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Fiesta La Ballona 2024

Arts and Entertainment

July 27, 2024

From: Fiesta La Ballona

Schedule:

August 23, 2024

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: JAZZ HANDS FOR AUTISM
On the Music Stage
DJ Eric, is a trailblazing artist who's shattering barriers and setting the music scene on fire! With an unrivaled passion for beats and an unparalleled talent for captivating crowds, he has risen to meteoric heights, proving neurodiversity which is an incredible asset in the world of music.
 
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM: GRUPO FOLKLORICO TZITZUNI DE MAR VISTA
On Dance Floor
Grupo Folklorico Tzintzuni teaches our kids about the richness of Mexican Culture and its world influence.The group is under the direction of Victor Herrera, who has been teaching at Mar Vista Family Center for about 7 years. The students are from local CCUSD and LAUSD schools.

7:15 PM - 9:15 PM: MIGHTY LOVE
On Music Stage stage
Mighty Love ft. legendary vocalist Starr Light takes you on a fantastic voyage through the decades performing classic to contemporary Soul, RnB, Funk & Dance Hits. Their show has a vibe and energy that excites audiences as they share their deep knowledge of songs and mighty love of music.

Event and Carnival: 4:30 PM to 10 PM

August 24, 2024

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: ANGEL CITY CHORALE
On the Music Stage
Angel City Chorale (ACC) exists to unite people of widely divergent
backgrounds, ethnicities, socioeconomic and age groups through music to learn from each other and contribute to the greater good. Voice teacher and singer Sue Fink formed a choir of her 18 voice students in 1993 that was all ages, races, genders, socioeconomic & LGBTQ+status and musical genres

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: LA SWING DANCE POSSE
On Dance Floor
Los Angeles Swing Dance Posse Group seeks to preserve, promote, perform, and teach the vernacular jazz dances from the 1800s to the present. Performing Savoy and Hollywood Swing, Charleston, Lindy Hop and tap.

14:45 PM - 1:45 PM: THE TOKENS
On the Music Stage
Throughout the sixties THE TOKENS wrote, produced and recorded some of music's most well known songs. Besides their smash recording of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," they also had hits with "Tonight I Fell in Love," "I Hear Trumpets Blow," and "Portrait of My Love."

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM: GRUPO FOLKLORICO LA ROSA
On the Dance Floor
Grupo Folklorico La Rosa was founded in the year 1990 by Maria Antonia Villalobos. In 1997, the name La Rosa was adopted in dedication and remembrance of Maria’s mother.

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM: DEBRA WHITE - DANCE LESSON
On the Dance Floor
Miss Debi is a dedicated fitness and dance professional with a strong
background in 1-on-1 instruction and group classes.Employing diverse approaches to cultivate and maintain an atmosphere rich in respect, acceptance, and encouragement.

2:45 PM - 4:15 PM: HIT ME 90'S
On the Music Stage
Hit Me 90's is the all-live tribute to the decade that brought you everything from "Gangsta's Paradise" to "Been Caught Stealin'". Hit the dancefloor and sing along to the childhood favorites you have forgotten about, and relive the moments you and your friends will never forget.

4:30 PM - 4:45 PM: ON THE EDGE DANCE STUDIO
On the Dance Floor
On The Edge Dance Studio is a creative, non-competitive, and welcoming dance studio located in the heart of Culver City. Founded in 2014 by professional dancers and choreographers Kim Borgaro and Robert Gilliam, OTE is committed to offering high-quality dance classes and training for dancers of all levels and experiences.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: VINYL GYPSIES
On Music Stage stage
The Vinyl Gypsies is a southern California based Classic rock band. This band combines the classic rock tunes from the past with an original flare that only the Vinyl Gypsies can deliver. The Vinyl Gypsies pride themselves in providing timeless entertainment for any environment & event, always ”in party mode” rockin’ it electric!!

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM: CULVER CITY HIGH SCHOOL AVPA
On Dance Floor
The Culver City High School Centaur Marching Band and Color Guard performs at all Culver High football games and many pep rallies and events throughout the school district and community each year. The 70-member Band includes students in grades 9-12.

7:00 PM - 7:45 PM: MIDNIGHT BLUES REVUE
On the Music Stage
The Midnight Blues Revue is classic soul and blues music at its best!
Founded by bass player Rick Taub, it stars soul singer Sonny Green and guitarist Lester Lands. Sonny is known around the world as one of the greatest singers and showmen of his generation.

7:45 PM - 8:45 PM: SALSA LESSON WITH RANDY NEWMAN
On the Music Stage
Randy grew up in Culver City. Culver City High School Alumni Class of 85. Salsa Dancing, Performing and Teaching for almost 30 Years, Randy is known as one of the innovators of LA Style Salsa.

8:30 PM -10:00 PM: LOUIE CRUZ BELTRAN
On the Music Stage
Louie performed on the National Mall in Washington DC through the
Smithsonian Institution to close Jazz Appreciation Month, followed by a sold out show at famed Blues Alley in Georgetown. . He has appeared with Carlos Santana, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, and Smokey Robinson, among many others, and has performed the National Anthem for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Event and Carnival: 11 AM  to 10 PM

August 25, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: RANGER JACK
On Music Stage stage
After finishing his music education at San Diego State University, Jack became a local rock musician and a piano teacher. He went on to compose & produce an original rock opera.

12:00 PM- 12:30 PM: GRUPO FOLKLORICO MACIAS
On Dance Floor
Founded in 1978 by Daniel Macias, professor of dance from the university of Mexico. He has taught all ages from 5-85.

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM: TED FALCON
On the Music Stage
Ted Falcon is a exciting violinist and mandolinist who fell in love with
Brazilian music and culture. As a performing artist, he has independently released eleven albums and published seven books. He has traveled the world as a headlining musician, performing in Japan, Europe, Brazil and throughout the U.S.

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM: 2024 HO'ALOHA POLYNESIAN DANCERS
On Dance Floor
Ho'Aloha Polynesian Dancers has performed at Fiesta La Ballona since1993. Karen Wong is the director and instructor for the group and the dancers are from Stoner Recreation Center in West Los Angeles. We perform at community festival like Lotus Festival and Fiesta La Ballona.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: BRENDA CARSEY
On the Music Stage
Brenda Carsey is a Los Angeles-based vocalist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. Her music has been described as brilliant, timeless, playful, and larger-than-life R&B/Soul and Progressive Pop; an evocative songwriter with rich lyricism.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: PEDRO REIS
On the Music Stage
Based in Los Angeles, California, Pedro Reis is an exceptional singer, songwriter and guitar player. He combines pop, rock, and R&B to provide his listeners with a unique musical experience. Pedro captivates his audience with his infectious excitement while performing, making the journey fun and memorable.

6:00 PM- 7:00 PM: THE URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT
On Music Stage stage
The Urban Renewal Project is a sixteen piece collective known for its genre- bending original music that combines elements of jazz, hip-ho and vintage soul, and for its explosive live performances that have captivated audiences from SXSW to the Java Jazz Festival.

Carnival:

Friday: 4:30 PM to 10 PM

Saturday: 11 AM  to 10 PM

Sunday: 11 AM to 8 PM

Date: August 23 - 25, 2024

Location:

Veterans' Memorial Park - 4117 Overland Avenue Culver City, CA 90230

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