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At the age of 79, legendary jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal is still recording vital albums and touring around the world. He was one of the biggest stars of the '50s; his 1958 album But Not For Me stayed in the top 10 for over two years, and his innovative dynamics were a major influence on Miles Davis. Learn more...

One of the most produced musicals in America, Crowns explores the lives of the "hat queens," six women in the South whose stories of love, loss, identity and sisterhood are woven into the hats that crown their heads and the songs that speak their truth. Based on an acclaimed book, Crowns captures the thrill of self-expression with a series of intimate musical portraits. Learn more...

Ebony Repertory Theatre (ERT) celebrates Black History Month with a four-part theatrical journey from slavery to freedom. Through word, music and movement, ERT will present four evenings dedicated to honoring the black experience in America. Learn more...

Ebony Repertory Theatre presents August Wilson's Two Trains Running. Part of Wilson's famous cycle of plays set in Pittsburgh during each decade of the 20th century, Two Trains Running is set in the 1960s, and is one of Wilson's most humorous and politically charged works. It won the New York Drama Critics' Circle Best Play Award. Learn more...

The Los Angeles Dance Invitational returns for the ninth year. This eagerly awaited highlight of the Southern California dance scene features performances by some of the city's best choreographers and performers, representing a wide variety of styles and disciplines. Partial proceeds benefit the Stanley Holden Scholarship Fund. Learn more...

The LA Dance Invitational is a choreographers' showcase featuring dance-makers from Southern California and across the U.S., with a special focus on presenting emerging choreographers. LADI has been nominated four times for the prestigious Lester Horton Award for Best Production, Series or Festival. This year's event, the eighth, is a tribute to the late dancer and teacher Stanley Holden, who was LADI's mentor, supporter and producer from its beginning. Learn more...

Taking a moving leap into Black History Month, Lula Washington Dance Theatre will grace Los Angeles with its soul searching event, Reflections in Black. In this two day concert series, Lula's exceptional dancers take audience members on a captivating journey through the Civil Rights Movement of the sixties in Washington's new piece, The Movement. A tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this work will be coupled with Donald McKayle's, I've Known Rivers to retell the African American experience through dance. Learn more...

Godchild is a modern tale of a young woman obsessed with immortality and a prophetic destiny, trying to find her place under the Hollywood sun. This multi-media production has a live 12-piece soul orchestra, is infused with hip-hop beats and humor and is sure to leave the entire family feeling fabulous. Learn more...