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 [...]
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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 [...]
The city of Tijuana, Mexico, doesn’t shy away from tradition. Classic Mexican norteño can be heard along every inch of its boardwalks and beaches, either performed live by roaming buskers or blaring from the radio of a nearby restaurant. Every accordion note hangs in the air like the tangy ocean breeze and every strum of [...]
We sat down with LA-based visual artist and illustrator, Dustin Croul, who created a series of vibrant illustrations for our tote bag, concert brochure and lineup poster! Read on to learn about how he got started as an illustrator, what inspired him through his work for Levitt LA and what gets him in a creative [...]
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