Venue: The Nimoy
Date & Time: Thu, Apr 3, 2025 at 8 PM
Described as “trailblazing” (LA Times) and “an imaginative composer” (NY Times), Andy Akiho is a GRAMMY®-nominated composer and performer of new music.
Akiho’s compositions, celebrated for their intricate patterns and boundary-pushing theatricality, have captivated audiences worldwide. The Andy Akiho Trio features classically trained musicians known for their adventurous spirit, promising an explosive performance of original compositions.
Elevator Repair Service – SOLD OUT
Performance: Ulysses
Venue: MacGowan Little Theater
Dates & Times:
- Fri, Apr 4, 2025 at 8 PM
- Sat, Apr 5, 2025 at 1 PM & 8 PM
Elevator Repair Service (ERS) takes on James Joyce’s literary masterpiece with their signature madcap antics and layered sound design.
Seven performers embark on a fast-forward tour through Ulysses, blending pints, brawls, and debauchery into a wild, theatrical experience that honors Joyce’s life-affirming masterpiece.
Sai Anantam Devotional Ensemble
Presented by CAP UCLA & Hammer Museum
Venue: The Nimoy
Date & Time: Sun, Apr 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A musical tribute to Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda, featuring members of her former Ashram.
This evening of music, readings, and film celebrates the devotional works of Coltrane. The event is presented in connection with the Hammer Museum’s exhibition Alice Coltrane, Monument Eternal, part of The Year of Alice initiative.
Collaboratively created & performed by Eiko Otake & Wen Hui
Venue: The Nimoy
Date & Time: Thu, Apr 17, 2025 at 8 PM
A profound exploration of the female body, personal memory, and the impact of war.
Through movement and projected video, Eiko Otake and Wen Hui share their deeply personal reflections on war and memory, drawing from their individual histories in Japan and China.
Part of the L.A. Omnibus Series
Venue: The Nimoy
Date & Time: Thu, Apr 24, 2025 at 8 PM
A discussion on US intervention in El Salvador and its lasting cultural impact.
Join sociologist Leisy Abrego, artist Eddie Rodolfo Aparicio, writer Rubén Reyes, and filmmaker Sara Aguilar as they explore intergenerational cultural memory and resistance in Los Angeles.
Lagartijas Tiradas al Sol – Centroamérica
Venue: The Nimoy
Date & Time: Sat, Apr 26, 2025 at 8 PM
A gripping theatrical exploration of Central America’s overlooked histories and struggles.
Through a blend of storytelling, performance, and historical analysis, this project delves into Nicaragua’s political landscape and its connection to Mexico.
Venue: The Nimoy
Date & Time: Sat, May 3, 2025 at 8 PM
Grammy-winning Chicano ensemble Quetzal brings their genre-blending sound to the stage.
With influences from Mexican, Afro-Cuban, rock, and jazz, Quetzal’s music tells stories of barrio life, social activism, and cultural identity.
Venue: Royce Hall
Date & Time: Thu, May 8, 2025 at 8 PM
Three-time GRAMMY® winner Cécile McLorin Salvant captivates with her genre-defying vocal artistry.
Lauded for her interpretations of jazz, folk, vaudeville, and blues, Salvant’s music bridges forgotten stories with powerful new narratives. Her latest work, Ogresse, is a groundbreaking cantata set to become an animated film.
UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance
B100 Royce Hall, Box 951529
Los Angeles, CA 90095
For more details, visit CAP UCLA’s website.
