2018 was an incredible year for Levitt LA. From over 150 artists rocking our stage during the summer, to the installation of our new LED wall, to Anderson .Paak’s second annual Paak House event, there hasn’t been a dull moment! As the year wraps up, we’re looking back on some new songs that kept […]
Archive for 2018
Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! Levitt LA is excited to consciously celebrate our country’s people and history today at LA’s inaugural Indigenous Peoples Day Festival. Running from 7 AM to 8 PM in downtown’s City Hall and Grand Park area, there’s plenty of all-inclusive activities to take part in — a 5k run, tons of food […]
This Thursday, August 30, the punk goddess herself, Alice Bag, is bringing her original Chicano punk rock to Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles. Best known for creating the sound that would later evolve into hardcore punk, Levitt LA concertgoers are in for a historic show. Bag’s music is built from more than just hardship and self-expression [...]
Artist Q&A: Flor De Toloache This Saturday (8/25), Flor De Toloache takes the stage at Levitt LA for a free concert! This group has delightfully avoided categorization since their very inception; by appearance, they are mariachi musicians through and through, from their elegant red and black garb to the buoyant, uplifting music that has captured [...]
Often credited for popularizing the coastal, tropical-tinged variety of cumbia known as Colombian vallenato, Very Be Careful exudes South American rhythm. Their dedication to combining vibrant flair with traditional sounds (accordion, caja vallenata and guacharacha) has kept the five-man ensemble afloat for more than 20 years, with each of their seven studio albums taking listeners [...]
Hard to believe school starts for many students across LA next week! Levitt LA has some fun back-to-school giveaways as part of this Sunday's Levitt LA Family Series presented by Target and Mundo Maya Foundation. Come experience the beauty of Maya culture in LA with the Mundo Maya Celebration featuring vibrant ceremonial performances, art exhibitions, food vendors, school-themed giveaways and [...]
Few bands embody the intersection of art and activism better than Quetzal. Growing up in a family of labor union organizers, guitarist Quetzal Flores spent his formative years absorbing the rich history of grassroots movements across Mexico and Southern California, including the Zapatista struggle, immigration reform and contested land struggles. 25 years ago, he founded [...]
As the world’s torchbearer for Jamaican Jazz music, there are few bands that can match the intensity, soulfulness and chemistry that Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra embodies on stage. Made up of GRAMMY-award nominated session musicians, entertainment veterans and seasoned jazz improvisers alike, a rotating cast of more than 20 musicians make up the orchestra. [...]
This Friday, July 20, La Junta presents Parche en en Parque, a celebration of Colombian Independence Day! Celebrated all over the world, July 20 commemorates the anniversary of Colombia’s first step towards liberation and the end of Spanish military occupation. On July 20, 1810, the colony created its first council in favor of self-governance, fueled [...]
This Sunday, June 17, celebrate Father’s Day by embarking on an international culinary journey at Levitt LA’s first annual Tamal Festival! Enjoy delicious, creative spins on the classic tamale originating from Central and South America provided by a wide range of vendors known for mixing culture with cuisine. With dishes inspired by Guatemala and Argentina to Mexico [...]
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