Start the weekend on Thursday night with Midnight Cities: Indie vs. ‘80s at Catch One. I’ll be in the DJ booth playing ‘80s, indie, post-punk and synthpop for this 18+ party. Discount tickets are available now on Dice, so click this link to get yours now. Party starts at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 13. Catch One is located at 4067 W. Pico 90019. See you on the dance floor at Midnight Cities.
As for the rest of the weekend, keep scrolling to find out what’s happening in Los Angeles.
Friday, March 14
Goodbye Horses: The Many Lives of Q Lazzarus @ Philosophical Research Society
I’ve yet to see the Q Lazzarus documentary, but after reviewing the film’s soundtrack for Bandcamp, I’m really interested in watching it. Diane Luckey, aka Q Lazzarus, met documentary filmmaker Eva Aridjis Fuentes the same way she did Jonathan Demme, through her job as a driver. Where her encounter with Demme led to Q Lazzarus songs appearing in multiple films made by the director, the best known of which is the appearance of “Goodbye Horses” in Silence of the Lambs, her chance meeting with Aridjis resulted in a collaboration on her life story. Sadly, Luckey died before the film was finished, making this a bittersweet tribute to a singer who should have been better known in her lifetime.
Philosophical Research Society, 3910 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Feliz 90027; 7:30 p.m.; Get tickets
Club Underground w/DJ Larry G. @ Grand Star Jazz Club
It’s Friday night, so head to Underground where Larry G. is playing indie, new wave, darkwave, Britpop and more all night. Party starts at 9:30 p.m. and it’s 21+. Get your tickets in advance if you want to save some $ at the door.
Grand Star Jazz Club, 943 N. Broadway, Chinatown 90012; 9:30 p.m.; Get tickets
Also happening:
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me @ Alamo Drafthouse
700 W. 7th St., Suite U240, DTLA 90017; 12 p.m.; Get tickets
Wild at Heart @ Alamo Drafthouse
700 W. 7th St., Suite U240, DTLA 90017; Multiple times; Get tickets
Lost Highway @ The Eastwood
1089 N. Oxford Ave., Hollywood 90029; 8 p.m.; Get tickets
Blue Velvet @ The Nuart
11272 Santa Monica Blvd., West L.A. 90025; 10:30 p.m.; Get tickets
Margaret Kilgallen, Kerry James Marshall, Corita Kent, Betye Saar docs @ Heavy Manners
1200 N. Alvarado St., Echo Park 90026; 7 p.m.; Get tickets
VHYes on VHS w/live Q/A @ Whammy! Analog Media
2514 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park 90026; 7:30 p.m.; Get tickets
Polyester w/Odorama cards (!!!) @ The Frida
305 E. 4th Street, Suite 100, Santa Ana 92701; 8:15 p.m.; Get tickets
Let It Rock Record Hop w/DJ Zack Vargas @ La Bufadora
3470 1st St. Boyle Heights 90063; Check Instagram for more details
Saturday, March 15
Harsh Symmetry, Geneva Jacuzzi, Trit95, DJ Gvllow @ 1720
In early January, Harsh Symmetry released a killer EP called On-Screen Death. On Saturday night, the L.A.-based darkwave artist will launch a West Coast tour at 1720. Also on the bill is Geneva Jacuzzi, who is fantastic live and whose most recent album, Triple Fire, is one of my favorite albums of 2024.
1720, 1720 E. 16th St., DTLA 90021; 8 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
Discostan Nowruz w/Discotchari, Omid Walizadeh, Parisa @ Zebulon
Discostan celebrates Nowruz, Persian New Year, on Saturday night with an amazing lineup of DJs. Discotchari, who I interviewed a few years ago for KCET, makes their debut with the long-running party. Also playing are Omid Walizadeh, whose latest mix, Barge Sabz, is jam-packed with heat, and Parisa of Aziz Amor.
Zebulon, 2478 Fletcher Dr., Elysian Valley 90039; 10 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Also happening:
Wild at Heart @ Alamo Drafthouse
700 W. 7th St., Suite U240, DTLA 90017; 11:10 a.m.; Get tickets
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me @ Alamo Drafthouse
700 W. 7th St., Suite U240, DTLA 90017; Multiple times; Get tickets
Videodrome (director’s cut) @ Academy Museum
6067 Wilshire Blvd., Mid-City 90036; 2:30 p.m.; Get tickets
Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo w/Q&A @ Los Feliz 3
1822 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz 90037; 7 p.m.; Get tickets
The Big Lebowski @ Gardena Cinema
14948 Crenshaw Blvd., Gardena 90249; Multiple times; Get tickets for 7:30 p.m. or 10 p.m.
La Roux @ The Sun Rose
8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood 90069; 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Elf Freedom (live score to films of Georges Méliès, Alice Guy), Immaterial Possession, Voice on Tape @ Healing Force of the Universe
1200 E. Walnut St., Pasadena 91106; 8 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Dirge w/DJs Felix, Pockets Macabre, Greh Holger, Maldoror @ The Monty
1222 W. 7th St., DTLA 90017; 9 p.m.; 21+; No cover
Sci-Fi, Magick, Queer L.A. Closing Party w/Armen Ra and more @ USC Fisher Museum
823 Exposition Blvd. 90089; 1 p.m.; No cover, RSVP
Sunday, March 16
L.A. Filmforum: The Films of Victoria Vincent @ 2220 Arts + Archives
Loaded with humor, quick-paced animation and killer tunes, the films of Victoria Vincent (vewn on YouTube) have racked up millions of views online and the evening screening of her work at 2220 Arts + Archives already sold out. This afternoon event will include a Q&A with Vincent and curator Sam Gurry. Get yourself a ticket while they last.
2220 Arts + Archives, 2220 Beverly Blvd., Historic Filipinotown 90057; 3:30 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
Also happening:
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me @ Alamo Drafthouse
700 W. 7th St., Suite U240, DTLA 90017; Multiple times; Get tickets
Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls w/ Q&A @ Be Kind Video
3601 1/2 Magnolia Blvd., Burbank 91505; 7 p.m.; Get tickets
The Darjeeling Limited @ Brain Dead Studios
611 N. Fairfax Ave., Fairfax District 90036; 8 p.m.; Get tickets
LA Wildfire Benefit: Wavves, Oog Bogo @ Zebulon
2478 Fletcher Dr., Elysian Valley 90039; 8 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Riddim ’n Brews w/DJ Ted Morris @ Creature Comforts
1124 San Julian St., DTLA 90015; 1 p.m.; All ages (and dog friendly); No cover
96 Tears w/guest DJ Philly Freedom @ Grand Star Jazz Club
943 N. Broadway, Chinatown 90012; 5 p.m.; Get tickets
Monday, March 17
Wild at Heart @ Alamo Drafthouse
If Monday is your day off, head to Alamo Drafthouse to see Wild at Heart at 11 a.m. Really, you can’t go wrong with David Lynch and a popcorn lunch.
700 W. 7th St., Suite U240, DTLA 90017; 11 a.m.; Get tickets
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me @ Alamo Drafthouse
Or, if the 11 a.m. Wild at Heart screening is too early, you can catch the 2:30 p.m. screening of Fire Walk with Me at Alamo. Both are good options, especially if you, like me, aren’t a big fan of going out on St. Patrick’s Day.
700 W. 7th St., Suite U240, DTLA 90017; 2:30 p.m.; Get tickets
Tuesday, March 18
Kokoko!, Soltera @ Lodge Room
One listen to Kokoko!’s most recent album, Butu, and you’re not going to want to miss the energetic, electronic band from the Democratic Republic of Congo when they headline the Lodge Room on Tuesday night. Local Soltera opens the show.
104 N. Ave. 56, 2nd Floor, Highland Park 90042; 7 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
Also happening:
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me @ Alamo Drafthouse
700 W. 7th St., Suite U240, DTLA 90017; 12:50 p.m.; Get tickets
Wild at Heart @ Alamo Drafthouse
700 W. 7th St., Suite U240, DTLA 90017; 10:20 p.m.; Get tickets
Wednesday, March 19
New Wave @ Laemmle Glendale
New Wave is a fantastic documentary about the rise of a 1980s music subculture amongst Vietnamese American teens in Southern California, influenced by European groups like Modern Talking and Bad Boys Blue. Last year, I interviewed filmmaker Elizabeth Ai about the project, which includes a book, and you can read that story in the L.A. Daily News by clicking this gift link.
Laemmle Glendale, 207 N. Maryland, Glendale 91206; 7 p.m.; Get tickets
Also happening:
Wild at Heart @ Alamo Drafthouse
700 W. 7th St., Suite U240, DTLA 90017; 1:15 p.m.; Get tickets
Lost Highway @ Los Feliz 3
1822 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz 90037; 10 p.m.; Get tickets
No Other Land @ Laemmle NoHo 7
5240 Lankershim Blvd. 91601; Multiple times; Get tickets
Even the Wind Is Afraid @ Philosophical Research Society
3910 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Feliz 90027; 7:30 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 or listen to the latest Beatique Mix. Follow on Instagram or Bluesky for more updates.
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