Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival

September 22-24, 2023

 Torrance Cultural Arts Center
3330 Civic Center Drive
Torrance, California
 $47, kalakoa.com

Kala Koa Entertainment presents

Celebrating the Ukulele bringing musical joy for over 100 years! Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival explores the musical versatility of the ukulele for the experienced ukulele player, the occasional strummer, and curious spectator.

Lineup: Abe Lagrimas, Jr, Kalei Gamiao, Corey Fujimoto, Lil Rev, Mika Kane, Sarah Maisel, Craig Chee, Ukulollo, Jenifer Cabrera, Ukulenny, Katie Denure, Abby Lyons, Peter Luongo, Melanie Kareem, Anthony Stanley, Mitch Chang | Lineup

Sunday: NUE, Corey Fujimoto, Kalei Gamiao, Mika Kane and hula by Halau Hula Ke Ola O Kaua'i & La'ikuokealaula.

The Festival includes

• workshops for all levels of playing ability
• work on technique
• learn to play
• live all-star performances by some of today's most popular ukulele players
• vendors and popular Hawaiian food and beverage options
• all-star performances all-day
• today's hottest ukulele talent plus Workshops at the Programs for Beginners (in Japanese and English); Strum-alongs; Pop Songs; Artist Q&As; Reggae Strumming
  Scales
• Intro to Hula
•  Singing for Ukulele Players
• Chord Melodies
• Blues for Ukulele
• Intros & Endings
• Triplets
• Get your Right Hand Grooving

 The ukulele originating in the 19th century as a Hawaiian adaptation of the Portuguese machete, a small guitar-like instrument, which was introduced to Hawaii by Portuguese immigrants, mainly from Madeira and the Azores and is a member of the lute family of instruments. Ukuleles commonly come in four sizes: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone and generally employs four nylon or gut strings or four courses of strings.

 

Torrance Armed Forces Day Concerts

May 19, 2023, 1:30 & 7:30 p.m.

James R. Armstrong Theatre
3330 Civic Center Drive
Torrance, California 90503
Free, but tickets required: Box Office at (310) 781-7171

The tickets to the afternoon concert are free and are on a first come, first served basis. There is a limit of four tickets per adult. Ticket holders must be in their seats 15 minutes prior to show time or the seat will be made available to other patrons. The 7:30 p.m. performance is only open to military including DV Flag Officers.

 

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.