A musical about a budding drag queen, a celebration of music from the Baroque era and a concert by a living jazz legend headline our cultural offerings this weekend. Before going, remember to call or check online the reservation conditions and other COVID-19 protocols.
“Everyone talks about Jamie”
A British gay teenager pursues his dream of becoming a drag queen in the North American premiere of this inspirational West End musical. Layton Williams plays. Ahmanson Theatre, the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., Downtown Los Angeles 8 pm Friday, 2 pm and 8 pm Saturday, 1 pm and 6:30 pm Sunday; other dates until February 20. $35 to $145. centroteatrogrupo.org
‘Baroque: Brandenburg 5’
Principal Guest Conductor Nicholas McGegan conducts the Pasadena Symphony Orchestra in Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 and the composer’s Violin Concerto No. 2 with violinist Aubree Oliverson. Also on the programme: works by Vivaldi and Boccherini. Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S. St. John Ave., Pasadena. 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday. $35 to $130. pasadenasymphony-pops.org
Jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
The Grammy-winning trumpeter and composer leads the venerable ensemble in a mix of standards and contemporary pieces. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 20:00 Friday. $39 to $119. scfta.org
‘Alan Cumming and Ari Shapiro: Och and Oy! A considerate cabaret
The Tony winner and the NPR host share the stage for an evening of songs and stories. The Wide Stage, Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. 7:30 p.m. from Friday to Saturday. $65 to $145. (310) 434-3200. thebroadstage.org
‘Tupac Shakur. Wake me up when I’m free’
The influential rapper who died in 1996 is remembered in this exhibit that includes sound installations, poetry, personal effects and more. The Canvas at LA Live, Georgia Street and Olympic Boulevard, Downtown LA from Friday to May 1; closed Tuesdays. $19.50 – $49.50. wakemewhenimfree.com
Therese Dimond and her friends
The Pittance Chamber Orchestra presents the Principal Percussionist and Company of the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra in a program of works by Ingolf Dahl, Arvo Pärt and others. First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 19:30 Saturday. $25, $40; series passes: $60, $110. pittancechambermusic.org
“Million Dollar Quartet”
This musical jukebox recreates a 1956 Memphis jam session with rock ‘n’ roll greats Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. La Mirada Performing Arts Center, 14900 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada. 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday; other dates until February 13. lamiradateatro.com
“Soul of Spain”
Flamenco artist Manuel Gutiérrez and the Yuval Ron Ensemble from Los Angeles shed light on the gypsy and Jewish cultures of Andalusia, Spain, to launch the three-concert series “Inspired Sounds”. Barbara Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 4305 Degnan Blvd., Leimert Park. Break free; RSVP at (310) 462-1439. barbaramorrisonperformingartscenter.com
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