The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center

Upcoming Events

Event Cards

Waberi Jordan & Friends

Thursday, March 26th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

A Leimert Park–rooted jazz vocalist blending straight-ahead jazz and soul, with a global career spanning ensembles, duos, and solo work.

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Zoo Front / Pallet for the Shoal

Friday, March 27th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

An ever-evolving original band fuses divergent influences into one sound; their “Desert Child” EP channels Southwest mystery.

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Emmanuel “Manny” Escobar

Saturday, March 28th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Dynamic jazz educator rooted in R&B and Afro-Latin traditions, bringing deep training, feel, and forward motion to every performance.

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What My Sister Told Me After She Was Murdered

Sunday, March 29th, 2026 • 2:00 PM

Author Annie Lisa reads from her memoir, and shares her mission to help expand human consciousness and inspire our world.

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Tony Purrone & Preston Murphy (Jazz)

Friday, April 3rd • 7:00 PM

Tony Purrone is a Connecticut-born jazz guitarist known for virtuosic improvisation, blending blues, fusion, and modern jazz through decades of acclaimed collaborations.

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Mic Louis Band

Saturday, April 4th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

The Mic Louis Band delivers Southern rock originals and classic covers, led by Mic on guitar and vocals with a driving rhythm section.

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Francesca Fuentes

Saturday, April 11 • 7:00 PM

New Jersey singer-songwriter Francesca Fuentes delivers confessional pop-rock about love, heartbreak, mental health, and faith with modern funk.

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Tyler Nail

Friday, April 17th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Cinematic Americana with gritty Southern vocals and Piedmont guitar, telling honest, story-driven songs of resilience and travel.

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Reed Foehl: Singer / Songwriter

Saturday, April 18th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Grammy-nominated songwriter blending Americana and modern folk with thoughtful storytelling and a powerful, heartfelt delivery.

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The Breath Between: Shiri Zorn Trio

Saturday, April 25th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Jazz vocals meet Middle Eastern, Latin, and Brazilian influences with pure tone, elegance, and emotional depth.

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CaptC

Friday, May 1st, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Flannel Country Americana with witty, colorful characters, catchy melodies, and sharp takes on love and modern life.

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Paul Loether : Finger Picking Story Teller

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Expressive folk vocals and fingerstyle guitar in the Pete Seeger tradition, mixing classics with witty, topical originals.

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The Infinity Saxophone Quartet

Friday, May 8th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

A genre-blending, high-energy show spanning classical, jazz, big band, Gershwin, Queen, and more with drums.

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Mary DiPaola / Heather Schweiger: Classical Improvisations

Saturday, May 9th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Piano and voice blend jazz, classical, and improvised textures in a refined, expressive program by two master educators.

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