Steven Schmidt We've told you about the Sundays Live tradition stemming from 1948 here in Los Angeles before, but we'll tell you again: this is essential LA. 1) It's at LACMA. 2) It's Free. 3) It's Quality. Tonight, they present percussionist Steven Schmidt alongside Mládí, the conductor-less chamber orchestra known for their concerts at the historically famous Los Altos Apartments in Wilshire Center. The diverse program includes Czech composer Bohuslav Martinů, Schmidt's own Images......

This week's top pick comes in the form of a Los Angeles tradition that has been happening since 1948, yet goes by unnoticed every week by many in this city. Welcome to Sundays Live -- it's free, lasts only an hour and there is no need to call ahead for reservations. In fact, if you can't make it, the concert will be heard by delayed broadcast on Wednesday at noon on KCSN, 88.5FM (a......

Shouldn’t it be L.A. Parks and Works? Go tonight to the LACMA Thursday night’s series and find out why it’s not and what’s at stake with new building and parks projects throughout the city. http://www.lacma.org/events/Lectures.aspx ">7:30 tonight in the Leo S. Bing Theater, for free, will get you an educational and inspirational night surrounded by fellow Angeleno’s curious about the place of Green Space in Los Angeles. There will be a panel of four......

Unless otherwise noted, all shows are free of charge. All show lineups and times are subject to change without notice. SUNDAY, 12/4 Young Musicians Foundation Debut Orchestra perform John Corigliano’s Elegy, Aaron Copland’s Quiet City and Appalachian Spring Suite, and David Diamond’s Rounds at the Wilshire Ebell Theater at 4 PM. Call (310) 859-7668. The Arroyo Singers present their annual winter concert with guest accordionist Nick Ariondo at Oneonta Congregational Church at 4:30 PM.......

Unless otherwise noted, all shows are free of charge. All show lineups and times are subject to change without notice. SUNDAY, 11/27 Cellist Armen Ksajikian and Pianist Brian Pezzone perform for LACMA's Sunday Live series. The concert begins at 6 PM in LACMA's Leo S. Bing Theatre. For info, call (323) 857-6234. Part-Time Punks present: Japanese Motors (Rough Trade), Group Sounds and Guest DJ Jimi Hey at the echo. The show starts at 10......

Unless otherwise noted, all shows are free of charge. Dates subject to change without notice. Please report any late-breaking changes and we'll update accordingly. SUNDAY, 11/20 Cellist Alexander Suleiman and pianist Valeria Morgovskaya perform Brahms, de Boismortier, Piazzolla, Tchaikovsky and others at the Beverly Hills Public Library at 2 PM. For info, call (310) 937-7275. Chamber Music Palisades perform for LACMA's Sunday Live series. The concert begins at 6 PM in LACMA's Leo S.......

Unless otherwise noted, all shows are free of charge. SUNDAY, 11/13 The Angeli Duo perform for LACMA's Sunday Live series. The concert begins at 6 PM in LACMA's Leo S. Bing Theatre. For info, call (323) 857-6234. Catch acoustic blues from Nathan James and Ben Hernandez at Café Boogaloo. The show starts at 8 PM. Call (310) 318-2324. Jazz saxist Louis Van Taylor performs at Hal’s Bar & Grill at 8 PM. For information,......

Unless otherwise noted, all shows are free of charge. SUNDAY, 11/6 Mews Small & Her Fabulous Females, Brad Kay and Justefanie perform at Unurban Coffeehouse at 1 PM. Call (310) 315-0056. The All Saints Choir and Orchestra perform Fauré’s Requiem and works by C.V. Stanford and Craig Phillips. The event is free but all donations will benefit Katrina recovery efforts. The show begins at 5 PM in the All Saints’ Church in Beverly Hill.......

Unless otherwise noted, all shows are free of charge. SUNDAY, 10/30 Songa Lee-Kitto, Su-a Lee, and Chie Nagatani perform for LACMA's Sunday Live series. The concert begins at 6pm in LACMA's Leo S. Bing Theatre. Call (323) 857-6234. New Valley Symphony Orchestra performs Puccini’s La Bohème with vocalists from Opera of the Foothills and L.A. Lyric Theater at 1:30pm. The show is not free, but the proceeds benefit free concert series at Forest Lawn’s......

Unless otherwise noted, all shows are free of charge. SATURDAY, 10/22 Cross Hart Jazz Experience take the stage at the Skirball's Café Z. The show starts at 12pm. For info, call (310) 440-4500. The Janaki String Trio perform a preview concert at Trinity Lutheran Church at 2pm. Call (310) 937-7275. Rosalinde Gilbert Concert features the The Capitol Ensemble as a part of LACMA's Sunday Live series. The concert begins at 6pm in LACMA's Leo......