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POLAHS Senior Showcase Visual & Performing Arts
2026-05-23 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

TEAM TAIKO Drum Classes Spring Session
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, 2026-06-22 18:30 - 19:30
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.

Grand Annex Cumbia Night ft. Cello Azul
2026-05-29 21:30
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!

SOLD OUT Shag with a TwistA Murder Mystery Musical
2026-05-30 20:00 - 21:00
This show is sold out. Please consider attending the other performances on:

Saturday, August 29, at 8 PM
Saturday, September 26, at 8 PM
Saturday, October 3, 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.

From Classical to Pop Strings Chamber Ensemble
2026-05-31 15:00
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
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.

SOLD OUT Shag with a Twist A Murder Mystery Musical
2026-06-06 20:00

OPEN MIC NIGHTMonthly, Every 2nd Thursday
2026-06-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-13 19:00 - 21:00
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.

Mikaela Kai FlamencoLA RAIZ ES LA FAMILIA
2026-06-14 14:00
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
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
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.

SP Chamber pres. Breakfast with the Chamber
2026-06-26 07:30, 2026-07-24 07:30
Network with other business professionals in your community!
Advanced Registration Required. Space is limited.
This event is produced by the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce.
Please contact the event producer for all questions.

SOLD OUT Andy & Renee & Hard Rain
2026-06-27 20:00
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
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.

TEAM TAIKO Drum Classes Summer Session
2026-07-06 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-27 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-03 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-17 18:30 - 19:30
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.
Summer Session Mondays at 6:30 PM July 6 – August 24:
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, July 6 – 6:30 PM
Monday, July 13 – 6:30 PM
Monday, July 20 – 6:30 PM
Monday, July 27 – 6:30 PM
Monday, August 3 – 6:30 PM
Monday, August 10 – 6:30 PM
Monday, August 17 – 6:30 PM
Monday, August 24 – 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.

Grand Annex Cumbia Night ft. Cara Borracho
2026-07-31 20:30
Dance night with SoCal’s blazing 4-piece punk-cumbia band.
Mischievous Soul (selector) at 8:30 PM, Cara Borracho at 9:30 PM.
All ages event.

The Original Las Brisas Pop-Up
San Pedro’s own local family-owned Mexican restaurant, Las Brisas, will be selling tacos, burritos and quesadillas during Cumbia Night! Starting at 8:30 PM until sold out! Check out their menu and order ahead here: https://www.theoriginallasbrisas.com/orders/pop-up-event.

Other Cumbia Night Dates:

Friday, August 21 ft. Betty’s Mustache
Saturday, September 12
Friday, October 23 ft. MariaChingona
Saturday, November 21 ft. Laura Christina y Los Picositos
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
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.
DJ Serj 8:30 PM, Betty’s Mustache 9:30 PM.
All ages event.

LA Waterfront Pizza Pop-up at the Annex
They will be selling wood-fired pizza during Cumbia Night! Starting at 8:30 PM until sold out!

Other Cumbia Night Dates:

Friday, July 31 ft. Cara Borracho
Saturday, September 12
Friday, October 23 ft. MariaChingona
Saturday, November 21 ft. Laura Christina y Los Picositos
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.
