Angela Aguilar in concert
The youngest of the Aguilar dynasty, Ángela Aguilar, will arrive in the city to present a show at the YouTube theater (1011 Stadium Dr., Inglewood), one of many stops in the United States, where she presents her Piensa en mí tour. Friday 8 p.m. Tickets from $25. Ticketmaster.com Reports.
mexican band
Banda MS, one of the most popular Sinaloan music groups in Mexico, has two dates in Los Angeles, where they will present their MS20 tour, which celebrates the 20th anniversary of this combo. The performers of hits like “The Color of Your Eyes”, “Don’t Stop For Me” and “I Have to Hang Up”, will perform at the Kia Forum (3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood). Friday and Saturday 8 pm. Tickets from $59. Ticketmaster.com reports.
Indian sauce
The salsa performer, La India, will be passing through the city to offer a show at The Mayan (1038 S. Hill St., Los Angeles), where she will sing her most recognized songs, such as “They say I am”, “That man ” and “My greatest revenge”. Friday 9 p.m. Tickets from $55. Themayan.com reports.
romantic concert
As part of season 16 of the concert series at the Levitt Pavilion (2230 W. 6th St., Los Angeles) this Friday from 7 to 10 pm Boleros de Noche, a tribute to Mexican composer Agustín Lara; with the performance of Julián Torres, Marco Antonio Godoy and the Casablanca Trio. On Saturday from 6 to 10 pm, 40 Years of Radiotron performs, celebrating 50 years of hip hop. And on Sunday, from 5 to 8 pm, there’s Banda Las Angelinas and Los Rock Angels, who perform banda and Tejano music. Free entrance. Levittlosangeles.org reports.
Harry Potter with orchestra
Director Sarah Hicks will lead the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra in the finale of the concert series of the Harry Potter films, where the fight between good and evil continues. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow Part 2 will be screened on big screens at the Hollywood Bowl (2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles), with the soundtrack by Alexandre Desplat being performed live. Saturday 8 p.m. Tickets from $22. Hollywoodbowl.com reports.
jazz series
As part of the 2022-23 Jazz Series, the Segerstrom Center for the Arts (600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa) presents singer Veronica Swift, who will have Kings Return as a special guest. In her third album, “Veronica Swift”, from 2023, the interpreter ventures into a mix of jazz, classical music, rock, soul and funk, rhythms with which she pays tribute to greats such as Janis Joplin, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix and Duke Ellington. Saturday 7 and 9 pm. Tickets from $69. scfta.org reports.
brazilian jazz
The album “Cometa” is a collaboration between Brazilian artists Luciana Souza and Trio Corrente, and was recorded live in São Paulo. Both are revered and recognized artists in Brazil; the trio has performed with artists such as Paquito de Rivera, Rosa Passes and Ron Carter. They will perform at Jerry Moss Plaza (135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles) as part of the Music Center’s Summer SoundWaves series. Saturday 8 p.m. Tickets $20; Up to 4 children can enter for free with the payment of an adult ticket. Musiccenter.org reports.
hip hop night
Dance DTLA, the summer dance series at the Music Center (135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles), invites all dance lovers to enjoy nights under the stars. Starting this weekend at Jerry Moss Plaza, the series begins with hip hop in a session suitable for people of all levels. Instructor Brandon Juezan will be in charge of showing off some new moves. The DJ OIAM will be in charge of the music. Friday 7 to 11 p.m. Free admission. Musiccenter.org reports.
Gay Pride at Disney Hall
Disney’s most revered songs will be reinvented in a multi-media gay pride celebration at Walt Disney Concert Hall (111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles). Accompanied by a 25-piece orchestra and video screenings, 200 members of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles will perform music from films including The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Coco, Zootopia and Wreck-It Ralph. Saturday 7 pm, and Sunday 3 pm. Tickets from $50. Musiccenter.org reports.
broadway musical
Direct from Broadway, Into the Woods is a musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine that will arrive for one season at the Ahmanson Theater at the Mark Taper Forum (135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles). With Montego Glover as The Witch, Stephanie J. Block as the baker’s wife, Sebastian Arcelus as the baker and Gavin Creel as the prince and wolf from Cinderella. From Tuesday to July 30. Tickets from $40. Centertheatregroup.org reports.
Summer nights in Chinatown
Chinatown Summer Nights are neon-lit experiential nights in one of Los Angeles’ oldest neighborhoods. The party will take place in Central Plaza and West Plaza (943 N. Broadway, Los Angeles), where the 85th anniversary of this iconic neighborhood will be celebrated. Music will be provided by DJs Anthony Valadez and Jason Bentley from KCRW station. Saturday 8 p.m. Suitable for the whole family. Free event. kcrw.org reports.