I hate writing “there’s a lot going on L.A. right now,” but, damn, this city is overflowing with things to do right now. I narrowed it down a lot. As a general rule of thumb, I don’t include the corporate festivals because I figure that your timeline, like mine, is already overrun with ads for them.
I also try to keep this list specifically for lower priced shows, so I didn’t add Kraftwerk’s nine-night stint at Walt Disney Concert Hall to the list. However, I will say that I’ve seen Kraftwerk twice and they are amazing live. That said, if you can splurge on the tickets, then do it. (And tell me all about it because I’m not going this time around.)
My next club gig isn’t until next Thursday, where I’ll be DJing at Harvard and Stone for the Family of Light, Host Family, the Rose Haze show presented by The Witching Hours. Click on this post for more information, including how you can get tickets. In the meantime, keep scrolling for info on what’s happening between tonight and next Wednesday.
Thursday, May 16
No Controles feat. Nocturna (Siouxsie and the Banshees tribute band), DJs Scarlett Casanova, Edie @ The Offbeat
6316 York Blvd., Highland Park 90042; 9 p.m.; 21+; Tickets available on Eventbrite
96 Tears: Elvis vs. Chuck Berry w/DJ perksandkisses @ Grand Star Jazz Club
943 N. Broadway, Chinatown 90012; 9:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets available on Eventbrite
Friday, May 17
Thank God It’s Friday (film screening) @ WHAMMY Analog
2514 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park 90026; 8 p.m.; Tickets available on WHAMMY’s website
Eaux Profondes (Deep Water) (film screening) @ Videotheque
4102 N. Figueroa St., Highland Park 90031; 8:30 p.m.; Follow Videotheque on Instagram for ticket info
Electric Six, Supersuckers @ The Paramount
2708 E. Cesar Chavez, Boyle Heights 90033; 7 p.m.; 21+; Tickets available on Dice
Teenage Fanclub @ Teragram Ballroom
1234 W. 7th St. DTLA 90017; 8 p.m.; all ages; Tickets available on Ticketmaster
Club Underground w/DJ Larry G @ Grand Star Jazz Club
943 N. Broadway, Chinatown 90012; 9:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets available on Eventbrite and Dice
Saturday, May 18
Beth Gibbons Lives Outgrown Listening Party @ In Sheep’s Clothing DTLA Pop Up
777 S. Alameda St., Bldg 1, Suite 100, DTLA; 12 p.m. & 4 p.m.; All ages; No cover
Klub Nocturno: 80s vs. Indie Sleaze @ Catch One
4067 W. Pico Blvd.; 9:30 p.m.; 18+; Tickets
The Blank Tapes, Bee Appleseed, Velvet Empress @ The Goldfish
5043 York Blvd., Highland Park 90042; 7 p.m.; 21+; Tickets available on Dice
Carl Craig, Octave One, Kenny Larkin, Idriss D @ Don Quixote
2811 E. Olympic Blvd., Boyle Heights 90023; 9 p.m.; 21+; Tickets available on Eventbrite
Crystal Nostalgia feat. FrankJavCee, Initial Rhi, Groovy Kaiju, marionismagical; Zaku.86 @ High Tide
605 E. 4th St., Little Tokyo 90013; 9 p.m.; 21+; Tickets available on Restless Nites
Teenage Fanclub @ Teragram Ballroom
1234 W. 7th St. DTLA 90017; 6 p.m.; all ages; Tickets available on Ticketmaster
Club Disintegration w/DJ perksandkisses @ Grand Star Jazz Club
943 N. Broadway, Chinatown 90012; 9:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets available on Eventbrite
Sunday, May 19
Riddim n Brews w/DJ Mykol Orthodox, Ted Morris @ Creature Comforts Brewing Company
1124 San Julian St., DTLA 90015; 1 p.m.; All ages; No cover
North East Los Angeles VHS Tape and Record Swap @ The Goldfish
5043 York Blvd., Highland Park 90042; 1 p.m.; 21+; No cover
Smorgasburg Record Fair @ The Row DTLA
777 S. Alameda St., DTLA 90021; 10 a.m.; All ages; no cover
Los Angeles Record Fair @ Arrow Lodge Brewing Company
950 E. 3rd Street, Arts District 90013; 12 p.m.; All ages; No cover
Cold Gawd, Host Family, Castle Pasture @ Gold-Diggers
5632 Santa Monica Blvd., East Hollywood 90038; 7 p.m.; 21+; Tickets available on Dice
Qwanqwa, SK Kakraba @ Zebulon
2478 Fletcher Drive, Elysian Valley 90039; 8 p.m.; 21+; No cover, RSVP on Dice
Monday, May 20
Dreamgaze in DTLA w/ Izzy Outerspace, Osnova, Honey Crush, Fox Violet @ Moroccan Lounge
901 E. 1st Street, DTLA 90012; 9 p.m.; 21+; Tickets available on Ticketmaster
Velvet Goldmine (screening) @ Vidiots
4884 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock 90041; 7 p.m.; all ages; Tickets available on Vidiots’ website.
Tuesday, May 21
Dolce Vita @ The Mermaid
428 E. 2nd St., Little Tokyo 90012; 8 p.m.; 21+; no cover
Wednesday, May 22
Dub Club Presents The Skatalites w/DJ Boss Harmony @ Echoplex
1154 Glendale Blvd., Echo Park 90026; 9 p.m.; 21+; Tickets available on Live Nation
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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