The Stories We Tell at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro

Kenneth Walker Dance Project, a contemporary ballet company based in the South Bay and Long Beach, is bringing a repertory program called The Stories We Tell to San Pedro on Sunday, October 25. It is a small-room show, which is the whole appeal: you watch ballet from close enough to hear the dancers land. If you are mapping out LA events this weekend, this one is a good pick for anyone who thinks ballet is only for big opera houses.

When: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 2:00 PM (a second show runs at 5:30 PM) Where: Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro Price: $30 for the 2 PM show, listed at $25 for the 5:30 PM show

What to expect

The program is a mix of moods. Organizers describe the evening as full of mirth and mystery, with dances set to very different music: 1930s jazz from Slim and Slam, David Bowie, tracks by DJ Quetzal Star, and the sounds of the rainforest. That range is part of what the company is known for, since the pieces move between playful and moody without feeling like a single template.

There are two new works on the bill. Kenneth Walker is premiering a new piece, and San Diego-based choreographer Tylor Bradshaw contributes a company premiere. Two performances only are scheduled, so the afternoon and early evening slots are the whole run.

Getting there and practical info

Alvas Showroom sits in the heart of San Pedro's historic downtown, a short drive from the port and the waterfront. Seating is general admission and first-come, first-served, with no reserved sections, so arriving early gets you a better view in an intimate space. When you buy, pick the number of tickets before you click through to checkout, as the venue advises. Tickets are sold through the venue's own events page.

The performance is supported in part by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture, which is a nice reminder that a lot of the best local dance is publicly backed. If you are building a list of things to do in Los Angeles this month, a Sunday matinee in San Pedro makes an easy change from the usual Westside and downtown circuit. For more picks like it, browse our arts and culture events.

Check the venue's page for any last-minute changes before you head out, especially if you plan to catch the later show.