Downtown Glendale

Red Chair Productions Presents The Nutcracker Ballet
2019-12-15 14:00, 2019-12-14 18:30, 2019-12-14 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Join us for a Southern California Holiday Tradition!
Now in its 14th year, Red Chair Productions’ energetic rendition of this holiday classic features young artists, ages 5 to 18, in principal and supporting roles. A cast of over 130 dancers will bring to life the enchanting storybook tale of a young girl’s magical Christmas that takes her, and the audience, on a delightful journey battling mice, exploring snowy pine forests, and ending in the magical Land of Sweets.
Designed to captivate the youngest audience member with its lavish sets and glittering costumes to the oldest with its quality ballet production, Red Chair Productions’ Nutcracker is truly a magical way for all ages to experience the holiday spirit!

Maggie Live in Concert The Call of the Soul
2019-12-10 19:30 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Maggie K Music presents Maggie Khlghatyan live in concert and accompanied by a live band. Also on the program will be performances by artists well-known in Los Angeles’ Armenian community, as well as artists from Armenia.
All proceeds from this benefit concert will go towards public-benefit projects in Gyumri, Armenia, the home of artist Maggie Khlghatyan. The concert commemorates the anniversary of the earthquake in Gyumri, which took the lives of almost 20,000 people, including Maggie’s parents, niece, and cousin.

Los Angeles Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
2019-12-08 14:00, 2019-12-07 18:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker is the city’s own holiday tradition, perfect for celebrating the season. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, this original production takes place in 1912 Los Angeles. You will be captivated as Clara and her beloved Nutcracker battle a most memorable Mouse King, encounter dancing Snowflakes, and travel to the Palace of the Dolls.
Choreography: Thordal Christensen & Colleen Neary
Sets: Catherine Kanner
Costumes: Mikael Melbye

Alex Film Society Presents 22nd Annual The Three Stooges®
2019-11-30 20:00, 2019-11-30 14:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Celebrating 22 years of Stooge madness, the theme is ‘Fresh Pandemonium’ – featuring shorts we’ve not previously shown in the past 21 years.
Stooge family in attendance.
Lots of Raffle baskets filled with Stooge goodies from C3 Entertainment. All raffle proceeds support the Alex Film Society, a non-profit arts organization!

Glendale Youth Orchestra Presents New Adventures
2019-11-24 19:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
The Glendale Youth Orchestra (GYO) is excited to kick off our 31st season as one of Los Angeles Counties leading youth orchestra.
The GYO is happy to introduce our new Music Director and Conductor, Henry Shin. The GYO has played twice in recent years at the Walt Disney Concert Hall to great ovation. In 2011, the GYO auditioned and was selected as a PREMIER LA Phil Youth Orchestra. Our mission is based on the belief that our young people have a better chance of succeeding in their world if they appreciate and participate in its rich artistic and cultural traditions. GYO provides young musicians in grades 6-12 from all over L.A. County a unique opportunity to play classical music. The GYO has been a Resident Company of the Alex Theatre since 1995.

Glendale Galleria Santa Cares Day at Macy's Court
2019-11-24 08:00 - 09:30 | Glendale Galleria, 100 W. Broadway, Glendale, CA, 91210, United States
Join us Sunday, November 24 for Santa Cares Day in Glendale, CA! Children within all spectrums of special needs and their families are welcome to our sensory-friendly event to experience the time-honored tradition of a visit and photos with Santa at Glendale Galleria. Plus, Lifetime is giving the gift of free photo packages on this day, so your photos with Santa can be remembered for years to come. Share your holiday moments for a chance to win up to $2,000 shipping spree! Use #LifetimeSantaSweepstakes, #ItsAWonderfulLifetime and Tag @LifetimeTV to enter. *Terms Apply.
If you’d like to reserve a complimentary ticket to this event, please visit our event page for more details. In order to receive a free Santa photo package, courtesy of Lifetime TV, please also visit mylifetime.com/santa to register.

Storytime at Le Pain Quotidien
2019-11-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Le Pain Quotidien, 730 Americana Way, Glendale, CA, 91210, United States
Bring your little ones to Le Pain Quotidien’s fun-filled storytime. Learn about the harvest season alongside light snacks.

Downtown Glendale Association Board of Directors Meeting
2019-11-20 10:00 | Downtown Glendale Association 6th Floor Conference Room, 100 N. Brand Blvd., 6th Floor, Glendale, CA, 91203, United States

Downtown Glendale Association DISI Committee Meeting
2019-11-20 09:00 | Downtown Glendale Association 6th Floor Conference Room, 100 N. Brand Blvd., 6th Floor, Glendale, CA, 91203, United States

Downtown Glendale Association SOBO Committee Meeting
2019-11-20 08:30 | Downtown Glendale Association 6th Floor Conference Room, 100 N. Brand Blvd., 6th Floor, Glendale, CA, 91203, United States

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Presents Pulcinella & Prokofiev
2019-11-16 20:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Join Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and principal bass David Grossman for the West Coast premiere of composer and guest artist-in-residence Missy Mazzoli’s Dark with Excessive Bright for Double Bass and Strings.
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra presents principal bass David Grossman, in a tour de force program led by music director Jaime Martín.
Grossman performs Missy Mazzoli’s Dark with Excessive Bright for Double Bass and Strings, and the concert also features an orchestration of Ravel’s Le tombeau de Couperin, Stravinsky’s Pulcinella Suite and Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1, ‘Classical.’
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s vibrant and engaging Orchestral Series showcases the ensemble’s remarkable artistry and trademark mix of regal classics and music from today’s leading composers.

Collection Launch at gorjana
2019-11-16 13:00 - 16:00 | The Americana at Brand, 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA, 91210, United States
Join gorjana as they celebrate a new collection! Preview a beautiful assortment of jewelry alongside sips and sweets. Receive a special gift with purchases of $150 or more.

Roll20 Presents Lost Odyssey
2019-11-15 19:30 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
From the far corners of the D&D multiverse, the streamers unite! Welcome one and all to a live D&D experience unlike any other… Lost Odyssey: The Book of Knowledge, a theatric live game event bringing together some of the biggest names and celebrity players from across the D&D streaming community and beyond, all to one place, one stage, one table, to join forces and play in an all-star charity game of Dungeons & Dragons!
Come take part in our one-of-a-kind adventure to raise money and awareness for the Autism Society of America, and you’ll have the opportunity to play your role in a story to remember! Yes, adventurers, you’re a part of this odyssey as well… We’re recording this very special charity one-shot for the documentary film A World of Dungeons & Dragons, and YOU, the audience, are going to be in it. That means our audience members wanting to come in-costume… are more than encouraged.

Christmas at The Americana at Brand
2019-11-14 19:30 - 21:30 | The Americana at Brand, 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA, 91210, United States
Join us for our Annual Tree Lighting celebration as we officially kick off the holiday season! Be a part of a magical evening hosted by Ava Michelle with special musical performances. Enjoy the season’s first snowfall, a fireworks spectacular and Santa’s grand arrival.
Presented by Keck Medicine of USC. Sponsored by Uber.
This event is complimentary and open to the public.

Musical Theatre Guild Presents The Goodbye Girl
2019-11-10 19:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Musical Theatre Guild presents a Staged Concert Version of
THE GOODBYE GIRL
Music: Marvin Hamlisch
Lyrics: David Zippel
Book: Neil Simon
Based on Simon’s 1977 award-winning screenplay of the same name
Based on Neil Simon’s 1977 award-winning film, THE GOODBYE GIRL follows the unlikely comic romance between Paula, a bitter single mother and former Broadway dancer who has been jilted one too many times, and Elliot, an opinionated actor who shows up unexpectedly with a lease to sublet her apartment. Musical sparks ensue. Simon’s collaborators for the musical were the legendary Marvin Hamlisch (A Chorus Line) and David Zippel (City of Angels).
After an out-of-town tryout in Chicago, THE GOODBYE GIRL opened on Broadway in 1993 starring Bernadette Peters and, in his Broadway debut, Martin Short. It ran for 188 performances, was nominated for 5 Tony® Awards and won the Drama Desk Award for Mr. Hamlisch’s brassy, giddy and rhythmic score.

Camp Bravo Presents Back to Bravo
2019-11-09 19:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
BACK TO BRAVO is an exciting night of musical performances by current and former Broadway stars. Join us for this amazing show and silent auction benefiting our financial aid program to help make Camp Bravo available to any interested young person regardless of his or her socioeconomic status.
Camp Bravo is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

Glendale Galleria Photos with Santa at Macy's Court
2019-11-09 08:00 - 22:00 | Glendale Galleria, 100 W. Broadway, Glendale, CA, 91210, United States
Reserve your FastPass today. Share your favorite holiday snapshots using #ItsAWonderfulLifetime #LifetimeSantaSweeps and tag @LifetimeTV for a chance to win up to a $2k shopping spree courtesy of Lifetime.
Saturday, November 9 – Tuesday, December 24

Artists For Kids Presents Mountains, The Sun & Love
2019-11-07 19:30 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Artists For Kids presents MOUNTAINS, THE SUN & LOVE, an Armenian language film by Michael Poghosyan.
In Moscow photojournalist Anastacia, assigned to make a photo report about Armenian Artists Union’s exhibition, stumbles on a portrait with her face. Dated 1991, it had an unfamiliar signature – Zatik. She realizes it’s a portrait of her late mother. Anastacia finds evidence in the house that leads her to conclude that the painter is her father, about whom her mother had avoided speaking.
She arrives in the village of Yenoqavan in Armenia to find him and take revenge. Zatik is famous in the village for his crazy lifestyle, eccentric behavior and love for alcohol. Despite this he is accepted and loved for being an enthusiastic person and talented painter. Anastacia hates her father’s ludicrous activities and fabricates different situations to make Zatik’s life harder. She photographs everything that reveals this unconventional painter’s true face. At last she confronts Zatik with the pictures she has taken and lashes out at him, fueled by all the pain and hate that she has held inside through the years.
Then Anastacia finds out Zatik is not her father; he was in love with her mother, but it was never mutual. Later she finds her real father, only to realize he doesn’t love her. This causes her to re-evaluate what she learned in Armenia and her feelings about Zatik, ultimately realizing he has become family to her and that she will never let him go out of her life.

Glendale Educational Foundation Mixer at Frida Mexican Cuisine
2019-11-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Frida Mexican Cuisine, 750 Americana Way, Glendale, CA, 91210, United States
Join Glendale businesses and community members for a fun networking mixer to support public education. Learn about the foundation’s Music Matters campaign, which aims to fund music programs for middle and high schools. Enjoy delicious appetizers and drinks with your fellow neighbors.
$10 for Honor Roll Members. $15 for Non-honor Roll Attendees.
RSVP: info@glened.org or 818.247.0466

I Dream 4 All Presents Hollywood & African Prestigious Awards
2019-11-03 19:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
The Hollywood & African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards) are prestigious awards for achievements in the film and music industry, and the Honors are awards to recognize outstanding individuals whose professional careers have been marked by extraordinary personal and professional accomplishments. Honorees and winners are awarded the HAPA trophy.
The HAPAwards honors Kings, Queens, diplomats, community leaders, sports figures, and celebrities. This year’s show is hosted by actress Vivica A. Fox and comedian and actor Michael Blackson. Top Honorees include: His Royal Majesty Oba Adetayo R. Olabele, Zodwa Mkandia, Miguel Nunez, Jr., Bently Kyle Evans, and Dr. Akin Kolade, along with other Honorees. Performances by Jon Jon from the hit group Troop; Amber Sauer from The Voice ; Marc Sean (also an Honoree); and Amina Butterfly.
The HAPAwards are designed to globally promote the blending cultures of Africa and the world while giving back to communities across the globe. The I Dream 4 All Foundation [501(c)3] is producing this year’s show and will donate a portion of the proceeds to Africa, the arts and culture programs in the US, and the recent hurricane victims.

Right Angle Entertainment ANGLE ENTERTAINMENT Presents Raffi
2019-10-27 13:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
As the world’s best-selling children’s entertainer, pioneering troubadour Raffi has spent more than four decades delighting successive generations of kids — and their parents — with his playful, exuberant personality and his irresistibly infectious songs.
Raffi is a singer, songwriter, producer, author, lecturer, and tireless advocate for children. He is best known for his work as a children’s entertainer whose string of gold and platinum-selling recordings in North America includes his classic song, ‘Baby Beluga.’ Once called ‘the most popular children’s singer in the English-speaking world’ (Washington Post ) and ‘Canada’s all time children’s champion’ (Toronto Star ), Raffi is also a recipient of the Order of Canada and the United Nations’ Earth Achievement Award. He has published three books and holds four honorary degrees. He has never advertised to children or made any commercial endorsements aimed at kids. His commitment to treating his young fans with respect changed society’s outlook on music made for children.
‘It’s great fun singing for children and families,’ says Raffi. ‘As well as singing many of my fans’ favorites, I look forward to sharing a song or two from my Love Bug album and my new one, Owl Singalong — and to the sounds of all of us singing old favourites from my very first album!’

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Presents McGegan & Denk
2019-10-26 20:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Join Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and one of America’s foremost pianists: Jeremy Denk. Be there for regal performances of music by Rameau, Mozart & Schubert.
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra presents Avery Fisher Prize-winning pianist Jeremy Denk in a classic program led by guest conductor Nicholas McGegan, music director of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and principal guest conductor of the Pasadena Symphony.
Denk, winner of a MacArthur ‘Genius’ Fellowship, performs Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 19, and the concert also features music from Rameau’s music from Dardanus and two works by Schubert: the overture from Der Häusliche Krieg and Symphony No. 6.

Center for Inquiry Presents An Evening with Richard Dawkins & Ann Druyan
2019-10-20 19:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Richard Dawkins and Ann Druyan will come together for an exciting evening of discussion touching on matters of science, skepticism, current events and more! Kendrick Frazier will guide the discussion. Mr. Dawkins will be signing his books, including the newly released ‘Outgrowing God,’ after the performance.

Think! Bar & Amazon Treasure Truck
2019-10-19 12:00 - 17:00 | The Americana at Brand, 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA, 91210, United States
HEALTH ENTHUSIASTS & FOODIES – COME GET PHYSICAL WITH THINK! BAR AND AMAZON TREASURE TRUCK WITH LOTS OF FREE SAMPLES!
Amazon’s Treasure Truck is working with Think! Nutrition bars on an energetic and fitness-forward day of fun. Featuring free samples of Think!’s most popular flavors such as Brownie Crunch and Creamy Peanut Butter protein bars, guests can enjoy a climbing wall and a “Scrumptious Seesaw” photo opportunity.

Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre Presents Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre Goes Broadway
2019-10-13 17:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre GOES BROADWAY! A unique, interpretive fusion of jazz and ballet, celebrating Broadway’s most beloved and memorable moments from Chicago, West Side Story, On the Town, Hair, Les Misérables, Carousel, and The Phantom of the Opera.
Artistic Director, Natasha Middleton, blends a mixture of the original classic dance with vibrant and innovative choreography, paying tribute to unforgettable favorites, including ‘All That Jazz,’ ‘America,’ ‘I Dreamed a Dream,’ ‘The Music of the Night,’ and more!
Enjoy the legendary music of Leonard Bernstein, John Kander, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Galt MacDermot, Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein, and Claude-Michel Schönberg!
A Night of Music and Dance to Remember!

Symphonic Concert Management Ltd Presents Havasi Pure Piano Concert
2019-10-05 20:00 | Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
HAVASI at Alex Theatre – After sold-out performances at Carnegie Hall, the Barbican in London and the Sydney Opera House, HAVASI comes to Los Angeles for the first time with an exclusive solo piano performance.
Unlike anything you’ve heard before – The program is 100% original solo piano works by one of the most fascinating and versatile young composers of today, HAVASI. His innovative music is unlike anything you have heard before; fresh, passionate and entertaining at the same time. Pure Piano. This is a rare and unique opportunity to meet the modern classical composer who usually only performs in the largest stadiums in Europe. In this special concert he will be playing to an audience sitting virtually right next to him. Expect to be surprised: even today a single piano is perfectly enough for a charismatic artist to deeply move and entertain the audience, while he reveals his secrets about the music that has captivated the hearts of so many people worldwide.
Family-friendly Concert – HAVASI’s charismatic personality, showmanship and the stunningly spectacular visual component of the show is engaging entertainment for the entire family where children can encounter the piano in a modern setting they will truly enjoy.
About HAVASI – A graduate of the world-renowned Franz Liszt Academy of Music, with a deep knowledge of classical tradition, Havasi is also seeking to make classical instruments relevant to the modern age in a deeply moving yet entertaining way. He has performed his original compositions at some of the world’s most prestigious concert halls, such as Carnegie Hall in New York and the Sydney Opera House. Havasi is one of the rare contemporary composers with the rock star-like charisma that can sell out huge stadium concerts. He played to 46,000 people, filling the Budapest Arena 4 times over in a single weekend. In recent years he also sold out the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, the Tauron Arena in Krakow and the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna. HAVASI Symphonic has been a Billboard #2 international concert, #1 album on iTunes, and an absolute #1 on Deezer: #1 Artist, #1 Album, #1 song.
