The Grand Annex Art Saloon
2026-04-02 17:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-07 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Enjoy a laid-back evening of music and art at this new First Thursday event, featuring art by fINdings Art Center.
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.

Jack of Hearts Bob Dylan & The Band Tribute
2026-04-03 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Hear Dylan hits and deep cuts along with classics from The Band like; “The Weight,” “Cripple Creek” and “Ophelia.”

VISIBLE - Mujō Dream Flight in Concert ft. Aki Oshiro
2026-04-04 16:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Hear the thunderous rhythms of the drums that affirm our beautiful, resilient existence. Come feel the energy and celebrate the power of being truly seen. Mujō Dream Flight’s first full-length concert, VISIBLE, celebrates Trans Day of Visibility and explores how we resist social erasure when our race, gender, class and disability are all under attack.

Mujō Dream Flight (MDF) is the artistic vehicle of founding taiko artists Sasen Cain, Yeeman “ManMan” Mui, and Maxyn Rose Leitner. Based in Los Angeles, they collaborate locally and globally with other predominantly trans/non-binary taiko artists, creating both original works and traditional adaptations. MDF’s art centers dance and personal storytelling informed by their specific cultural backgrounds.
In 2023, MDF organized Blurring the Color Line with Taiko, a well-attended and deeply engaging afternoon arts experience connecting important questions about race, immigration, culture, and American-ness. The event allowed us all to hear from filmmakers, performing artists, community leaders, educators, and ethnomusicologists, as they share their experiences and ideas.
The same year, MDF embarked on its first national tour, called “Haimweh” (Bavarian for homesickness), with the dual aims of highlighting trans/non-binary peoples’ often-fraught connections with their hometowns & families, and a journey of retrieving the belongings of one of our members whose parents don’t accept faer transness, and reclaiming identity, belonging & inter-dependence. This tour was funded, in part, by a Taiko Community Alliance Tier 1 grant.
MDF gave voice to Queer Asian community in LA with our performance at:

The inaugural Okaeri’s Queer Obon (2023).
Transforming Community Care: AANHPI LGBTQIA2-S Mental Health and Wellness by LA Department of Mental Health
Cross cultural solidarity movement, the importance of being with community – FandangObon (2024)
Fusion, genre – the North American Taiko Conference in Phoenix, AZ (2025).

Please contact us at mujodreamflight@gmail.com or on our Instagram (@mujodreamflight) to donate or request performances. Please support our fundraising campaign: https://www.jotform.com/252075489472163
Guest artist Aki Oshiro (they/them) is a queer, trans, and non-binary, fourth-generation Japanese Okinawan-American professional taiko artist based in Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area. Aki began their taiko journey at age 9 with Kona Daifukuji Taiko in Kona, Hawai’i. From 2001 to 2007, they served as an instructor and touring ensemble member with Portland Taiko while earning a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance (Percussion) from Portland State University.
From 2007 to 2014, Aki was an instructor and youth programs director at Sacramento Taiko Dan. Currently, they are the founder and Artistic Director of Tsubaki Ensemble, SOKO Taiko, and Queer Taiko, as well as the Creative Director of Placer Ume Taiko. Aki also teaches at San Mateo Buddhist Temple Taiko and is a touring member of Taikoza and Unit Souzou.
Aki has performed and conducted taiko workshops across the U.S. and internationally, including in Canada, Japan, Switzerland, Italy, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and Colombia.
Team Taiko is Grand Vision’s community drumming program taught by ManMan Mui.
This concert is sponsored in part by TaikoVentures and Creative West Tour West Grant.

OPEN MIC NIGHTMonthly, Every 2nd Thursday
2026-04-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-11 19:00 - 21:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Musicians & Poets!

Come on down to the Grand Annex on the second Thursday of each month for Open Mic Night!

Hosted by: Ken Creighton

To perform:

Sign ups start at 6:30 PM.
The first 12 sign-ups are guaranteed to perform, with additional artists as time allows.
Plan to do 2 songs/poems (limit stage time to under 8 minutes).
Microphones, D.I., music stand and a keyboard are available. If you will be performing with a backing track, you can use the aux cord to connect your smartphone to the sound system. The Aux cord is compatible with Apple devices that use a lightning connector.
This is an all-ages show; all ages and genres are welcome to perform.

To keep the space welcoming for all ages, please keep your act appropriate for all ages. Avoid rants, blue comedy and punching down. Inappropriate acts will be removed from the stage and banned from future performances.

SOLD OUT Shag with a Twist A Murder Mystery Musical
2026-04-11 21:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
This show is sold out. Please consider attending the other performances on:

Saturday, May 30 at 8 PM
Saturday, June 6 at 8 PM

Come early to the show! You will be met at the door by Shag actors and welcomed into their tiki cocktail party.
Let’s Shag!
The one and only SHAG himself will be at every show of this murder mystery musical set at a Tupperware party! “Shag with a Twist” serves up an evocative cocktail of vibrant music and performers that brings to life the art of Shag when pupu platters and bouffants were all the rage. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their finest tiki, pin-up girl style or 60s Mod attire and join the party.
This event is produced by Shag with a Twist Productions.

Encore Theatre Group You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
2026-04-16 - 2026-04-19 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Please note, tickets are not on sale yet.
Runtime: 1 hour
About You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Happiness is great musical theatre! With charm, wit and heart, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. This revue of songs and vignettes, based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip, is the ideal first show for those who would like to do a musical. Musical numbers include “My Blanket and Me,” “The Kite,” “The Baseball Game,” “Little Known Facts,” “Suppertime” and “Happiness.” Guaranteed to please audiences of all ages! – Concord Theatricals
Performance Dates:

Final Dates & Times TBD

About Encore Theatre Group
​The mission of Encore Theatre Group is to build community and transform lives through the performing arts. As part of that mission, the Board and staff are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community where all participants, employees, and volunteers, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability, feel valued and respected as part of our community. They provide equal opportunity for participation, employment and advancement in all their programs. They respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and wish to ensure that all voices are valued and heard. They’re committed to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.
This event is produced by Encore Theatre Group South Bay. Please contact the event producer for all questions related to this event.

Meet the Music Student Community Performance
2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
A recorder performance by local fifth graders – for the community!
Grand Vision Foundation’s Meet the Music students from local partner schools will show off what they have been learning all semester. Grand Vision’s Recorders in Schools program provides trained teaching artists to classrooms to lead weekly music classes during the school day. Students learn to play an instrument, read music and perform. This program also incorporates music into history, culture and math!
This performance is free and open to all, no tickets or RSVP required.
Sponsored in part by:

ARTS OPEN The Grand Annex Art Saloon
2026-04-25 13:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-26 13:00 - 19:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
A special Arts Open event with your hosts, local musicians Chris and Emily Huff. Featuring live music by musicians from the San Pedro Musicians Directory and art by fINdings Art Center.
fINdings Art Center, in collaboration with Grand Vision’s Annex Arts Saloon, presents artworks by Betsy Lohrer Hall and her students from California State University, Fullerton, 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.

The Makings of a Lady Syndee Winters Sings Lena Horne🍷
2026-05-01 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
The Makings of a Lady: Syndee Winters Sings Lena Horne is a fully staged theatrical concert that celebrates the artistry, influence, and enduring legacy of the legendary Lena Horne. Created and performed by Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition Award recipient and Broadway performer Syndee Winters (The Lion King, Hamilton, Disney Princess – The Concert), the production blends the elegance of a classic jazz concert with the storytelling, character work, and theatricality of a one-woman stage show.

Inspired by the album Syndee Winters Sings Lena Horne, the evening unfolds through a series of musical performances, character portrayals, and imaginative storytelling. Syndee Winters embodies a cast of special guests – all portrayed by herself – who gather to honor Lena Horne and reflect on the many facets of womanhood, artistry, and resilience that Horne represented.
The musical program features beloved selections from The Great American Songbook, including signature songs associated with Lena Horne such as “Stormy Weather,” “The Lady Is a Tramp,” and “Where or When.” The evening also expands beyond the classics, weaving in contemporary musical selections that highlight both Syndee’s career on Broadway and how Horne’s influence continues to echo through today. The show moves seamlessly between jazz standards, theatrical monologues, and playful backstage moments. The result is a vibrant homage to an icon whose elegance, courage, and artistic excellence helped shape American entertainment.

🍷 Pre-Concert Wine Tastings Led by JP Molinari: Free to Grand Vision members at the Friend, Champion, VIP Circle, Arts Advocate, and Performing Arts Patron level – up to two per household, $16 per person for all others. Concert tickets are required to participate. Members’ tasting tickets must be redeemed in advance. Tastings begin one hour before the show, please arrive no later than 30 minutes into the tasting to participate.

Bernie Pearl & Friends "My Kind of Blues"
2026-05-03 16:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
LA-based blues legend and his special guests: Dave Melton, Dena Michals and RJ Mischo and Shy but Flyy, perform with an all-star backing band featuring Ray Bailey on guitar, Elizabeth Hangan on bass, Albert Trepagnier on drums, and Mo Beeks on piano.
Pearl is a foundational figure in the SoCal blues scene, launching his career during the Folk Music revival of the 1950s, inspired by icons like Pete

Seeger and Lead Belly. His deep connection to the blues was forged at his brother’s legendary LA music-coffee house, The Ash Grove (opened in 1958), where he learned from and performed with masters like Lightnin’ Hopkins, Fred McDowell, Big Mama Thornton and Freddie King. In the late ’60s, Pearl started and hosted the LA’s first all-blues radio show “Nothin’ but the Blues” and founded the Long Beach Blues Festival.

TEAM TAIKO Drum Classes Spring Session
2026-05-04 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-11 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-01 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-08 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-15 18:30 - 19:30 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Play the Japanese Drum with Team Taiko!
Team Taiko classes are broken into 8-week sessions, with a different pattern taught during each session. Team Taiko can be purchased by session or by class.
Team Taiko is open to all skill levels and abilities, from beginners to seasoned musicians. Classes are recommended for ages 12 and up, children must either participate with a guardian or have a participation waiver signed before class.
Classes are offered in person and streamed live via Zoom to allow for all to participate.
Spring Session Mondays at 6:30 PM May 4 – June 22:
Team Taiko classes are broken into 8-week sessions, with a different pattern taught during each session. Team Taiko can be purchased by session or by class.

Monday, May 4 – 6:30 PM
Monday, May 11 – 6:30 PM
Monday, May 18 – 6:30 PM
Monday, May 25 – 6:30 PM
Monday, June 1 – 6:30 PM
Monday, June 8 – 6:30 PM
Monday, June 15 – 6:30 PM
Monday, June 22 – 6:30 PM

About Class Fees & Sliding Scale:

Team Taiko is designed to be $15 per person, so we can pay our teacher a fair wage.
Attending at the higher price supports subsidized attendees and supports Team Taiko.
We don’t want economic circumstances to be a barrier to attending so we offer tickets on a sliding scale and additional scholarships as needed.
Pay the price that works for you.
Your class experience will be the same regardless of which option you choose.

To Attend In Person:

Please bring water and wear comfortable clothes. Taiko is a full-body practice.
Bachi (drumsticks) will be provided for you.

To Attend Virtually:

The Zoom link will be emailed to you with your receipt.
Learn how to make your own practice drum here.

Damn Tall Buildings Opener: Sunflower Academy
2026-05-09 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
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.
Max Capistran, Sasha Dubyk, and Avery Ballotta are Damn Tall Buildings. The trio that has spent over a decade creating their signature floor-stomping mix

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
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 Vegas, with a Sinatra twist
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.
Sponsor the Gala
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Feature Your Business with Auction Prize Donations
Donors receive recognition on our website, our e-newsletter, on event signage and in the tribute book that every gala attendee receives. Please email us to coordinate your donation.
Menu

Roasted Salmon
Braised Short Ribs
Grilled Vegetable Risotto

POLAHS Senior Showcase Visual and Performing Arts
2026-05-23 17:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
The senior class of Port of Los Angeles High School Visual and Performing Arts Curriculum return to the Grand Annex with an exciting and eclectic mix of music, dance, drama, and video.
This event is presented by the Port of Los Angeles High School, please contact the event presenter with all questions.

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 a DJ and Cello Azul. All ages event.
DJ set starts at 8:30 PM. Cello Azul will go on at 9:30 PM.
Other Cumbia Night Dates:

Saturday, January 17, Featuring Cello Azul
Saturday, February 21, Featuring Cara Borracho
Saturday, March 21, Featuring Maria Blues
and more!

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.

Shag with a TwistA Murder Mystery Musical
2026-05-30 21:00, 2026-06-06 21:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Come early to the show! You will be met at the door by Shag actors and welcomed into their tiki cocktail party.
Let’s Shag!
The one and only SHAG himself will be at every show of this murder mystery musical set at a Tupperware party! “Shag with a Twist” serves up an evocative cocktail of vibrant music and performers that brings to life the art of Shag when pupu platters and bouffants were all the rage. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their finest tiki, pin-up girl style or 60s Mod attire and join the party.
This event is produced by Shag with a Twist Productions.

The Grand Annex Art Saloon
2026-06-04 17:00 - 20:30 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Enjoy a laid-back evening of music and art at this new First Thursday event, with your hosts, local musicians Chris and Emily Huff. Featuring live music by musicians from the San Pedro Musicians Directory and art by fINdings Art Center.
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.

Mikaela Kai FlamencoLA RAIZ ES LA FAMILIA
2026-06-14 14:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Mikaela Kai Flamenco Recital
LA RAIZ ES LA FAMILIA – El Tiempo Invaluable
The theme of this year’s event is “Roots and Family”. Flamenco is a folk art form that originated in the Andalusia region of southern Spain, and the Romani, a migratory people, played a major role in its history and development. Family traditions still form the core of the Roma culture.

As an art form created by wandering peoples through a fusion of various music and rhythms, it resonates with a diverse range of people, bringing familiarity, nostalgia, and melancholy; in 2010, it was included in UNESCO’s list of Spain’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.
We are honored to be able to present this wonderful culture to you on stage through the art of flamenco, an art we feel passionately about. You will be able to enjoy a wide range of flamenco performances, from brilliant dances with castanets, fans, and mantons, which are typical flamenco accessories, to cante and guitar performances! Through this recital, you will enjoy a dreamy moment to immerse yourself in the passion of flamenco and free your spirit.

Artistic Director: Mikaela KaiSpecial Guest Artists: Paco Arroyo, Yolanda ArroyoGuest Artists: Maribel Aja Villaseñor, Ron Wagner (Percussion)MFK Dancers: Yoko Shibata, Yumi Fujimoto, Yoshikuni Okita, Laura Gonzales, Reiko Taira, Hitomi WatanabeMFK Musicians: Klee Ando
Contact: mikaelakaiflamenco@gmail.com or 310-874-3363

Tickets are also available at Mikaela Kai Flamenco Studio 16418 South Western Ave. Unit A, Gardena CA 90247 (Call 310-874-3363 before your visit).
This event is produced by Mikaela Kai Flamenco. Please contact the event producer for all event questions.

Ardeshir Farah & Luis Villegas
2026-06-20 20:00 | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Like the Gipsy Kings, Grammy-nominated guitar virtuosos deliver a night of internationally-influenced flamenco with vocals.
Ardeshir Farah of Grammy-nominated, flamenco-style guiatar duo Strunz & Farah returns to the Annex. Putting a dynamic spin on classical guitar music, Farah integreates Afro-Carribean, Latin American folk, flamenco and Middle Eastern rhythms. Having shared the stage with musicians including Miles Davis, Bela Fleck and Bonnie Raitt, his versatility as an artist speaks for itself.
