Split image of Bethan Kellough and William Basinski performing on stage

Fall Highlights: Five Must-See CAP UCLA Events

As autumn casts its warm hues across LA, the city comes to life with a variety of cultural and artistic experiences.
Our 2024-25 season features a packed lineup of events celebrating creativity and community — including live music, theater, dance, poetry, and everything in between. Here’s a closer look at some must-see fall events presented by CAP UCLA in Los Angeles.
 

William Basinski & Bethan Kellough

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 8 pm
The Nimoy
 
Presented in partnership with Fulcrum Arts and Chapman University
 
Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing musical journey with artists William Basinski and Bethan Kellough,
both known for their unique and innovative soundscapes. Basinski’s 2017 album On Time, Out of Time
features sonic impressions made by two colliding black holes, while Kellough’s Still the Fragments Move is
a new composition that follows the journey of ocean waves from sea to shore.
 
This collaboration between two musical pioneers promises an evening filled with hauntingly beautiful
music that transcends traditional boundaries, inviting listeners to experience sound in a new way. This is
a unique opportunity to witness live music that challenges the norm and encourages deep reflection.
 
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Still image from Black Lodge's film featuring Timur sitting in a chair in a dimly lit room, next to a TV

BLACK LODGE

CAP UCLA, in partnership with Beth Morrison Projects 
Music by David T. Little 
Libretto by Anne Waldman 
Story, Screenplay, Film/Stage Direction by Michael Joseph McQuilken 
Starring Timur and the Dime Museum, Jennifer Harrison Newman, and Isaura String Quartet 
BARDO Created and Directed by Sandra Powers
 
Sat, Oct 19, 2024 at 6:30 pm
The United Theater on Broadway
Presented in partnership with Beth Morrison Projects
 
Forget about The Phantom of the Opera — BLACK LODGE is a brand new rock-opera film experience that
mixes elements of psychological horror with a striking score from the twisted mind of composer David T.
Little. 
 
BLACK LODGE follows the story of a tormented writer who must face his repressed memories in order to escape the space in between death and rebirth. An immersive pre-show theatrical performance and a live
DJ set will accompany the screening. Each twist and turn in this delightfully dark performance is sure to
leave you on the edge of your seat.
 
Check out the full schedule below and join us for the Halloween event of the season! Costumes are
encouraged for this performance.
 
6:30 pm — BARDO, a pre-show immersive theatrical experience
8:00 pm — BLACK LODGE, film screening and live performance
9:00 pm — DJ Baby Magick
 
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Image from a performance of Disclaimer featuring audience members crowded around the stage

Disclaimer

Written by Tara Ahmadinejad 
Developed by Piehole
Fri, Oct 25 at 8 pm
Sat, Oct 26 at 2 pm and 8 pm
The Nimoy
 
Fall is the perfect time to curl up with a good book— may we suggest an Agatha Christie-style mystery? Or
you could experience the same intrigue on the stage rather than the page with Disclaimer. This new play
written by Obie-award winning theater artist Tara Ahmadinejad invites audiences to a dinner party where
discussions of global politics and cultural identities are on the menu.
 
Disclaimer for Disclaimer: This play contains propaganda, vague promises of Persian food, and minimally
invasive audience participation.
 
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Madame Gandhi poses in green lighting in front of a plant

Madame Gandhi

Sat, Nov 2, 2024 at 8 pm
The Nimoy
 
If you’re stuck in a Spotify rut, you should go ahead and add Bad Habits by Madame Gandhi to your fall
playlist right now. The multi-talented artist's warm vocal tones mixed with her incredible drumming skills
leave you with a melody that feels like putting on your favorite cozy sweater.
 
A TED fellow and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Madame Gandhi often blends art with activism, inspiring
audiences to embrace their individuality and challenge societal norms. Whether you’re a long-time fan or
new to her work, this concert promises to uplift and energize.
 
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Collage image of filmmakers and composers' headshots who are involved with 'Sun Dogs'

Alarm Will Sound and Liquid Music

Sun Dogs

Music by Devonté Hynes, Arooj Aftab, Daniel Wohl and Rafiq Bhatia
Films by Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Josephine Decker, Mati Diop and Manon Lutanie
Created in collaboration with Upward Bound House, Los Angeles
 
Sat, Nov 23, 2024 at 8 pm
The Nimoy
 
Sun Dogs is a performance series that connects composers and filmmakers to create unique explorations
of sound and space. This particular performance by Alarm Will Sound and Liquid Music will take you on a
sensory journey, combining music and visual elements that push the boundaries of traditional
performance art. The name “sun dog” comes from an atmospheric phenomenon created by refracted light
that can shift the way our eyes perceive objects, much like how the changing of the seasons from
summer to fall can shift our perspectives and energies.
 
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Photo of The Nimoy lobby featuring the lobby doors with 'Live Long and Prosper' above them

Plan Your Visit

Whether you’re a theater lover seeking fresh inspiration or a music enthusiast looking for your next
favorite performer, there’s something for everyone in this vibrant lineup of fall events in LA. So grab your
pumpkin spice lattes and mark your calendars — we can’t wait to see you soon!