Young Opera Theater presents:
Amahl’s Christmas Opera Party
Sun, Nov 30, 2025
2:00 PM
Doors 12:00 PM
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Gian Carlo Menotti’s classic children’s opera:
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Opera Sung in English with supertitles
The Holiday Opera Classic ~ a treat for all ages! A heartwarming tale of a disabled youth and his encounter with the Three Kings…sung with splendor and humor. Fully staged, libretto in English. Enjoy the event with an add-on snack buffet and holiday craft fun.
Come early to enjoy snacks and crafts.
The Grand Annex Arts Saloon
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Doors 5:30 PM
Live Music Starts at 6:30 PM
Enjoy a laid-back evening of music and art at this new First Thursday event, with your hosts, local musicians Chris and Emily Huff. December features music duo LuCa.
LuCa is a duo that is based in Southern California, made up of Lupe Montiel and Carlos Rodriguez. Their different backgrounds bring a pop yet indie sound to their music. LuCa has been a band since 2021, and is hoping to share their music and energy with everyone. Lupe is also Grand Vision’s Education Program Coordinator.
The Nightcaps: Holiday Lounge
Fri., Dec 05, 2025
8:00 PM
Doors 7:00 PM
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Kick off the holidays with a night of mid-century swing, nostalgic Vince Guaraldi tunes (think A Charlie Brown Christmas), and seasonal favorites. Former Glenn Miller Orchestra frontman Mark Kopitzke seamlessly bridges the velvet of Sinatra with a modern, soulful groove. He tours international music halls, major cruise lines, and is a regular at Disneyland with his Secret Agents band.
The band features: Christine Araoka on keys, Anthony Johnson on drums and Mackenzie Leighton on bass.
Fly By Night LA presents
The Music of Rush
Sat, Dec 06, 2025
8:00 PM
Doors 7:00 PM
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Fly By Night LA performs the music of Rush with a high-energy stage production featuring an immersive laser light show, giant inflatables and special effects. The five-piece band takes Rush’s music to a whole new level, featuring the stunning Maria Schneider on lead vocals (Continuous Signal). Hear these great rock classics in an exciting new way. Not to be missed!
Chin Chin Ent. presents
A Dolly Christmas
Sat, Dec 13, 2025
7:00 PM
Doors 6:30 PM
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Get ready for the ultimate Dolly Parton holiday celebration! Join us at The Grand Annex in San Pedro, CA for a magical evening of Dolly’s greatest hits blended with festive Christmas favorites.
Sing along to Dolly classic and timeless holiday songs in a joyful, high-energy tribute starring the Broadway award-winner Kim Eberhardt.
This is the ultimate Dolly Christmas Experience – full of sparkle, music and holiday cheer. Perfect for a festive night out with friends, family or anyone who loves Dolly!
San Pedro Waterfront Arts presents
A Christmas Carol
Sun, Dec 14, 2025
2:00 PM
Doors 1:00 PM
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Hear Sir Patrick Stewart’s Adaptation of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol read by local luminaries such as Councilman Tim McOsker of the One Five and Harbor Commissioner Lee Williams with actors from Little Fish/Shakespeare by the Sea, Encore South Bay Theatre Group and House of Bards Theatre Company.
Directed by Renee O’Connor-Sura (House of Bards Theatre Company) and Jacob Nye (Encore South Bay Theatre Group).
Help the Toberman Neighborhood Center stock their food pantry – please bring canned and shelf-stable foods to receive a raffle ticket for our Silent Auction.
Doors open at 1:00 PM for a special dessert reception, donated by John and Lucrecia Jacobson for all ticket holders.
This idea was the brainchild of married social entrepreneurs, Fred Allen and Linda Grimes, who met in New York City when Fred was the Broadway Lighting Designer for this very successful one-man play. “We wanted to present this work, as it has informed our relationship for the past 29 years and its messages are very relevant to today’s world situation”, notes San Pedro Waterfront Arts District Executive Director, Linda Grimes. The San Pedro Arts District believes by sharing culture, we can reach common ground.
This performance is a part of the San Pedro Waterfront Arts District’s Culture Talks series.
Andy & Renee with Hard Rain:
New Year’s Party
Wed, Dec 31, 2025
8:30 PM
Doors 7:30 PM
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South Bay folk-rockers return with hits from across the decades. Includes late-night appetizers, party favors and a toast to start off 2025!
Andy Hill and Renee Safier with their band Hard Rain have been referred to as “America’s best kept secret.” Performing over 200 shows a year, the band delivers a style of Americana folk-rock that’s thoughtful, musical, danceable and full of memorable hooks.
John Jorgenson Quintet
Fri, Jan 09, 2026
8:00 PM
Doors 7:00 PM
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John Jorgenson is a multi-instrumentalist and master guitarist who is recognized across rock, jazz and Americana genres. As the leader of the John Jorgenson Quintet (JJQ) his musicality and virtuosity absolutely shine. The group’s style is inspired by the dynamic string-driven swing created by Django Reinhardt in Paris in the 1930s, yet Jorgenson’s compositions draw additionally from Latin, Romanian, Greek, classical, and rock music.
Strings Chamber Ensemble Series “From Classical to Pop”
Sun, Jan 18, 2026
3:00 PM
Doors 2:00 PM
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Grand Vision is pleased to announce its new Strings Chamber Ensemble Series!
Concertmasters Shura Sasaki and Juhee Jeon lead the ensemble in performing well-known classical pieces and pop songs in a string quartet.
The first concert, “From Classical to Pop,” features a mix of both classical and “pops strings” music. The classical pieces include the complete Haydn Quartet No. 53 (Lark) Op. 64. No. 5, and works from Mozart and Beethoven. The “pops strings” pieces include a medley of your favorite Beatles hits, and other popular songs, like What a Wonderful World, Some Day My Prince Will Come, A Girl from Ipanema, and Por Una Cabeza Tango. Arrangements by Shura Sasaki.
Violinists Shura Sasaki and Juhee Jeon bring over 25 years of teaching and performing experience to the concert series. Shura has served as concertmaster for Orchestra Nova Los Angeles and performed with the Long Beach Ballet and Downey Symphony. Juhee has performed in numerous venues and churches, including with the Elohim Chamber Ensemble in Korea, and has directed several youth orchestras. Both musicians teach students at the highest strings level through the Certificate of Merit program.