The Grand Annex First Thursday
2026-05-07 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
The Grand Annex Music Hall will not be hosting an Arts Saloon event this First Thursday in preparation for our Gathering for the Grand Gala. However, we will have our taiko drums out front.
Stop by and play the taiko drums or visit with us and our other non-profit friends, LAMI and the San Pedro Coastal Neighborhood Council.

Damn Tall Buildings Opener: Sunflower Academy
2026-05-09 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Advance online and phone sales close at 4:00pm today. Tickets will be available at the door, $28 cash, $30 credit. Doors open at 7:00pm.
Often compared to Old Crow Medicine Show and The Avett Brothers, this trio is gaining national attention for their foot-stomping mix of rock, folk, bluegrass, vintage swing and witty songwriting. Singer-songwriter sibling duo, Sunflower Academy opens the show with their original blend of catchy melodies and powerful vocals.

Gathering for the Grand Gala Fly Me to the Moon
2026-05-16 17:00 - 22:00 | Palos Verdes Golf Club, 3301 Via Campesina,, Palos Verdes Estates, CA, 90274
Tickets are sold out. Please call our offices at 310-833-4813 to be put on the wait list.
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Honoring Former LA City Councilmember Joe Buscaino
The 17th Annual Gathering for the Grand Gala will be on May 16, 2026, at the Palos Verdes Golf Club. Together, we’ll toast to the next exciting phase of renovations at the historic Warner Grand Theatre and celebrate sixteen incredible years of concerts at the Grand Annex Music Hall. The theme is: Fly Me to the Moon. At the gala, we will be honoring former LA City Councilman Joe Buscaino, a native of San Pedro, who has been a champion of Grand Vision and the Warner Grand Theatre for many years. He was instrumental in launching the Warner Grand Theatre’s current major renovation during his time in office.
Dress: Mid-century cocktail attire, formal wear or space age retro-futurist. Need outfit ideas? Check out our Pinterest board!
Proceeds benefit live music at the Grand Annex Music Hall; Meet the Music, our music education program serving 2,500+ Harbor area students annually; and restoration of the historic Warner Grand Theatre.
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Roasted Salmon
Braised Short Ribs
Grilled Vegetable Risotto

Grand Annex Cumbia Night ft. Cello Azul
2026-05-29 21:30 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Electric cello cumbia and vocals. A night of irresistibly fun live music and dancing featuring DJ Hugo and Cello Azul. All ages event.
DJ Hugo’s set starts at 8:30 PM. Cello Azul will go on at 9:30 PM.
Seating:

General admission is standing room only. While a limited number of chairs will be available in the general admission section, you are not guaranteed a seat.
Tables will be marked with the name of your party and have 4 seats.

The Original Las Brisas will be selling burritos and quesadillas during Cumbia Night! Starting at 8:30 PM until sold out!
Future Cumbia Night Dates will be anounced soon!

From Classical to Pop Strings Chamber Ensemble
2026-05-31 15:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Shura Sasaki leads the ensemble in performing well-known classical pieces and pop songs in a string quartet. The classical pieces include works by Mozart. The “pops strings” pieces include a medley of your favorite Latin hits and other popular songs. Arrangements by Shura Sasaki.
Ensemble Members (pictured from left to right):
Shura Sasaki: violin
Kirika Suzuki: violin
Jessica Greenly: cello
Walter Park: viola

The Grand AnnexArt Saloon
2026-06-04 17:00 - 20:45 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Art Saloon has a new vibe this First Thursday! Hear Ned Evett followed by SynthLab musicians presented in partnership with Findings Art Center. This month, the music starts earlier at 5:45 PM with hosts Chris and Emily Huff then Ned plays at 6:10 PM.
Ned Evett is a world-class guitarist and inventor of the glass-necked fretless guitar whose technical brilliance puts him in the same echelon of virtuosos like Steve Vai and Joe Satriani. Further cementing his creds in the prog rock world, Ned’s 2012 album, Treehouse, was produced by the avant-garde guitarist and producer Adrian Belew. SynthLab is a Long Beach-based collective of electronic musicians and visual artists. They produce multimedia concerts featuring original music, live video projections, and interactive installations, spanning genres from ambient and techno to experimental sound.
fINdings Art Center, in collaboration with Grand Vision’s Annex Arts Saloon, presents artworks curated by Henry Krusoe.
Henry Krusoe is an Otis College graduate and has been an Angels Gate Cultural Center resident artist since 2019, creating multimedia artwork spanning analog and digital formats.
No-host bar open. Outside food is welcome.

Ardeshir Farah & Luis Villegas
2026-06-20 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
This show is SOLD OUT! If you would like to be put on the waitlist, please call the Annex at 310-833-4813, placement on the waitlist does not guarantee a ticket.

Like the Gipsy Kings, Grammy-nominated guitar virtuosos deliver a night of world guitar influenced by latin music and flamenco with vocals and band.
Ardeshir Farah of Grammy-nominated guitar duo Strunz & Farah returns to the Annex. Putting a dynamic spin on classical guitar music, Farah integrates Afro-Caribbean, Latin American folk, flamenco and Middle Eastern rhythms.

He is an incredibly versatile player who has shared the stage with top-tier musicians including Miles Davis, Bela Fleck and Bonnie Raitt.
Luis Villegas is a Mexican American guitarist best known for his album Cafe Olé, which mixes new-age music, flamenco, and jazz and garnered a spot on the Grammy ballot for Best New Age Album of the Year in 1999. He plays a rapid-fire, finger picking style that adds spark to the duos’ energetic performance.

The Secret Agents
2026-06-21 16:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Online & phone sales are closed. Ticket will be available at the door. Doors open at 3:00pm. $32
LA’s Premier 1960’s Music Revue! Led by Mark Kopitzke of The Nightcaps, this smooth, swinging ensemble takes you on a thrilling escapade through the swanky pop of the 1960s. Hear Mad Men era hits by Bobby Darin, Henry Mancini, The Association and more!

Johnny Rivers, Chet Baker, Matt Monro, Horace Silver, Georgie Fame & The Flames, The Buckinghams, Mickey & Sylvia, Del Shannon, The Association, and so many more!
So put on that dinner jacket, pour yourself a drink, and let’s twist again like we did so very long ago.

SOLD OUT Andy & Renee & Hard Rain
2026-06-27 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
This show is SOLD OUT! If you would like to be put on the waitlist, please call the Annex at 310-833-4813, placement on the waitlist does not guarantee a ticket.

SoCal folk-rockers return with a Springsteen tribute including “Thunder Road,” “Born to Run” and “No Surrender” and other ’70s and ’80s hits.

Grand Annex Art Saloon Theater of the Sacred & the Absurd
2026-07-02 17:00 - 20:30 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Enjoy a laid-back evening of art and music during First Thursday, featuring art curated by fINdings Art Center and live music.
Ken Creighton will be your host, DJ and perform live music. Not only is Ken the honorary mayor of San Pedro, but he also hosts the monthly Grand Annex Open Mic Night!.
fINdings Art Center, in collaboration with Grand Vision, presents “Theater of the Sacred and the Absurd” by artists Nguyen Ly, Jillian Thompson, and Yvette Trujillo, curated by Henry Krusoe.
Nguyen Ly is a multimedia artist and art educator with expertise in numerous printmaking techniques (including monoprint and drypoint). His works have been exhibited throughout California and in locales as diverse as Springfield, Missouri, and Guadalajara, Mexico.
Jillian Thompson is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores the contemporary Black women’s experience through a range of materials. Using metalwork, silkscreen, fibers, photo collage and found objects, she examines narratives of culture and self-expression through wearable pieces and imagery.
Yvette Trujillo is an LA-based Chicana artist and ceramicist whose work explores themes of labor, resilience and heritage. A graduate of CSU: Long Beach, Yvette draws inspiration from her family’s immigrant journey, particularly her parents, who worked tirelessly as artisans in construction and textiles.
Henry Krusoe is an Otis College graduate and has been an Angels Gate Cultural Center resident artist since 2019, creating multimedia artwork spanning analog and digital formats.
No-host bar open. Outside food is welcome.

Grand Annex Cumbia Night ft. Cara Borracho
2026-07-31 20:30 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Tickets On Sale to the General Public starting 7/1/2026 12:00 AM

Experience the high energy musical fusion of classic danceable afro carribbean cumbia and raw, transcedant punk rock. All ages event.
DJ set starts at 8:30 PM. The band will go on at 9:30 PM.

Other Cumbia Night Dates:

Friday, August 21
Friday, September 25
Friday, October 23
Saturday, November 21
and more in 2027!

Seating:

General admission is standing room only. While a limited number of chairs will be available in the general admission section, you are not guaranteed a seat.
Tables will be marked with the name of your party and have 4 seats.

Grand Annex Cumbia Night ft. Betty's Mustache
2026-08-21 20:30 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Tickets On Sale to the General Public starting 7/1/2026 12:00 AM

A night of irresistibly fun live music and dancing featuring the local cumbia band, Betty’s Mustache. All ages event.
DJ set starts at 8:30 PM. The band will go on at 9:30 PM.
Formed in 2008, Betty’s Mustache blends hip hop, rock and cumbia with a dark, edgy twist. Their traditional Latin grooves and punk rock attitude are inspired by their lost loved ones and incorporate hints of ’80s funk band Zapp and Roger. Cousins Jon and Martin are joined by Alex (conga) and David (bass). They regularly play at restaurants and bars around Los Angeles, including Las Perlas DTLA and Hello Stranger.

Other Cumbia Night Dates:

Friday, July 31
Friday, September 25
Friday, October 23
Saturday, November 21
and more in 2027!

Seating:

General admission is standing room only. While a limited number of chairs will be available in the general admission section, you are not guaranteed a seat.
Tables will be marked with the name of your party and have 4 seats.

Bernie Pearl & Friends "The Blues is a Story"
2026-09-13 16:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Tickets on sale soon! Members get early access.

Bluesman Bernie Pearl assembles another all-star blues showdown with guest Boogie Woogie Hall of Famer, pianist Carl Sonny Leyland, Tracey Hart (vocals), Kee Eso Pitchford (vocalist/guitar) and RJ Mischo (harmonica) with band members Ray Bailey (guitar), Elizabeth Hangan (bass) and Albert Trepagnier Jr (drums, vocals). Presented with support from Creative West & The National Endowment for the Arts.

Peace Frog The Music of the Doors & Jim Morrison
2026-09-18 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Tickets on sale soon! Members get early access.

Based out of Venice, California, this highly acclaimed act recreates the magic, intensity, and rock theater of Jim Morrison and The Doors. Mystical and hypnotic, the band transforms any room into an actual Doors concert experience. Lead singer Tony Fernandez lives out every move of Jim Morrison on stage and delivers a powerful recreation of true likeness in his presence, vocals, and spirit.

The four-piece band also includes James Sinigalliono on keyboard and bass, Tyler Thigpen on guitar and Tom Gold on drums. Hear intoxicating renditions of “Hello, I Love You,” “Light My Fire,” “L.A. Woman,” “The End” and many more Doors classics.

Alice Howe & Freebo
2026-09-19 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Tickets on sale soon! Members get early access.

Rock Bass Legend Freebo (CSNY, Ringo Starr, Bonnie Raitt, SNL, The Muppet Show) and International Acoustic Music Awards Winner, Alice Howe deliver sparkling and soulful Americana.

Grand Annex Cumbia Night
2026-09-25 20:30 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Tickets On Sale to the General Public starting 7/1/2026 12:00 AM

A night of irresistibly fun live music and dancing featuring a local cumbia band and DJ. All ages event.
DJ set starts at 8:30 PM. The band will go on at 9:30 PM.

Other Cumbia Night Dates:

Friday, July 31
Friday, August 21
Friday, October 23
Saturday, November 21
and more in 2027!

Seating:

General admission is standing room only. While a limited number of chairs will be available in the general admission section, you are not guaranteed a seat.
Tables will be marked with the name of your party and have 4 seats.

Honey Whiskey Trio
2026-09-27 16:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Tickets on sale soon! Members get early access.

Experience a spellbinding blend of a cappella vocals, classic folk ballads and Americana tunes backed by body percussion, guitar, banjo and mandolin.

The Grand Annex Art Saloon
2026-10-01 17:00 - 20:30, 2026-12-03 17:00 - 20:30 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Enjoy a laid-back evening of art and music during First Thursday, featuring art curated by fINdings Art Center and live music.
fINdings Art Center, in collaboration with Grand Vision’s Annex Arts Saloon, presents art from local artists curated by Henry Krusoe.
Henry Krusoe is an Otis College graduate and has been an Angels Gate Cultural Center resident artist since 2019, creating multimedia artwork spanning analog and digital formats.
No-host bar open. Outside food is welcome.

Bon Bon Vivant
2026-10-02 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Tickets on sale soon! Members get early access.

A shot of pure New Orleans with high energy Louisiana swing, pop, rootsy ballads and a touch of bawdy blues​. Hear a joyful, fierce and uniquely New Orleans sound with an added indie twist.
Well-recognized on the New Orleans music scene, Bon Bon Vivant was awarded “Best Emerging Artist” in 2018 by Off Beat Magazine. The band is Abigail Cosio, songwriter/front-woman; Jeremy Kelley, saxophonist/vocalist; Jason Jurzak, sousaphone and bass; and Deacon Marrquin, drums and percussion.

Jimmy's Buffet A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
2026-10-10 15:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Tickets on sale soon! Members get early access.

Calling all Parrot Heads! Celebrate the music and vibes of – you guessed it! – Jimmy Buffett. Experience a truly authentic Buffett sound with 12 of California’s best musicians.
The Grand Annex will transform into a tropical beach party as Jimmy’s Buffet honors their captain’s timeless legacy. Complete with congas and steel drums, the band will serve up a full catalog of hits, as well as a few surprises. Look forward to a Trop-Rock sensation!
This show is also available on Saturday, October 17 at 8 PM.

Jimmy's Buffet A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
2026-10-10 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Tickets on sale soon! Members get early access.

Calling all Parrot Heads! Celebrate the music and vibes of – you guessed it! – Jimmy Buffett. Experience a truly authentic Buffett sound with 12 of California’s best musicians.
The Grand Annex will transform into a tropical beach party as Jimmy’s Buffet honors their captain’s timeless legacy. Complete with congas and steel drums, the band will serve up a full catalog of hits, as well as a few surprises. Look forward to a Trop-Rock sensation!
This show is also available on Saturday, October 17 at 3 PM.

Black Market Trust
2026-10-18 16:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Tickets on sale soon! Members get early access.
A high-energy combo of pop and classic crooner vocals, fiery gypsy jazz instrumentation and Rat Pack-style humor.

Grand Annex Cumbia Night ft. MariaChingona
2026-10-23 20:30 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
A night of irresistibly fun live music and dancing featuring a local cumbia band and DJ. All ages event.
DJ set starts at 8:30 PM. The band will go on at 9:30 PM.

Other Cumbia Night Dates:

Friday, July 31
Friday, August 21
Friday, September 25
Saturday, November 21
and more in 2027!

Seating:

General admission is standing room only. While a limited number of chairs will be available in the general admission section, you are not guaranteed a seat.
Tables will be marked with the name of your party and have 4 seats.

Gypsy DreamsThe Music of Fleetwood Mac
2026-11-07 20:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, 90731
Tickets on sale soon! Members get early access.

Top-tier tribute to Fleetwood Mac replicates the free spirit and raw rock authenticity of the iconic band featuring timeless hits like Dreams, Go Your Own Way, Rhiannon and more.

VIP Reception 6:00 PM / Meet & Greet 6:30 PMVIP Ticket holders are invited to attend the pre-concert reception and Meet & Greet with the band. The reception includes light appetizers, desserts, one complimentary drink and access to a private no-host bar before the concert.
Please note: doors to the concert venue will open at 7 PM; only VIP ticket holders will be admitted to the VIP Reception at 6 PM.
Concert DirectionsCabrillo Marine Aquarium – John Olguin Auditorium3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, CA 90731When you get to the aquarium, the auditorium will be on your left at the front entrance (if you start seeing fish tanks, you’ve gone too far!)

From Pacific Avenue, turn onto Stephen M. White Drive.
Veer left towards the parking booth to enter the parking lot.
Enter the parking lot and follow the road to the left.
Parking will be on your right and the aquarium on your left.
When looking at the front entrance, the auditorium is the first door on your left (see image below).

A “Warner Grand on the Road” ConcertWhile the Warner Grand Theatre undergoes renovation, Grand Vision Foundation presents Warner Grand on the Road! This intermittent concert series brings the magic of live music to venues across San Pedro. Proceeds from this event support Grand Vision’s Meet the Music youth education program and continued live music programming at the Grand Annex Music Hall.

Renee Safier & Bob Malone
2026-11-14 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Tickets on sale soon! Members get early access.

Grand Annex favorites Bob Malone and Renee Safier join forces for a night of classic jazz and blues standards. Renee is an award-winning versatile rock, blues, and jazz vocalist. Known best for her work with Andy Hill and their band Hard Rain, Safier has played her guitar and sung her heart out to devoted folk-rock fans for decades.
Bob Malone is known for his high-energy piano-playing hybrid of rock, pop, and blues. He’s has toured with John Fogerty since 2011, done session work with Ringo Starr and Avril Lavigne and has amassed his own a loyal fan-base through 25 years of touring and nine critically acclaimed albums. The New Yorker called Bob, a “keyboard wizard” and in 2018, his recording of “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” was featured in the trailer for the Illumination/Universal film, The Grinch.

Grand Annex Cumbia Night
2026-11-21 20:30 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Tickets On Sale to the General Public starting 7/1/2026 12:00 AM

A night of irresistibly fun live music and dancing featuring a local cumbia band and DJ. All ages event.
DJ set starts at 8:30 PM. The band will go on at 9:30 PM.

Other Cumbia Night Dates:

Friday, July 31
Friday, August 21
Friday, September 25
Friday, October 23
and more in 2027!

Seating:

General admission is standing room only. While a limited number of chairs will be available in the general admission section, you are not guaranteed a seat.
Tables will be marked with the name of your party and have 4 seats.

Andy & Renee & Hard Rain New Year's Party
2026-12-31 20:30 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Tickets on sale soon! Members get early access.

South Bay folk-rockers return with hits from across the decades. Includes late-night appetizers, party favors and a toast to start off 2025!
Andy Hill and Renee Safier with their band Hard Rain have been referred to as “America’s best kept secret.” Performing over 200 shows a year, the band delivers a style of Americana folk-rock that’s thoughtful, musical, danceable and full of memorable hooks.

The duo is also behind Dylanfest the day-long music festival, now in its 33rd year, celebrating the music of Bob Dylan and featuring over 70 of L.A.’s best musicians.
With 17 CDs and 3 DVDs in their pocket, Andy & Renee have won countless awards, including Americana Group of the Year by the LA Music Awards, Best Duo/Group at the International Acoustic Music Awards, and a Regional Emmy for their PBS concert special “Black Box Opens – Andy & Renee.” Their relatable lyrics, unforgettable melodic content and tightly crafted arrangements have brought together fiercely loyal audiences up and down the West Coast in the US and Canada.
🥂Enjoy Premium Champagne selected by sommelier JP Molinari at Andy & Renee’s New Year’s Eve Party by reserving a bottle in advance! Valid only with a concert ticket.
