SoCal music & dance, June 17-24: Joffrey Ballet, Juneteenth and Mancini at the Bowl, a salute to Bob Dylan and more
Classical, opera, jazz, folk, pop, rock, ballet, tap, flamenco, contemporary dance and more for LA & OC
Welcome to the latest TV or Not TV newsletter spotlighting live music and dance performances all around Southern California this coming week. I’m Matt Cooper, former listings coordinator for the LA Times’ Calendar section.
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Classical & opera
Soundwaves Isaura String Quartet puts in its second appearance in this year’s edition of the monthly new music series. Santa Monica Public Library, Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22. Free. soundwavesnewmusic.com
‘Opening Night at the Bowl: Henry Mancini 100th Celebration’ The late, great composer behind such all-time classics as “Moon River” and the “Pink Panther” theme is saluted by conductor Thomas Wilkins and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and special guests crooner Michael Bublé, Broadway’s Cynthia Erivo, sax man Dave Koz, Mancini’s vocalist daughter Monica Mancini and members of YOLA a.k.a Youth Orchestra Los Angeles. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave., Hollywood. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 23. $29 and up. (323) 850-2000. hollywoodbowl.com
Jazz, blues, rock, folk, world music & more
‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: A Celebration of the Life & Songs of Richard M. Sherman’ The legendary tunesmith who died in May and who, along with his late brother Richard, composed memorable music for myriad Disney films and attractions, is remembered. Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. 8:30 p.m. Monday, June 17. $25; food and drink minimums apply. (323) 466-2210. catalinajazzclub.com
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