Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation

09/08/2026

What happens when taiko crosses cultures? 🥁🌎

That’s part of the story behind KYŌWA.

In our latest episode of TOCA Backstage, Christian Wolf sits down with Yuta Kato of UnitOne Asano Taiko U.S. and Gastón San Cristóbal of Nikyokan 仁響館 to talk about how this international collaboration came together, the connections they’ve built through taiko, and what audiences can expect when they share the stage in Torrance.

It’s a conversation about rhythm, culture, creativity, and the connections that can happen when artists from different parts of the world come together.

🎧 Watch the full TOCA Backstage conversation:
https://youtu.be/W1Mv4S2q_q8?si=VOlNFfxH_7fxJrxy

🥁 Then experience KYŌWA live at the Armstrong Theatre on September 26 & 27.

Learn more + get tickets: https://www.torrancearts.org/shows/kyowa

09/03/2026

🐾 30 DAYS UNTIL UNLEASHED!

She’s back! After delighting TOCA audiences with My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog and My Cat Is Better Than Yours (And He Knows It), Wendy Hammers returns with an all-new evening of hilarious, heartfelt storytelling.

Unleashed brings together writers, comedians, actors, and storytellers to share true stories about the animals who changed their lives.

From laugh-out-loud mishaps to unforgettable companions, these are the stories that remind us our animals aren’t just pets.
They’re family. ❤️

Join us the evening before World Animal Day for a celebration of the creatures who make our lives a little brighter, funnier, and more meaningful.

📅 October 3 | 8 PM
📍 Armstrong Theatre
🎟️ Get your tickets today!

https://www.torrancearts.org/shows/unleashed

09/01/2026

Meet the father-son duo behind the Langley Ukulele Ensemble 🎶❤️

For Peter and Paul Luongo, the ukulele is more than music. It’s a family legacy.

Peter founded the Langley Ukulele Association and spent decades teaching and inspiring young musicians, including his own son.

Paul began playing ukulele through the Association at just 11 years old. He went from student, to Ensemble member, to featured soloist. Then in 2013, when Peter retired, Paul took over the reins of the Langley Ukulele Ensemble.

Today, Paul continues what his father started, leading a new generation of young musicians and carrying a musical legacy that began more than 40 years ago. ❤️

This September, experience that legacy live as the Langley Ukulele Ensemble makes its way from Canada to Torrance.

📅 Sunday, September 20 | 2 PM
📍 Armstrong Theatre

🎟️ Get your tickets and experience this musical legacy live.

08/29/2026

🌟 Think You’ve Got What It Takes? 🌟

The spotlight is waiting! South Bay’s Got Talent is looking for singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, magicians, and performers of all kinds to take the Armstrong Theatre stage!

🎤 Audition submissions are due September 14 at 5 PM!

Don’t wait until the last minute—submit your application and show us what the South Bay can do!

🎭 All ages. All talents. One stage.

Apply today!

08/27/2026

🥁 A global taiko experience is coming to Torrance.

Experience KYŌWA, an international collaboration between U.S.-based Asano Taiko U.S. and Argentina’s Nikyokan 仁響館

Together, these two ensembles bring the power and precision of Japanese drumming to the stage through dynamic ensemble pieces, improvisation, and storytelling.

Expect bold rhythms, deep resonance, and a one-of-a-kind meeting of North and South American taiko styles.

📅 Saturday, September 26 at 8 PM
📅 Sunday, September 27 at 1 PM
📍 Armstrong Theatre

🎟️ Learn more and get tickets:
torrancearts.org/shows

Join us for a groundbreaking show that merges the awe-inspiring talents of US-based UnitOne and Argentina's Nikyokan Wadaiko. This international collaboration unleashes the raw force and rhythmic precision of Japanese drums in a performance that fuses tradition, innovation, and cultural synergy. Exp...

08/25/2026

🎭 TOCA is looking for volunteers for our upcoming performances!

Support the arts in our community by helping with roles like ushering and concessions. And one of the best perks? You get to enjoy the show, too!

Whether you’re a longtime TOCA supporter or simply looking for a fun way to get involved, we’d love to have you join our volunteer team.

Find an upcoming show you’d love to volunteer for and sign up today!

Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0445A5A828A6FA7-64607128-20262027

08/20/2026

🎶 Looking for a different kind of family outing in the South Bay?

The internationally acclaimed Langley Ukulele Ensemble is bringing 45 years of incredible musicianship to the Armstrong Theatre.

And if you think you know what a ukulele concert sounds like, you may be surprised. From classical and jazz to rock, folk, and contemporary favorites, these talented young musicians show just how versatile the ukulele can be.

Bring the family and experience an afternoon of live music with a little something for every generation. 💛

📅 Sunday, September 20 at 2 PM
📍 Armstrong Theatre

🎟️ Get your tickets at TorranceArts.org

08/19/2026

You might think you know what a ukulele concert sounds like… but the Langley Ukulele Ensemble might surprise you. 🎶

For 45 years, these talented young musicians have been taking the ukulele far beyond what you might expect, performing everything from classical and jazz to folk and contemporary favorites.

It’s joyful, unexpected, and seriously impressive. ✨

Catch a glimpse of what they do best. And this September, they’ll be bringing that energy all the way from Canada to the Armstrong Theatre.

📍 September 20 | Armstrong Theatre

08/14/2026

🎤 Only 30 days left to apply!

Have a talent you've been wanting to share? This is your chance.

South Bay's Got Talent is looking for singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, magicians, and performers of all kinds. If you've got a talent, we'd love to see you on stage!

You'll perform in front of a live audience and a panel of industry professionals for a chance to win:

🥇 1st Place: Trophy + $800
🥈 2nd Place: Trophy + $500
🥉 3rd Place: Trophy + $350

✨ All ages and talents are welcome.

📅 Apply to audition by September 14 at 5:00 PM.

🎟️ Apply now at https://www.torrancearts.org/south-bay-s-got-talent-2026