UCLA Nimoy Theater
theaterReimagined historic Crest Theatre converted into a flexible, state-of-the-art performance space near the UCLA campus, presenting live performances by contemporary artists and K–12 educational programs. Named for Leonard Nimoy, it is CAP UCLA’s primary venue for music, theater, dance, and community events.
Upcoming Events (10)
Charles Gaines Manifestos 6: Ben Patterson
CAP UCLA presents a performance in the Charles Gaines Manifestos series, featuring Ben Patterson at The Nimoy in Los Angeles—a conceptual live-art evening blending archival material with provocative staging and dialogue.
Brokentalkers: Bellow
Brokentalkers bring a live performance 'Bellow' to The Nimoy in Los Angeles, blending experimental theatre with immersive storytelling, striking visuals, and provocative dialogue for an intimate, artful night.
Wild Up at The Nimoy
CAP UCLA presents Wild Up performing 'Perfect Offering' at The Nimoy Theater in Los Angeles. An evening of contemporary classical music by a dynamic ensemble, blending intimate chamber textures with bold, experimental repertoire in a renowned campus venue.
Tyshawn Sorey Trio: School Matinee
Tyshawn Sorey leads his trio in a school matinee at The Nimoy, Los Angeles, blending jazz and experimental textures for Grades 6-12; an engaging, educational live performance showcasing improvisation and contemporary percussion.
Tyshawn Sorey Trio
Experience the Tyshawn Sorey Trio live at The Nimoy in Los Angeles, delivering adventurous jazz with textural percussion, bold improvisation, and intimate, high-virtuosity performances in a renowned campus venue.
Sullivan Fortner Trio: School Matinee
Sullivan Fortner Trio headlines a school matinee at The Nimoy in Los Angeles, offering an engaging jazz performance for grades 6–12 with accessible repertoire, lively improvisation, and a vibrant, classroom-like concert experience.
Sullivan Fortner Trio
Jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner headlines a piano trio at The Nimoy in Los Angeles, delivering intimate, swinging live jazz in a stylish, club-like setting.
Luciana Souza and Marcel Camargo New Moon
Jazz vocal legend Luciana Souza teams with guitarist Marcel Camargo for the New Moon concert at The Nimoy, UCLA’s intimate performance space in Los Angeles. Expect intimate vocal storytelling, smoky harmonies, and deft guitar work in a refined, late-evening setting.
Relics and Their Humans: Ain Gordon & Josh Quillen
A collaborative theater/performance piece by Ain Gordon and Josh Quillen, 'Relics and Their Humans,' exploring memory and legacy through intimate, experimental staging at The Nimoy on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles.
Vijay Iyer and Wadada Leo Smith Defiant Life
Renowned pianist Vijay Iyer teams with trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith for a boundary-pushing jazz concert at The Nimoy in Los Angeles, blending intimate improvisation with visionary compositions for a night of intellectual, expressive music.