I’ve been juggling deadlines for the past IDK how long, so this is just a really quick post to let you know what’s happening in L.A. if you’re not stuck working or whatever. There is probably stuff missing, but that happens. Apologies in advance.
A few notes about this list. Most of the events are under $35, at least before fees. On the higher end of the spectrum are Fuck on the Beach at the Regent on Saturday night, which I feel the need to mention on account of the fact that I saw them play at the Cobalt Cafe (IYKYK) a gazillion years ago, and Sister Nancy at The Mayan on Sunday. The one legit high-priced ticket is the 24 hour movie marathon at Gardena Cinema, which I figure is justifiable on account of it being a literal day of movies, which would probably be a lot more if you tried to buy tickets for 24-hours worth of individual screenings.
I also added a couple weekday afternoon movie screenings to the list for those whose days off fall during the week. I’ll try to add more stuff like this in the future, although it seems to be getting harder and harder to find anything worthwhile happening on weekdays, which reminds me of the *long* lists of rants I’ve been meaning to write, some of which you may have seen referenced in my Instagram stories lately.
Tl;dr: Liz O. has a lot of complaints, but there’s a list of stuff happening in L.A. too, so let’s get to the list.
Thursday, July 18
96 Tears: 1970s Vintage Dance Party w/DJ perksandkisses @ Grand Star Jazz Club
943 N. Broadway, Chinatown 90012; 9:30 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
The Royal Tenenbaums (screening) @ Vidiots
4884 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock 90041; 4:15 p.m.; Get tickets
Dracula (screening) @ The Art Theatre
2025 E. 4th St., Long Beach 90814; 8:30 p.m.; Get tickets
No Controles w/Engine’s Drone (Deftones Tribute), DJs Scarlett Casanova and Cabslays @ The Offbeat
The Offbeat, 6316 York Blvd., Highland Park 90042
Friday, July 19
The Early Films of the Quay Brothers (screening) @ Philosophical Research Society
Philosophical Research Society, 3910 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Feliz 90027; 7 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
Club Underground w/DJ Larry G. @ Grand Star Jazz Club
943 N. Broadway, Chinatown 90012; 9:30 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Saturday, July 20
Ned Doheny, Kenny Dickenson, DJs Be With @ In Sheep’s Clothing
1460 N. Sweetzer Ave., West Hollywood 90069; 6 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Inhalt, Ms. Boan, SRSQ, DJs Kontravoid and Sulkform @ The Paramount
The Paramount, 2708 E. Cesar E. Chavez, Boyle Heights 90033; 8 p.m.; 18+; Get tickets
Crystal Nostalgia @ High Tide
High Tide, 605 E. 4th St., Little Tokyo 90013; 9 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
24 Hour Horror-Exploitation-Thon (screening) @ Gardena Cinema
Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd., Gardena 90249; 12 p.m.; Get tickets
Fuck on the Beach, Slight Slappers, Hong Kong Fuck You and More @ The Regent
Regent Theater, 448 Main St. DTLA 90013; 7 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
Sunday, July 21
Riddim ’n’ Brews + Records Swap w/Selectors Ted Morris, Rob Liwanag and Selector Raymond @ Creature Comforts
1124 San Julian St. DTLA 90015; 1 p.m.; All ages; No cover
Sister Nancy @ The Mayan
The Mayan, 1038 S. Hill St., DTLA 90015; 6 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Beyond the Black Rainbow (screening) @ Brain Dead Studios
611 N. Fairfax Ave., Fairfax District 90036; 8 p.m.; Get tickets
Monday, July 22
Ed Wood (screening) @ Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 90028; 1 p.m.; Get tickets
Tuesday, July 23
Dolce Vita presents Splash! @ The Mermaid
428 E. 2nd St., Little Tokyo 90012; 8 p.m.; 21+; No cover
Wednesday, July 24
Cassandra Violet (EP release party), Mynabirds @ Gold-Diggers
Gold-Diggers, 5632 Santa Monica Blvd., East Hollywood 90038; 7 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Voyage of the Rock Aliens (screening) @ Alamo Drafthouse
Alamo Drafthouse, 700 W. 7th St., Suite U240, DTLA 90017; 1:50 p.m.; Get tickets
Santa Sangre (screening) @ Brain Dead Studios
611 N. Fairfax Ave., Fairfax District 90036; 8 p.m.; Get tickets
Liz O. is an L.A.-based writer and DJ. Read her recently published work and check out her upcoming gigs.
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