We are definitely not trying to break your heart (unless you don't get tickets): KCRW has just announced that Wilco will close out the summer season at the Hollywood Bowl with a special "encore concert" in the station's popular World Festival series on September 30. more ›

If you were planning to attend the Hollywood Bowl Sunrise Easter Service this Sunday, plan again. Due to general maintenance work at the venue, the non-denominational celebration, which has been a tradition for decades, has been canceled. more ›

KCRW announced updates to its 2012 World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl today. And Angelenos, we must say, you are in for many Sunday treats this summer. The fest, in partnership with the LA Philharmonic, celebrates its 14th season this year "with programs showcasing sounds from around the globe" that "highlight established and rising artists from diverse backgrounds," says a release. more ›

A man's body was discovered in the driveway of a home near the Hollywood Bowl Tuesday night. The home is located in the 6900 block of Oporto Drive, and the body was found shortly before midnight. more ›

Did you get a chance to check out the lineup for the Hollywood Bowl's 2012 season? If you're already planning your picnic baskets, just be sure you budget an extra couple of bucks for the evening if you're planning on picking up the shuttle bus, since the price of the ride is going up. more ›

When you budget for next summer's wine-enhanced picnic-and-concert experiences under the stars at the Hollywood Bowl, factor in a few extra bucks per ticket. Today the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors gave the okay to a price hike for the 2012 season. more ›

Although Lady Gaga's performance at the Hollywood Bowl last night was full of sexual innuendo and she was singing at a (belated) celebration of Bill Clinton's birthday, it would be a stretch to call it Gaga's Marilyn moment. "I always wanted to have one, and I was hoping that it didn't involve pills and a strand of pearls," Gaga joked more ›

It's the last week of Classical music at the Bowl! The season is going to end with a bang with Mozart's Requiem on Tuesday and Handel and Fireworks on Thursday. more ›

Without a doubt, Sunday September 11th is going to be a day where most of the nation's attention is focused on remembering the tragedy of ten years ago. While there are several local events planned to mark the somber anniversary, the show must--and will--go on for Angelenos. Few things exemplify summer in L.A. like an evening at the Hollywood Bowl, so that's where we're headed Sunday night. more ›

To experience LA's most cutting-edge percussion chamber music, join the Los Angeles Percussion Quartet this Saturday at Zipper Hall at the Colburn School. The LAPQ is known for their performances of Californian avant-garde composers, and for their commissions of award-winning compositions. This weekend the LAPQ puts on a world premiere Rupa-Khanda, from award winning composer Sean Heim. more ›

This was exactly not the case when 24-year-old pianist Yuja Wang took to the Hollywood Bowl stage earlier this month. Clad in an "orange, thigh-grazing, body-hugging dress atop sparkly gold strappy stiletto sandals," Wang apparently had "necks craning, tongues wagging and flashbulbs popping," according to LA Times. more ›

It will be hard not to inhale today's video lunch. In their first Los Angeles show since 2003, Phish held a curfew-conscious concert at the Hollywood Bowl on Monday night. It was both their venue debut, and the debut of Paul Simon's "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover" cover featuring Jon Fishman on lead vocals and drums from his front & center mini-kit setup. Also there was a moment of feedback. Another first at the Hollywood Bowl (at least for this concert-goer). more ›

Missed out on the Tchaikovsky last week? No worries, we've got another major piano concerto and a Tchaikovsky piece this week to the Bowl. Yuja Wang returns to the Bowl this Tuesday for a performance of Rachmaninoff's 3rd Piano Concerto. more ›

Gavrylyuk returns this Tuesday to the Hollywood Bowl in Tchaikovsky's masterful Piano Concerto in B Flat Minor. The Bowl is a perfect venue for a piece like this, don't miss out if you've never seen it live. more ›

There are some pretty big names at the Bowl this week, with Pinchas Zukerman at the Bowl on Tuesday night performing Mozart's Violin Cto. no. 5 and Gil Shaham on Thursday night performing Bruch's Violin Cto. no 1. more ›

With Friday and Saturday nights at the Bowl the dominant turf of the cinema, standard, and pops stylings of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, it seemed last night, as paired with venerable rock-pop songstress Sarah McLachlan, the crowd was appreciative of the stellar performance, if not exactly the typical McLachlan fans. more ›

If you want to stay as far away from the 405 as possible, Dudamel is conducting Puccini's Turandot next Sunday at the Hollywood Bowl. more ›

It was two summers ago, but from someone sitting among the thousands in the majestic Hollywood Bowl the night of July 5, 2009, trust me: I doubt I'll ever forget how lovely this was. Death Cab For Cutie live onstage, playing with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, closing with "Transatlanticism" and some incredible fireworks. It's been a long week, and it's a long weekend, and, sure, today's video lunch is a long one, but it's just lovely. Happy 4th! more ›

Initially thought to be a drug overdose, three people were hospitalized Saturday after suffering apparent food poisoning while attending the 33rd Annual Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl, said Los Angeles police Sgt. Raul Jovel, according to CBS Local. more ›

One of Jeff Conaway's most memorable roles and an enduring favorite was that of bad boy Kenickie in the musical "Grease." The actor died today at age 60. Conaway played the role on Broadway, and of course was in the film version. "A hickie from Kenickie is like a Hallmark card, when you only care enough to send the very best!" quips the ruffian high schooler to his on-and-off flame Rizzo (played in the film by Stockard Channing). more ›

To celebrate their 3400% growth in 2010, Foursquare has put together a cool infographic on last year's check-ins and our own Hollywood Bowl made its way into the Top 3 Music Venue check-ins list, according to HubSpot. more ›

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has announced its 2011 summer concert series! Celebrating 90 seasons at the historic Hollywood Bowl, the exceptional 14-week outdoor program -- beginning in June and running through September -- is now up for grabs. more ›

Thirteen years, five months and eleven days of LA-based thankfulness starts and ends with every exquisite friend I've been lucky enough to have. Also I am thankful for the following incredibles: more ›

Last week, LA's famed Whisky a Go-Go topped the list of The 10 Greatest Rock Venues of All Time published by Gibson Guitars. Dominating rock venue history in the esteemed company of The Fillmore, CBGB, The Cavern Club, Apollo Theater, and Max's Kansas City, the Whisky a Go-Go, opened in 1964 as part of a national club franchise. more ›

Music lovers can expect to pay $1 to $3 more per ticket next year to see a show at the iconic Hollywood Bowl, according to the Daily News. Today the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the price increase, as requested by the Bowl's operating group, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. The extra bucks per ticket are expected to pull in about $27k more per year, which will go to the LA Phil. The extra revenue "will be added to a fund for capital improvements, equipment and supplies for the amphitheater." more ›

When we ran a ticket giveaway in August for this concert, you responded with zeal. So, heck, we're doing it again! This Friday LCD Soundsystem is playing the Hollywood Bowl with Hot Chip and Sleigh Bells and we're giving away another two pairs of tickets (if you want to buy them, here's the Ticketmaster link). To enter, head on over to our Facebook page, "like" us if you haven't already and enter the contest via this link. The contest ends at midnight and winners must confirm by 9 a.m. Thursday morning so we can get your name on the will call list. Hurry up and good luck! more ›

f you're unfamiliar with Orchestra Unleashed, here are a few clips from a recent concert titled "Mirrors of the Soul". This week is your last chance to catch the LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl this season... more ›

Harry Connick Jr. could very well be the next big thing in stand-up comedy. Playing to a packed house with members of his Big Band and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the N'awlins crooner invited the audience into his musical world--first on a sentimental journey through a songbook of cherished standards, then on a rousing trip to the Big Easy. Beyond the music, however, Connick managed to send the crowd into stitches with his meandering narrative and humorous remarks. more ›