LACHSA Foundation

If yesterday’s rehearsals are any indication, tonight’s event is NOT-TO-BE-MISSED! So don’t miss your chance to catch these incredible artists at , including and more — all in support of the exemplary arts education at .

Tickets start at $20 and will be available at the door when box office opens at Noon.

Unable to attend, but still want to show your support? Text “LACHSA” to 50155 to make a donation now!

SEE YOU THERE!!!

We are thrilled to announce that ROBERT VARGAS will be joining us for LACHSApalooza this Saturday, May 30th at the Greek Theatre!

Robert Vargas' murals are a reflection of Los Angeles culture and a bridge of our shared humanity appearing in neighborhoods across the city as well as internationally, from Europe to Asia to the Middle East. He recently completed his “We Are Human” five-mural project connecting neighborhoods in Los Angeles through a shared visual language of identity, heritage, and collective power.

As a LACHSA alumni of LACHSA Visual Arts Department, Vargas is so committed to his roots in Los Angeles, that he is making a special appearance by landing in LAX from New York and driving straight to the Greek Theatre where he will pick up his brushes and paint alongside the live performance of Ozomatli at the beginning of the main stage show!

Tickets are still available and everyone is invited! 🎉

www.LACHSAFoundation.org/LACHSApalooza

Check out our interview on The Official KFI AM 640 with Heather Brooker inviting their listeners to LACHSApalooza next Saturday, May 30th at the Greek! Forward to 21:55 on the show to tune in!!

There are so many ways to support our mission to advance the arts at LACHSA!

- donate any amount
- order your ticket to LACHSApalooza at Greek Theatre
- become a sponsor of LACHSApalooza
- BID in our online auction NOW open through June 8th!

www.LACHSAFoundation.org/LACHSApalooza

Hollywood Fringe, LACHSApalooza & Summer Blockbusters - KFI Live with Heather Brooker KFI Live with Heather Brooker - EP 12 (05/24) - This week on KFI Live with Heather Brooker, Heather takes a look at the business and buzz behind Southern California’s summer entertainment season. From the launch of the Hollywood Fringe Festival and student performances at LACHSApalooza to the bigg...

We are absolutely THRILLED to announce that multi-platinum LA soul-pop band that has been making the world dance since 2008 Fitz and The Tantrums will be performing at LACHSApalooza on May 30th at the Greek Theatre!

And the full-circle moment that gives us ALL the feels: founding members Michael “Fitz” Fitzpatrick and James King are proud LACHSA alumni. From LACHSA's halls to sold-out stages around the world, their story is exactly what this special school is all about.

Known for electrifying live performances and an irresistible blend of indie pop, neo-soul, and pure feel-good energy, Fitz and The Tantrums are the kind of band that turns a great night into an unforgettable one. And if you've ever seen them live, you know what we mean when we tell you to get ready to MOVE.

This is going to be legendary.

Get your tickets now: www.lachsafoundation.org/lachsapalooza

For LACHSApalooza PR inquiries, please contact Nik Soelter or Sarah Becerra at Grandstand Media at: [email protected] or [email protected]⁠

ABOUT FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS:
Fitz and the Tantrums are a multi-platinum LA indie pop and neo-soul band founded in 2008 by LACHSA alumni Michael Fitzpatrick (lead vocals) and James King (saxophone, flute, keyboard). Known for their explosive live performances and anthemic sound, the band broke through with their critically acclaimed debut Pickin' Up the Pieces and have since released a string of chart-topping hits including "HandClap," "Out of My League," and "The Walker." With multiple Billboard Alternative number ones and a devoted global fanbase, Fitz and the Tantrums have cemented their place as one of LA's most beloved bands — and one of LACHSA's greatest success stories.

Last year at our Gala, he shared that when he was young, he saw a flyer on a wall at the Torrance Community Center. He took it and begged his mom to let him audition for this new public arts high school that was just beginning. She said yes. And the rest? History.

Mr. Anderson was one of the very first students to ever walk through LACHSA's doors. Welcoming him back to host our 40th anniversary Gala last year was a full-circle moment that we just cannot get over. And then, he said yes again.

LACHSApalooza is going to be a night to remember. And with Anthony at the mic leading our fundraising festival? You know it's going to be FUN.

Don’t miss out. Sponsor LACHSApalooza or get your tickets today: www.lachsafoundation.org/lachsapalooza

For LACHSApalooza PR inquiries, please contact Nik Soelter or Sarah Becerra at Grandstand Media at: [email protected] or [email protected]⁠

Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor, Anthony Anderson starred for 8 seasons in ABC’s multi-award nominated sitcom “black-ish” as Andre “Dre” Johnson, where he also served as executive producer. Most recently, Anderson starred in Amazon MGM’s action thriller G20, opposite Viola Davis.

Anderson has also partnered with Cedric the Entertainer to launch their own barbecue label, AC Barbeque, and documented their journey to become barbeque masters on the A&E Network unscripted series “Kings of BBQ.” The brand opened its first restaurant in Westfield Century City in 2025 and will release their cookbook, AC BBQ The Husky and Handsome Guide to Grilling in May 2026, published by Simon & Schuster.

Anderson is well versed as a host having hosted the 75th Annual Emmy Awards live on FOX, where he brought his signature humor and charm, receiving positive reviews for his performance. Anderson has numerous other television and over twenty film credits. Anderson has received seven Emmy consecutive nominations for “Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series,” four Emmy nominations for “Outstanding Comedy Series” as producer, three Golden Globe nominations and three Critics Choice nominations for his role on “black-ish.” He has won eight Image Awards and a total of 18 nominations in his career and has been nominated for four Screen Actors Guild awards, BET Awards, and Teen Choice awards as well as one People’s Choice Awards and one Kids’ Choice Awards. Anderson hosted the NAACP Image Awards for nine years from 2014-2022 and the CLIO Awards in 2022. In 2020, he was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and in 2022, Anderson was named as one of the 2022 Disney Legend Award recipients, The Walt Disney Company’s highest honor recognizing individuals who have made an extraordinary and integral contribution to The Walt Disney Company.

Don’t miss the final student events of the school year at LACHSA! Save the dates:

🎶CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT | Music Department ⁠ ⁠
Wednesda, May 20th @ 7pm (Cal State LA Music Hall)⁠
LACHSA’s Chamber Music Concert is an inspiring showcase of the extraordinary talent, artistry, and collaboration fostered within the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts music program. Featuring performances by small student ensembles, the concert highlights a diverse repertoire ranging from classical masterworks to contemporary compositions.

🎥 SENIOR THESIS | Cinematic Arts Department
Thursday, May 21st @ 6pm (Vidiots)
Senior Thesis is a culminating film festival where the 2026 graduating students showcase original work that represents who they are as filmmakers.

🎭 INTO THE WOODS | Musical Theatre Department ⁠ ⁠
Friday, May 22nd @ 7:30pm | Saturday, May 23rd @ 2pm & 7:30pm (Caroline’s Loft)⁠
Step into the woods, where fairy tales collide and growing up gets real. Into the Woods follows iconic storybook characters as they chase their wishes, face unexpected consequences, and discover that life doesn’t always go as planned. A reflection of the high school experience, this musical explores what it means to figure out who you are in a world full of chaos.
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Get tickets now: www.lachsa.net/boxoffice⁠
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Catch these incredible performances and presentations from LACHSA’s extraordinary student artists before they’re gone!

LAST CALL for half off!⁠
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The 50% discount on tickets expires TONIGHT (Monday, May 18) at 10 PM PT. Use code 50LACHSA after you click the "unlock" button on Ticketmaster and get yourself to the on May 30th for half the price.⁠
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An all-star lineup. An iconic venue. A cause that truly matters. And, for a limited time only, half off.⁠ We just need an audience.
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Spread the word, tell all of your friends! Don't miss out on celebrating 40 years of artistic excellence in public education at LACHSA!

Grab your tickets before 10pm at: www.lachsafoundation.org/lachsapalooza

Part of the LACHSA Foundation's core mission is to bring awareness to one of the most extraordinary public schools in the country. And the Los Angeles Times is helping us do exactly that.

This article tells the story of LACHSA the way we've always known it: a place where, as esteemed alumni Josh Groban puts it, kids who "didn't quite know how to fit in" find their people, their voices, and their futures. A place that has launched the careers of everyone from Phoebe Bridgers and HAIM to Kehinde Wiley and Anthony Anderson.

Stories like this matter. Awareness matters. And on May 30th at the Greek Theatre, LACHSApalooza is our chance to turn that awareness into action, helping us achieve our goal of raising $2.5 million to fund the next 40 years of LACHSA...and beyond.

Read the full story here: www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-05-13/lachsapalooza-lachsa-fundraiser-josh-groban-haim-arts-school-greek-theatre

Then grab your tickets to join us on May 30th for the fun and festivities of LACHSApalooza today: www.lachsafoundation.org/lachsapalooza Enter discount code 50LACHSA to get 50% your ticket price now through May 18th at 10pm pst

More amazing student events and performances happening at LACHSA⁠ this week! Get your tickets and support student artistry at LACHSA:

🎭 4TH YEAR PROJECT | Theatre Department
Thursday, May 14th @ 7:30pm | Friday, May 15th @ 8pm | Saturday, May 16th @ 2pm | Saturday, May 16th @ 8pm (Frida Kahlo Theatre)
Come check out our Seniors last showcase.. You will experience shows like "This Property is Condemned", "Gloria" & "Horsegirls". Come check out our incredible students at the Frida Kahlo Theatre.

🎹MONSTER PIANO CONCERT | Music Department ⁠ ⁠
Thursday, May 14th @ 7pm (Cal State LA Music Hall)⁠
The Monster Piano Concert at LACHSA is a captivating showcase of artistry, discipline, and musical expression, bringing together some of the school’s most talented student pianists.

🎶 ORCHESTRA & CHOIR CONCERT | Music Department ⁠ ⁠
Saturday, May 16th @ 3pm (Cal State LA State Playhouse)⁠
The annual Orchestra & Choir Concert is an evening celebrating the artistry, dedication, and talent of our student musicians and vocalists. Featuring performances by the school’s accomplished orchestra and choir ensembles.

🎨 BLESSED 2B AN ARTIST | Visual Arts Department
Saturday, May 16th from 11am-5pm (The Luckman Gallery)
This is the annual LACHSA Visual Arts Spring Show. Please join us in celebrating our students' artistic growth.

🖼️ DANCING UNDER THE TABLE | Visual Arts Department
Saturday, May 16th from 11am-5pm (The Luckman Gallery)
The Senior Thesis show is the culmination of all that the senior class has learned during their time at LACHSA. The students have created the work, conceived of the title, and designed the marketing materials. They will install, host, and deinstall the show themselves with the support of LACHSA VA teachers. Please join us in the celebration of the artistic achievements of the LACHSA VA class of 2026.
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Get tickets now: go to link in bio or www.lachsa.net/boxoffice⁠
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These students have worked all year for these moments — you don’t want to miss these incredible events!

(More events coming soon…stay tuned!)