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Enjoy live music from different performers for three days this summer in the garden. Included in the price of admission, no reservations required.
Please note that chairs, blankets, outside food, and picnics are not permitted.
Dates and times
June 22–24: 11–11:45am & 1–1:45pm
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Wednesday, June 22: Le Ballet Dembaya
West African Drum And Dance Ensemble
Dembaya means “the dance of the family” in the Soussou language of Guinea, a tribute to their parents, elders, and ancestors—in their home, everyone is moving together to the beat The group’s West African percussion is inspired by the sounds of Guinea, Mali, Senegal, and Ivory Coast and African American culture.
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Thursday, June 23: Tres Souls
LA’s beloved artists Rocio Mendoza, Roberto Carlos, and Jesus Martinez are joined by artist friends Ray Gudino and Ismael Pineda to serenade audiences with their special interpretations of “Bolero.” They relive the vintage sounds and songs of the 1940s–1960s, stylized during the Golden Era of Mexican Cinema.
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Friday, June 24: Quarteto Nuevo
Quarteto Nuevo merges western classical, eastern European folk, Latin and jazz. Winners of two South Arts Jazz Road Tours grants, the ensemble has composed new movements for its Jazz Road Suite celebrating each state they visit! Quarteto Nuevo travels a musical journey that begins with Erik Satie and Heitor Villa-Lobos, and takes us to Chick Corea and original compositions.
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Enjoy live music from different performers for three days this summer in the garden. Included in the price of admission, no reservations required.
Please note that chairs, blankets, outside food, and picnics are not permitted.
Dates and times
June 22–24: 11–11:45am & 1–1:45pm
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Wednesday, June 22: Le Ballet Dembaya
West African Drum And Dance Ensemble
Dembaya means “the dance of the family” in the Soussou language of Guinea, a tribute to their parents, elders, and ancestors—in their home, everyone is moving together to the beat The group’s West African percussion is inspired by the sounds of Guinea, Mali, Senegal, and Ivory Coast and African American culture.
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Thursday, June 23: Tres Souls
LA’s beloved artists Rocio Mendoza, Roberto Carlos, and Jesus Martinez are joined by artist friends Ray Gudino and Ismael Pineda to serenade audiences with their special interpretations of “Bolero.” They relive the vintage sounds and songs of the 1940s–1960s, stylized during the Golden Era of Mexican Cinema.
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Friday, June 24: Quarteto Nuevo
Quarteto Nuevo merges western classical, eastern European folk, Latin and jazz. Winners of two South Arts Jazz Road Tours grants, the ensemble has composed new movements for its Jazz Road Suite celebrating each state they visit! Quarteto Nuevo travels a musical journey that begins with Erik Satie and Heitor Villa-Lobos, and takes us to Chick Corea and original compositions.
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Come join this guided monthly walk for birders of all levels. Bring binoculars!
Free with membership, no registration required.
Members only
This yoga class is sold out
Join us for an eight-week yoga class with Barbara Wood in the Rose Pavilion every Tuesday from July 12–August 30 from 8:30–10am. Each class includes a 25-minute fitness walk and 60-minute yoga practice.
Members only, $116 per participant.
MEMBERS ONLY
Join us for an eight-week yoga class with Barbara Wood and Joyce Shuman in the Rose Pavilion every Wednesday evening from July 13–August 31 from 5–6:30pm. Each class includes a 25-minute fitness walk and 60-minute yoga practice.
Members only. $116 per participant, register here.
MEMBERS ONLY
This yoga class is sold out
Join us for an eight-week yoga class with Joyce Shuman in the Rose Pavilion every Friday from July 15–September 2 from 8:30–10am. Each class includes a 25-minute fitness walk and 60-minute yoga practice.
Members only, $116 per participant.
MEMBERS ONLY
This class is sold out
Join artist Virginia Hein for a sketch walk through the gardens on Thursday, July 21. This class is designed as an introduction to quick location sketching and each participant is given a small panorama sketchbook and waterproof pen (included in class price). Bring a spirit of curiosity, play and experimentation.
$35 for members/$40 for non-members.
Image: © Virginia Hein
Come join this guided monthly walk for birders of all levels. Bring binoculars!
Free with membership, no registration required.
Members only
This class is sold out
Join artist Virginia Hein for a four week series that focuses on exploring color to sketch the landscapes of Descanso. Bring a spirit of play and experimentation while learning to work confidently with color.
$90 members, $120 nonmembers. Class meets in the Rose Pavilion on August 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 9am to noon. Advance registration required.
Image: © Virginia Hein
KCRW Summer Nights is sold out
KCRW‘s Summer Nights is coming back to Descanso! Join us on August 13 from 6–10pm for music and a dance party under the stars with KCRW DJs Jeremy Sole and Anthony Valadez.
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