Upcoming Events

2026 Spring Dance Concert
Mar
21

2026 Spring Dance Concert

Color in Motion
 

Color in Motion— 2026 Spring Dance Concert

Saturday, March 21 | 7:00pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

$5 Entry at the door

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2026 Spring Music Concert #1
Apr
22

2026 Spring Music Concert #1

 

2026 Spring Music Concert #1

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 7pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

More info to come.

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2026 AVPA/CTE Film Sony Screening
Apr
24

2026 AVPA/CTE Film Sony Screening

2026 AVPA/CTE Film Sony Screening

Friday, April 24, 2026 | 7pm
Sony Studios

More info to come.

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McComb Orthodontics Fundraiser
Apr
25

McComb Orthodontics Fundraiser

McComb Orthodontics Fundraiser
Saturday, April 25

We’re so excited to partner with McComb Orthodontics! If you are considering braces or Invisalign, give them a call and tell them AVPA sent you! 

Those who sign up, will receive a $500 discount, and McComb will donate $300 to AVPA!

They’re accepting appointments all day on April 25, (but would be willing to work with you if you need more flexibility!).

https://mccomborthodontics.com/

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Kids Dance Class
Apr
25

Kids Dance Class

2025 Kids Sat Dance Class
2025 Kids Sat Dance Class

Dance Session with OBDC

Saturday, April 25, 9am-11am
Culver City High School Room 107

K-2nd graders. $20/per student. RSVP required.

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Kids Dance Class
May
30

Kids Dance Class

2025 Kids Sat Dance Class
2025 Kids Sat Dance Class

Dance Session with OBDC

Saturday, May 30, 9am-11am
Culver City High School Room 107

3rd-5th graders. $20/per student. RSVP required.

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Java Gala - Celebrating 30 Years of AVPA
Jun
7

Java Gala - Celebrating 30 Years of AVPA

Founded in 1996, AVPA is celebrating its 30th year of creativity, inspiration, innovation, and collaboration. Come to our party at the Wende Museum to celebrate!

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2026 Spring Dance Concert
Mar
20

2026 Spring Dance Concert

Color in Motion
 

Color in Motion— 2026 Spring Dance Concert

Friday, March 20 | 7:00pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

$5 Entry at the door

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2026 Spring Dance Concert
Mar
19

2026 Spring Dance Concert

 

Color in Motion— 2026 Spring Dance Concert

Thursday, March 19 | 7:00pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

$5 Entry at the door

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Hadestown— Spring Musical
Mar
15

Hadestown— Spring Musical

 

Hadestown— Spring Musical

Sunday, March 15 | 2:00pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

Tickets:
$20 – General Reserved Seats
$15 – Faculty & Staff, Seniors, Students
$10 – CCHS student with ASB

Hadestown tells the intertwined Greek myths of lovers Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone, reimagined with folk-jazz music in a gritty, industrial world where poverty and climate crisis mirror ancient struggles, as narrator Hermes guides the tragic, hopeful story of love, greed, and storytelling itself, focusing on the power of art and community to find beauty amidst despair.


Anais Mitchell | Book, Music & Lyrics
Lee Margaret Hanson | Director
Kaneen Moodie & Kacey Oschack | Assistant Directors
Carol Zee | Choreographer
Tony Spano | Orchestra Director
Brian Felker | Vocal Director
Nick Caisse | Set Design Mentor
Laura Loo | Costume Design Mentor
Bosco Flanagan | Lighting Design Mentor
Hope Parish | Props Design Mentor
Will Schuessler | Sound Design Mentor


Cast

Julia Ketchem
Taybi Kimyeung
Sole Kirk
Catherine Laborde
Royale Lewis
Bruce Marin
Kaylin Murchison
Mila Petrella
Sachi Reiss
Zoe Smith
Melania Sowell
Veronica St.Angelo
Madison Vermette
Ryan Vermette
Lia Weening

Annabelle Andreone
Isaac Cobb
Lina DeRosa
Blake Done
Zoe Fey
Benjamin Flenner
Annie Francuz
Tabby Gentz
Maia Goldman
Charlotte Hamil
Iris Harmon
Josh Herscovitz
Emerson Jurentkuff
Cassie Kay-Smith
Ella Kendall

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Hadestown— Spring Musical
Mar
14

Hadestown— Spring Musical

 

Hadestown— Spring Musical

Saturday, March 14 | 7:00pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

Tickets:
$20 – General Reserved Seats
$15 – Faculty & Staff, Seniors, Students
$10 – CCHS student with ASB

Hadestown tells the intertwined Greek myths of lovers Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone, reimagined with folk-jazz music in a gritty, industrial world where poverty and climate crisis mirror ancient struggles, as narrator Hermes guides the tragic, hopeful story of love, greed, and storytelling itself, focusing on the power of art and community to find beauty amidst despair.


Anais Mitchell | Book, Music & Lyrics
Lee Margaret Hanson | Director
Kaneen Moodie & Kacey Oschack | Assistant Directors
Carol Zee | Choreographer
Tony Spano | Orchestra Director
Brian Felker | Vocal Director
Nick Caisse | Set Design Mentor
Laura Loo | Costume Design Mentor
Bosco Flanagan | Lighting Design Mentor
Hope Parish | Props Design Mentor
Will Schuessler | Sound Design Mentor


Cast

Julia Ketchem
Taybi Kimyeung
Sole Kirk
Catherine Laborde
Royale Lewis
Bruce Marin
Kaylin Murchison
Mila Petrella
Sachi Reiss
Zoe Smith
Melania Sowell
Veronica St.Angelo
Madison Vermette
Ryan Vermette
Lia Weening

Annabelle Andreone
Isaac Cobb
Lina DeRosa
Blake Done
Zoe Fey
Benjamin Flenner
Annie Francuz
Tabby Gentz
Maia Goldman
Charlotte Hamil
Iris Harmon
Josh Herscovitz
Emerson Jurentkuff
Cassie Kay-Smith
Ella Kendall

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Hadestown— Spring Musical
Mar
13

Hadestown— Spring Musical

 

Hadestown— Spring Musical

Friday, March 13 | 7:00pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

Tickets:
$20 – General Reserved Seats
$15 – Faculty & Staff, Seniors, Students
$10 – CCHS student with ASB

Hadestown tells the intertwined Greek myths of lovers Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone, reimagined with folk-jazz music in a gritty, industrial world where poverty and climate crisis mirror ancient struggles, as narrator Hermes guides the tragic, hopeful story of love, greed, and storytelling itself, focusing on the power of art and community to find beauty amidst despair.


Anais Mitchell | Book, Music & Lyrics
Lee Margaret Hanson | Director
Kaneen Moodie & Kacey Oschack | Assistant Directors
Carol Zee | Choreographer
Tony Spano | Orchestra Director
Brian Felker | Vocal Director
Nick Caisse | Set Design Mentor
Laura Loo | Costume Design Mentor
Bosco Flanagan | Lighting Design Mentor
Hope Parish | Props Design Mentor
Will Schuessler | Sound Design Mentor


Cast

Julia Ketchem
Taybi Kimyeung
Sole Kirk
Catherine Laborde
Royale Lewis
Bruce Marin
Kaylin Murchison
Mila Petrella
Sachi Reiss
Zoe Smith
Melania Sowell
Veronica St.Angelo
Madison Vermette
Ryan Vermette
Lia Weening

Annabelle Andreone
Isaac Cobb
Lina DeRosa
Blake Done
Zoe Fey
Benjamin Flenner
Annie Francuz
Tabby Gentz
Maia Goldman
Charlotte Hamil
Iris Harmon
Josh Herscovitz
Emerson Jurentkuff
Cassie Kay-Smith
Ella Kendall

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Hadestown— Spring Musical
Mar
12

Hadestown— Spring Musical

 

Hadestown— Spring Musical

Thursday, March 12 | 7:00pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

Tickets:
$20 – General Reserved Seats
$15 – Faculty & Staff, Seniors, Students
$10 – CCHS student with ASB

Hadestown tells the intertwined Greek myths of lovers Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone, reimagined with folk-jazz music in a gritty, industrial world where poverty and climate crisis mirror ancient struggles, as narrator Hermes guides the tragic, hopeful story of love, greed, and storytelling itself, focusing on the power of art and community to find beauty amidst despair.


Anais Mitchell | Book, Music & Lyrics
Lee Margaret Hanson | Director
Kaneen Moodie & Kacey Oschack | Assistant Directors
Carol Zee | Choreographer
Tony Spano | Orchestra Director
Brian Felker | Vocal Director
Nick Caisse | Set Design Mentor
Laura Loo | Costume Design Mentor
Bosco Flanagan | Lighting Design Mentor
Hope Parish | Props Design Mentor
Will Schuessler | Sound Design Mentor


Cast

Julia Ketchem
Taybi Kimyeung
Sole Kirk
Catherine Laborde
Royale Lewis
Bruce Marin
Kaylin Murchison
Mila Petrella
Sachi Reiss
Zoe Smith
Melania Sowell
Veronica St.Angelo
Madison Vermette
Ryan Vermette
Lia Weening

Annabelle Andreone
Isaac Cobb
Lina DeRosa
Blake Done
Zoe Fey
Benjamin Flenner
Annie Francuz
Tabby Gentz
Maia Goldman
Charlotte Hamil
Iris Harmon
Josh Herscovitz
Emerson Jurentkuff
Cassie Kay-Smith
Ella Kendall

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Hadestown— Spring Musical
Mar
8

Hadestown— Spring Musical

 

Hadestown— Spring Musical

Sunday, March 8 | 2:00pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

Tickets:
$20 – General Reserved Seats
$15 – Faculty & Staff, Seniors, Students
$10 – CCHS student with ASB

Hadestown tells the intertwined Greek myths of lovers Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone, reimagined with folk-jazz music in a gritty, industrial world where poverty and climate crisis mirror ancient struggles, as narrator Hermes guides the tragic, hopeful story of love, greed, and storytelling itself, focusing on the power of art and community to find beauty amidst despair.


Anais Mitchell | Book, Music & Lyrics
Lee Margaret Hanson | Director
Kaneen Moodie & Kacey Oschack | Assistant Directors
Carol Zee | Choreographer
Tony Spano | Orchestra Director
Brian Felker | Vocal Director
Nick Caisse | Set Design Mentor
Laura Loo | Costume Design Mentor
Bosco Flanagan | Lighting Design Mentor
Hope Parish | Props Design Mentor
Will Schuessler | Sound Design Mentor


Cast

Julia Ketchem
Taybi Kimyeung
Sole Kirk
Catherine Laborde
Royale Lewis
Bruce Marin
Kaylin Murchison
Mila Petrella
Sachi Reiss
Zoe Smith
Melania Sowell
Veronica St.Angelo
Madison Vermette
Ryan Vermette
Lia Weening

Annabelle Andreone
Isaac Cobb
Lina DeRosa
Blake Done
Zoe Fey
Benjamin Flenner
Annie Francuz
Tabby Gentz
Maia Goldman
Charlotte Hamil
Iris Harmon
Josh Herscovitz
Emerson Jurentkuff
Cassie Kay-Smith
Ella Kendall

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Hadestown— Spring Musical
Mar
7

Hadestown— Spring Musical

 

Hadestown— Spring Musical

Saturday, March 7 | 7:00pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

Tickets:
$20 – General Reserved Seats
$15 – Faculty & Staff, Seniors, Students
$10 – CCHS student with ASB

Hadestown tells the intertwined Greek myths of lovers Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone, reimagined with folk-jazz music in a gritty, industrial world where poverty and climate crisis mirror ancient struggles, as narrator Hermes guides the tragic, hopeful story of love, greed, and storytelling itself, focusing on the power of art and community to find beauty amidst despair.


Anais Mitchell | Book, Music & Lyrics
Lee Margaret Hanson | Director
Kaneen Moodie & Kacey Oschack | Assistant Directors
Carol Zee | Choreographer
Tony Spano | Orchestra Director
Brian Felker | Vocal Director
Nick Caisse | Set Design Mentor
Laura Loo | Costume Design Mentor
Bosco Flanagan | Lighting Design Mentor
Hope Parish | Props Design Mentor
Will Schuessler | Sound Design Mentor


Cast

Julia Ketchem
Taybi Kimyeung
Sole Kirk
Catherine Laborde
Royale Lewis
Bruce Marin
Kaylin Murchison
Mila Petrella
Sachi Reiss
Zoe Smith
Melania Sowell
Veronica St.Angelo
Madison Vermette
Ryan Vermette
Lia Weening

Annabelle Andreone
Isaac Cobb
Lina DeRosa
Blake Done
Zoe Fey
Benjamin Flenner
Annie Francuz
Tabby Gentz
Maia Goldman
Charlotte Hamil
Iris Harmon
Josh Herscovitz
Emerson Jurentkuff
Cassie Kay-Smith
Ella Kendall

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Hadestown— Spring Musical
Mar
6

Hadestown— Spring Musical

 

Hadestown— Spring Musical

Friday, March 6 | 7:00pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

Tickets:
$20 – General Reserved Seats
$15 – Faculty & Staff, Seniors, Students
$10 – CCHS student with ASB

Hadestown tells the intertwined Greek myths of lovers Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone, reimagined with folk-jazz music in a gritty, industrial world where poverty and climate crisis mirror ancient struggles, as narrator Hermes guides the tragic, hopeful story of love, greed, and storytelling itself, focusing on the power of art and community to find beauty amidst despair.


Anais Mitchell | Book, Music & Lyrics
Lee Margaret Hanson | Director
Kaneen Moodie & Kacey Oschack | Assistant Directors
Carol Zee | Choreographer
Tony Spano | Orchestra Director
Brian Felker | Vocal Director
Nick Caisse | Set Design Mentor
Laura Loo | Costume Design Mentor
Bosco Flanagan | Lighting Design Mentor
Hope Parish | Props Design Mentor
Will Schuessler | Sound Design Mentor


Cast

Julia Ketchem
Taybi Kimyeung
Sole Kirk
Catherine Laborde
Royale Lewis
Bruce Marin
Kaylin Murchison
Mila Petrella
Sachi Reiss
Zoe Smith
Melania Sowell
Veronica St.Angelo
Madison Vermette
Ryan Vermette
Lia Weening

Annabelle Andreone
Isaac Cobb
Lina DeRosa
Blake Done
Zoe Fey
Benjamin Flenner
Annie Francuz
Tabby Gentz
Maia Goldman
Charlotte Hamil
Iris Harmon
Josh Herscovitz
Emerson Jurentkuff
Cassie Kay-Smith
Ella Kendall

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Hadestown— Spring Musical
Mar
5

Hadestown— Spring Musical

 

Hadestown— Spring Musical

Thursday, March 5 | 7:00pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

Tickets:
$20 – General Reserved Seats
$15 – Faculty & Staff, Seniors, Students
$10 – CCHS student with ASB

Hadestown tells the intertwined Greek myths of lovers Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone, reimagined with folk-jazz music in a gritty, industrial world where poverty and climate crisis mirror ancient struggles, as narrator Hermes guides the tragic, hopeful story of love, greed, and storytelling itself, focusing on the power of art and community to find beauty amidst despair.


Anais Mitchell | Book, Music & Lyrics
Lee Margaret Hanson | Director
Kaneen Moodie & Kacey Oschack | Assistant Directors
Carol Zee | Choreographer
Tony Spano | Orchestra Director
Brian Felker | Vocal Director
Nick Caisse | Set Design Mentor
Laura Loo | Costume Design Mentor
Bosco Flanagan | Lighting Design Mentor
Hope Parish | Props Design Mentor
Will Schuessler | Sound Design Mentor


Cast

Julia Ketchem
Taybi Kimyeung
Sole Kirk
Catherine Laborde
Royale Lewis
Bruce Marin
Kaylin Murchison
Mila Petrella
Sachi Reiss
Zoe Smith
Melania Sowell
Veronica St.Angelo
Madison Vermette
Ryan Vermette
Lia Weening

Annabelle Andreone
Isaac Cobb
Lina DeRosa
Blake Done
Zoe Fey
Benjamin Flenner
Annie Francuz
Tabby Gentz
Maia Goldman
Charlotte Hamil
Iris Harmon
Josh Herscovitz
Emerson Jurentkuff
Cassie Kay-Smith
Ella Kendall

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Kids Dance Class
Feb
28

Kids Dance Class

2025 Kids Sat Dance Class
2025 Kids Sat Dance Class

Dance Session with OBDC

Saturday, February 28, 9am-11am
Culver City High School Room 107

3rd-5th graders. $20/per student. RSVP required.

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Panda Express Fundraiser
Feb
27

Panda Express Fundraiser

 

Panda Express Fundraiser

Friday, February 27, 9am-11:30pm
Culver Center Panda Express
3812 Midway, Culver City, CA 90232

Due to a snafu with the Panda Express manager, we can only order online using code 3856198 in the fundraiser code box. You can do it in advance and pickup or do it at the store.

You don’t need an excuse to get some Orange Chicken, but now you have one!

Panda Express has generously offered to donate 20% of all dining proceeds at the Culver Center location to AVPA.   

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2026 Jazz Festival & Workshop
Feb
13

2026 Jazz Festival & Workshop

 

2026 Jazz Festival & Workshop

Friday, February 13, 2026 | 6pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

More info to come.

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2026 CCUSD District Music Festival
Feb
11

2026 CCUSD District Music Festival

 

2026 CCUSD District Music Festival

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 6:30pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

More info to come.

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Student Zine Gallery
Feb
1

Student Zine Gallery

Student Zine Gallery

Village Well Books & Coffee Studio (9900 Culver Blvd)

AVPA School of Visual Art students will showcase zines created in the fall semester! Come enjoy the work of young local artists as they showcase original works in the Studio. There will be students present to talk to guests and discuss their work.

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Paint & Sip Fundraiser
Jan
31

Paint & Sip Fundraiser

2026 Paint & Sip
 

Paint & Sip Fundraiser

Saturday, January 31, 4pm-7pm
Glorya Kaufman Community Center 2nd Floor @the Wende Museum

$70 per person (plus processing fee) includes delectable wine, delightful snacks; canvas and paint supplies; instruction and inspiration from Culver City artist Trevor Coopersmith.

*All participants must be 21+ years old.  You must purchase advance tickets. No tickets will sold at the door. 

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Kids Dance Class
Jan
31

Kids Dance Class

2025 Kids Sat Dance Class
2025 Kids Sat Dance Class

Dance Session with OBDC

Saturday, January 31, 9am-11am
Culver City High School Room 107

K-2nd graders. $20/per student. RSVP required.

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2026 CA Dances
Jan
24

2026 CA Dances

 

2026 CA Dances

Saturday, January 24 | 7:00pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

AVPA and Culver City High School are proud to host the California Dance Education Association Statewide Dance Festival on Saturday, January 24th at 7pm in the Robert Frost Auditorium.

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2026 Improv Auditions
Jan
14

2026 Improv Auditions

Improv Auditions 2026

2026 Improv Auditions

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | After School
Room 108

Nothing to prepare just be ready to play some fun improv games.

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Winter Film Showcase 2026
Jan
9

Winter Film Showcase 2026

2026 Winter Film Showcase

Friday, January 9, 2026 | 7pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

$5 Suggested donation

Please join us for the approximately one-hour film showcase on FRIDAY, January 9th in the Frost from 7-8 pm, doors will open at 6:30 for a BAKE SALE (desserts and tea). The Winter Showcase is a collection of films created in our first semester and the “jury” (selection committee) is our leadership team. At the showcase we will screen about 15 short (1-4 minute) films, followed by a table read of one of our upcoming Sony films: Jake Bossin’s Rock Out.  This event is free but there is a $5 suggested donation. The funds raised will be used to buy equipment and / or food for our long days on set (snacks keep us fueled!). Shoutout to Julia Kirsten and Lauren Davidson for organizing the bake sale!

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Dine Out Fundraiser at Pitfire Pizza
Dec
17

Dine Out Fundraiser at Pitfire Pizza

Pitfire Fundraiser
 

Dine Out Fundraiser at Pitfire Pizza

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | 5-9pm
Pitfire Pizza Mar Vista (12924 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066)

Dine In / Phone Orders:
Show the flyer (paper or phone) at the register. Place your receipt in the designated bucket for your fundraiser.

Order Online:
Before payment, enter AVPAF in the promo box. If you have any issues with your promo code please contact the restaurant and we will assist. Please note that online orders are takeout only, we do not take dine-in orders in advance. 

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Improv Shows 2025
Dec
13

Improv Shows 2025

2025 Winter Improvs
 

2025 Improv Shows

Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 5pm & 7pm
Frost Blackbox

$5 at the door

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Kids Dance Class
Dec
13

Kids Dance Class

2025 Kids Sat Dance Class
2025 Kids Sat Dance Class

Dance Session with OBDC

Saturday, December 13, 9am-11am
Culver City High School Room 107

3rd-5th graders. $20/per student. RSVP required.

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Winter Music Concert 2025
Dec
12

Winter Music Concert 2025

 

2025 Winter Music Concert

Friday, December 12, 2025 | 7pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

Pre-Concert Music at 6:30pm featuring:
AVPA Brass Ensemble , String Quartet, and Jazz Combos

Concert featuring:
CCHS Concert Band, AVPA Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combos.

Admission is free!

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2nd & 3rd AVPA Theatre Performance Holiday Showcase
Dec
7

2nd & 3rd AVPA Theatre Performance Holiday Showcase

2nd & 3rd AVPA Theatre Performance Holiday Showcase
 

2nd & 3rd AVPA Theatre Performance Holiday Showcase

Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 7:30pm
Wende Museum

Admission is free!

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Culver City Tree Lighting 2025
Dec
4

Culver City Tree Lighting 2025

 

2025 Culver City Tree Lighting

Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 5pm-8:30pm
Culver Steps

This year is extra special as the Celebration highlights 30 years of the local Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (AVPA) – Culver City High School’s innovative arts program for young musicians, dancers, filmmakers, theatre folk, and visual artists that nurtures their creativity and creates life-long commitments to the arts.

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AVPA Fall Dance Concert 2025
Nov
22

AVPA Fall Dance Concert 2025

2025 Fall Dance Concert
 

2025 AVPA Fall Dance Concert

Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 7pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

More info to come.

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AVPA Fall Dance Concert 2025
Nov
21

AVPA Fall Dance Concert 2025

2025 Fall Dance Concert
 

2025 AVPA Fall Dance Concert

Friday, November 21, 2025 | 7pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

$5 at the door

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AVPA Fall Dance Concert 2025
Nov
20

AVPA Fall Dance Concert 2025

2025 Fall Dance Concert
 

2025 AVPA Fall Dance Concert

Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 7pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

$5 at the door

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream— 2025 Fall Play
Nov
16

A Midsummer Night’s Dream— 2025 Fall Play

A Midsummer Night's Dream
 

A Midsummer Night’s Dream— 2025 Fall Play

Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 2pm
Kirk Douglas Theater


A Midsummer Night's Dream
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