Thursday 30Ventura County Fair in Ventura
The Ventura County Fair, known as the “ocean country fair,” takes place at the Ventura County Fairgrounds (10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura), and features events such as racing pig shows, petting zoo, livestock exhibits, live music and waterfront rides. Ends August 9. Tickets from $13. Venturacountyfair.org reports.
Photo exhibition at La Paloma Market
OBRAS DE LUZ (Works of Light): A 40-Year History of the Japanese American Community through the Lens of Photojournalist Mario Gershom Reyes, at Mercado La Paloma (3655 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles), displays the work of this Mexican photographer, who documented milestones, tragedies and victories of the Japanese American community of Los Angeles. Ends September 25. Free entry. janm.org reports.
Friday the 31st
Ballet at Disney Hall
In the series BalletNOW: Superstars of Paris featuring Hugo Marchand and Friends, Hugo Marchand, principal dancer of the Paris Opera Ballet, brings together an extraordinary cast of the company's principal dancers and soloists at the Walt Disney Concert Hall (111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles). From Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2 at various times. Tickets from $36. musiccenter.org reports.
Cumbia at the Music Center
The Dance DTLA series at The Music Center's Jerry Moss Plaza (135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles) will be dedicated this week to cumbia, with lessons led by Andrik and Erika and featuring DJ Sizzle Fantastic. Friday, July 31 from 7 to 11 pm. Free admission. musiccenter.org reports.
Ciro Hurtado at Grand Performances
Ciro Hurtado, Peruvian guitarist and composer, will be part of the Grand Performances summer concert series, taking place at California Plaza (350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles). He will perform songs from his extensive repertoire, which ranges from works for solo guitar to pieces for full ensemble. Friday, July 31 at 7 pm. Free admission. grandperformances.org reports.
Puppet show at the Montalbán theater
The show Puppet Up!, by Brian Henson, will be presented at the Ricardo Montalbán Theater (1615 Vine St., Los Angeles) and is a show of improvisations and comic vignettes, including classic pieces by Jim and Jane Henson, performed by dozens of Henson's puppets. From Friday, July 31 to August 9. Tickets from $49. puppetup.com reports.
Zoo After Dark at the LA Zoo
The final part of the Zoo After Dark series at the LA Zoo (5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles) will be a night of country line dancing, featuring live music from girl band, Pulp Vixen. No experience required. Friday, July 31 from 6 to 9 pm. Tickets from $25. lazoo.org reports.
Saturday 1
Afro-Latin Festival at LA Plaza
The LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes (501 N. Main St., Los Angeles) will host the fourth edition of the Afro-Latino Fest, celebrating Afro-Latin American heritage with live music, diaspora dance, panel discussions, interactive art activities and a vendor market. Saturday, August 1 at 4 pm. Free admission. lapca.org reports.
Hard Festival at SoFi Stadium
The Hard Summer Music Festival, of electronic music, techno, trap and hip hop, which will take place at SoFi Stadium (1001 S. Stadium Dr., Inglewood), includes the participation of artists such as Kali Uchis, Tokischa, Sach Fox, Zeed, Knock2 and dozens more. Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2. Tickets from $282. hardsummer.com reports.
Wednesday 5
Latin Mafia at the Grammy museum
The band formed by three brothers from Monterrey, Mexico, Latin Mafia will be present at the An Evening With Latin Mafia event at the Grammy Museum (800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles) to discuss their creative process, their career and their music, followed by a live performance. The program will be in Spanish. Wednesday, August 5 at 7:30 pm. Tickets from $40. grammymuseum.org reports.
