Ballet Performances Los Angeles

LA Sound Collective

**LA Sound Collective — September Gathering** Wednesday, September 30, 8:00pm–10:30pm The Well, 6255 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Monthly meetup for DJs, producers, artists, engineers, and music industry professionals. Schedule: * DJ Sets — 8:00pm * Performances — 9:30pm * Scratch Session — 10:00pm Free to attend, RSVP on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/los-angeles-sound-collective-sep-30th-tickets-2000471041737?aff=oddtdtcreator Interested in DJing or performing? Email [losangelesoundco@gmail.com](mailto:losangelesoundco@gmail.com)

New Ballet Class - Beginning / Intermediate

Bartók/Tchaikovsky: portraits of composers as young men

Adding a classical event, as i've become organizer for a [Classical meetup](https://www.meetup.com/greaterlaclassical/). Salastina finds works *hidden in plain sight*. This month is early works from Bartók and Tchaikovsky. **[$45 link.](https://www.salastina.org/concerts/2026/9/20/main-series-1-hidden-in-plain-sight)** Before Tchaikovsky became the voice of sweeping ballets and symphonies, before Bartók transformed folk music into a modern language, both composers explored paths less traveled. A string quartet and piano quintet uncover remarkable early and lesser-known works that reveal familiar musical personalities in surprising ways. Program: **Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky** (1840-1893): *String Quartet No. 1* **Béla Bartók** (1881-1945): *Piano Quintet in C Major,* Sz. 23 Artists: [Kevin Kumar and Maia Jasper White](https://www.salastina.org/artistic-directors), Co-Artistic Directors and Resident Violinists [Meredith Crawford](https://www.salastina.org/resident-artists), Resident Violist [Yoshika Masuda](https://www.salastina.org/resident-artists), Resident Cellist [HyeJin Kim](https://www.salastina.org/resident-artists), Ann Moore Resident Pianist

Bartók /Tchaikovsky: portraits of artists as young men

Salastina finds works hidden in plain sight. This month is early works from Bartók and Tchaikovsky. **[$45 link.](https://www.salastina.org/concerts/2026/9/20/main-series-1-hidden-in-plain-sight)** Before Tchaikovsky became the voice of sweeping ballets and symphonies, before Bartók transformed folk music into a modern language, both composers explored paths less traveled. A string quartet and piano quintet uncover remarkable early and lesser-known works that reveal familiar musical personalities in surprising ways. Program: **Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky** (1840-1893): *String Quartet No. 1* **Béla Bartók** (1881-1945): *Piano Quintet in C Major,* Sz. 23 Artists: [Kevin Kumar and Maia Jasper White](https://www.salastina.org/artistic-directors), Co-Artistic Directors and Resident Violinists [Meredith Crawford](https://www.salastina.org/resident-artists), Resident Violist [Yoshika Masuda](https://www.salastina.org/resident-artists), Resident Cellist [HyeJin Kim](https://www.salastina.org/resident-artists), Ann Moore Resident Pianist

BURBANK Stroller BARRE!!!

FREE: The Grammy Museum . . . for Smithsonian Day. (other museums too!!!!)

Museum Free Day from the Smithsonian is a nationwide thing. [Smithsonian Day](https://nationaltoday.com/smithsonian-day/) is always September 17th Here is the expected full list: * Japanese American National Museum * The Grammy Museum * LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes * California African American Museum * Autry Museum of the American West * The Wende Museum * USC Pacific Asia Museum * Descanso Gardens * The International Printing Museum in Carson * Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach * Los Angeles Maritime Museum * Point Fermin Lighthouse Historic Site and Museum * Photo: @sfwineblog * Latino Art Museum in Pomona * Heritage Museum of Orange County * Dr. Willella Howe Waffle House and Medical Museum in Santa Ana * The Santa Ana Fire Museum * Yanks Air Museum in Chino * Laguna Art Museum * Fillmore Historical Museum Some of these museums are normally free. And others may be closer to you. BUT . . . for the moment . . . the plan is The Grammy Museum. . . FOR FREE!!!! On Wed the 17th. What a win. To attend this event #1 **RSVP on this event with the red RSVP button** *AND THEN* #2 **[Fill out the event form](https://forms.gle/FW4aozDwU1ngkqVu6)**[ https://forms.gle/FW4aozDwU1ngkqVu6](https://forms.gle/FW4aozDwU1ngkqVu6) This way you get the reminder as they update the new list with the 2026 info (spoiler alert: ***if you do not fill out the form you will not get accurate or updated event info)(Meetup messages is not reliable or efficient at getting out info. Too many have notifications turned off)*** **Got questions?** **[Click Here](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881)**[ to send a Direct Message to Marc (screen name Oddie)](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881) (be sure to mention the what event you are talking about) NOTICE: For our events we do not discriminate by Age, Gender, Gender Preference, Ethnicity, National Origin, Race, Color, Religion, or even Belly Button Lint. **[CLICK HERE](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/join)**[ To see all our other events and join in on them.](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/join) Art makes for great social fun. Over the course of the year we a bunch of arty events. If you have any suggestions or if you wish to post an event the group or lead an event: **[Click Here](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881)**[ to send a Direct Message to Marc (screen name Oddie)](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881)

Fall ArtNight Pasadena. An art extravaganza!! As well as . . .A Winebar Social

ArtNight Pasadena happens in Spring and Fall. Moved to FALL HOWEVER . . . if you wish go and host . . . Message me!!! What will happen at ArtNight Pasadena? * Have a ton of fun. * See & experience some Arts 'n' Culture. * Have a great time socializing. **[CLICK HERE](https://www.cityofpasadena.net/artnight/) for what is on the Dance Card for the Evening. (from Fall 2023)** So here is how it works. There are many locations in multiple areas of the city. All with different exhibitions or temporary installations. It's a wider area than you can go on foot for the whole area. So there are shuttles on multiple routes that will loop the city. All this also provided for free and ticketless. **[CLICK HERE](https://www.cityofpasadena.net/artnight/shuttle-map/#all-routes) for the Shuttle Map (from Fall 2023)** There is MORE than you can see in one night. Meaning you will never be able to see everything. So it is best to curate your adventure. For this Meetup . . . We are taking the smart approach. Our Start Point (and end point) The Grdn. The Grdn is the informal and casual step-child of The Cellar, A Wine Library winebar in Pasadena. Yes. That is correct. We have reserved space to have drinks or a bite before, during or after. In other words . . . a home base. Meeting Point: **The Grdn (and The Cellar) are located at:** **26 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105** The Cellar is . . .like the name implies . . . underground in the cellar. It's also super-fancy. Grdn will be more our speed. The ArtNight event goes from 6PM to 10PM. Our Meet-point will be The Grdn at 6PM. We will have a drink and socialize and then head out around 7:00PM The idea is get to Grdn. Say hello. More and more will arrive. And then head out in groups when ready. There are multiple options of what to do. If folks want to make own plans and head out . . . sure. No prob. I have created a more user friendly version of the locations for folks to use. It is sorted by the routes. And has the numbers that correspond to the map **[CLICK HERE](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gtN4XI9CdYirk2GDGnmK8292onsjwnCWV9aV4lbX1-4/edit?usp=sharing) for the simple digest** **For the main meetup** ***Our plan is to leave Grdn and go by foot to:*** 1. ***Armory Center For The Arts*** 2. ***Parson’s Nose Theater*** 3. ***Light Bringer Project At Dayone*** 4. ***Pasadena City Hall, Transportation Hub*** 5. ***Usc Pacific Asia Museum*** **The option will be for folks to catch shuttle route at either of those and then make it back to Grdn for the afterparty.** Or you can do the 1 thru 5 and make to Grdn for mellow social. Chances are some (or many) may just stay at GRDN the whole time. And Chances Are that others will arrive to Grdn after we have left and will keep the seats warm till we return. Either way . . . Grdn is expecting us and has space for us. **Parking?** Parking: parkOpedia.com ParkMe.com ParkingPanda.com SpotHero.com OR [https://www.cityofpasadena.net/transportation/parking-info/find-public-parking/#parking-lots-garages](https://www.cityofpasadena.net/transportation/parking-info/find-public-parking/#parking-lots-garages) To attend this event #1 **RSVP on this event with the red RSVP button** *AND THEN* #2 **[Fill out the event form](https://forms.gle/FW4aozDwU1ngkqVu6)**[ https://forms.gle/FW4aozDwU1ngkqVu6](https://forms.gle/FW4aozDwU1ngkqVu6) (spoiler alert: ***if you do not fill out the form you will not get accurate or updated event info)(Meetup messages is not reliable or efficient at getting out info. Too many have notifications turned off)*** **Got questions?** **[Click Here](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881)**[ to send a Direct Message to Marc (screen name Oddie)](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881) (be sure to mention the what event you are talking about) NOTICE: For our events we do not discriminate by Age, Gender, Gender Preference, Ethnicity, National Origin, Race, Color, Religion, or even Belly Button Lint. We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister groups we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events. This event is cross-posted. The number RSVP'd here combine with other groups for fun and filled event. **[CLICK HERE](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297321198/)**[ for the Main event link for this event](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297321198/) for other rsvp's. **[CLICK HERE](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/join)**[ To see all our other events and join in on them.](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/join) Art makes for great social fun. Over the course of the year we have a bunch of arty events.

$25 Adult Dance Week in Westchester | Try 7 Classes

Come dance with us! For one week only, **$25 gets you access to an entire week of adult dance classes at Artistico Dance in Westchester.** Try one class, try a few, or come to all 7! Whether you grew up dancing, are getting back into it after some time away, or have never taken a dance class before, you’re welcome here. **No experience required.** **THE SCHEDULE** **Monday** 6:15 PM — Dance Sculpt 7:15 PM — Hip Hop **Tuesday** 7:00 PM — Beginning Tap **Thursday** 7:00 PM — Beginning Heels **Friday** 7:00 PM — Beginning Salsa **Sunday** 9:30 AM — Intermediate Ballet 9:30 AM — Beginning Ballet **$25 gets you the whole week — all 7 classes.** A few things to know: • Bring a yoga/exercise mat if you’re joining us for Dance Sculpt. • Interested in tap but don’t own tap shoes? We have a limited number of shoes available to borrow. • Wear whatever you feel comfortable moving in! Come try something new, get back into something you used to love, or just spend the week dancing with us. 💃

3rd Saturday Contra Dance - Culver City Masonic Lodge

It's that time again! Contra dance tonight. Get your dance shoes and head on over. Tell a friend, bring a friend and carpool! Lesson starts at 6:30pm, dancing starts at 7:00pm and ends at 10:00pm. **Caller:** TBD **Band:** TBD **Admission:** $10.00 - $30.00 Sliding Scale ($20.00 recommended), ages 18 and under = FREE! **PARKING:** Garage across Venice Blvd. at 3844 Watseka Ave, Culver City 90232 - (about $5 for 4 hours), or street parking Get your dance shoes, tie up those laces and make your feet happy. Individuals welcome, no need to bring a partner. Save me a dance! Anton \~ the contra dance dude

Mid-Autumn Moon Celebration @ Huntington Library (San Marino)

Join me for a beautiful evening at **The Huntington's spectacular Chinese Garden (Liu Fang Yuan)** as we celebrate the **Mid-Autumn Moon Festival**, one of the most important traditional festivals in Chinese culture! 🌕🏮 We'll **meet at 6 PM** before heading into the special evening celebration at 6:30 PM. 🌕 What is the Mid-Autumn Festival? The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is traditionally celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, when the moon is believed to be at its fullest and brightest. The festival has a long history dating back more than 2,000 years and is centered around themes of family reunion, togetherness, gratitude, and wishing for happiness and prosperity. One of the most beloved traditions is sharing mooncakes, a round pastry symbolizing completeness and family unity. Families traditionally gather together, admire the full moon, enjoy food and tea, and spend time with loved ones. 🏮 What makes this event special? The Huntington transforms its stunning Chinese Garden into a magical nighttime setting for the celebration. We'll have the opportunity to stroll through the moonlit garden, enjoy the beautiful scenery and atmosphere, and experience the Mid-Autumn Festival in a unique cultural setting. The combination of Chinese architecture, ponds, gardens, lanterns, the evening moon, and the festival atmosphere makes this a particularly beautiful experience—and a great opportunity for photos! 📸🌕 This should be a fun and relaxed evening whether you're familiar with Chinese culture or experiencing the Moon Festival for the first time. 🎟️ Tickets **Everyone is responsible for purchasing their own ticket.** Tickets are expected to be released by The Huntington in early September and may be limited, so please keep an eye on the official event page. Once tickets become available, we'll update the Meetup event with the ticket information. Please do not wait until the last minute if you want to attend. 📍 **Meeting Location** The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road San Marino, CA 91108 We'll meet at 6 PM and enter together for the 6:30 PM event. Come join me for a unique cultural experience, beautiful gardens, moonlight, lanterns, and a little taste of one of the most celebrated traditions of East Asia! 🌕🏮🥮 Hope to see you there!

West L.A. Belly Dance Showcase Community Celebration

Join us for a warm, cozy, and intimate evening celebrating dance, creativity, and community. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced performer or spectator, this is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your skills, network and engage with the community. **\*Doors open 6:00p.m. Show starting around 7:30 pm** This event is open to friends and family, so feel free to invite your loved ones to either come cheer you on or enjoy an evening of beautiful performances. There is no cost to participate or attend. Instead of an admission fee, we kindly invite guests, if they are able, to bring a new backpack or school supplies to support students in our community. Donations are completely voluntary but greatly appreciated. What to Expect · Belly dance performances · A friendly and supportive atmosphere · Light refreshments and snacks · A pre-birthday cake celebration \* Shop Vendor Tables- unique items/gifts available for purchase · An opportunity to connect with fellow dancers and the local community

Advanced Argentine Tango: The Art of Control and Choice (Approval Needed)

**Refine Your Tango. Deepen the Conversation.** This advanced Tango class is for experienced dancers ready to move beyond steps and into intention, precision, and musical depth. We’ll focus on the subtleties that separate competent dancers from compelling ones — control, timing, embrace, and choice. This is not a review of fundamentals; it’s a space to sharpen them under pressure. Admission is by instructor approval to ensure a focused, high-level learning environment for everyone in the room. **What You’ll Work On:** * Advanced navigation and floorcraft for social milongas * Refined embrace, axis control, and weight transfers * Musical interpretation beyond the phrase — pauses, suspensions, and contrast * Complex turns, changes of direction, and shared balance * Nuanced lead/follow dialogue rooted in technique, not force * Dancing with clarity, calm, and intention **Class Details:** **📅 Every Tuesday, 8:00 PM** **Pricing:** 💲 Single Class: *$17* 💲 Class Pack Options: *$75 for 5 classes* **Prerequisite:** Solid command of Tango fundamentals, comfort with close and open embrace, and regular social dancing experience. Instructor approval required prior to attending. **Ready to dance with more depth?** Speak with the instructor or visit www.sonataroom.com to request approval.