NewsSanta Monica MirrorOctober 28, 2026Los Angeles County
Charles Andrews Reviews Local Music and Performance Events for October 28 to November 4, 2026
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A local reviewer highlights upcoming performances in the Los Angeles area between October 28 and November 4, 2026, including Bizet’s Carmen at the LA Opera, the Hot Club of Los Angeles, Lila Downs with the LA Philharmonic, a silent film screening of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with organ accompaniment, and Toledo Diamond at Harvelle’s.
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Residents receive a curated list of upcoming local entertainment options, complete with venue names, schedule details, and ticket price ranges spanning from $13 to $529.
Key Facts
- Bizet’s Carmen is running at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Thursday, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m., with tickets ranging from $135 to $529.
- The Hot Club of Los Angeles performs every Monday night at 9 p.m. at the Cinema Bar in Culver City with no cover charge.
- Lila Downs performs with the LA Philharmonic at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on Friday at 8 p.m., with tickets from $90 to $220.
- A screening of the 1920 silent film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with organ accompaniment by Clark Wilson takes place on Saturday at 3 p.m. at Walt Disney Concert Hall, with tickets from $45 to $119.
- Toledo Diamond performs on Sundays at 9 p.m. at Harvelle’s in Santa Monica, with tickets costing $13.
- Upcoming attractions listed include events at the Ruskin Group Theatre, McCabe's, Pantages Theater, and Disney Hall extending through December 2026.
Who's Mentioned
PersonGustavo Dudamel“Conductor and musical figure”locationAlbuquerque“City compared unfavorably regarding opera opportunities”PersonLynda Kay“Performer at Ruskin Group Theatre-The Blue Room”otherThe Airport Comedy Show“Upcoming show at Ruskin Group Theatre”OrganizationJohn McEuen & the Circle Band“Performers at McCabe's”PersonBizet“Composer of Carmen”locationCulver City“City where Cinema Bar is located”otherJohn Snow-A Life in Jazz“Upcoming event at Ruskin Group Theatre”otherLibrary Girl“Upcoming event at Ruskin Group Theatre”OrganizationMcCabe's“Venue for John McEuen & the Circle Band”otherNacho Ate Spiderman“Upcoming production at Ruskin Group Theatre”PersonDjango Reinhardt“Style of jazz played by the Hot Club of Los Angeles”PersonGeorges Bizet“Composer of Carmen”OrganizationDorothy Chandler Pavilion“Venue for LA Opera”PersonJohn Barrymore“Star of the 1920 silent film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”OrganizationCinema Bar“Venue for Hot Club of Los Angeles”OrganizationRuskin Group Theatre“Venue for upcoming events”PersonKamasi Washington“Performer at Disney Hall”PersonCharles Andrews“Author of the column”OrganizationHarvelle's“Venue for Toledo Diamond”OrganizationWalt Disney Concert Hall“Venue for LA Philharmonic and organ performances”PersonToledo Diamond“Performer with a residency at Harvelle's”PersonSeven“Long-time owner of the Santa Monica blues bar”PersonClark Wilson“Organist providing accompaniment for the silent film”PersonJackson Browne“Performer at Pantages Theater”locationSanta Monica“City where venues and the author are located”OrganizationPantages Theater“Venue for Jackson Browne”PersonLeonard Maltin“Film critic describing Clark Wilson”