The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center
The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center is a storefront performance space on Degnan Boulevard in Leimert Park Village, a few doors from The World Stage. It was founded in 2009 and carries the name of the jazz and blues singer Barbara Morrison.
The fall 2026 calendar mixes music with spoken word and classes: a monthly First Thursday Blues night and an Old School Blues tribute to Barbara Morrison, weekly Da Poetry Lounge open mics, the SWAAM Spoken Word Art & Music series, improv classes and comedy, and vocal and performance coaching workshops. The center also rents the space for private events and offers live streaming of performances.
Check the online calendar for current shows and ticket prices. The Metro K Line’s Leimert Park station is within walking distance.
Know Before You Go
- Venue type: Jazz Club
- Opened: 2009
- Operator: The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center (nonprofit)
- Programming: Blues nights, poetry open mics, spoken word, improv comedy, and vocal and performance workshops
- Nearest rail: Metro K Line, Leimert Park station
- Phone: (213) 344-9009
This profile is part of The 824 Journal Guide to Live Music Venues in Los Angeles and Orange County.
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Venue Details
- Address
- 4305 Degnan Blvd., Unit 101
Los Angeles, CA 90008 - City, State
- Los Angeles, CA
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Indoor
- Standing / Seated
- Seated
- Phone
- (213) 344-9009