COLLAGE is an arts venue in San Pedro that opened in July 2021.
The mission of COLLAGE is to serve both the local and broader community with programs that are adventurous yet accessible. This is done by taking an expansive view of art that can include the visual, performative, culinary, and literary world, and making culture inclusive to consider ethnicity, affinity, ability, and emerging ways people are brought together. COLLAGE builds relationships with artistic and cultural communities and provides a space where they may come together to teach, learn, and entertain.
Live Music - Entertainment - Art shows - Culinary Programs -
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The San Pedro Comedy Company presents “The Bridge"
SUNDAY, JULY 27, 7:30 PM
Need laughter in your lives? The San Pedro Comedy Company brings eight comedians and smart, charismatic host for a program called The Bridge. That’s not just a name, it’s a mission - to connect comedians to the stage, audiences to belly laughs, and our community to the comedy scene it deserves.
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Actor's Jungle Workshops - July
MONDAY, JULY 28, 6PM
Interested in developing skills that will help you be successful in live theater or in front of a camera? Award-winning actor William August works with a small class to develop your talent. This is one of a series of workshops with friendly, supportive coaching that can lead to casting in productions great and small.
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The Dan Rosenboom Quartet
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 7:30 PM
Internationally recognized trumpeter-composer Dan Rosenboom brings his all-star quartet to Collage for a special performance featuring adventurous compositions from throughout his career. Drummer Gary Novak, bassist Jerry Watts Jr., and Rosenboom’s long-time collaborator Gavin Templeton on sax, collaborate to present some of the most exciting music happening in the Los Angeles jazz and creative music scenes today.
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Pickin' and Grinnin' with The Guesthouse Band
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 4 PM
LA’s favorite bluegrass band brings their high-energy fusion of fiery picking, dazzling harmonies, and reinvented pop hits to you! Led by singing guitarist Ryan Schindler, this dynamic six piece—featuring the gravity-defying fiddling of Andrew Frankel and Hollywood veteran Steve Welch’s dobro magic—turns every show into a foot-stomping celebration. Special guests often join the fun—expect surprises!
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Basic Guitar Lessons with Rebecca Lynn
SATURDAYS AUGUST 9, 16, 23, 30 AND SEPTEMBER 6 AND 13, 1 PM
Always wanted to play the guitar, or played a long time ago and forgot most of what you learned? Music teacher Rebecca Lynn will conduct a series of six small-group sessions to instruct you and build your confidence. Adults and young players welcome. Students will learn basic scales and simple tunes to build your confidence. Don’t have a guitar? We have some to loan!
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Album release: Benjamin Nicholas, with Christina Galisatus & Abbi Berry
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 7:30 PM
Genre-bending singer/songwriter and pianist Benjamin Nicholas celebrates his highly anticipated debut album “Lightbeams and Boulders” at this show that showcases his expressive, poetic lyrics. Benjamin is joined by acclaimed singer/songwriters Christina Galisatus and Abbi Berry, who will be opening the show with sets of their own.
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Sea Shanty Sing at Collage
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 7 PM
San Pedro used to have a popular shanty singing session, but this ended with the closure of the establishment where it took place. A port town deserves nautical music, and we’re bringing it back under the leadership of Steve Saunders. The harmonies that once rang out aboard tall ships will sound again in our little concert space on Pacific Avenue.
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Acoustic Guitar Workshop With Tom Bellizia
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 10 AM
Are you an acoustic guitar player with good basic skills who would like to improve your playing and build confidence? Performing musician Tom Bellizia will teach finger-picking and flat picking styles, bass and melodic movement, chord voicings, etc., as they apply to song performance and improvisation. Tom will share knowledge and playing experience in a positive, collaborative, fun environment.
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Light Hearted Jazz with 6 Cents
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 7:30 PM
6 Cents is a light-hearted jazz trio, comprised of three of LA's finest: Dan Spector, Haze Bergeron and Mike Werner, with frequent appearance by guests and friends. The set includes originals, jazz standards, adapted rock standards and more. The approach is free form, so one never knows where any particular tune might end up. Each player throws their two cents into the mix and the result adds up!
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Sunday Ukulele Jam with Taeri & Katie
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2 PM
Join Taeri Schiffman and Katie Blanchard of Popoki House every Third Sunday of the month from 2 PM to 4 PM for our revamped Ukulele Jam. Sign up in advance to get a list of tunes to be played and the sheet music. There will be time for solo tunes if there is a favorite you would like to share. All skill levels welcome!
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Open Jazz Jam – come and play!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 7 PM
Catch a groove as we play through jazz standards and free jams for two hours of creative improvisation. We have a piano and drum kit, and a house guitar and bass, and welcome all sorts of instruments. The jam will be led by Grant Hungerford, a trumpet player who studied at Juilliard and the Manhattan School of Music and has performed with the LA Philharmonic. Grant was professor of Trumpet at UC Santa Barbara and is also a private teacher, and he knows how to work with students at all levels.
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Bolero Meets Jazz with Candi Sosa and Victor Cegarra
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 7:30
Candi Sosa and Victor Cegarra are celebrated performers who bring Cuban and Venezuelan influences to jazz. Her soaring voice has been featured in documentaries, in the Playing For Change series, and in albums released over the past two decades. They’ll be playing with veteran bassist Eddie Resto to bring their visionary fusion of tropical cultural styles to the jazz that they love.
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Harbor Rhythms Percussion Session with Jon Poli
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 7 PM
Love making music with your drums, and looking for a session that’s about finding that groove and embellishing it? Professional musician and drummer Jon Poli anchors this evening that includes a little music education and a lot of playing along. Bring your congas, bongos, bodhran, darbuka, or whatever - we have a few to loan, but you may have to share those. We’ll have our kit set up and ready for an evening of percussion magic.
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SunDaze Concert: The Dime Box Band
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 4 PM
The Sundaze at Collage series presents the Dime Box Band, a five-piece group that has the unmistakable rapport of a family band. Two generations of musicians sing and play a blend of country-folk and solid rock and roll accented with Appalachian harmonies, fiddle, and chiming mandolin. The sound is unique and engaging, the songs original and fresh, and a good time is had by all.
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SunDaze Concert: Rockabilly From Outer Space with Seatbelt
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 4 PM
Buckle up and get ready for the final show in the Sundaze at Collage series! Seatbelt is a three-piece that plays original, Roots-Rockabilly-inspired tunes. If you hear a little surf music in the mix, that’s not your imagination. Thumping upright bass, twangy guitar, spankin’ drums and hillbilly harmonies will make this an upbeat, rockin’ show!