WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 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.  

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2 PM

What was it like to enjoy a conversation with Lewis Carroll, Edgar Alan Poe, and A.A. Milne? Dr. Bradley Bobbs presents an afternoon with these three characters in full costumes, bringing literary scholarship and whimsy to his portrayals of some of the greatest authors of the nineteenth century. Spend an afternoon in another century with three creative eccentrics brought to life!   

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 3 PM

The Pennyroyal Players have attracted a following for their musical and theatrical explorations of American history and culture, and Piecin’ It Together may be their most ambitious. They blend original and traditional music in this song cycle of the settlement of the American West, which is illustrated with handmade quilts. The songs, stories, costumes, and visuals depict the hardships and joys of those who ventured West in the wagon train era, and this show is not to be missed. 

MONDAYS, JANUARY 26, 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, JANUARY 28, 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! 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 7:30 PM

The Jakob Heinemann Quartet draws from a diversity of influences, including Klezmer and Ethio-Jazz, expanding outward into new and unpredictable terrain. Fellow creative improvisers in cellist Grace Dashnaw, drummer Greg Miles Lewis, and altoist Ivan Cunningham round out the group. The unique instrumentation provides versatility, spanning the precisely orchestrated textures of chamber music to freewheeling collective improvisation.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 4:00 PM

San Pedro native Nick Gomez returns home for a special night at Collage, showcasing brand-new music ahead of his 2026 releases. A jazz saxophonist, composer, and 8-time Emmy nominee, Gomez has spent the past few years touring nationally, releasing charting smooth jazz singles, and composing for film—including 2025’s feature Hollywood Grit. Nick and special guests will preview his upcoming album - previous shows here sold out, so reserve now!

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 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.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 7:30 PM

Elliott Levin is a multi-talented performer, an acclaimed poet and mainstay of the Philadelphia jazz scene who has been thrilling audiences with eclectic concerts for more than 30 years. Critics have praised the “joyous intensity” of his performances, and he has been featured at jazz festivals all over the world. This is a rare chance to hear this global talent in an intimate venue. 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 11 AM TO 5 PM

We depend on volunteers to help us keep our programs coming, and this Saturday we’re asking for your help. We will be cataloging and sorting donated items, cleaning musical instruments and cases, painting some areas of our space, and other tasks. If you know enough about musical instruments to help us sort and grade instruments that would be very helpful, but there are tasks that do not need any special skills. We appreciate your contribution of a few hours and will be providing lunch for all who attend.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 7 PM

Sea shanties have been sung in San Pedro since the days when square-riggers were the main form of transportation here, and old sea songs and new ring out at Collage on the second Wednesday of every month. Join leaders Steve Saunders and Chris Halsted for an evening of nautical merriment, and engage with the community that loves this music. 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 7:30 PM

The trio GRAVITY 180 blends pop, soul, latin & gospel. Clydene Jackson’s vocals and keyboards have been heard on prime time TV shows, including The Lion King, Toy Story and Avatar. On vocals and guitar is Harold Payne, a multi-platinum songwriter who has written for such artists as Rod Stewart, Patti LaBelle, Carlos Santana and Bobby Womack. Tying GRAVITY 180 together is world-renowned percussionist Oliver C. Brown, of the original KC and the Sunshine band, who also tours with Al Jarreau, Leo Sayer & Fleetwood Mac. They’ll play songs appropriate to the day, with special refreshments included. Opening for Gravity 180 will be Ayline Artin, whose bluesy, soulful music and powerful voice will get the evening moving. 

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 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!

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 4 PM

 In the two months before the plane crash that took his life at the age of 22, Buddy Holly wrote some of his most beautiful and introspective songs, which he captured in a demo tape recorded in his apartment. Renowned performer J.P. McDermott takes a deep dive into these songs and explores where they came from, how Buddy’s recent move to Greenwich Village affected the young man from Texas, and where those songs might have taken him had he not boarded that plane. 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2PM

Collage isn’t yet a world - famous venue, but we’re happy to help celebrate a book that tells the stories behind one. Peter Lesser has spent years collecting the history of the repair shop turned groundbreaking concert hall, including bands whose members met there, the unlikely show pairings that launched careers, and the sometimes difficult situations behind the scenes. Come learn about Los Angeles music history with the author - copies of the book will be available for purchase, and there may be musical guests.  

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 7:30 PM

Candi Sosa returns to sing her heart out with a new show. Her repertoire includes  Cuban Son, Classic Boleros and Ballads, Jazz standards, and some original compositions. Candi will also include a bit of other genres that have been a part of her musical journey. She will again be joined by veteran keyboardist  Victor Cegarra and bassist Eddie Resto for an evening that will span and illuminate musical cultures.