California Rising With Rufus Wainwright, Lisa Loeb, Laurence Juber, Jean Smart, Andy Richter, Iman Jordan and Richard T Bear

Tuesday, May 12, 2026•8:00 PM

A powerful night of music and momentum as we kick off the midterms! This concert will bring together artists, activists, organizers, and voters to support the Blue Wave California Victory Fund and to ignite statewide momentum around flipping key congressional seats — the path to retaking the House.

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El Rey Theatre

Built in 1936 and designed by Clifford Balch, this registered Historic-Cultural Monument was originally a first-run movie house before being converted into a live music venue in 1994. Its stunning art deco architecture, complete with sweeping staircases and an ornate lobby, transports visitors back in time.story

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5515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Closed now

• Opens 7:00 PM

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+1 323-936-6400

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