Upcoming Events

April 2025

Lunchtime Concerts on the Plaza, presented with the DTLA Alliance

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Colburn Plaza
Lunchtime Concerts on the Plaza, presented with the DTLA Alliance
Free, no tickets required

Lunchtime Concerts on the Plaza, presented with the DTLA Alliance

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
12 pm - 1 pm, Colburn Plaza

We think your workday needs a little intermission. So log off for an hour, grab your lunch to-go, tell your favorite coworker, and catch a free, live concert on the Colburn School Plaza. Concerts at Colburn is a weekly musical performance that will be each Tuesday at noon, starting April 15 - May 6. Concerts at Colburn shine a spotlight on this iconic arts and culture institution in DTLA, while also showcasing the talents of their students. Concerts in Colburn are presented in partnership with DTLA Alliance and the Colburn School.

May 2025

Community School Spring School Recital

Friday, May 2, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Community School Spring School Recital

Friday, May 2, 2025
7 pm, Thayer Hall

This end-of-semester School Recital series showcases talented instrumentalists and vocalists from the Community School of Performing Arts.

Community School Spring School Recital

Friday, May 2, 2025
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Community School Spring School Recital

Friday, May 2, 2025
8:30 pm, Thayer Hall

This end-of-semester School Recital series showcases talented instrumentalists and vocalists from the Community School of Performing Arts.

Community School Spring Choral Concert

Saturday, May 3, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Zipper Hall
Tickets: $10

Community School Spring Choral Concert

Saturday, May 3, 2025
6 pm, Zipper Hall

Led by Adrian Dunn, the Community School’s choral program presents an evening of vibrant works for voice. This performance will be livestreamed. This event is now sold out. However, there are always no-shows. Patrons without tickets will be invited to join the standby line and allowed into the hall 10 minutes before curtain, if space is available.

Community School Spring School Recital

Saturday, May 3, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Community School Spring School Recital

Saturday, May 3, 2025
7 pm, Thayer Hall

This end-of-semester School Recital series showcases talented instrumentalists and vocalists from the Community School of Performing Arts.

Community School Spring School Recital

Saturday, May 3, 2025
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Community School Spring School Recital

Saturday, May 3, 2025
8:30 pm, Thayer Hall

This end-of-semester School Recital series showcases talented instrumentalists and vocalists from the Community School of Performing Arts.

Adrian Daly Senior Recital

Sunday, May 4, 2025
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Adrian Daly Senior Recital

Sunday, May 4, 2025
12 pm, Thayer Hall

Years of dedicated practice and performance culminate in a dazzling display by graduating students. This performance will be livestreamed.

String Festival Concert

Sunday, May 4, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Zipper Hall
Free, no tickets required

String Festival Concert

Sunday, May 4, 2025
2 pm, Zipper Hall

Join the Community School's String Ensemble and String Orchestra for their annual spring performance. This performance will be livestreamed.

Adrian Daly Senior Recital

Sunday, May 4, 2025
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Adrian Daly Senior Recital

Sunday, May 4, 2025
4 pm, Thayer Hall

Years of dedicated practice and performance culminate in a dazzling display by graduating students. This performance will be livestreamed.

Suzuki Spring Festival

Sunday, May 4, 2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Zipper Hall
Free, no tickets required

Suzuki Spring Festival

Sunday, May 4, 2025
4 pm, Zipper Hall

Join the Community School’s Suzuki violin and cello students for their Spring Festival. This performance will be livestreamed.

Honors Chamber Ensembles

Sunday, May 4, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Saint James Episcopal Church
Free, no tickets required

Honors Chamber Ensembles

Sunday, May 4, 2025
6 pm, Saint James Episcopal Church

Students from the Community School’s Ed and Mari Edelman Chamber Music Institute Honor Program perform a program of varied chamber works.

Conservatory of Music Commencement

Monday, May 5, 2025
10:30 am - 11:30 am, Zipper Hall
Free, registration required

Conservatory of Music Commencement

Monday, May 5, 2025
10:30 am, Zipper Hall

Join us as we confer degrees at the Conservatory of Music's 2025 Commencement. The ceremony will feature a keynote address by longtime Conservatory flute faculty member Jim Walker.

Suzuki Guitar Spring Concert

Monday, May 5, 2025
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Suzuki Guitar Spring Concert

Monday, May 5, 2025
6:30 pm, Thayer Hall

Join the Community School’s Suzuki guitar students for their end-of-semester concert.

Lunchtime Concerts on the Plaza, presented with the DTLA Alliance

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Colburn Plaza
Lunchtime Concerts on the Plaza, presented with the DTLA Alliance
Free, no tickets required

Lunchtime Concerts on the Plaza, presented with the DTLA Alliance

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
12 pm - 1 pm, Colburn Plaza

We think your workday needs a little intermission. So log off for an hour, grab your lunch to-go, tell your favorite coworker, and catch a free, live concert on the Colburn School Plaza. Concerts at Colburn is a weekly musical performance that will be each Tuesday at noon, starting April 15 - May 6. Concerts at Colburn shine a spotlight on this iconic arts and culture institution in DTLA, while also showcasing the talents of their students. Concerts in Colburn are presented in partnership with DTLA Alliance and the Colburn School.

Vocal Department Recital

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Vocal Department Recital

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
7 pm, Thayer Hall

Colburn's voice students show off their talents in this departmental recital, featuring a delightful mix of repertoire.

Now Serving Presents: Hailee Catalano in conversation with Courtney Storer for By Heart

Thursday, May 8, 2025
7 pm, Thayer Hall

Hailee Catalano, trained chef, former restaurant cook, and recipe developer in conversation for By Heart: Recipes to Hold Near and Dear. Moderated by Courtney Storer, Culinary Producer for The Bear. Book signing and meet and greet to follow.

Community School Spring School Recital

Friday, May 9, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Community School Spring School Recital

Friday, May 9, 2025
7 pm, Thayer Hall

This end-of-semester School Recital series showcases talented instrumentalists and vocalists from the Community School of Performing Arts.

Community School Spring School Recital

Friday, May 9, 2025
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Community School Spring School Recital

Friday, May 9, 2025
8:30 pm, Thayer Hall

This end-of-semester School Recital series showcases talented instrumentalists and vocalists from the Community School of Performing Arts.

Community School Senior Recognition

Saturday, May 10, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Zipper Hall
Free, no tickets required

Community School Senior Recognition

Saturday, May 10, 2025
1 pm, Zipper Hall

Join us as we celebrate the Community School of Performing Arts’ graduating high school seniors. The event will feature student performances and remarks.

Community School Concert Band and Wind Ensemble

Saturday, May 10, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Zipper Hall
Tickets: $10

Community School Concert Band and Wind Ensemble

Saturday, May 10, 2025
6 pm, Zipper Hall

The Community School’s Concert Band and Wind Ensemble, directed by Eleanor Núñez, perform thrilling works for brass, winds, and percussion.

Faculty Recital: Aimee Kreston, Violin

Saturday, May 10, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Pay what you can

Faculty Recital: Aimee Kreston, Violin

Saturday, May 10, 2025
7 pm, Thayer Hall

Experience the talent and creativity of Colburn’s distinguished faculty artists as they perform their own curated programs with friends and students. This performance features works for strings by Beethoven, Bach, Brahms, and Dvořák.

McAllister Honors Recital

Sunday, May 11, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm, Zipper Hall
Pay what you can

McAllister Honors Recital

Sunday, May 11, 2025
1 pm, Zipper Hall

Selected through a rigorous and competitive audition process, top students from the Community School take the stage in a recital showcasing solo and chamber music. This performance will be livestreamed.

Student Choreography Workshop

Sunday, May 11, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 2245. L.A. Dance Project’s studio and performance space
Tickets $10

Student Choreography Workshop

Sunday, May 11, 2025
2 pm, 2245. L.A. Dance Project’s studio and performance space

Student creativity takes center stage as Colburn Dance Academy artists present a program of their original works.

Musical Theatre Performance

Sunday, May 11, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Zipper Hall
Musical Theatre Performance
Free, no tickets required

Musical Theatre Performance

Sunday, May 11, 2025
7 pm, Zipper Hall

This spring, our Musical Theatre Workshop have been singing, dancing and acting their way into the youthfully rebellious worlds of the musicals Hair and Thoroughly Modern Millie, while also deepening their skills in solos and duets from the musical theatre cannon.

Adult Flute Choir

Monday, May 12, 2025
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Adult Flute Choir

Monday, May 12, 2025
8 pm, Thayer Hall

Flute students from the Community School will perform repertoire especially composed and arranged for the instrument.

Community School Chamber Concert

Saturday, May 17, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Community School Chamber Concert

Saturday, May 17, 2025
1 pm, Thayer Hall

Students from the Ed and Mari Edelman Chamber Music Institute perform dazzling chamber works.

Community School Chamber Concert

Saturday, May 17, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Community School Chamber Concert

Saturday, May 17, 2025
3 pm, Thayer Hall

Students from the Ed and Mari Edelman Chamber Music Institute perform dazzling chamber works.

Colburn Spring Dance Festival: Tapworks, featuring Jazz and Hip Hop

Saturday, May 17, 2025
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Zipper Hall
Tickets: $30

Colburn Spring Dance Festival: Tapworks, featuring Jazz and Hip Hop

Saturday, May 17, 2025
5 pm, Zipper Hall

Colburn’s talented tap, hip hop, and jazz students show off their skills in this vibrant spring showcase. 

Community School Chamber Concert

Saturday, May 17, 2025
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Community School Chamber Concert

Saturday, May 17, 2025
5 pm, Thayer Hall

Students from the Ed and Mari Edelman Chamber Music Institute perform dazzling chamber works.

Community School Chamber Concert

Saturday, May 17, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Community School Chamber Concert

Saturday, May 17, 2025
7 pm, Thayer Hall

Students from the Ed and Mari Edelman Chamber Music Institute perform dazzling chamber works.

Camerata Pacifica Presents: Bolcom, Chopin, and Auerbach

Thursday, May 22, 2025
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Zipper Hall
Tickets: $35–$75

Camerata Pacifica Presents: Bolcom, Chopin, and Auerbach

Thursday, May 22, 2025
8 pm, Zipper Hall

Camerata Pacifica artists are representative of the world’s finest, bringing to our stage their highly individual personalities for dynamic performances of music that span the huge, eclectic range of the chamber music repertoire

Colburn Spring Dance Festival: Ballet, Modern, and Dance Academy

Saturday, May 24, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm, Luckman Theatre, Cal State LA
Tickets on sale soon

Colburn Spring Dance Festival: Ballet, Modern, and Dance Academy

Saturday, May 24, 2025
2 pm, Luckman Theatre, Cal State LA

Colburn Dance students of all ages close the year with a celebratory program featuring new choreography and beloved masterworks.

Colburn Spring Dance Festival: Ballet, Modern, and Dance Academy

Saturday, May 24, 2025
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Luckman Theatre, Cal State LA
Tickets on sale soon

Colburn Spring Dance Festival: Ballet, Modern, and Dance Academy

Saturday, May 24, 2025
5 pm, Luckman Theatre, Cal State LA

Colburn Dance students of all ages close the year with a celebratory program featuring new choreography and beloved masterworks.

Filipino American Symphony Orchestra Presents: FASO Music Festival

Sunday, May 25, 2025
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm, Thayer Hall
Free, no tickets required

Filipino American Symphony Orchestra Presents: FASO Music Festival

Sunday, May 25, 2025
1:30 pm, Thayer Hall

Celebrate the joy of music and the richness of cultural heritage at the FASO Music Festival, the culminating event of the Filipino American Symphony Orchestra’s (FASO) Music Education Program.

Hi-Am Charity Foundation Presents: Khatchaturian Trio

Sunday, May 25, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm, Zipper Hall
$50–$80

Hi-Am Charity Foundation Presents: Khatchaturian Trio

Sunday, May 25, 2025
3 pm, Zipper Hall

Khachaturian Trio is finally here! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with beautiful music performed by incredibly talented musicians.

July 2025

Colburn School Open House

Saturday, July 26, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Colburn School Campus
Free, registration required

Colburn School Open House

Saturday, July 26, 2025
10 am–4 pm, Colburn School Campus

Explore everything our Community School of Performing Arts and Trudl Zipper Dance Institute have to offer before fall classes begin! Take a class, watch a performance, and meet the faculty at this fun-filled family event.