Happening in L.A.: Thursday, May 9 – Wednesday, May 15

Flyer for Klub Nocturno 4th anniversary party on May 10, 2024 at Catch One in Los Angeles

This Friday, May 10, Klub Nocturno celebrates its 4th anniversary with a bash at Catch One. It’s a massive party with five themed rooms: Rock en Español vs. Cumbia, New Wave vs. Dark Wave, Deftones Night, Sad Bunny Night and Disco. I’ll be in the New Wave vs. Dark Wave room and hope to see you on the dance floor. It’s 18+ and starts at 9:30 p.m. Click here to get your tickets and make sure you get there early. Catch One is at 4067 W. Pico Blvd. 

On Tuesday, I’ll be back at The Mermaid for Dolce Vita and will be playing an Italo vs. French Disco set from 8 p.m. until closing time. I’m really excited to dig up some heat for you, so stop by. The Mermaid is at 428 E. 2nd Street in Little Tokyo. There’s no cover and it’s a 21+ venue. 

I know there’s a lot going on this weekend and next week, but here are some more suggestions that aren’t Cruel World and still have reasonably priced tickets available. 

Thursday, May 9

An Evening w/David J @ Philosophical Research Society

3910 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Feliz 90027; 7 p.m.; all ages; Tickets available on Eventbrite

The Will to Provoke (Survival Research film screening) @ WHAMMY! Analog

2514 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park 90026; 7:30 p.m.; all ages; Tickets available on WHAMMY! website

96 Tears: The Doors vs. Creedence Clearwater Revival w/DJ perksandkisses @ Grand Star Jazz Club

943 N. Broadway, Chinatown 90012; 9:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets available on Eventbrite

Saturday, May 11

Serial Mom (film screening) @ Gardena Cinema

14948 Crenshaw Blvd., Gardena 90249; 3 p.m., 5:30 pm., 8 p.m.; all ages; Tickets available on Eventbrite

Community & Unity People’s Kite Festival @ L.A. State Historic Park

1245 N. Spring St., Chinatown 90012; 2-6 p.m.; all ages; no cover, tickets available on clockshop.org

Decadanse w/DJs Pierrot and Fifi Laroux @ Grand Star Jazz Club

943 N. Broadway, Chinatown 90012; 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $12 at door, RSVP on Instagram for discounted entry

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 12

Arto Lindsay @ Zebulon

2478 Fletcher Drive, Elysian Valley 90039; 6:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets on Dice

Monday, May 13

Belle & Sebastian @ The Bellweather

333 South Boylston St., DTLA 90017; 7 p.m.; all ages; Tickets on Ticketmaster

Irma Vep (film screening) @ Vidiots

4884 Eagle Rock Blvd, Eagle Rock 90041; 7 p.m.; all ages; Tickets available on Vidiots website

Wednesday, May 15

O Terno @ Lodge Room

104 N. Ave 56, 2nd Floor, Highland Park 90042; 8 p.m.; all ages; Tickets on Lodge Room website

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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