Opera League of Los Angeles

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: OPERA PREP: CARMEN
2026-10-15 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Eva & Marc Stern Grand Hall, 135 No. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:
LA Opera’s Opera Prep: Carmen
We need volunteers to host secondary students at performance and pre-performance activities, greet buses, and help at sign-in or lunch table.
Sign up with your SignUpGenius Account HERE. (The Sign-Up page will be active after August 16.)
Please note: This LAOpera Connects event is open to CLEARED volunteers ONLY. For more information, email Larry Verdugo.
Time

5:00pm – 11:00pm
Date
Thursday, October 15, 2026

Location

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: OPERA WISE: CARMEN
2026-10-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Eva & Marc Stern Grand Hall, 135 No. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:
LA Opera’s Opera Wise: Carmen
We need volunteers who will host college students at orchestra tech rehearsal.
Sign up with your SignUpGenius Account HERE. (The Sign-Up page will be active after August 16.)
Please note: This LAOpera Connects event is open to CLEARED volunteers ONLY. For more information, email Larry Verdugo.
Time

6:00pm – 10:00pm
Date
Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Location

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: SATURDAY MORNINGS AT THE OPERA #2
2026-10-03 08:45 - 13:00 | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Eva & Marc Stern Grand Hall, 135 No. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:
Saturday Morning at the Opera
We need volunteers to:
host elementary students at the 2nd Saturday Morning at the Opera of the season,
to assist with activities, workshops, and to supervise our young guests.
Sign up with your SignUpGenius Account HERE. (The Sign-Up page will be active after August 16.)
Please note: This LAOpera Connects event is open to CLEARED volunteers ONLY. For more information, email Larry Verdugo.
Time

8:45am – 1:00pm
Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026

Location

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: SATURDAY MORNINGS AT THE OPERA #1
2026-09-26 08:45 - 13:00 | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Eva & Marc Stern Grand Hall, 135 No. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:
We need volunteers to:
host elementary students at the 1st Saturday Morning at the Opera of the season,
to assist with activities, workshops, and to supervise our young guests.
Sign up with your SignUpGenius Account HERE. (The Sign-Up page will be active after August 16.)
Please note: This LAOpera Connects event is open to CLEARED volunteers ONLY. For more information, email Larry Verdugo.
Time

8:45am – 1:00pm
Date
Saturday, September 26, 2026

Location

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: FALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MATINEE #2
2026-09-25 08:45 - 13:00 | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Eva & Marc Stern Grand Hall, 135 No. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:
We need volunteers to:
…Host elementary students at the 2nd Elementary School Matinee,
…Greet buses, and to man the lunch table.
Sign up with your SignUpGenius Account HERE.
Please note: This LAOpera Connects event is open to CLEARED volunteers ONLY. For more information, email Larry Verdugo.
Time

8:45am – 1:00pm
Date
Friday, September 25, 2026

Location

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: FALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MATINEE #1
2026-09-24 08:45 - 13:00 | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Eva & Marc Stern Grand Hall, 135 No. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:
We need volunteers to:
host elementary students at the 1st Elementary School Matinee,
to greet buses, and to man the lunch table.
Sign up with your SignUpGenius Account HERE.
Please note: This LAOpera Connects event is open to CLEARED volunteers ONLY. For more information, email Larry Verdugo.
Time

8:45am – 1:00pm
Date
Thursday, September 24, 2026

Location

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

Board of Directors' Meeting
2026-08-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Private Residence
When: Saturday, August 22, 2026
11: 00am.
Where: at a private home–attendees will be notified via email.
More info? email Gayle Kirschbaum at gfkirschb@yahoo.com.

Executive Committee Meeting
2026-08-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 4th Floor, 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
First Executive Committee of the Season!
When: Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
5:00pm. Please don’t be late: we need to stay on schedule.
Where: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 4th Floor

SANTA FE OPERA SUMMER EXCURSION 2026
2026-08-09 08:00 - 2026-08-17 17:00 | Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive, Santa Fe, NM, 87506, United States
We are now accepting Waitlist applications for our
SANTA FE OPERA SUMMER EXCURSION
AUG. 9 -17, 2026
5 OPERAS + 1 RECITAL!
Have you always wanted to visit Santa Fe Opera?
Your wait is over. This summer, experience Santa Fe Opera with the Opera League from Sun, Aug 9 to Mon, Aug 17. Enjoy five productions—Madame Butterfly, The Magic Flute, Eugene Onegin, Rodelinda, and the American premiere of Lili Elbe—plus an Apprentice Scene night featuring rising opera stars.

Mon, Aug 10 Madame Butterfly
Tue, Aug 11 Rodelinda
Wed, Aug 12 Eugene Onegin
Thu, Aug 13 Magic Flute
Fri, Aug 14 Lili Elbe (world Premiere)
Sun, Aug 16 Apprentice Scenes

With our favorite tour guide, Brita Kohlfürst-Millard, now in Salzburg, I’ll serve as this summer’s “Cultural Travel Tour Manager” for this 8-night trip. Having visited Santa Fe for over 30 years, I am familiar with the city’s rich culture, unique charm, and signature cuisine.
Opera Performance Tickets:
Group Rate tickets–if available–start at $63 and up to $242 per performance. Attendance is full, but if you would still love to join us, get on our Wait List!
Drury Plaza Hotel
As the Opera League has an ongoing relationship with The Drury Plaza Hotel. They offer a basic group rate:

$290 per night (King Deluxe or Two Queen beds) for 5 nights* (subject to change until confirmed.)
The League will arrange for Bus Transportation to/from the hotel on Performance nights at a minimal expense to attendees.

Additional Activities may include:

The focus of this excursion will be on and around Santa Fe’s historic Plaza which hosts the Indian Market, the largest and most prestigious indigenous art market in the world which takes place on Aug 15 & 16.
A Welcome Tailgate Picnic prior to one performance provided by the our colleagues at the Santa Fe Opera Guild.Meet the artists following performance of Eugene Onegin (Mattia Oliver who sings title role: confirmed); Sir Harry Bicket, conductor and SFO Music Director.
Tours of the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and the New Mexico History Museum.
Wine tasting at Gruet Tasting Room at the St. Francis Hotel. Gruet is the only New Mexico winery.
Private tour of Canyon Road art galleries.
Downtown Walking Tours focused on the “Atomic” Manhattan Project and J. Robert Oppenheimer, and Willa Cather’s Santa Fe—American author Willa Cather’s visits to Santa Fe in 1925 and 1926 inspired her to write her “best book” (her words), Death Comes for the Archbishop. (downtown walking tour)
Recital with Grammy Award winning baritone Lucas Meachem with pianist Irina Meachem at Santa Fe Chamber Festival (Aug 12, noon-1pm)

And more!
Air Transportation—Individuals would be responsible for transportation to/from Santa Fe, and I would suggest Cassis Travel for those requiring air transportation assistance. American Airlines has one direct flight daily—LAX to Santa Fe (approximately $380 r/t), or via Alburquerque. (Car rental or shuttle buses).
About the Santa Fe Opera — Recognized in 2022 as “Festival of the Year” at the International Opera Awards, the Santa Fe Opera annually draws 85,000 people from New Mexico and around the globe. Nestled atop a mountain vista in northern New Mexico, the company’s iconic Crosby Theatre is open on three sides, allowing visitors to enjoy performances complemented by the elements. Since 1957 the company has presented over 2,000 performances of 180 operas by 92 composers spanning five centuries of opera, creating a legacy of 45 American premieres and 19 world premieres.
For more information, please contact me at 213.700.9645 or email me at gmurphypr@gmail.com. We’ll see you in Santa Fe!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Opera Camp Performance
2026-08-01 12:00 - 17:30 | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Eva & Marc Stern Grand Hall, 135 No. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:
Los Angeles Opera’s summer Opera Camp participants present a fully-staged performance in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for friends and family members. To help out, sign up here–don’t forget to sign into your SignUpGenius account.
Please note: This LAOpera Connects event is open to CLEARED volunteers ONLY. For more information, email Larry Verdugo.
Time

12:00PM – 5:30PM PDT
Date
Saturday, August 1, 2026

Location

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

Wagner's Birthday Celebration with Jennifer Wilson
2026-06-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Mayman Hall Colburn School, 200 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
COME CELEBRATE
RICHARD WAGNER’S BIRTHDAY
with the WAGNER SOCIETY of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Sunday, June 27, 4:00pm
Mayman Hall Colburn School
JENNIFER WILSON is best known for her Wagnerian repertoire, for memorable performances of Brünnhilde in the Der Ring Des Nibelungen, Isolde in Tristan und Isolde, Elizabeth in Tannhäuser and Senta in Holländer. She has had a long career since her debut in 2002. In addition to her stage performances, she is also known for her outstanding performances on Blu-Ray as Brunnhilde from the Valencia Ring in Spain, conducted by Zubin Mehta.
Though having global acclaim, she is an American born Valkyrie who attended Cornel University and made her professional debut at 36 in the title role of Puccini’s Turandot, followed by appearing at the Lyric Opera of Chicago in 2005 as Brünnhilde. In addition to her Wagnerian roles, she is also known for Aida, Leonore and more.
WSSC offers League members to attend with special WSSC member ticket price of $67.30.
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE.

AALAO Ben Kerr Father's Day Recital
2026-06-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 S Lucerne Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90005, United States
AFRICAN AMERICANS FOR LA OPERA
ANNUAL BEN KERR FATHERS DAY RECITAL
WITH ALANNAH GARNIER, SOPRANO
AND CHARLIE KIM, PIANIST
AT THE EBELL
JUNE 21 2026, 12 NOON
SOUL FOOD RECEPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
ADVANCE TICKETS: $25, AT THE DOOR: $35
Alannah Garnier, soprano, began formal music training at age five playing the violin and eventually started voice lessons at sixteen. She received a Masters of Music from the University of Missouri, Kansas Cityand a Bachelors of Music from the California State University, Long Beach. She also attended the Aspen Music Festival and School in 2013.
While in Kansas City, Ms. Garnier made her soloist debut at the Kauffman Center performing Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem. Alannah’s solo and oratorio experience is extensive having performed many major works including Mozart’s Requiem, Finzi’s In Terra Pax, Elijah by Mendelssohn, Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, Handel’s Messiah and many others. She made her Walt Disney Concert Hall Debut in 2018 as the soprano soloist in the world premier of “dreams of the new world” by Pulitzer Prize winning composer Ellen Reid commissioned by the LA Master Chorale.
As a member of the LA Opera Chorus and former member of the LA Master Chorale, Alannah has gone on to perform regularly at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and the Hollywood Bowl. Ms. Garnier has also performed at the Metropolitan Opera in New York as a chorister in the 2019/2020 Grammy-Award winning production of Porgy and Bess. She has performed on the LA Philharmonic’s Grammy Award Winning recording, Ives: Complete Symphonies. Alannah lent her voice to film soundtracks including John William’s film score for Star Wars Episode 8: The Last Jedi, and Ramin Djwadi’s film score for A Wrinkle in Time as well as several recordings of contemporary works.
Her Los Angeles Opera engagements this season include productions of Phillip Glass’ Akhenaten and Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte.

Accompanist Charlie Kim is a tour-de-force musician performing as a SAG-AFTRA session singer, pianist, and conductor based inthe Los Angeles area. He is praised for expressive vocal versatility, captivating stage presence, and sensitive collaboration from the podium and the piano. His multidisciplinary perspective brings unique dimensions to any artistic endeavor. Full bio here.

THE OPERA LEAGUE INVITES YOU TO THE OPENING NIGHT OF THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL
2026-06-20 17:30 - 23:00 | Private: Camrose Park, Hollywood, 2101 Highland Ave,, Los Angeles, 90068, United States
HOLLYWOOD BOWL OPENING NIGHT: “Broadway’s Best”!
Saturday, June 20, 2026
5:30PM picnic & 7:30 show
(Picnic area reserved at Camrose)

Halle Bailey, Darren Criss, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Lea Salonga take the Bowl stage for Opening Night at the Bowl: The Best of Broadway. Featuring the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra led by conductor Thomas Wilkins, this spectacular kickoff to the season features these glittering stars of the stage and screen saluting Broadway, performing a selection of its greatest hits, from heartstring-tugging ballads to razzle-dazzle songs with dancers. Opening Night at the Bowl is the annual fundraising event that benefits the LA Phil’s learning and community programs.
We have secured 50 group seats for the opening night of the Bowl! This is BEFORE individual tickets are on sale!!
These seats are closer to the stage than those we had last summer: two price levels: $189 (Section J1) and $159 (Section G2).
Boxed dinner from Mendocino Farms included. 3 sandwich choices:
The Farm Club (Turkey)
Not-So-Fried Chicken
Vegetarian Tomato & Caprese
We will provide soft drinks and wine.
HOLLYWOOD BOWL/CAMROSE PARK PARKING INFO

PRIDE NIGHT AT THE MAGIC FLUTE
2026-06-17 19:30 - 23:30 | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
PRIDE NIGHT at LA OPERA
in PARTNERSHIP with the OPERA LEAGUE OF LOS ANGELES
Wednesday, June 17, 2026,
7:30pm to 11:30 pm
Los Angeles Opera, 100 No. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Craving a bit of glitz and glamour? We’ve got just the ticket: LA Opera is bringing back the popular Pride Night in partnership with the Opera League of Los Angeles.
Join us as we bring LGBTQIA+ community members and allies together for a spectacular night of music and drama.
Here’s what’s in store:

20% off tickets to the Thursday, June 17 performance of the world’s most-viewed opera production in history
A complimentary post-show after-party at Massilia, featuring food and ambiance of Marseille with influences from France, Spain, Italy & North Africa, with a full bar and craft cocktail program, hosted by the Opera League of Los Angeles
2 drink tickets
Fun photo ops
SPECIAL GUEST: Miles Mykkanen (Tamino) will drop by the after party to greet our Pride Night Guests!

PURCHASE 20% DISCOUNT TICKETS TO THE MAGIC FLUTE HERE.
Your name and email address will be shared with the Opera League for admission to the post-show party.

Opera League Final Board Meeting of the Season
2026-06-15 17:00 - 19:00 | TBA
Location TBD

Opera League Executive Committee Meeting
2026-06-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
ZOOM Only

Premier Dinner--CLOSED TO RESERVATIONS
2026-06-08 18:30 - 21:30 | Caltech Atheneum, 551 South Hill Ave, Pasadena, 91106, United States
PREMIER DINNER RESERVATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.
To all Premier members: you are invited to RSVP below to attend a wonderful complimentary dinner event! We encourage everyone else to upgrade or renew your League membership at the Premiere level so you, too, can attend our
PREMIER DINNER
Monday Night, June 8 at 6:30-9:30 pm
at the Athenaeum at Cal Institute of Technology
551 South Hill Ave, Pasadena, California 91106
Hors d’oeuvres, plated dinner, and dessert.
Parking in the outdoor lot at the site, no charge.
Enjoy an elegant and festive evening with special guest singers from the LA Opera Young Artist Program.
Hors d’oeuvres, plated dinner, and dessert,
NO WALK-INS, No matter what Membership Level.
This complementary event is offered as a thank you to our Premier members of the Opera League of Los Angeles. (Limit: 2 per membership)
If you are not a Premier member, contact membership@operaleague.org to upgrade your membership to Premiere level and enjoy this lovely event and so much more!

Volunteer Event: LAO Bambino invited Dress Rehearsal
2026-06-05 13:30 - 15:30 | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Visit Volunteer Page to Volunteer for this event

Santa Clarita Gathering: Mozart and the Magic Flute
2026-06-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Private Residence
SUNDAY MAY 17 10AM
MOZART AND THE MAGIC FLUTE
SPEAKER: STEVE MOORE
BEVERLY HILLS GATHERING 10 am
335 S. ALMONT DR. BEVERLY HILLS, 90211
RSVP TO HOST RUTH BACHOFNER
310-273-5039.

Opera League Backyard BBQ Honoring Maestro Conlon
2026-05-31 16:00 - 19:00 | Private Residence in Hancock Park
BACKYARD BBQ HONORING MAESTRO CONLON
ENJOY AN EVENING OF MUSIC DURING COCKTAIL HOUR, AND SPECIAL PERFORMANCE TENOR ANTHONY LEON AT A PRIVATE RESIDENCE
MEMBER PRICE $125
NON-MEMBERS $150
SEATING IS LIMITED, SO PLEASE RSVP NOW
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT DIANE GRAY AT DIGRAY49@AOL.COM or 310.490.4914

Volunteer Event: Operawise-The Magic Flute
2026-05-28 18:00 - 22:30 | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Hosting College Students at Orchestra Tech Rehearsal
Visit VOLUNTEER page to register

Volunteer Event-OperaPrep: Magic Flute
2026-05-28 17:00 - 22:30 | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States

San Gabriel Valley Gathering: Mozart and Magic Flute
2026-05-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Private Residence
MONDAY MAY 18, 7PM
MOZART AND THE MAGIC FLUTE
SPEAKER: STEVE KOHN
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY GATHERING
RSVP TO HOST MICHAEL SHOLER
818-502-1988

Opera League Board Meeting
2026-05-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Dorothy Chandler Pavillion Rigler Deutch Room 4th floor, 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Zoom Available on Request

BEVERLY HILLS GATHERING: MAGIC FLUTE
2026-05-17 10:00 | Private Residence
SUNDAY MAY 17 10AM
THE MAGIC FLUTE—FINDING MEANING IN THE MADNESS
SPEAKER: STEVE MOORE
BEVERLY HILLS GATHERING 10 am
335 S. ALMONT DR. BEVERLY HILLS, 90211
RSVP TO HOST RUTH BACHOFNER
310-273-5039.
Discover the deeper meaning behind the music of Die Zauberflöte with Opera League educator Steve Moore, as he brings to light the hidden messages woven into Mozart’s score and the role of Masonic ideals in an era when they were often frowned upon by authorities and mistrusted by the public.

Volunteer Appreciation Night
2026-05-11 18:30 - 21:30 | Los Angeles Athletic Club, 431 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90014, United States
Festive offer for a special evening!
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENT MONDAY NIGHT MAY 11 AT 6:30PM
At the Los Angeles Athletic Club
431 W. 7th St Los Angeles 90014
Join us as for a festive evening when we honor our dedicated volunteers.
We have added a limited number of openings for those of you who may not have volunteered 20 plus hours, or any at all, but love to support the League. $55 for members and $65 for non-members of the Opera League. Hurry to RSVP. The deadline is moments away!
Special Guest Mezzo-Soprano Susan Graham will be interviewed by Opera League Chairman Gary Murphy.
Please arrive promptly at 6:30. Light fare Hors D’ oeuvres and dessert will be served, as well as coffee, tea and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival. We will have a No host, cash bar.
Parking and rideshare pickup/dropoff are located at 646 S. Olive St., Los Angeles, CA 90014. Parking is $10 with voucher.
Please also contact membership@operaleague.org to assist you in renewing or upgrading your membership, or to assist in entering any volunteer hours.
And if you upgrade your membership to Premier level, you can also attend our upcoming June 8 Premier Dinner event at no cost!
Questions? Please contact: 213 972-7220. We look forward to your joining us for this joyous event, where we thank you for all that you do for the Opera League.

West San Fernando Valley Gathering: Mozart and Magic Flute
2026-05-09 13:30 - 16:00 | Private Residence
SAT MAY 9 1:30 PM (NEW TIME!)
MOZART AND THE MAGIC FLUTE
SPEAKER: STEVE KOHN
WEST SAN FERNANDO VALLEY GATHERING
LOCATION: PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN ENCINO
RSVP TO HOST JUDITH HYMAN
818-625-1108

Volunteer Event: LA Opera Cathedral Performance #2
2026-05-09 13:00 - 17:00 | Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Greeting
Ensuring audience members don’t enter choir loft
Assisting with supervision near wardrobe areas
For information contact volunteer coordinator Larry Verdugo larryverdugo@icloud.com
If you have an Opera League Signupgenius.com account, you can login there to sign for this event.

Volunteer Event: LA Opera Cathedral Performance #1
2026-05-08 17:30 - 21:30 | Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Greeting
Ensuring audience members don’t enter choir loft
Assisting with supervision near wardrobe area
For information contact volunteer coordinator Larry Verdugo larryverdugo@icloud.com
If you have an Opera League Signupgenius.com account, you can login there to sign for this event.
