From country stars and funk-fueled tributes to vibrant cultural performances, symphonic showpieces, and rooftop movie nights, here’s what’s on stage this Thursday night.
1. OC Fair – Carly Pearce with Restless Road / Red Corvette (Prince Tribute)
Fair Hours: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Thursdays)
Concert Times:
Carly Pearce with Restless Road: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Pacific Amphitheatre (doors open 7:15 PM)
Red Corvette – Prince Tribute: 8:15 PM, The Hangar (doors open 7:15 PM)
Location: OC Fair, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
At the Pacific Amphitheatre, Grammy-winning country artist Carly Pearce brings her heartfelt storytelling and a mix of pop polish and country grit. Opening is country trio Restless Road.
Over at The Hangar, Red Corvette channels the energy, funk, and pop genius of Prince, delivering a high-energy tribute show with over 15 years of performance experience.
Fair Admission: $13 Thursday; $9 for children 6–12 and seniors 60+
Parking: $15
OC Fair Express: $2 each way (weekends only) from several OC transit hubs—info at ocfairexpress.com
More Info & Tickets: https://ocfair.com/oc-fair/admission?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21372745886&gbraid=0AAAAAqxcgTCH4KJ0n2hggh6_a1zt3rx42&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqebEBhD9ARIsAFZMbfzXu2WjWVsWNCr8C0XImNCKYmcBXeMb7Z1vXa8gWfPJkZxgMSjjRVYaAmp8EALw_wcB
2. Summer Music and Dance – Pacifico Dance Company
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Location: Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
As the day cools, stroll through the lush gardens, then enjoy the final night of the Summer Music and Dance series on the Main Lawn. The Pacifico Dance Company brings Mexican folklórico dancing to life with a burst of color, rhythm, and tradition. Admission to the performance is included with regular garden entry.
More Info & Tickets: https://www.descansogardens.org/advance-tickets-calendar/
3. Televerse – Television Academy’s Inaugural Immersive Festival
Dates: August 14–16, 2025
Location: JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE, 900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
The Television Academy launches Televerse, a three-day fan celebration packed with panels, reunions, screenings, and interactive events. Highlights include the Hall of Fame induction of Viola Davis and Conan O’Brien, an acting class with Henry Winkler, and an inside look at Alicia Silverstone’s new series Irish Blood. Also on the schedule: reunions of Bones and Queer as Folk, advance screenings of Anne Rice's Talamasca: The Secret Order, The Rainmaker, and Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, plus a behind-the-scenes session with Dodgers broadcaster Joe Davis, Hall of Famer Orel Hershiser, and reporter Kirsten Watson.
More Info & Tickets: https://www.televerse.com/
4. Los Angeles Philharmonic – Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Conductor Gemma New leads the LA Phil in a program that blends Spanish flair, Armenian virtuosity, and Russian drama. The evening opens with Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol, followed by Arutiunian’s Trumpet Concerto performed by “Paganini of the trumpet” Pacho Flores. The night concludes with Tchaikovsky’s emotionally charged Fourth Symphony, a sweeping confrontation with fate. Tickets range from $11–$146.
More Info & Tickets: https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/3615/2025-08-14/tchaikovsky-marquez-with-dudamel
5. Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA – Clueless
Time: 8:10 PM – 10:10 PM
Location: Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA, 888 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
AS IF! Celebrate 30 years of Clueless with a special rooftop screening under the stars. Relive Cher Horowitz’s high-fashion high school, razor-sharp comebacks, and Paul Rudd’s timeless charm. Tickets are $23, and the venue offers comfy seating, skyline views, and all the nostalgia.
More Info & Tickets: https://rooftopcinemaclub.com/los-angeles/venue/dtla/
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