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Back by popular demand, this year marks the 3rd edition of Django à Gogo Los Angeles, a music event dedicated to the art of the greatest guitar master who ever lived: Django Reinhardt.

The stellar lineup, including the internationally acclaimed Stephane Wrembel Band join forces with top French talent and LA-based musicians in this unforgettable evening of music.

Leading the festivities is the acclaimed Stephane Wrembel Band, known for their spirited renditions of Gypsy jazz classics. Wrembel, a virtuoso on the guitar (composer for Woody Allen’s movies, such as Midnight in Paris and Vicky Cristina Barcelona) effortlessly channels the spirit of Django Reinhard.

✨ All-Star Concerts are headlined by The Stephane Wrembel Band with different special guests.

✨ Master Classes deliver a first-class music program providing musicians of all levels and instruments access to the greatest knowledge and teachers available. The program focuses mainly on the musical style of Django Reinhardt.

✨ Jam sessions (free). No registration is required to participate, just bring your own instruments. Sessions take place in lounge or outside (weather dependent). 

A Night of Short French Films       
Thursday, February 13th at 8:00pm     
Gates at 7pm for baguette sandwiches and cash bar. 
Intermission with complimentary cheese and charcuterie sponsored by the Alliance Française de Los Angeles, included in the price of a ticket.
Tickets at $17.
In French with English subtitles. Suitable for ages 16+

Film guide
 
Now in its sixteenth year straight, A Night of Short French Films honors French cinema and the innovative traditions in filmmaking being developed there since the very first motion picture was screened in Paris in 1895.

In this new collection of French shorts, we delve into films with a distinctly French style selected from the top French festival circuit. Along with the free cheese and charcuterie tasting at intermission, you’ll feel as though you were in Paris!  

Marvel at the new French directors and actors until now unknown to Hollywood but who may yet have prolific careers there! Vote for your favorite short in our Audience Awards!

The program is presented in two one-hour long sessions and includes a 15-minute intermission with complimentary cheese and charcuterie tasting with each ticket purchase.

This event is made possible with the support of ELMA.

Portrait of Ludmilla as Nina Simone       
Performed by Ludmilla Dablo and David Lescot    
Directed by David Lescot          
March 13 at 8:00pm (in English)
March 14 at 8:00pm (in French with English supertitles)
Students/Senior: $25
Regular Admission: $40
Gates at 7pm for baguette sandwiches and cash bar

Ludmilla Dabo Brings Nina Simone’s Story to Life

Acclaimed French actress and singer Ludmilla Dabo, accompanied by director and playwright David Lescot on guitar gives an intimate one-women musical portrait of the iconic ‘High Priestess of Soul.” Dabo takes us on Nina Simone’s journey from young musical prodigy to her role as a major figure in the civil rights movement.

Using a mixture of spoken word, storytelling and jazz/soul, Ludmila Dabo delivers a powerful retelling of Nina Simone’s life, exploring the hardships she faced and the passion that drove her music and activism. From the brutality of her relationships to her pivotal role in the civil rights movement, the play dives into the personal and political struggles that shaped Simone’s legacy.

Through stories like her refusal to perform when her parents were told to give up their seats at her recital, Simone’s fight for justice shines. The play also delves into the meaning behind her iconic songs, from the searing ‘Mississippi Goddam’, written after a horrific act of racist violence, to the hopeful ‘Young, Gifted and Black,’ celebrating the potential of Black youth.

Dabo adds her own perspective, sharing experiences of racism and emphasizing the importance of creating opportunities for young Black people. The result is a moving and eye-opening journey through Simone’s life and her timeless message of equality and empowerment.

This production doesn’t just honor Nina Simone—it carries her spirit and her call for change to a new generation.

Letters Aloud: “Thanks, But No Thanks – The Greatest Rejection Letters Ever”   
March 28th 2025 at 8:00pm       
Students/Senior: $25
Regular Admission: $40
Gates at 7pm for baguette sandwiches and cash bar

Turning Rejection into Resilience: A Hilarious and Inspiring Show

“One of the best live events of the past 3 years! Loved it!”
– Audience Quote

“A cultural odyssey where the audience glimpses personal moments for historical figures”
– Anchorage Press

Success doesn’t come easy, and this show proves it with a delightful twist on the bumps along the way. Watch as Stephen King gets his first rejection letter from Spacemen Magazine, Andy Warhol is told to pick up his returned painting, and Gertrude Stein faces her own signature critique.

The stories don’t stop there. A young Sidney Poitier hilariously asks President Franklin Roosevelt for a $100 loan—and gets turned down—while a bold 17-year-old college applicant flips the script and rejects her rejection letter from Duke University.

Through humor and heart, these tales of resilience and determination remind us all that rejection is just a step toward success. Prepare to laugh, feel inspired, and leave with a renewed sense of perseverance!
 

N.ORMES           
Performed by Agathe Bisserie et Adrien Malette-Chénier    
May 1st at 8:00pm
Student/Senior: $25
Regular Admission: $40
Gates at 7pm for baguette sandwiches and cash bar.

Agathe and Adrien: Redefining Gender Through Acrobatics and Storytelling

“An entertaining performance full of humor and irony.”
– Butterworth

“A provocative celebration of equality.”
– The Scotsman

Blurring the lines between circus show, contemporary dance and performance art, N.Ormes invites audiences to question preconceived ideas. In this physically impressive and touching creation, duo Agathe Bisserier and Adrien Malette-Chénier push the limits and expectations of their own bodies and gender norms.  

Recent graduates of the famed Circus School of Québec, Agathe and Adrien have developed a unique, highly physical circus and dance vocabulary. The duo has worked with renowned cirque companies on European tours and circus festivals worldwide.

N.Ormes will challenge you to question your own assumptions through a touching and intimate journey that will move you with a perfect blend of tears and laughter.

Supported by The Quebec Government Office in Los Angeles.

Constantinople          
Kora: Ablaye Cissoko
Sétar: Kiya Tabassian 
Percussion: Patrick Graham
         
May 8th at 8:00pm
Students/Senior: $25
Regular Admission: $40
Gates at 7pm for baguette sandwiches and cash bar

Experience the Timeless Magic of Storytelling Through Music with Constantinople

Throughout history, bards, troubadours, and griots have woven the world’s stories into vibrant performances that connect us with nature, the divine, and the wisdom of the ages. Constantinople, a trio of master musicians—Ablaye Cissoko on the kora, Kiya Tabassian on the setar, and Patrick Graham on percussion—brings this tradition to life, creating a rich, musical dialogue that celebrates the beauty of existence.

For over a decade, this dynamic trio has captivated audiences around the world with their unique fusion of instruments. The seamless interaction between the kora and setar, accompanied by the heartbeat of the percussion, creates a sound that feels both ancient and timeless, as though these instruments were always meant to speak together.

Join them for a musical journey that spans cultures and continents, with over 100 performances at festivals and venues worldwide. Discover the magic of Constantinople and experience the power of music to unite, uplift, and inspire.

Mostly Mozart: 
Friday, May 16th, 2025 at 8:00pm
 
Gates at 7:00pm for cash bar and baguette sandwiches.
Students/Senior Tickets: $35
Regular Admission Tickets: $45
 

May 16th, 2025 program:
 

Leos Janacek – Suite for String Orchestra
 
W.A. Mozart – Concertone in C Major, K.190
Hannah White, violin
 
This 10th Anniversary Season Finale presents exciting emerging talent debuting with LAV.
 
Featuring Leos Janacek’s brilliant Suite for String Orchestra, and the exciting artistry of young violin virtuosa Hannah White in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Concertone in C Major!