Things to do in L.A., O.C.: Movies, music, theater, dance
Hello and welcome to this week’s update of the Culture Guide, our curated rundown of where to find Southern California’s most promising cultural happenings this weekend and beyond. I’m listings coordinator Matt Cooper. Summer’s in full swing, and that means outdoor Shakespeare including al fresco productions of the Bard’s “Measure for Measure,” “Twelfth Night” and “Julius Caesar” as well as an indoor staging of “The Tempest.” Other theater picks include a top-flight revival of Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” at the Ahmanson plus the kid-friendly shows “Hansel and Gretel,” “The Wizard of Oz” and “Charlotte’s Web.” Classical music aficionados can enjoy the Summer of Paris Chamber Music Festival, the iPalpiti Festival and a free performance by Pacific Opera Project, while on the pop tip, Kool & the Gang and the Village People share the stage at the Hollywood Bowl and Tori Amos holds court at the Greek. Dance lovers need look no further than DTLA with upcoming performances by Viver Brasil and the Dutch National Ballet, while drag fans can get an eyeful with shows …


