Stefan Mahendra live in Los Angeles

Experience Stefan Mahendra live on August 14th

Stefan Mahendra is scheduled to perform at Pacific Electric in Los Angeles on August 14, 2026. Mahendra’s music blends elements of jazz improvisation with Indonesian gamelan traditions and electronic soundscapes, often incorporating extended techniques on the saxophone and exploring themes of cultural identity and displacement. His compositions frequently feature complex rhythmic structures and a meditative quality, drawing on both his classical musical training and deep engagement with Indonesian musical forms.

Pacific Electric is a performance venue located in the Historic Filipinotown neighborhood of Los Angeles. The building originally served as a Pacific Electric Railway substation, constructed in 1906 to power the Red Car lines that once extensively served Southern California. These electric railways were crucial to the region’s development in the early 20th century, facilitating suburban expansion and connecting communities. The substation itself is an example of early industrial architecture, reflecting the era's engineering aesthetics. Following the decline of the Red Car system, the building underwent various uses before being renovated and repurposed as an intimate performance space focusing on experimental music, film screenings, and art installations around 2018. It maintains many original architectural features alongside modern audio-visual capabilities.