Destiny of Desire at the Mark Taper Forum

Destiny of Desire comes to the Mark Taper Forum on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with a 2:00 PM curtain. It is listed on Ticketmaster as a theatre and performance event, which makes it a good pick for anyone building a plan around things to do in Los Angeles this fall that does not involve a stadium or a club.

When: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2:00 PM

Where: Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Tickets: through Ticketmaster, linked below

Why a matinee at the Taper works

An afternoon start is easy to fit into a weekend. You can have lunch downtown, see the show, and still have the evening free. If you are scanning for LA events this weekend, a 2:00 PM performance gives you the most flexibility of any slot in the day.

The Mark Taper Forum is part of the Music Center campus on Grand Avenue, a short walk from the other Bunker Hill landmarks. It is a smaller, more intimate house than the big concert halls next door, which means that even a seat far back in the room still feels close to the stage. That kind of closeness is the main reason people like seeing straight theatre here rather than in a larger auditorium.

What we know about the event

We have the date, time, venue and ticket links confirmed from the ticketing listing. We have not seen a published cast list, running time or program notes, so check the ticket page for the latest details before you go. The listing carries two ticket links, which usually points to more than one performance, so compare dates on the page before you buy.

Getting there

The Music Center sits at Grand Avenue and 1st Street, above the Civic Center area. Metro's B and D lines stop at Civic Center/Grand Park, which is a short uphill walk from the plaza. Parking is available in the Music Center garage and in nearby lots, though a weekend afternoon is far easier than an evening show, so you should still allow extra time. Arrive early enough to pick up tickets and find your seat.

Make a day of it

The plaza is a pleasant place to kill time before curtain, and Grand Park and the surrounding museums are close by. If you like to keep a running list of upcoming events in Los Angeles, add this one now, since good seats for weekend matinees tend to go first.

More performances and exhibitions are collected on our arts and culture page.