Each summer non-profit Grand Performances presents a brilliant season of free outdoor concerts by the splashing fountains of California Plaza in Downtown LA. Offerings span classical music to hip-hop, world music and more, with both local and international talent in the mix. Check the website for details.
Grand Performances
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