Staff picks

Don't miss the city’s chicest event. Experience remarkable contemporary art installations from local artists and take in the crowd. Plus, when you’re done savoring the art, you can grab a bite from a local food truck. Why we love it: It's a one-of-a-kind event with energy you won't get anywhere else.

Tony winner Jefferson Mays and director Darko Tresnjak reunite to bring the hilarious and tragic rivalry of 18th-century Vienna to life. As Salieri, Mays is driven mad by the arrival of Mozart, whose divine music makes him question everything. Why we love it: Mozart's music enhances the drama.

Show business = Patti LuPone. The diva who has been lighting up the stage and screen for decades brings her cabaret show, Matters of the Heart, to LA for one night only! You'll hear it all from Broadway classics to pop hits by Cyndi Lauper. Why we love it: With Patti, you never know what you're going to get.

For over 65 years Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has been dedicated to preserving the African American cultural experience. They continues to inspire global audiences through technical brilliance and soulful storytelling. Why we love it: This isn't just dance, it's a powerful cultural experience.

Experience the play that inspired the Netflix hit. At a corner store in Toronto, the hilarious and stubborn Mr. Kim (Ins Choi) tries to keep his traditional ways intact while battling his modern kids. Why we love it: It's both heartfelt and funny.

Making its long-awaited return to Los Angeles, the legendary New York City Ballet presents two dazzling programs of mixed repertory. This historic engagement showcases the company’s unparalleled artistry. Why we love it: It’s a masterclass in the past, present, and future of ballet.

A novelist with writer's block moves into Sylvia Plath's old apartment for inspiration, but finds the creative ghosts and her husband's success might be driving her mad in this dark, funny thriller. Why we love it: It's witty and refreshing.

Follow the sweetly awkward Ken, a lovable bookstore clerk in his late thirties whose meticulously quiet life is gently upended by a new job, a friendly bartender, and the surprisingly helpful advice of his fully imaginary best friend. Why we love it: This play offers a blend of humor and heart.

Award-winning maestro James Conlon concludes a remarkable two decades as LA Opera's Music Director with a breathtaking program. He'll conduct an extraordinary concert with music from three of his favorite composers: Verdi, Mozart, and Wagner. Why we love it: It's a night of musical brilliance.

A New York Times Critic's Pick, this live-looping hip-hop musical takes theatre and storytelling to the next level. It reveals the little-known southward trajectory of the Underground Railroad, detailing the pursuit of liberation in Mexico. Why we love it: It's unique and powerful.