contemporary pop
The Mexican singer Ximena Sariñana will be in charge of opening the concert that Mon Laferte will offer at the Kia forum (3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood) as part of her Autopoietica tour. The Chilean performer will sing her hits as well as the songs from her most recent album, which is called the same as her tour. Saturday 8 pm. Tickets from $27. ticketmaster.com reports.
eighties music
Two of the most iconic Mexican pop bands of the eighties, Pandora and Flans, got together to tour together and will bring their Inesperado tour to the Peacock Theater (777 Chick Hearn C., Los Angeles). Although without the presence of Ivonne, the most rebellious and enigmatic member of Flans, this quintet promises to review a good number of hits. Today Thursday 8 pm. Tickets from $42. peacocktheater.com reports.
Gabriela Montero in concert with LACO
This weekend, the renowned Grammy-nominated Venezuelan pianist, Gabriela Montero, will perform in two consecutive programs during the closing season of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO). Montero will make her debut with LACO, performing the Concerto for piano No. 24 in C minor by Mozart, tomorrow Friday at 8 pm, at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa, and Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 8 pm, at the Alex Theater in Glendale. While this Sunday, May 26 at 2 p.m., at the Linwood Dunn Theater at the Mary Pickford Center for Motion Pictures in Hollywood, Montero and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra will celebrate the fusion of music and the magic of film with a special presentation titled, “Chaplin + The Immigrant,” which will feature an improvised live performance by the Latin pianist, accompanying Charlie Chaplin’s 1917 silent film, The Immigrant. For tickets and information, visit:www.laco.org
Toucans at the fair
The Norteño music band, Los Tucanes de Tijuana, are part of the eclectic talent that is presented at the Los Angeles County Fair held at the Fairplex (101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona). The group led by Mario Quintero will perform hits such as “Secuestro de amor”, “El tucanazo” and “La Chona”. Sunday 7:30 pm. Tickets from $51. ticketmaster.com reports.
band show
Marca Registrada, the successful band from Culiacán, Sinaloa, which recently released the song “La Guerita” – written without an umlaut, although it refers to a blonde girl – will be passing through Los Angeles to offer a show at the Pico Rivera Sports Arena (11003 Sports Arena Dr., Pico Rivera). The group will release the album “The Goat” on May 30, with which they will celebrate their ten years of experience. Monday 6 pm. Tickets from $75. ticketon.com reports.
Jazz of the world
Quarteto Nuevo, part of the Muckenthaler Cultural Center’s Jazz Festival (1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton) is a band whose instrumental music combines classical Western rhythms, Eastern European folklore and Latin rhythms. Its four members have performed and worked with symphonies and orchestras across the country, as well as with artists such as Dave Brubeck, Rush, John Tesh and Ellie Goulding. Today Thursday 7:30 pm. Tickets $35. themuck.org reports.
frog exhibit
The changing, colorful and strange world of frogs is part of the exhibition FROGS: Facing a Changing World, which opens this weekend at the Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach). Visitors will be able to explore habitats with colorful tropical frogs from around the world, watch behind the scenes as aquarium staff care for frogs from eggs to adults, and see a new space with frogs from California and Baja California, Mexico. Starting Friday. Tickets from $30. aquariumofpacific.org reports.
strawberry season
This strawberry season, the Ecology Center (32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano) hosts its annual Strawberry U-Pick event, an interactive experience where attendees can explore a farm with three stops; one of them is Somos Campesinos, and in it participants learn to fill their baskets with fresh strawberries that are bought by weight. Saturday and Sunday until June 3. Tickets from $12. theecologycenter.org reports.
Dip time
Knott’s Berry Farm’s Soak City Water Park (8200 Beach Blvd., Buena Park) has already opened its doors—and its pools—to receive the heat that is coming to Southern California. Pools for all ages, as well as attractions such as a lazy river, slides, wave pools and water jets, are already working at full capacity to cool off visitors. Open select days through September 8. Tickets from $50. knotts.com reports.
Musical of three decades
At Disney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary: A Live-to-Film Concert Event, at the Hollywood Bowl (2301 Highland Ave., Los Angeles), attendees will be able to experience life in Pride Land as the orchestra plays the soundtrack of Hans Zimmer to be hosted by Sarah Hicks. Elton John songs such as “Can You Feel The Love Tonight”, “Circle Of Life:”, “Be Prepared” and “Hakuna Matata” will be performed by original talents, including Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane and Billy Eichner. The musical includes the celebrated costumes and innovative puppets. Saturday and Sunday 8 pm. Tickets from $25. ticketmaster.com reports.
park in the water
This summer, the inflatable water park, Tunes at the Dunes, will reopen at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort (131 Back Bay Dr., Newport Beach). There’s live entertainment, movie screenings on the beach, and other outdoor experiences. The inflatable water park added four new inflatables; Now it has more than 20. It opens tomorrow, Friday, and will remain open every day until September 2. Tickets from $15. newportdunes.com reports.
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