As part of Grand Avenue Arts All Access, in partnership with PBS SoCal, Grand Performances presents Lucha x Sound: Music, Masks and Culture. This free, family-friendly celebration brings together live music, lucha libre exhibitions, film and interactive activities that honor the rich cultural traditions of Mexican wrestling and its enduring influence on contemporary Los Angeles.
The event coincides with PBS SoCal's Legends of Lucha Libre documentary series, which explores the history, artistry and cultural impact of lucha libre in Mexico and Southern California.
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Schedule
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | DJ + Vendor Village at California Plaza
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | “Lucha Libro” Live - Pt. 1
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM | Screening of PBS SoCal’s “Legends of Lucha Libre”
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Inside Lucha Libre with Lady Lee
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | “Lucha Libro” Live - Pt. 2
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Musical Performance by “La Nueva Ola de Cumbia”
Go inside the art and athleticism of lucha libre with Mexican wrestler, Lady Lee who will talk about the traditions audiences see in the ring, offering a closer look at the skill, training, and storytelling behind Mexican wrestling. The audience will have an opportunity for some Q & A.
Get ready to rumble and read! See what happens when you combine books and bodyslams! Llama Jack will put his title as host of story time on the line! The top wrestlers and luchadores will step into the ring and battle for the chance to be the new host of story time in this action-packed, family-friendly celebration of wrestling and reading. Come cheer on your favorite luchadores and see who wins the day!
La Nueva Ola de Cumbia
From Latin America to the world, La Nueva Ola de Cumbia reinvents the biggest hits of the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s with their unmistakable “cumbialized” style, blending rhythm, high energy, and humor into a vibrant show that connects with audiences of all ages. Formed by musicians from Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Nicaragua, and “Outer Space,” the band is quickly becoming one of the most innovative forces in today’s Latin music scene.
After signing with Universal Music Mexico in 2024, they’ve continued to rise in 2025 with TV appearances in Mexico and the U.S., featured moments on La Casa de los Famosos México, major event closings during Latin Grammy Week, and sold-out performances like their show at the Mayan Theatre. Releases such as Viernes de Peligro, Cumbiando, and Mujeriego have made strong impact on audiences and Billboard rankings, which described them as “an innovative proposal, a musical madness.”
