Events

 
KCRW kicked off their first UpClose conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lawrence Wright and Kim Masters, host of The Business. The two sat down to discuss Wright’s new book, Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief.
Opening remarks to the packed house were made by KCRW General Manager Jennifer Ferro.
The Ann and Jerry Moss Theater, a brand new, state-of-the-art theater located on the …

KCRW hosted the first #KCRWmoves Pop-Up Gallery last Friday at Atwater Crossing. The first of four events celebrated music discovery through the incredible photographs taken by longtime station photographer Larry Hirshowitz.
Over 200 intimate portraits taken by Hirshowitz during live performances at KCRW were projected on walls throughout the venue, giving attendees an insider’s look at many of their favorite artists.

Prints were also on-hand for …

Petra Haden will be performing her wondrous new album Petra Goes To The Movies at First Unitarian Church on February 9th. This will be one of a kind opportunity to experience some cinematic soundtracks in an extraordinary new way. Epic and evocative scores have been ingeniously recreated utilizing layers of remarkably inventive vocals. Far from a mere novelty, these interpretations retain every bit of …

Carpe Diem: Stories of our Most Vital Moments
Last week, KCRW presented a very special Mainstage production of The Moth. This unique, storytelling experience is a rare occurrence; most fans are used to the more frequent Moth Storyslams – open mic competitions where anyone with a story can drop their name in a hat for a chance to tell their tale on the evening’s theme.
But Mainstage is different… it’s special …

Mike Birbiglia’s My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend
Friday, November 2nd at 8PM
Fred Kavli Theatre
Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
Comedian Mike Birbiglia shares a lifetime of romantic blunders and miscues that most adults would spend a lifetime trying to forget in this painfully honest show that the New York Times calls “ridiculously enjoyable”.
KCRW members can take advantage of a special “Me + 3″ offer on all ticket …

KCRW was happy to participate in the first ever Riot LA Comedy Festival in downtown Los Angeles this past weekend.
Here are a few photo highlights from our Storytime for Grownups show.
 
 
Keep the laughter going…more photos coming soon!

Memorial Day is upon us and amidst the backyard BBQ’s and poolside parties KCRW wants to take a moment to remember what the day is all about.
On today’s To The Point, we talk about what the day means to different people, from those who’ve served and those who haven’t. We’ll hear from the child whose father served in WWII and a mother who lost her …

From Long Beach to West Hollywood, KCRW personalities are hitting the town this week.

 
In West Hollywood, catch up with DnA’s Frances Anderton in conversation with Jim Heimann from Taschen Books, and Chris Nichols from Los Angeles magazine.  They will be at the Hollywood Rivera discussing Los Angeles’ Pool Culture on Tuesday, May 22nd.  Admission is free and fun will be had.  Come for the the beautiful setting, stay …

Dinner Date is back!
KCRW’s Dinner Date is a partnership with dineLA, together presenting pop-up supperclubs with the perfect ingredients for a night of fabulous food, creative mixology, songlists by KCRW DJs and a chance to mingle with new KCRW friends.
The last KCRW Dinner Date at Whist was so much fun, we couldn’t wait to do it again.
Hope you can join us in Venice for wonderful California-French cuisine …