THE PLACE TO BE THIS SUMMER

One-of-a-kind performances in an intimate setting. An all-new picnic terrace with epic views.

For an unforgettable summer night under the stars, the place to be is the Ford.

15 IGNITE! Savion Glover in Concert - Gala Opening 16 IGNITE! Culture Clash’s OG Summer Desmadre21 Fantasm – Odyssey of Dreams by Bellydance Evolution 23 IGNITE! Yitzhak Rabin: Chronicle of an Assassination28 Syncopated Ladies: Live in LA29 Poncho Sanchez & his Latin Jazz Band by Musicians at Play Foundation

04 Brasil 70: Samba / Soul / Resistance by Samba Society05 7th Annual Flypoet Summer Classic06 IGNITE! Youssou N’Dour12 Mexico, de Tierra a Mar by Pacífico Dance Company18 IGNITE! The Music Center On Location: Aszure Barton & Artists19 IGNITE! The Music Center On Location: An Evening with Jacob Jonas The Company and Tim Hecker with Kara-Lis Coverdale20 IGNITE! The Music Center On Location: Northern Stars, an evening with Rufus Wainwright25 IGNITE! Síntesis Cuba & Dayren Santamaria 26 In the Cosmos: Where We Come From, Where We Are, and Where We Are Going by WordTheatre 27 Thelma Houston: My Motown, Memories & More by Chris Isaacson Presents

02 Mexico, Al Son de la Banda by Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company08 IGNITE! Jesús Carmona09 KJAZZ 88.1 FM and Rum & Humble present Hollywood Blues Bash with Booker T’s Stax Revue 10 Fiesta Mexicana: Tequila con Limón by Star Entertainment & Education Group 15 “Tao Po!” - We Are Here! with Mama Bares and guests by Kayamanan Ng Lahi Philippine Folk Arts17 Astral Progressions with Josef Leimberg22 Viver Brasil Celebrates 20 Years: Agô Ayo/Spirit Rising23 Wind Whisperers from India by The Music Circle24 IGNITE! 100: The Apollo Theater Celebrates Ella’s 100th Birthday!30 ¡Viva La Tradición! 30 Años de “Canciones de Mi Padre” by Colibrí Entertainment

JUL

01 Angel City Jazz Festival – Monk Centennial Edition07 Chris Isaacson Presents Broadway Under the Stars08 La Sorgente: Arias Inspired by the Poetry of Pope John Paul II, Composed by Victor Vanacore 11 IGNITE! The Hubble Cantata with the LA Opera14 IGNITE! Bang on a Can All-Stars: Road Trip

Travel the world from your seat! One-hour music and dance events for children 4-12 and their families. FREE for kids. $5 for adults. Saturdays @ 10AM.

Jul 22 | Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company Jul 29 | Versa-Style Dance Company Aug 5 | TAIKOPROJECT Aug 12 | Kutturan Chamoru Foundation

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Jul 17 / Hip-hop Dance | Jul 24 / Broadway Sing-along | Jul 31 / Celtic Dance | Aug 7 / Bollywood Dance | Aug 14 / Line Dance | Aug 21 / Caribbean Dance | Aug 28 / Salsa Dance | Sep 11 / Japanese Folk Dance | Sep 18 / Chicago Style Stepping | Sep 25 / Tango Dance | Oct 16 / Drum Circle

Dance or play and experience something unexpected! Get up on the new Ford stage for these FREE interactive events. Mondays @ 7PM.

JAMSESSIONS

Joining LA’s freshest artists this season are some of the most compelling world-renowned performers

in a new series called IGNITE @ the FORD! Made possible by LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl.

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FordTheatres.org 323.461.3673FOR TICKETS & INFO:

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