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Blessings from the Three
On view through September 12, 2026 See exhibition hours below. In Blessings from the Three, Amina Cruz transforms the redlined landscapes of Los Angeles into living sites where histories and hauntings of dispossession, queer memory, and communal feeling persist in the present through enduring relationships to place. To be invited into Cruz’s Los Angeles is to be inundated by a transgenerational queer affect felt by Brown…
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FuturoGenerational
On view through September 12, 2026 See exhibition hours below. FuturoGenerational is a Southern California regional focus featuring lens-based student work from colleges and universities affiliated with the FotoSocal constellation of exhibitions. Curated through an open call, it is an accompaniment to Amina Cruz’s Blessings from the Three: Tortilleras, Jotos, and Potaxies. Featuring a calavera…
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Closing Celebration with Amina Cruz
Join us for the closing celebration of Blessings from the Three, Amina Cruz’s first institutional solo exhibition, presented alongside FuturoGenerational, a companion exhibition curated through an open call to Southern California college and university students. This is your final opportunity to experience Cruz’s new body of work — portraits of Los Angeles’ Chicanx queer communities,…
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Raiford Rogers Modern Ballet
Past Event This event took place on July 25, 2026. Raiford Rogers Modern Ballet presents the world premieres of Who Has Seen the Wind? and Landscape in Blue, alongside the choreographer’s acclaimed Islands in the Sea. Inspired by Christina Rossetti’s beloved 1852 poem, Who Has Seen the Wind? explores themes of nature, mystery, and the…
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Lease Event: Beyond Illusion
LEASE EVENT This event is produced and presented by a third-party organization. Lease events may be subject to special rules, restrictions, and policies, and may not be eligible for standard discounts or promotions. International illusionist Shahrooz brings his breathtaking production, Beyond Illusion, to Los Angeles for an unforgettable weekend of wonder. The production seamlessly blends…
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Millie Wilson Opening Reception and Artist Talk
An artist talk and reception celebrating the opening of Millie Wilson: The Museum of Lesbian Dreams. 3:00 PM | Artist Talk A conversation between exhibition curator David Evans Frantz and artist Millie Wilson, tracing the ideas, history, and creative process behind this landmark body of work. The conversation will be followed immediately by the exhibition’s…
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Drum Tao
Past Event This event took place on March 28, 2026. DRUM TAO explodes on stage with a captivating performance full of flash and fire! Renowned for powerful and athletic drumming, their newest show, The Best, blends traditional “wadaiko” (Japanese Drums) with modern energy and theatrical flair. Seen by 10 million spectators across the globe, DRUM…
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A Tender Excavation
Past Exhibition This exhibition closed on March 13, 2026. A Tender Excavation approaches research-based artistic practices through propositions of alternative histories, bringing together a group of artists who work with historical and familial photographic archives as a point of departure to construct new narratives and to elicit transformation. Artists featured in the exhibition include Zeynep…
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Sutra
Past Event This event was scheduled for November 2, 2025. This event has been canceled. We regret to inform you that the upcoming U.S. tour of Sutra, including the November 2 performance at The Luckman, has been cancelled due to an accident that resulted in injuries to several of the artists. Purchases made via Ticketmaster…
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Aída Cuevas
Past Event This event took place on September 28, 2025. A landmark performance by one of Mexico’s most enduring and influential musical voices: Aída Cuevas, the unrivaled Queen of Ranchera Music, brings her celebrated artistry to The Luckman. Recognized as one of the most powerful and emotive voices in Mexican music, Cuevas presents a sweeping…
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La Santa Cecilia
Past Events This event took place on Saturday, September 13 & Sunday, September 14. La Santa Cecilia is a genre-defying ensemble that masterfully blends Latin rock with a rich tapestry of world music influences, drawing from cumbia, bossa nova, bolero, jazz, ranchera, and more. Named after the patron saint of music, the GRAMMY®-winning band embodies…
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The Nutcracker
Special lease event. Standard discounts do not apply for purchases of tickets to this event. Marat Daukayev’s The Nutcracker is a beloved holiday tradition that charms audiences of all ages. Young, highly trained dancers bring Tchaikovsky’s iconic music to life, from the dramatic clash of mice and soldiers to the shimmering elegance of the Snow…
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Islands in the Sea
Past Event This event took place on August 16, 2025. The world premiere of Raiford Rogers’ Islands in the Sea, set to the music of Arvo Pärt and inspired by the William James quote, “We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected in the deep.” The work explores the unseen forces…
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Ballet Folklórico de México
Past Event This event took place on March 16, 2025. Founded in 1952 by dancer and choreographer Amalia Hernández, Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández brings together the music, dance, and costume of Mexican folklore from pre-Colombian civilizations to the modern era. The Ballet has a permanent residence at the iconic Palacio de Bellas Artes in…
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Cirque Kalabanté
Past Event This event took place on February 16, 2025. Cirque du Soleil, Cirque Éloize, and Cavalia alum Yamoussa Bangoura’s Cirque Kalabanté presents Afrique en Cirque. Energy, strength, agility, and joy come together in gravity-defying and awe-inspiring acts. The performance will include live Afro-jazz, percussion, and kora musical accompaniment. Yamoussa Bangoura is a multidisciplinary artist who began…
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New Orleans Songbook
Past Event This event took place on February 1, 2025. Jazz at Lincoln Center brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to this amazing evening, celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City, the historic epicenter of jazz. From Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong to Ellis Marsalis and…
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Marat Daukayev Nutcracker
This is a lease event. Luckman discounts do not apply. Marat Daukayev’s The Nutcracker is a holiday classic that will enchant audiences of all ages. Witness the magic unfold as young, talented dancers bring Tchaikovsky’s beloved score to life. From the fierce battle between mice and soldiers to the ethereal beauty of the Snow Queen,…
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The Kingdom Choir
Past Event This event took place on November 16, 2024. London’s The Kingdom Choir first attracted the world’s attention when they performed their show-stopping performance of Stand By Me in front of a worldwide television audience of over two billion at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May 2018. Since then,…
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Michael Feinstein
Past Event This event took place on October 4, 2024. Michael Feinstein brings to life Big Band Celebrations and the Tony Bennett legacy. Supported by the Carnegie Hall Ensemble and the Luckman Jazz Orchestra, Feinstein pays a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Tony Bennett, bringing his iconic songs to life in a symphony of sound.…
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Jenny and the Mexicats
Past Event This event took place on September 21, 2024. Known for breaking down borders with their musical ingenuity, Jenny and the Mexicats, previously known as Pachucos y la Princesa, is a multicultural band composed of trumpeter and singer Jenny Ball, Spanish percussionist David González Bernardos, and Mexican string players Pantera (Alfonso Acosta) on guitar and…