Mulholland Drive! Lost Highway! Eraserhead! There are a lot of David Lynch screenings happening through greater Los Angeles this week and, as of Wednesday night, a handful of them still have tickets available. I did the digging for you and added the screenings that weren’t sold out to the list.
Elsewhere, there are some worthwhile local shows happening in L.A. Dildox plays Damaged Disco at Gold-Diggers tonight. Big Black Delta is at the same venue on Friday, while Pearl and the Oysters are at Alex’s Bar. On Monday, Total Pleasure kicks off their February residency at Zebulon on Monday night. For DJ-driven events, Saturday night is Boombox’s annual tribute to J Dilla, which is always a big night, and Junior Sanchez heads to Clinic Wednesdays on February 5. But, that’s not all, keep reading for more.
Thursday, January 30
Damaged Disco w/Dildox, Ex-Heir @ Gold-Diggers
Dildox plays often, so, if you go to a lot of shows, chances are you’re already familiar with the local synth-punk duo. If you haven’t seen them yet, go check them out on Thursday night at Gold-Diggers this month’s edition of Damaged Disco. They will make you dance, I’m sure of it. San Francisco’s Ex-Heir opens the show and DJ Dat68 plays the dark dance tunes.
Gold-Diggers, 5632 Santa Monica Blvd., East Hollywood 90038; 7 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Eraserhead @ Vidiots
David Lynch’s weirdo classic Eraserhead is playing at Vidiots on Thursday night and it’s not quite sold out. There’s a limited amount of walk up tickets available for the 9:45 p.m. screening. Tickets are first come-first serve and available 45 minutes before the movie starts.
Vidiots, 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock 90041; More info
Twin Peaks: The Return Pt. 8 @ Philosophical Research Society
Cathode Cinema and the Philosophical Research Society are presenting a special screening of Twin Peaks: The Return to help raise funds for actor Carel Struycken (The Giant/The Fireman), who lost his home in the Eaton Fire. Last I checked, tickets were getting low for this event, so if they’re still available when you read this, act fast.
Philosophical Research Society, 3910 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Feliz 90027; 7:30 p.m.; Get tickets
Chaki, Smell My Beard, Astral Jubilee, Bread & Butter @ Alex’s Bar
2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach 90804; 8 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
96 Tears w/DJ perksandkisses @ Grand Star Jazz Club
943 N. Broadway, Chinatown 90012; 9:30 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Found Footage Festival 20th Anniversary @ Lodge Room
104 N. Ave. 56, 2nd Floor, Highland Park 90042; 7 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
Vomer, Scimitar, Caress, Nights Templar, DJ Rose @ Slipper Clutch
351 S. Broadway, DTLA 90013; 9 p.m.; 21+; No cover
Friday, January 31
Big Black Delta @ Gold-Diggers
Big Black Delta’s fifth album ADONAI won’t be out until the end of February, but the L.A.-based artist has already released a trio of singles, the most recent of which, “Pik Pok,” is a total banger. Catch him play Friday night at Gold-Diggers.
Gold-Diggers, 5632 Santa Monica Blvd., East Hollywood 90038; 7 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Pearl & the Oysters, Wargirl, Chapis, DJ Dustin De Leon @ Alex’s Bar
Pearl & the Oysters bring their laidback synthpop grooves to Long Beach on Friday night. If you’re in the neighborhood, head to Alex’s Bar, where they’ll be playing alongside Wargirl, Chapis and DJ Dustin De Leon.
Alex’s Bar, 2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach 90804; 8 p.m.; Get tickets
Club Underground w/DJ Larry G. @ Grand Star Jazz Club
943 N. Broadway, Chinatown 90012; 9:30 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Life Is Constant Distortion, Bastard Noise @ The Smell
247 S. Main St. DTLA 90012; 8:30 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
Sons of Arrakis, Salem’s Bend, Formation Ritual @ Slipper Clutch
351 S. Broadway, DTLA 90013; 7 p.m.; 21+; $10
Inland Empire @ The Aero
1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica 90403; 7 p.m.; Get tickets
Dead Mountaineer’s Hotel @ Philosophical Research Society
3910 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Feliz 90027; 7:30 p.m.; Get tickets
Eraserhead @ The Frida
305 E. 4th Street, Suite 100, Santa Ana 92701; 11:55 p.m.; Get tickets
Saturday, February 1
Wim Wenders’ Pina in 3D @ Philosophical Research Society
Dance Camera West, the dance film festival, is happening this week (and celebrating its 25th anniversary). As part of the five-day event, they’ve teamed up with 3-D Space, Zebulon and PRS for this special screening of Wim Wenders’ acclaimed film documenting the work of the late dancer and choreographer Pina Bausch. Tickets are running low for the screening, so get yours while you can.
Philosophical Research Society, 3910 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Feliz 90027; 7 p.m.; Get tickets
Boombox 18th Annual #Doinit4dilla @ Grand Star Jazz Club
It’s time for Boombox’s annual tribute to J Dilla and, this year, Rhettmatic, plus special guests, will be joining resident DJs Inka One, Ben Diggin, Analog and Mantron to play all-Dilla, all-night. Proceeds from this year’s event will be donated to the John Muir High School Fire Relief Fund.
Grand Star Jazz Club, 943 N. Broadway, Chinatown 90012; 9:30 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Triple Feature! Mulholland Drive, Lost Highway, Eraserhead @ Gardena Cinema
Gardena Cinema has the South Bay David Lynch fans covered. TBH, even if you live in the Valley, this could be worth the trip across the 405. Saturday’s triple feature includes Mulholland Drive, Lost Highway *and* Eraserhead. If you can’t hang through all three films, there are single feature tickets available as well.
Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd., Gardena 90249; 4:30 p.m.; Get tickets
Eddie Chacon, DJ Novena Carmel @ Lodge Room
104 N. Ave. 56, 2nd Floor, Highland Park 90042; 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
Psicosis w/DJs Alberto Sol, Roger Mars @ Melody Lounge
939 N. Hill St., Chinatown 90012; 9 p.m.; 21+; No Cover
Sunset Blvd. @ The Egyptian
6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 90028; 12 p.m.; Get tickets
Eraserhead @ The Frida
305 E. 4th Street, Suite 100, Santa Ana 92701; 11:55 p.m.; Get tickets
Fist of the North Star @ New Beverly
7165 Beverly Blvd 90036; 11:59 p.m.; Get tickets
Sunday, February 2
Stuck on VHS: Bedroom Eyes II @ Whammy Analog
I’ve never seen Bedroom Eyes, let alone Bedroom Eyes II, but it doesn’t matter because I appreciate that Whammy is dedicating nights to movies that haven’t had a physical release since the VHS era. Plus, it’s a late 1980s sequel to a mid-‘80s erotic thriller *and* Linda Blair is in it, so I think this is worth the watch.
Whammy!, 2514 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park 90026; 7:30 p.m.; Get tickets
Showlist presents Lou Reed Day @ Gold-Diggers
5632 Santa Monica Blvd., East Hollywood 90038; 7 p.m.; 21+; No cover, RSVP on Dice
Blue @ Brain Dead Studios
611 N. Fairfax Ave., Fairfax District 90036; 8 p.m.; Get tickets
Monday, February 3
Total Pleasure, Substance, Placeres, Blood Stained Concrete, DJ Expulsada @ Zebulon
I haven’t seen Total Pleasure live yet, but am into their classic alternative sound— moody but not quite goth, dreamy but not really shoegaze— so I’m going to try my best to make it out to one of their February residency shows at Zebulon. The first of their Monday night gigs is on February 3, with support from Substance, Paceres, Blood Stained Concrete and DJ Expulsada.
Zebulon, 2478 Fletcher Dr., Elysian Valley 90039; 7 p.m.; 21+; No cover, RSVP on Dice
Tuesday, February 4
Drive @ The Frida
If you’re around Santa Ana on Tuesday night, head to The Frida, where you can catch Drive on the big screen and help raise funds for wildfire relief efforts.
The Frida Cinema, 305 E. 4th Street, Suite 100, Santa Ana 92701; 8 p.m.; Get tickets
Wednesday, February 5
Clinic Wednesdays w/Junior Sanchez @ Jungle
Junior Sanchez has been DJing since the mid-‘90s and his ample list of credits includes remixes for artists ranging from The Faint to Madonna. Not only can you catch him in the mix at Clinic Wednesdays this week, but you can RSVP on Dice for free entry before 11 p.m.
Jungle Hollywood, 1642 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood 90028; 10 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
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