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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Victor Gonzalez Sextet presents “The Conditions Project”
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 7:30 PM
“The Conditions Project” is a series of jazz works that sonically represent the human condition through metaphoric references to nature. Saxophonist/composer Victor Gonzalez links these concepts to jazz, creating a unique approach to the aspects of human life such as birth, emotion, reason, morality, conflict and death. The show will also feature jazz standards that align with the show concept.
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The Playful Stage presents "Scene of the Crime"
SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 7:30 PM
The Playful Stage, whose improv comedy shows have been a hit on two previous performances, returns with an ambitious new show. Scene of the Crime is a one-night-only improvised murder mystery where the audience’s suggestions decide the characters, the weapon, and even the killer in a thrilling, laughter-filled whodunit!
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SunDaze Concert: Bliss Bowen & Dan Janisch
SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 4 PM
The SunDaze at Collage series presents two exceptional performers with roots in American music. Bliss Bowen opens with music from her new album Ghost Trees, which features thoughtful, sometimes wistful compositions sung delivered with her sweet, expressive voice. Veteran performer Dan Janisch paints vivid word pictures with a voice that goes from a croon to a snarl, backing it with guitar sounds that draw from country, folk, and roots rock.
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Actor’s Jungle Workshops - April
TUESDAYS, APRIL 8, 15, 22, AND 29, 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.
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Sea Shanty Sing at Collage
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 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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Foundations of Story Writing Workshop with Carolyn McDonald
SIX SATURDAYS: APRIL 12, 19, 26, AND MAY 3, 10, 17 FROM 1-3 PM
Do you have an idea for a novel, screenplay, or theatrical script, but need help working out the flow and fleshing out the characters? Carolyn McDonald has produced Emmy-nominated films and documentaries, scripted pieces for film and television, and written poetry and short stories, and knows how narratives work in many media. She will lead six small-group sessions that will help you understand how to bring your characters to life and involve a reader or audience in their struggles and joys.
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Sunday Ukulele Jam with Taeri & Katie
SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 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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Jiayu Cao’s So You Say Band
SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 7:30 PM
Performer and arranger Jiayu Cao started composing in high school in China, and has explored a wide range of musical styles. At this show he will present original and arranged works, that encompass jazz, Latin, funk, hip-hop, and fusion music, both his own compositions and those of his band members.
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April Open Jazz Jam – come and play!
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 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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The San Pedro Comedy Company presents “The Bridge"
THURSDAY APRIL 17, 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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Eclectic World Music with Zimzala!
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 7:30 PM
Zimzala is surfer lingo for having a free mind and not a care in the world, and the band by that name has a boldly goofy approach to world music. They mine American, Scandinavian, Balkan, and other ideas and play them with humor and flair. You’ll hear stellar harmonies in multiple languages and virtuosic playing while enjoying a stage show that delivers surprises of all kinds.
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Acoustic Guitar Workshop With Tom Bellizia
SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 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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Acoustic Roots Session with Rebecca Lynn
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 7 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!
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Reimagination: A Musical Exploration by Amilia K Spicer & Friends
SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 4 PM
Singer/songwriter and Visual Artist Amilia K Spicer made waves with her album “Wow & Flutter, and has continued releasing groundbreaking and soulful music based in American traditions. Her manipulated photographs will be on display at this concert, and she will explore dream states and creativity in words, images, and music.
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San Pedro Searches For The Greatest Storyteller
SATURDAY, MAY 3, 7:30 PM
Every city is full of stories of heartbreak and humor, danger and joy, but you usually only hear them from people you know. This evening that door is open to everyone as storytellers vie for a cash prize with their true tales lasting six minutes or less. To hear them all, or to share your tale and be in the running to win $50, sign up and get ready for an evening of wonder.
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The Goldfinch Project /Odin Scott Coleman
SUNDAY, MAY 4, 4 PM
The Goldfinch Project is multi-instrumentalists Chloe Resler and Seamus Guy, who play Down Home Klezmer- a blend of old time American music with Eastern European Jewish music. The mix is eclectic, fun, upbeat, and true to both traditions. Opening for them is Odin Scott Coleman, the winner of the 2024 Topanga Banjo Competition, will play some of his original tunes alongside accordionist Troy Dillinger. The four musicians will play some tunes together to finish the show, and it is sure to be a lively musical afternoon.
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San Pedro Searches For The Greatest Storyteller
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 7:30 PM
Every city is full of stories of heartbreak and humor, danger and joy, but you usually only hear them from people you know. This evening that door is open to everyone as storytellers vie for a cash prize with their true tales lasting six minutes or less. To hear them all, or to share your tale and be in the running to win $50, sign up and get ready for an evening of wonder.
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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!