Event agenda: what to do in Los Angeles from February 12 to 26
Enjoy Valentine's Day and various events for all tastes
Here Lies Love at the Amanson
Here Lies Love is a musical about the former First Lady of the Philippines, Imelda Marcos, her family's rise to power, and their subsequent downfall at the hands of the Philippine People Power Revolution. The performances will take place at the Mark Taper Forum (135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles). Select dates through March 22. Tickets start at $40. For more information, visit centertheatregroup.org.
Banda MS at Crypto.com
The Sinaloa-based music group, Banda MS, continues its Limited Edition tour and will be in town to celebrate Valentine's Day. They will perform two concerts at the Crypto.com arena (1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles) for their most romantic fans. Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14. Tickets start at $93. Reports axs.com.
Jazz Concert at the Luckman
Jazz at Lincoln Center presents the Great American Crooners concert at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex (5151 State University Dr., Los Angeles), celebrating the melodies and rhythms of singers such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Bobby Darin. Featuring Benny Benack III, Robbie Lee, and Shenel Johns. Friday, February 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets from $25. Reports theluckman.org.
Theater at the Getty Villa
This Valentine's weekend, at the Getty Villa (17985 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades), Theatre Movement Bazaar and the Getty present the world premiere of Delphi, a musical comedy set in ancient Greece that follows the decadent glory of the Oracle of Delphi. Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15. Tickets $35. More info getty.edu.
Ponyo Exhibit at the Academy
The Ponyo exhibit at the Academy Museum of Motion Arts (6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles) features original Studio Ghibli materials and over one hundred materials selected by Studio Ghibli, including art boards, posters, an animation desk, and original hand-drawn sketches by Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. From Saturday, February 14, through January 10. Tickets from $15; free for those under 17. More info academymuseum.org.
Intocable at the Peacock
The norteno music group Intocable will perform at the Peacock Theater (777 Chick Hearn Ct., Los Angeles) as part of their Cultura Tour. The band from Zapata, Texas, will perform a selection of their most iconic songs from their 30-year career. Saturday, February 14 at 8 pm. Tickets from $62. More information at axs.com.
Love Notes at Gloria Molina Park
This Valentine's Day, Gloria Molina Grand Park (200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles) will host Love Notes, a celebration centered on the sound of classic songs and the tradition of radio dedications. There will be a drone light show in the evening. Saturday from 3 to 7 pm. Free event. Reports grandparkla.org.
Boleros at the Bovard
The bolero trio Los Tres Reyes and singer Lucia Gutierrez Rebolloso, winner of the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, will perform together in the Boleros de Noche cabaret series, taking place at the Bovard Auditorium (3551 Trousdale Pkwy., Los Angeles) and celebrating its tenth anniversary. Saturday, February 14 at 8 pm. Tickets from $71. Reports bolerosdenoche.com.
90s Banda Tour at the Honda Center
Banda El Recodo, Banda Machos, Banda El Mexicano, Banda Los Recoditos, and Banda Movil are the talent participating in the 90s Banda Tour, taking place at the Honda Center (2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim). Saturday, February 14 at 7 pm. Tickets from $85. More information at ticketmaster.com.
Sunday, February 15
Soccer Is Life at LACMA
To celebrate the arrival of the World Cup in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles) presents Soccer Is Life, an exhibition of works by animator and visual effects artist Lyndon J. Barrois, Sr. Made with gum wrappers, glue, paint, and other materials, his miniatures capture iconic moments from men's and women's soccer. From Sunday, February 15 to July 12. Tickets from $15. More information at lacma.org.