THE WEEK AHEAD
A CURATED PREVIEW OF WHAT’S HAPPENING IN MUSIC, MOVIES, THEATER AND THE ARTS
SUNDAY
“All Things Are Changing in All Dimensions” An exhibition of rarely seen drawings, paintings and sculptures by the late Chilean-born artist Roberto Matta, including seven terra-cotta figures that have not been shown publicly before. l Through June 29. Blum Gallery, 2727 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles. blum-gallery.com /exhibitions/roberto_matta
“Ghost Waltz” Playwright Oliver Mayer mixes music, magic, drama, passion, spirituality and dance to tell the story of overlooked 19th-century Mexican composer Juventino Rosas, whose work was often attributed to Europeans. l Through June 2. Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring St., downtown L.A. latinotheaterco.org
“Two Stop” and “Pang Spa” David Johann Kim’s Koreatown-set plays, produced by Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA and Chalk Repertory Theatre, respectively, navigate the L.A. riots from 20 years apart. l Through June 9. Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave., Los Angeles. estlosangeles .org/two-stop-world-premiere
TUESDAY
Kraftwerk The German electronic music pioneers mark the 50th anniversary of their album “Autobahn” with nine shows, the first eight devoted to specific albums and the finale showcasing five decades of innovative work. l 8 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; and May 28-30. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., downtown L.A. laphil.com
Pearl Jam The Seattle quintet — Jeff Ament, Matt Cameron, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready and Eddie Vedder — tours behind its 12th studio album, “Dark Matter.” l 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. Kia Forum, 3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood. thekiaforum.com
THURSDAY
Don’t Knock the Rock 2024 The music-driven documentary and narrative film festival founded by filmmaker Allison Anders and musician/music supervisor
Tiffany Anders features a dozen films, including the L.A. premiere of “Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story,” and a pair by filmmaker Susan Seidelman: “Smithereens” (1982) and “Desperately Seeking Susan.” l Thursday-May 27. Los Feliz Theatre, 1822 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. americancinema theque.com
FRIDAY
“Hit Man” Glen Powell and Adria Arjona star in director Richard linklater’s sexy-smart neo-noir comedy set in New Orleans. l Starts Friday, Laemmle Monica Film Center, 1332 2nd St., Santa Monica; Laemmle Glendale, 207 N. Maryland Ave., Glendale. laemmle.com/film /hit-man
“Humaira Abid: Searching for Home”
The artist’s sculpted wooden creations evoke the untold tragedies of the global refugee crisis and its wake of displaced people, which disproportionately affects women and girls. l Friday–Aug. 18. USC Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. pacificasia museum.usc.edu
“The Lion King” Concert Billy Eichner joins original cast members Ernie Sabella, Jeremy Irons and Nathan Lane, along with special guest Jennifer Hudson, to celebrate the Disney animated film’s 30th anniversary with this live-to-film event. l 8 p.m. Friday. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave., Hollywood. hollywoodbowl .com
Montero + Mozart The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra joins with Grammy-nominated pianist Gabriela Montero for an evening that includes Mozart, Schubert and a world premiere by Nina Shekhar. l 8 p.m. Friday. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa; 8 p.m. Saturday. Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. laco.org
SATURDAY
Sky Ferreira The electro-pop singer marks the 10th anniversary of her debut full-length album “Night Time, My Time.” l 8 p.m. Saturday. The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. livenation.com
“Mickalene Thomas: All About Love” The first major international tour of the versatile artist’s work features 80 pieces made over the last 20 years, including mixed-media painting, collage, installation and photography. l Saturday-Sept. 29. The Broad, 221 S. Grand Ave., downtown L.A. thebroad.org
MAY 26
Madness The British ska/pop band’s first U.S. tour in 12 years features guests Berlin and the Untouchables. l 7 p.m. May 26. YouTube Theater, 1011 Stadium Drive Inglewood. youtubetheater.com
Simone Leigh The exhibition includes works from the artist’s 2022 Venice Biennale presentation, and ceramics, bronze, video, installation and social activation that explore Black feminist theory and more. l May 26–Jan. 20. California African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, Los Angeles; LACMA, Resnick Pavilion, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. lacma.org
FOR THE RECORD
“Turandot”: The Week Ahead feature in the May 12 Calendar edition misstated the director of L.A. Opera’s “Turandot” as James Conlon. The opera will be directed by Garnett Bruce and conducted by Conlon.