Collage is an arts venue in San Pedro that opened in July 2021.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 6:30 PM

Cities with a vibrant musical culture develop a visual signature too, as explored in these cityscapes by photographer Dani Crum. Join us for wine, charcuterie and art as we enjoy her images of four cities famous for their music scenes.  After her presentation, audience members are invited to tell stories, read poems or sing songs of New Orleans, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and San Pedro.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 7:30 PM

We’re pleased to present a double bill of band that delighted guests with their eccentric take on classic pieces and the debut of a group who met at Collage’s jam sessions. 6 Cents is a trio that offered thrilling and eccentric jazz covers of everything from Henry Mancini movie themes to should and folk tunes. The Infernal Jazz Racket formed to play compositions by bassist Ian Rashkin that draw on his influences from classical to avant garde and rock. Prepare for a night of musical surprises and delights!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 7:30 PM

The South Bay Guitar Quartet returns to Collage to present another showcase of Classical Guitar pieces and arrangements. This show will contrast timeless works from the past with the fresh sound of modern compositions, some solo and others in counterpoint. Join the Quartet on a journey through soundscapes that show off the emotional power four men create on 24 strings. 

MONDAYS, AUGUST 24 AND 31, 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 26 , 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! 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 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.

TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29 AND OCTOBER 6 AND 13, 7 PM

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, SEPTEMBER 9, 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. 

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THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 10, 17, 24 AND OCTOBER 1, 8 AND 15, 7 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 SEPTEMBER 12, 8 PM

Latin jazz diva Candi Sosa spends her birthday presenting a concert of songs that have been part of her journey through life, from her early days in Cuba and around the globe to today. This will be her third performance at Collage, and the first two both sold out over a month in advance.  

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 4 PM

Lee Boek was a boy evangelist who later used his preaching techniques as a vacuum cleaner salesman, and that’s only one of the revelations in this hilarious and thoughtful show. The San Francisco Chronicle called this “A foot-stompin’ journey through faith, politics, and liberation,” and that’s as good a description as any. Boek will be accompanied by bass clarinetist Paul Fleisher for this brilliantly eccentric theater piece.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 7:30 PM

For years the Jack Curtis Dubowsky Ensemble has created new film scores for silent movies, making original music in the style of the silent era. This show celebrates the release of their album Themes, and includes pieces originally used for Chaplin films, Nosferatu, and other classics. Come hear new music with classic inspiration at this show!  

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 7 PM

Catch a groove as we play through jazz standards and free jams for two hours of creative improvisation. We provide the piano, drum kit, guitar and bass amps, and PA system, you bring your instrument and skill. Singers welcome - we’ll have the mics set up. These jams are led by a trio of experienced musicians who keep the music moving, and are open to all ages. If you’re not sure of your skill, come and watch, and join in when the spirit moves you.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 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!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 7:30 PM

Pianist Ali Tolga Demirtas is a noted composer and jazz pianist who has played at major festivals in Europe, and Luanne Homzy is an award-winning composer, violinist, and concertmaster. Both share a love of gypsy jazz, and this evening they will show how film scores, classical pieces, and other unlikely compositions gain dramatic energy when played in this dramatic style. You will hear music that is new to you, and also pieces you know as you have never heard them before.

SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 26-OCTOBER 31, 1 TO 3 PM

Fine art can be made with tools as simple as a pencil and paper, and if you want to gain or improve your skills, this class is for you. In six sessions, artist Nida Amin will begin with basic techniques of how to capture shapes and forms and advance to learning subtleties of shading and creating the visual feel of different surfaces. You will be amazed at how much your skills at drawing and composition improve.     

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 4 PM

Two seasoned guitarists with well known resumes (Shea with Wanda Jackson, R.E.M, and others, Gilkyson with Tom Waits and Bob Dylan and both with Dave Alvin) team up here on each other's songs. Outside the environment of a band, these talented composers and singers present their most personal and powerful work in our intimate environment.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 7:30 PM

Guitarist Lautaro Tissera Favoloro plays festivals all over the world performing his distinctive mix of classical, tango, and Argentine folk rhythms. He dazzled audiences at his concert here in 2024, and is back to celebrate the release of his new album, “Bayum," which is centered on modern tango.