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Danny Elfman: Two Shows at the Hollywood Bowl

One of the most memorable performances at Coachella 2022 involved the outdoor stage set by Danny Elfman. Now fans that couldn't make it to Indio can head to Hollywood instead to experience Danny Elfman perform songs from the Oingo Boingo music catalog, solo album, tracks from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, the Simpsons, and more at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, October 28, and Saturday, October 29.

The event is back with a full orchestra and choir performing with Danny Elfman. Boy Harsher is the scheduled opener.

'The Power of The Dog' in Concert at The Ace

Wordless Music and Netflix have teamed up to present a FREE screening and live performance of the score for Jane Campion's The Power of the Dog on Thursday, March 10 at the Theatre at Ace Hotel. The film score was written by Johnny Greenwood of Radiohead and will be performed by the Wordless Music Orchestra.

'Pee-Wee's Big Adventure:' Two at the Wiltern

Everyone get ready to jump on top of a bar and dance to "Tequila" because there's another chance to see Pee-Wee Herman at the Wiltern! Paul Reubens will be joining fans for screenings to celebrate 35 years of his cult classic at the legendary venue on Thursday, February 27, and a newly added screening on Sunday, March 1. Fans in Ventura get to experience 'Pee Wee's Big Adventure' on Friday, January 24, at the Majestic Ventura Theater.

Shows of the Night: Tuesday, September 10th

BUY TICKETS: Elton John at the Honda Center

Here we go again, Scenestar readers. One of the legendary artists of our time will kick things off this Tuesday as the recipient of our Show of the Night title: Sir Elton John! His Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour returns for two nights at the Honda Center tonight, and Wednesday, September 11. He will also be back next month to take part in a special Rocketman: Live in Concert event at the Greek Theatre on Thursday, October 17, where Elton John will be joined by the actor who portrayed him in the movie, Taron Egerton, and by the Hollywood Symphony Orchestra to play live-to-picture all the songs from the film during the special screening of Rocketman at the Los Feliz venue.

If you can't get into our Show of the Night, your other music options include performances by David Crosby, D Savage, John Early, Fall Out Boy, Fan Fiction, Green Day, Keshi, Paper Idol, Satica, Torche, Weezer, and many more. Click here for ticket links and info on all of today's shows as well as upcoming local shows on our concert calendar. For any further updates, be sure to also follow us on Twitter for any last-minute news and set times (posted daily in the comments section) if available for select shows!

Rocketman: Live in Concert at the Greek Theatre

Sir Elton John's Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour now includes a special one-night-only show taking place right here in Los Angeles! The legendary musician is already performing at the Honda Center on Tuesday, September 10, and Wednesday, September 11. Now he will take part in a special Rocketman: Live in Concert event at the Greek Theatre on Thursday, October 17. Elton John will be joined by the actor who portrayed him in the movie, Taron Egerton, and by the Hollywood Symphony Orchestra who will be playing live-to-picture all the songs from the film during the special screening of Rocketman at the Los Feliz venue.

Contest: Black Movie Soundtrack III at the Hollywood Bowl

One of the coolest musical events at the Hollywood Bowl returns for a third year! Black Movie Soundtrack III returns on Wednesday, September 25, with musical director Marcus Miller and Reginald Hudlin presenting the best in black film music, with Craig Robinson serving as host. The big musical event will feature themes, scores, and songs that have set the tone for eight decades of black cinema with El DeBarge, Dionne Farris, Chaka Khan, Meshell Ndegéocello, Raphael Saadiq, Charlie Wilson, BeBe Winans, and more providing the vocals and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra coming through with the musical backing for the tracks. We're giving our readers the chance to attend this magical night of music by giving away a pair of tickets to the show!

Melanie Martinez to Play at Hollywood Palladium

Singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez is back with a new album and North American tour. Performing in support of upcoming release K-12, Melanie Martinez will play a pair of local tour dates at the Hollywood Palladium on Saturday, November 9, and at House of Blues Anaheim on Sunday, November 10. K-12 will be released as a film and album on September 6.