout:
Bandcamp: https://spiritgroove.bandcamp.com/album/kahil-elzabars-spirit-groove-ft-david-murray
Downbeat article: https://downbeat.com/news/detail/kahil-elzabar-david-murray-friendship
David Murray & Kahil El'Zabar at Bop Shop Records | 2018, first set
El’Zabar Murray Duo Sonic Motion Tour (Sir Kahil El’Zabar & David Murray)
El’Zabar & Murray have captivated audiences worldwide for over 40 years, selling out venues across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Their deep synergy, forged over decades of collaboration, creates an electrifying, once-in-a-lifetime concert event that resonates with audiences across generations, blending deep-rooted jazz traditions with forward-thinking innovation.
- VENICE CANALS & MORE WALK (Cross-Post with SO CAL EXPLORERS)South Beach Park Playground, Santa Monica, CA
SORRY TO HAVE TO RESCHEDULE AGAIN!
Date: Saturday, 28 , 11:00 AM.
We walk 11:15 AM sharp! If you have trouble finding me, post a message in the event. I won't wait unless you contact me.Meet at the South Beach Park Playground
3400 Barnard Way · Santa Monica, CA, just north of Venice Beach (see map)Street parking is difficult & beach parking is $$$$$. CARPOOLING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Message me if you are lost.
Total distance is approximately 4 miles.
We will walk at a moderate pace to take in the sights.About:
The famous canals that Abbot Kinney built in the early 20th Century, which gave the name to Venice, are all long gone, but there is a separate set of canals that is still there, and they are a very nice area to explore on foot. Many southern Californians have never seen them, and don't even know they exist. They had fallen on hard times by the 70's, but are now restored and surrounded by great architecture.From Ocean Park, in the southern end of Santa Monica, we walk the never-boring Venice Beach, then over to the canals. We will very casually wind through the canals. You don't rush through here! Then we go back up Abbot Kinney Blvd. It still has old industrial brick buildings repurposed into shops, cafes, etc, We then go back up to Main St. in Ocean Park, which has lots of restaurants and a few notable landmarks.
There are a lot of cool buildings in the area, including a couple by world-famous architect Frank Gehry ( designed Disney Hall, etc.), such as the giant binoculars, now owned by Google.We'll grab lunch on Main Street.. There are tons of restaurants in the area. Last 2 years we ate at Lula's Mexican, which has a really nice patio in the back.
This makes it about 4 miles total.
After lunch we can visit the relatively new Venice Heritage Museum 228 Main Street, #5, Venice, CA 90291
Here is some information on local landmarks: https://www.neighborhoods.com/blog/architectural-tour-venice-beach-ca
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> YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY - POST-GENRE JAZZ WITH THE SCOTT HEUSTIS GROUP @ COLLAGECollage - A Place for Art and Culture, Los Angeles, CA
We've seen Scott Heustis & gang several times at Vine in Long Beach. Come out to check the band out in San Pedro.
Date: Sat. June 28, 7:30 pm
Venue: Collage: A Place For Art and Culture
731 South Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, CA, United States, California 90731Tickets: $20 GA / $15 Students
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/scott-heustis-group-2Dinner at 6:00 pm at Jefe's Cocina (across the street)
726 S Pacific Ave, San Pedro, CA 90731
Phone: (310) 684-1139Guitarist Scott Heustis is a post-genre explorer who includes elements of jazz, rock, world music, avant-garde, and experimental music in his playing. At this show he’ll collaborate with drummer Breeze Smith, and upright bassist Tony Green, for an evening of daring instrumental fireworks.
Collage is a 49-seat nonprofit art gallery and concert space with excellent acoustics and a high quality sound system. We are located less than one and a half miles from the south end of the Harbor Freeway, and there are public lots on 7th Street and behind the building across the street. Street parking in our area is free after 6 PM and all day Sunday. There is a bus stop one block from our door with frequent service to downtown Long Beach, Downtown LA, and other destinations.
Collage: A Place for Art & Culture
731 South Pacific Avenue
San Pedro, CA, 90731
424-450-8239
collageartculture.orgPlease be aware that our ticketing system displays performance times converted to your local time zone.
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