A high-flying Cinco de Mayo celebration, a musical journey by means of Renaissance Spain and a theatrical descent into the underworld make our quick record of Southern California cultural choices this weekend (And should you’re searching for Mom’s Day choices, you’ll discover them right here.) Earlier than you go, bear in mind to name or examine on-line for reservation necessities and different COVID-19 protocols.
‘Hadestown’
Journey to hell and again with the nationwide touring manufacturing of Anaïs Mitchell’s rousing and romantic Tony-winning musical that transports the parable of Orpheus and Eurydice from historical Greece to present-day New Orleans. Ahmanson Theatre, the Music Middle, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown L.A. $40-$225. 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and eight p.m. Saturday, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday; different dates by means of Might 29. centertheatregroup.org
Lucha VaVoom’s ‘Cinco de Mayan’
Masked Mexican wrestlers grapple, comics crack clever, aerialists soar and burlesque performers strut their stuff in a particular Cinco de Mayo version of this saucy selection present for ages 21 and older. Azteca dance troupe Xipe Totec and Grandeza Mexicana People Ballet Firm additionally seem. The Mayan Theatre, 1038 S. Hill St., downtown L.A. 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday. $75. luchavavoom.com
‘On Gold Mountain’
The Huntington and Los Angeles Opera be part of forces for composer Nathan Wang’s site-specific musical drama based mostly on Lisa See’s novel about her great-grandfather’s struggles and triumphs as a Chinese language immigrant dwelling in nineteenth century Los Angeles. The Huntington Library, Artwork Museum, and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino. 7:30 p.m. Thursday by means of Sunday; additionally Might 12 by means of 15. $135, $150. huntington.org
‘Rating for Right here’
L.A.-based arts nonprofit Clockshop presents multimedia artist Jimena Sarno’s new interactive, site-specific soundscape that permits park guests to craft their very own individualized sonic experiences utilizing a free, downloadable cellphone app. Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N. Spring St., Chinatown, downtown L.A. Saturday by means of Aug. 31; opening reception: 3 to five p.m. Saturday; park hours: open every day, 8 a.m. to sundown. Free. clockshop.org
The Tallis Students
The venerable British vocal ensemble that makes a speciality of sacred music of the Renaissance closes out its 2022 U.S. tour with a program titled “The Golden Age of Spanish Polyphony.” Native choral group the St. Monica Academy Choir additionally performs. St. Andrew Church, 311 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Saturday. $50, $75. saintandrewpasadena.org
‘Cabaret Macabre’
Thrills and chills await you in an all-new version of this darkish and twisted burlesque present directed and choreographed by native dance artist Brittany DeWeese; for ages 17 and up. Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood. 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; different dates by means of Might 28. $20, $25. (818) 202-4120. zombiejoes.com
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