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. 

SATURDAYS AUGUST 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!

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!

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!

MONDAYS, AUGUST 18 AND 25, 6 PM

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.

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. 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 7:30 PM

Two dynamic young bands take our stage tonight, one debuting, one returning. Opener is Side Quest, led by trumpeter Joe Terry and pianist Mathew Yang, Side Quest is a dynamic jazz ensemble that celebrates jazz's legacy while pushing creative boundaries. They’ll be followed by the David Farley Quartet, led by a musician who has brought surprises on every visit, from his work with a conventional jazz ensemble to his trombone quintet. This will be a revelatory evening of musical interplay!

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.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 6 PM

Looking for a place to break out that guitar, fiddle,  mandolin, or banjo and celebrate American music? Join the circle at Collage for an evening of music and song that celebrates traditions including Appalachian, old-time, country blues, and acoustic folk. Rebecca Lynn will lead the session, which will finish with a jam on a classic.  Sign up to get a list of some tunes that will be played during the evening or drop in!

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.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 7:30 PM

Step into a world where boundaries dissolve and sound becomes storytelling. In his electrifying performances, Vinny Golia—a virtuoso multi-reedist and visionary composer—leads his quintet through sonic journeys that span avant-garde jazz, modern classical, and global folk traditions. For fans of boundary-pushing music and those curious about the outer reaches of jazz, a Vinny Golia Quintet performance isn’t just a concert—it’s a statement.

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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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 7:30 PM

Trumpeter Dave Williams leads MBT (MajicBulletTheory), which has a bag of tricks that include soulful versions of classic tunes and the band's originals. This music collective has been playing together for over fifteen years and has an almost telepathic groove as they belt out a spiritual and funky stew that is all their own. Opening will be baritone saxophonist and composer Daniel Wijedasa, and his dynamic quintet who bring exploration and energy to jazz originals and standards.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 3 PM

The Itty Bitty Big Band is one of our most popular performing groups, having sold out three concerts with their infectious and lively explorations of classic jazz. At this show they will show off the depth and variety of their repertoire, hopping through a century of the development of America’s unique musical form.

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!

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 7:30 PM

Love Call is a collaborative trio consisting of NYC saxophonist Max Bessesen, Chicago bassist Ethan Philion, and Milwaukee drummer Devin Drobka. The trio has a distinctive musical approach marked by a congenial sense of trust and an intuitive group language. Their performances feature free improvisation and melodic compositions.

Philion is praised by the Washington Post for his "astounding musicality" while Bessesen is described by JAZZIZ as “stirringly emotive.” Chicago Reader calls Drobka’s playing “pithy..There isn't much that sounds like this today."