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, 10 AM TO 5 PM

We depend on volunteers to help Collage keep going, and this Saturday we’re asking for your help. You can contribute whether or not you have special skills - though we would like some help with re-stringing guitars and violins or soldering connections, we can also use help with painting and gardening, cleaning instrument cases, and much more. Lunch and refreshments will be provided, as will the companionship of other supporters. 

MONDAYS, FEBRUARY 9, 16 AND 23

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, 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 onTV shows, including The Lion King, Toy Story and Avatar. On vocals and guitar is Harold Payne, a multi-platinum songwriter who has written for Rod Stewart, Patti LaBelle, Carlos Santana and Bobby Womack. Tying GRAVITY 180 together is renowned percussionist Oliver C. Brown, of the original KC and the Sunshine band, who tours with Al Jarreau, Leo Sayer & Fleetwood Mac. 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!

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 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.  

SATURDAYS FEBRUARY 21 AND 28, MARCH 7, 14, 21, AND 28, 10 AM

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!

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. 

TUESDAYS, FEBRUARY 24, MARCH 3, 10, 17, 24 AND 31

Are you shy about singing where people can hear you? Our 6-week vocal studies class will teach you where your voice is strongest and help you find musicality and expression. Students will learn breathing techniques, refine phrasing skills, improve tonal quality, and explore expression. By the last session you’ll be singing simple harmonies along with fellow students with confidence. 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 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! 

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.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH, 7:30 PM

The musicians in Layakari were born in four different countries, united by a shared love for Indian classical music. Rooted in traditional Hindustani vocals, their sound weaves together sitar, guitar, bass, and drums, creating a vibrant mosaic of melody, rhythm, and cross-cultural expression.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 7:30 PM

Actor Ivo Müller’s solo show was a hit in NewYork, and we're delighted to debut it in California. This story links an actor in the present with a poet of the past, and its New York run was called “A masterful meditation on art, life, and the yearning for quiet in a chaotic world” by Theater Beyond Broadway. 

THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 7:30 PM

LPS is a local poetry society keeping poetry vibrant and accessible. Each 75-minute event features 20 randomly drawn readers sharing one poem—creating a lively, democratic celebration of language and community. Join us & share a poem! (It doesn’t have to be your own.) Raffle ticket included - your chance to win a book!

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 7:30 PM

The Jacob Wendt Quintet has graced our stage several times, always drawing a crowd for their spirited hard bop jazz. They’re about to go into the studio to record a new album, and are going to play some of their new material at this show. Come out for fiery solos and music that is melodic, complex, and passionate.