“Down Around Brown Town” | September 17
Get up offa that thing and get over to “Down Around Brown Town” for a fun and spirited Jukebox Musical, a tribute to the music of the Godfather of Soul.
Created by Frit and Frat Fuller, “Down Around Brown Town” at El Portal Theatre is filled with great song and dance and salutes the one-and-only James Brown by featuring different characters in various vignettes set to his greatest hits. More>>
The Soraya Reopens!
The Soraya celebrates the 10th anniversary and reopening with a special gift to the public unlike any other in Los Angeles—five free concerts—that says welcome back and thank you to its loyal audience. But these are just five of the nearly 50 performances that will be presented during The Soraya’s 2021-22 joy-filled season! More>>
VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE” | September 17-October 10
Set in rural Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Vanya and his adopted sister Sonia live a quiet life in the farmhouse where they grew up and cared for their elderly parents, while mourning their lost dreams and missed opportunities. When their often-wrong, fortune-telling maid warns of impending dangers, and their movie star sister, Masha, arrives unexpectedly with her young, sexy, boy toy, Spike, the family is launched into a rollicking weekend of one-upmanship, exposed nerves, and a lot of broken mugs. More>>
The Fat Dog
One of the reasons we love The Fat Dog is in the name. Their spacious dog-friendly patio is such a treat for pet parents and dog alike. But, hands down, we are big fans of The Fat Dog’s drinks and their uber talented mixologist. Their cocktails blend together such unique flavor combos! And, who doesn’t like a good booze-themed day of the week? They say they make pub food but it’s so much more. It’s comfort food, hence, the term pub food. But, we call it upscale pub food.  More>>
“London Suite” | September 17 - October 24
“LONDON SUITE” by Neil Simon will be the first show produced by the Group Rep open to the public on the indoor Main Stage of the Lonny Chapman Theatre since the California Covid Lockdown. Humor and humanity abound in this full-out farce and tender comedy Neil Simon’s “LONDON SUITE” the third installation of Mr. Simon’s ‘Suite” trilogy (“PLAZA SUITE,” “CALIFORNIA SUITE” and “LONDON SUITE”). Like an exquisite four-course dinner, we are treated to four wildly different stories that all take place in the same luxury London hotel room. More>>
“The MaD JaCKRaTS Makin' a Movie” | September 19
The MaD JaCKRaTS deliver a fun take on the art form with their monthly comedy show Makin' a Movie. Each show opens with a quick musical parody based on the month’s theme and then continues with three improvised segments which kick off with an audience suggestion. The talented group of improvisers weaves each suggestion into a story complete with plot twists and wacky characters to create a hilarious “mini-movie” on the spot.  More>>
“She Can Be Evil” | September 19
In the era of #MeToo and #Black Lives Matter, “She Can Be Evil” chronicles the life of a Black, middle-aged, jazz singer and pole dancer left devastated after being sexually assaulted by the man she secretly loved for nearly two decades. She rediscovers her humanity in her quest to find happiness beyond her trauma and finds purpose in the unconditional love she cultivates for herself while coming to terms with her mortality. More>>
"MIND Frames” | Through October 31
Take a walk through Caroline McElroy's "MIND Frames” exhibit at the NoHo Senior Arts Colony. This journey is overflowing with images, words, feelings, and heart.  A mixture of materials to view and read;  textures that enhance our senses;  and a story that many of us have been a part of.  More>>
"Under Construction” | September 23 – October 3
The Road Theatre Company’s reopening with “Under Construction.” They've brought together new and emerging playwrights to develop some exciting new plays, to be read LIVE, in-person on The Road Theatre’s Magnolia stage. More>>
“Goldbaby” | September 24
"Goldbaby" – the toast of the Hollywood Fringe Festival - gets an encore!
Lush, glamorous, and a hot mess, “Goldbaby” is more than just one flavor. Their inclusive and timely comedy is both a love letter to, and a twist on, classic sketch. “Goldbaby” blends the simple with the absurd, sexiness with satire, and the whatever that third thing is that makes you laugh. "To put it simply, we’re gold, baby. Solid gold." More>>
“Sex With Strangers” | September 24 - October 17
Attraction turns to sex when star sex blogger Ethan tracks down his idol, the gifted but obscure novelist Olivia. They find they each crave what the other possesses, but must confront the dark side of ambition and the trouble of reinventing oneself when the past is only a click away. They hook up, sex turns into dating and dating into something more complicated. A break-out-hit at Steppenwolf (2011), “Sex With Strangers” explores what happens when our online and offline identities intersect. More>>
“BIRTHDAY CLUB” | September 25 - October 24
“BIRTHDAY CLUB” is comedy about five women who get together for their birthdays, each with her own story, to drink, celebrate, commiserate and support each other as they negotiate through marriage, work, divorce, birth and kids, while solving the problems of the world. More>>
“Our Man in Santiago” | September 24-October 24
Theatre West presents the world premiere of "Our Man in Santiago," a comic spy thriller inspired by the true story of a spectacularly botched U.S. attempt to overthrow Chile’s democratically elected leader. More>>
City of Angels Women’s Film Festival | September 24-26
The City of Angels Women’s Film Festival is proud to announce their Official Selections, Panelists, and Angel Award Honorees for this year’s festival with a special virtual panel with BAFTA award-winning UK female filmmakers on September 23, 2021. City of Angels Women’s Film Festival films have been either directed, produced, written or include a cast driven by women or a combination of those elements. More>>
“Discovery the Funny" | September 25
Comedian and actor Ian Salmon brings live standup comedy to El Portal Theatre featuring national and international touring standup comedians.
The first of three shows starts September 25th and features comedians Ty Barnett, Sarah Newell, Tom McClain, Alycia Cooper, Angelica Valenzuela and hosted by creator Ian Salmon. Comedians on this show have been seen on Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central, Showtime, HBO and many more TV shows! More>>
Hotel Amarano
Welcome Home. Your host is Amara and her home is your home -the beautiful Hotel Amarano. The name “Amara” means grace, mercy and kindness, and Hotel Amarano exudes the qualities of its namesake by offering an elegant, graceful retreat nestled minutes away from the world’s entertainment capital. Book The Amara Room package that includes a Welcome Gift, complimentary parking, WIFI, bike rentals, room upgrades (based on availability). You'll feel right at home. More>>
How to Process Reviews of Your Solo Show
Four tips to process reviews of your solo show. Learn to be proud of your solo art, stand tall in your own point of view, own your unique creative aesthetic and remain open to feedback that will propel you forward rather than drag you down, then you will have a very successful and rewarding solo career. More>>
Changes Are Coming to the NoHo Arts District
Meet District NoHo, a new North Hollywood development and one of the largest in the NoHo Arts District’s 20+ year history.  More>>
Online Acting Class Guide
When we get dealt a heavy hand like COVID19, we find a creative solution - that's the NoHo way. For our acting classes it's no different. Our acting classes have gone online for the time being and we've created a list for our readers. Remember, they may cancel our in-person acting classes but they will not take our acting classes away. More>>
Getting Commercial and Theatrical Headshots During the Pandemic
As the theatre and film industries look to get back in the swing of things, actors are more and more getting ready for new opportunities. For many actors, new headshots will be in order. But health experts continue to warn the COVID-19 pandemic is still a threat. So, what can actors do to safely get updated headshots? More>>