Netflix bringing a comedy fest to LA – Orange County Register

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Festival Pass for Thursday, March 5

Festival season is nearly here, and many are wondering how the Coronavirus might impact major events, like music festivals.

According to reports, Ultra in Miami is a no-go due to coronavirus fears. In Southern California, many events are still going on as scheduled, including CRSSD in San Diego this weekend and the LA Marathon. But there have been some postponements, including a natural products expo scheduled for Anaheim this week and the Korea Times Music Festival, which was originally scheduled for the Hollywood Bowl on April 25.

Since we’ve been hearing from readers asking about specific festivals and events, we’ve created a resource where we’re updating a calendar of happenings and information from venues with information related to COVID-19. It is very much a work in progress and will be updated as we get new information.

Are you changing your concert plans to avoid exposure to the coronavirus? We want to hear from you. Email Peter Larsen at plarsen@scng.com.

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Patti Smith performs in concert at The Met on Monday, April 29, 2019, in Philadelphia. She will perform with her band at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles as part of the Power To The People festival on March 5, 2020. (Photo by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP)

People power

LA Phil conductor Gustavo Dudamel and jazz icon Herbie Hancock’s Power To The People! festival starts today, March 5, and runs through April 11 with performances from Hancock, Patti Smith and more. Get the details.

The Pasadena Convention Center, shown here in 2018, will host SCaLE 18X – the 18th annual Southern California Linux Expo, March 5-8. (File photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Coronavirus information and updates

The spread of COVID-19 is a concern for concertgoers and promoters. At this point the only Southern California music festival impacted by the coronavirus is the Korea Times Music Festival, which has postponed its original show date of April 25 at the Hollywood Bowl. But as festival season continues, we will provide updates.

Comedian Dave Chappelle will headline an evening of music and comedy at the Hollywood Bowl as part of the first-ever Netflix Is a Joke Fest April 27-May 3 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Kevin Winter, Getty Images)

Laughing in LA

Netflix is hosting its first comedy festival, Netflix is a Joke, with events at more than 20 venues scattered throughout Los Angeles April 27-May 3. Get details and find out how to get tickets.