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The Ford

5 out of 5 stars
  • Music | Music venues
  • Hollywood
  • price 2 of 4
  • Recommended
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Up in the Hollywood hills and surrounded by cypress trees, this roughly century-old outdoor theater is now operated by the LA Phil, and as a result the Hollywood Bowl’s smaller sibling now feels like a welcome bonus to the Bowl season. But unlike the staggeringly huge Bowl, the Ford and its castle-like stage are intimate by comparison, with only 1,200 seats (and the same picnic-friendly policy). Attending a concert at the Ford feels like a bit like you’ve stumbled upon a hidden, magical oasis in the woods. Programming ranges from shows by renowned singer-songwriters or multicultural dance troupes to the odd comedy show or movie screening to family-friendly daytime programs. Note: Even at its smaller size, parking is still a stacked squeeze in the tight Cahuenga Pass, so you’ll find free shuttle service from the nearby Universal City Metro station, as well as Ovation Hollywood.

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Morrissey and mariachi—honestly, it was only a matter of time. The LA Phil and co-producers Mariachi Tierra Mia bring the Smiths’ melancholy Manchester anthems to the Ford amphitheater on September 27, with some of L.A.’s best mariachi musicians putting their spin on favorites from the band’s catalog. The concert will celebrate the Smiths’ particularly enduring and unexpected connection with Mexico, where their music has remained wildly beloved decades after the band called it quits. It’ll be a very Los Angeles way to have your heart broken.
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