So, the reason I decided to scale back on posting events here is because I’m back at writing up listings for Discover Los Angeles and I don’t like to repeat myself. You can click here to see recommendations for the week of April 7 through April 13. The one event on the list that is most relevant to the roundups I write here is the Turntable Trio event at 2220 Arts + Archives on Monday, April 7. It a next-level DJ performance event with a super reasonable cover charge at a venue that I like a lot.
I won’t be DJing this weekend, which is probably a good thing on account of having a feature story that I have to finish for next week. (My next gig, if you’re wondering, is at Nocturno on April 11.) If you’re looking for a dance night, head to Underground on Friday at the Grand Star. Larry G. has all the indie, new wave and post-punk jams ready for you. Here are more recommendations for this weekend.
April 3 – April 6
Los Angeles Festival of Movies
Presented by Mubi and Mezzanine, the second annual Los Angeles Festival of Movies takes place this weekend and multiple theaters in the city, including Vidiots, 2220 Arts + Archives, Now Instant Image Hall and Philosophical Research Society. If you’re interested in indie and arthouse films, this should be to your tastes. However, a good amount of the screenings have already sold out, so head over to the Los Angeles Festival of Movies website and scroll through to see if you can find one to attend.
Friday, April 4
Night Ritualz @ The Cathedral
For anyone who lives in/around Pomona, check out Night Ritualz first headlining show in California on Friday night. The Texas-based artist is playing The Cathedral. This show initially sold out, but some more tickets were released, so act fast if you want to go.
The Cathedral, 350 N. Garvey Ave., Pomona 91767; 6 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
John Grant @ Hollywood Forever
On his most recent album, 2024’s The Art of the Lie, singer John Grant brings together dreampop, electronic and funk influences for an eclectic, and captivating, album. He’ll be at Hollywood Forever on Friday night with support from Icelandic singer Arny Margret. This is an early show. Doors are at 7 p.m.
Hollywood Forever, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood 90038; 7 p.m.; Get tickets
Saturday, April 5
Marie Davidson @ Garibaldina Society Highland Park
Marie Davidson released a killer new album, City of Clowns, at the end of February, so now is probably a very good time to catch her live. She’s playing Saturday night at the Garibaldina Society in Highland Park with support from Spike Hellis and deBasement.
Garibaldina Society, 4533 N. Figueroa St., Highland Park 90065; 9 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Read: “IT’S MARIE DAVIDSON VS. BIG TECH ON CITY OF CLOWNS”
Hear new music from Marie Davidson and Night Ritualz on the April 2025 Beatique Mix
The Linda Lindas, Be Your Own Pet @ The Novo
The Linda Lindas released their second album, No Obligation, last year and toured as an opener for Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins and Rancid, so here’s a chance to catch them in a much smaller venue than SoFi and there are still tickets left.
The Novo, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite a3335, DTLA 90015; 7 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
Sunday, April 6
Polka Dot Sundays w/Tinglez and more @ Daddy Diamonds
Nora Keyes put together a hot lineup for Sunday night, which includes Italo disco-style duo Tinglez alongside Blind Lizard Balkan Band, a new dance musical project from Noel “Spandrel” Rhodes of Unusual Tuesdays and Galactic Queen Drew Bird.
Daddy Diamonds, 1553 Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood 90028; 7 p.m.; $15 (suggested donation)
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