Moss Theater

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the bestselling classic Guns, Germs and Steel, is back with a new book seeking to decode how and why leaders matter. Jared Diamond is a international bestselling, and multiple prize-winning author. He returns to Live Talks Los &nbsp;Angeles to discuss PROFITS, PROPHETS, COACHES, AND KINGS: (WHEN) DO LEADERS MATTER? &nbsp;In this critical point of history, with democracy is in crisis, Diamond asks, where do leaders come from, and can one person change the world? In this book, he studies leaders throughout time to answer the question: do the actions of individuals truly influence history? With the same remarkable scope of Diamond’s classic bestsellers, Profits, Prophets, Coaches and Kings takes readers on a rich journey through the lives of humanity’s most well-known characters to reveal how time, place, and person can come together to change the course of history. Terrence McNally &nbsp;has hosted several talks on our stage. His podcast, Free Forum: A World That Just Might Work, can be found on all major podcast sites after running on radio for over 20 years at KPFK-fmVirtual viewing begins Tuesday, Sept 15, 6pmPT/9pmET and is available video-on-demand for five days after. Sales close Monday, September 14.

Local Event: JARED DIAMOND in conversation with TERRENCE MCNALLY

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JARED DIAMOND in conversation with TERRENCE...

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the bestselling classic Guns, Germs and Steel, is back with a new book seeking to decode...

JARED DIAMOND in conversation with TERRENCE MCNALLY

Writers Guild Theater

#1 NYT bestselling author of five novels, Liane Moriarty returns to Live Talks Los Angeles to talk about her highly anticipated sequel BIG LITTLE TRUTHS. We meet up again with the women of Big Little Lies—Madeline, Celeste, Jane, Renata, and Bonnie ten years after the first novel. With their kids now in high school, their bucolic lives in Monterey are interrupted this time by a threatening package in the mail and a stranger lurking around school asking uncomfortable questions. Moriarty continues with her examination of the complexities of modern women’s lives, shining light on family dynamics and long-hidden truths with wit and compassion. Whether you’ve read Big Little Lies or not, this is the perfect novel for longtime fans and new readers alike. Talking to Moriarty will be Rufi Thorpe, &nbsp;the author of four novels, most recently Margo’s Got Money Troubles which was a finalist for the Kirkus Prize and the Mark Twain Prize, and was adapted as an Emmy-nominated series on Apple TV.Virtual viewing begins Tuesday, September 16, 2026, 6pmPT/9pmET and is available video-on-demand for five days after. Sales close Monday, September 15.

Local Event: "Big Little Lies" Author  LIANE MORIARTY in conversation with RUFI THORPE on Sequel

"Big Little Lies" Author  LIANE MORIARTY in...

#1 NYT bestselling author of five novels, Liane Moriarty returns to Live Talks Los Angeles to talk about her highly anticipated...

"Big Little Lies" Author  LIANE MORIARTY in conversation with RUFI THORPE on Sequel

Angela Duckworth, PhD, psychologist, a MacArthur Fellow and bestselling author, returns for the second time to Live Talks Los Angeles to discuss SITUATED: FIND THE PEOPLE AND PLACES THAT BRING OUT YOUR BEST with actor and author Rainn Wilson. Duckworth's TED talk is among the most viewed of all time, and Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance was a #1 NYT bestseller. This new book reveals the hidden power of situations and how you can shape them to bring out your best. This second book springs from her deepening realization that grit, while necessary, is sometimes not sufficient. How you situate yourself to meet a challenge can be crucial. Though you’re often told to make the best of your situation, it is far better to make your situation better first.
Rainn Wilson is an Emmy Award nominated actor, best known for the role of Dwight Schrute in NBC’s "The Office." He is the host of the Peacock docu-series "Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss" in which he travels the world in search of happiness. He is author of the New York Times bestselling SoulPancake: Chew on Life’s Big Questions as well as his comedic memoir, The Bassoon King: My Life in Art, Faith and Idiocy. His most recent book is Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution. His diverse career includes television, movies, Broadway, unscripted series, animation, and podcasts.Virtual viewing begins Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6pmPT/9pmET and is available video-on-demand for five days after. Sales close Wednesday, September 16.

Local Event: "GRIT" Author ANGELA DUCKWORTH in conversation with RAINN WILSON on New Book "SITUATED"

"GRIT" Author ANGELA DUCKWORTH in conversation...

Angela Duckworth, PhD, psychologist, a MacArthur Fellow and bestselling author, returns for the second time to Live Talks Los...

"GRIT" Author ANGELA DUCKWORTH in conversation with RAINN WILSON on New Book "SITUATED"

The Oscar-winning star of Everything Everywhere All at Once, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and The Goonies tells the story of his journey from Vietnamese refugee to 80s child star to the most inspiring comeback in Hollywood history. He discusses his memoir NEVER SAY DIE, a moving and inspirational story with fellow Oscar winner, Octavia Spencer. As acting jobs dwindled after his starring roles, Quan's confidence was shaken. But at age 49, he returned triumphantly in the strange little indie film Everything, Everywhere All at Once and swept the acting awards that year for supporting actor. NEVER SAY DIE is a vivid self-portrait, full of heart-wrenching and funny stories of his early years, his rise and fall from the spotlight, the resilience that kept him going, and his eventual professional resurrection.
Since winning the Academy Award for her role as Minny in The Help, actress Octavia Spencer has been nominated for an Oscar twice more. The film Green Book, on which she served as executive producer, was awarded both a Golden Globe and an Oscar for best picture.Virtual viewing begins Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 6pmPT/9pmET and is available video-on-demand for five days after. Sales close Monday, September 28.

Local Event: Oscar Winner KE HUY QUAN in conversation with OCTAVIA SPENCER on "NEVER SAY DIE" Memoir

Oscar Winner KE HUY QUAN in conversation with...

The Oscar-winning star of Everything Everywhere All at Once, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and The Goonies tells the...

Oscar Winner KE HUY QUAN in conversation with OCTAVIA SPENCER on "NEVER SAY DIE" Memoir

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Ari Emanuel -- one of Hollywood's most accomplished and feared dealmakers gets some stuff off his chest in his memoir ROLL THE CALLS, and onstage when he talks to Kara Swisher about his incredible career. Emanuel speaks for himself and about himself for the first time and recounts the highs and lows of his rags-to-riches career from the CAA mailroom to co-founding Endeavor, merging it with William Morris Agency, and expanding to TKO Group, acquiring WWE, UFC and IMG along the way. Expect great stories told with disarming humility and ribald candor.&nbsp;
Kara Swisher is host of "On with Kara Swisher" and co-host of "Pivot," editor-at-large at New York magazine and a CNN contributor, where she hosts the series "Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever." &nbsp;Considered the top reporter in the tech game, Swisher has been reporting on the industry since the early 1990s. She is a former contributing opinion writer for The New York Times and has also worked for The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. She’s the author of the New York Times–bestselling memoir Burn Book: A Tech Love Story.Virtual viewing begins Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 6pmPT/9pmET and is available video-on-demand for five days after. Sales close Wednesday, October 5.

Local Event:  Hollywood Dealmaker ARI EMANUEL in conversation with KARA SWISHER

 Hollywood Dealmaker ARI EMANUEL in...

Ari Emanuel -- one of Hollywood's most accomplished and feared dealmakers gets some stuff off his chest in his memoir ROLL THE...

 Hollywood Dealmaker ARI EMANUEL in conversation with KARA SWISHER

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Laemmle Royal

🎬 LOS ANGELES FILM PREMIERE — SEPTEMBER 11 AT LAEMMLE ROYAL
Los Angeles film lovers are invited to a special premiere screening at the Laemmle Royal on Friday, September 11, 2026.
Join filmmakers, artists, entertainment professionals and members of the Los Angeles creative community for an evening celebrating independent cinema.
✨ THE EVENING •⁠ ⁠Los Angeles premiere screening •⁠ ⁠Filmmaker introduction •⁠ ⁠Special post-screening conversation / Q&amp;A •⁠ ⁠Meet members of the LA film and creative community
📅 Friday, September 11, 2026 📍 Laemmle Royal, 11523 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles 🎬 First Timers ⏰ 6pm
A limited number of seats are being made available to Los Angeles filmmakers, creatives, students, film lovers and members of the local community.
RSVP:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996420837467?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/1996420837467?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>
Filmmakers, actors, producers, writers, animators, composers, editors, cinematographers and other members of LA’s creative community are especially welcome.
Come discover the film, meet fellow creatives and be part of its Los Angeles premiere.

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First Timers Premiere

🎬 LOS ANGELES FILM PREMIERE — SEPTEMBER 11 AT LAEMMLE ROYAL
Los Angeles film lovers are invited to a special premiere screening...

First United Methodist Church of Glendale

On Friday, September 11, 2026, Pasadena-based choral ensemble voices/LA invites members of the Glendale, Pasadena, and greater Los Angeles communities to gather for Silence into Song: 2,977 Voices Remembered. This free evening of remembrance and reflection marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks with a live performance of Mozart’s Requiem. Presented in partnership with Glendale First United Methodist Church (GFUMC), the concert aligns with GFUMC’s mission to serve Los Angeles as a sanctuary of radical welcome, healing mind, body, and spirit across diverse communities.
The concert is free and open to the public. This tribute is made possible through generous underwriting from donors and patrons from our community. Voluntary contributions will benefit the Widows, Orphans &amp; Disabled Firefighter's Fund (<a href="https://www.wodff.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.wodff.org</a>), providing vital assistance to the families of first responders.
The concert will begin at 8:00 p.m. on September 11 at 134 N. Kenwood Street in Glendale, offering community members a space for remembrance, reflection, and connection through music. Performed with full orchestra and four guest soloists, the program honors the 2,977 lives lost with Mozart's masterpiece alongside select works dedicated to memory, solidarity, and hope. This performance carries forward a global tradition born on the first anniversary of 9/11, when musicians worldwide staged a rolling performance of Mozart’s Requiem across time zones. Twenty-four years later, voices/LA renews that international legacy of healing through choral music.
"Music provides a vocabulary for grief and hope when words fall short," says Dr. John Sutton, Artistic Director of voices/LA. "Gathering on this 25th anniversary allows us to transform shared silence into a collective song of remembrance and community resilience."
Community members are encouraged to RSVP in advance at <a href="https://www.voicesla.org/event-list" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.voicesla.org/event-list</a>.


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<h2>About voices/LA</h2>
Founded by John Sutton following a landmark holiday performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall, voices/LA is becoming one of Southern California's premier auditioned choral ensembles. Composed of elite, auditioned vocalists drawn from five different counties across the Los Angeles metropolitan region, the ensemble acts as a powerful artistic bridge for the greater Southern California community. Guided by a mission to use the transformative power of music as a vehicle for healing and solidarity, voices/LA performs a diverse, challenging repertoire that addresses profound shared human experiences. In July 2026, voices/LA was hand-selected by Oscar-winning composer Howard Shore to perform his score for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in four sold-out concerts with the Pacific Symphony at the Peacock Theater. Entering its second season (2026–2027), voices/LA continues its mission of connection and healing through song. To learn more about upcoming performances or auditions, visit <a href="https://www.voicesla.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.voicesla.org</a>.
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<h2>About our artistic director &amp; conductor</h2>
Dr. John Sutton is an acclaimed conductor, educator, and choral clinician recognized for his passionate leadership and innovative programming. As the Artistic Director of voices/LA, he has dedicated his career to fostering community through transformative musical performances that challenge, inspire, and heal. His extensive work with choral and orchestral ensembles throughout Southern California and across the globe has established him as a prominent force in the regional arts landscape of Los Angeles and Southern California.
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About Glendale First United Methodist Church
 Located in the heart of Glendale, GFUMC (<a href="https://www.glendalefirst.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.glendalefirst.org</a>) is dedicated to living out Christ’s love in the world through inclusive community outreach, creative worship, and compassionate service to the greater Los Angeles area.

Local Event: Silence into Song: 2,977 Voices Remembered

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Silence into Song: 2,977 Voices Remembered

On Friday, September 11, 2026, Pasadena-based choral ensemble voices/LA invites members of the Glendale, Pasadena, and greater...

Skylight Theatre Company

Passive complicity has never been so much fun. Tony award winning/Emmy nominated team presents a fresh take on Frisch’s classic - with relevance to a new generation of Angelenos. It’s wickedly entertaining, menacing, and increasingly hard to laugh off.
Arsonists have begun setting fires in neighboring towns. But that could never happen here—and certainly not in the Biedermanns' home. Everyone sees it coming—no one does anything to stop it. Not even the Greek chorus. A modern parable about what happens when our desire to be good prevents us from doing good. Written in the aftermath of World War II, The Arsonists is a chilling parable about people who see the warning signs, recognize the danger, but no one does anything to stop it.

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