Love zines? This weekend, L.A. Zine fest takes over The Broad. You can learn how to DIY print media or just see what’s available to read in the super-indie press at the afternoon-long event, which is free to attend on both Saturday and Sunday.
At the cusp of the ‘00s and ‘10s, Mr. Black was the place to be on Tuesday nights. The soiree returns for one night only on Saturday, March 1 at Bardot in Hollywood. Also on Saturday night, Lotte Reiniger’s nearly century-old animated feature The Adventures of Prince Achmed screens at Philosophical Research Society with a live score from Elf Freedom.
While I don’t typically post about the stadium concerts, it seemed worthwhile to note that, at the time of writing this, there were still a few tickets left for Deftones and The Mars Volta at the Forum on Wednesday, March 5.
Scroll down for details on these and more events happening in L.A. between Thursday, February 27 through Wednesday March 5.
Thursday, February 27
Upsilon Acrux, Corima, Peter Kolovos @ 2220 Arts + Archives In the ‘00s, Upsilon Acrux was one of those bands that played *a lot* around Los Angeles. After a seven-year absence from the live stage, guitarist Paul Lai brings back the instrumental project at 2220 Arts + Archives on Thursday night. Also playing are Corima and Peter Kolovos. 2220 Arts + Archives, 2220 Beverly Blvd., Historic Filipinotown 90057; 8 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Damaged Disco w/Lost Tapes, Magic Wands, Apology Kink @ Gold-Diggers This week, Damaged Disco has a killer lineup headlined by Lost Tapes, the project of musician and producer Shok, who has worked David J & Daniel Ash, Neil Davidge (Massive Attack), Douglas McCarthy, CrowJane, Jane Jensen and more. His 2024 single, “Fall,” is a fantastic darkwave track, as is his cover of the ‘80s club jam “Sex Beat.” Magic Wands, whose singer Dexy V. also provided backing vocals on the “Sex Beat” cover, is also playing Damaged Disco on Thursday and Apology Kink opens the show. Dat68 will be in the DJ booth. Gold-Diggers, 5632 Santa Monica Blvd., East Hollywood 90038; 7 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Also happening:
The Spits, Generacion Suicida, Sweat, DJ Shannon Cornett @ Lodge Room 104 N. Ave. 56, 2nd Floor, Highland Park 90042; 7 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
Cassius, Damon Steele, Miley Serious, Bianca Lexis @ The Roxy 9009 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood 90069; 8 p.m.; 18+; Get tickets
Rain for Scribble Fundraiser w/Luke Temple, Adron, Diners @ Scribble 5541 York Blvd., Highland Park 90042; 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
Sister Gemini, Dawson Gool, Micah Preiti @ Permanent Records Roadhouse 1906 Cypress Ave., Cypress Park 90065; 6 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Bonsai, Brookelen, Fat Evil Children @ The Smell 247 S. Main St. DTLA 90012; 8:30 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
Dress Down (city pop night) w/DJ Tsugu Itagaki @ Let’s Go Disco 710 E. 4th Place, Arts District 90013; 9 p.m.; 21+; No cover
96 Tears: The Doors vs. Rolling Stones vs. CCR w/DJ perksandkisses @ Grand Star Jazz Club 943 N. Broadway, Chinatown 90012; 9 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Puro Pari Takeover w/ Las Chicas Tristes @ The Offbeat 6316 York Blvd., Highland Park 90042; 9 p.m.; 21+; No cover
Wild at Heart @ The Frida 305 E. 4th Street, Suite 100, Santa Ana 92701; 2 p.m.; Get tickets
Friday, February 28
Busy P, Loods @ Sound. French Touch freaks and indie sleazoids, get ready because Ed Banger founder Busy P headlines Sound on Friday, February 28. Back in the day, Busy P managed Daft Punk and launched the label that popularized artists like Justice, Uffie and SebastiAn. Not only that, but the tickets are surprisingly reasonable, priced at a little under $30 on Dice, so many don’t pass up this chance to catch the DJ/labelhead who is so deeply intertwined with the club sound of the late ‘00s. Sound, 1642 N. Las Palmas Ave., Hollywood 90028; 10 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
The Love Witch @ The Nuart TBH, I think of the 2010s as a mostly forgettable era for alt culture, but one of the standouts was The Love Witch. Anna Biller’s 2016 hyper-stylized occult horror film that’s also a sly feminist satire of relationships and self-help culture. If you’ve never seen it— or even if it’s one of your streaming favorites— catch it on the big screen at The Nuart this Friday night. The Nuart, 11272 Santa Monica Blvd., West L.A. 90025; 10:30 p.m.; Get tickets
Also happening:
Helmet, Slomosa @ Regent Theatre 448 Main St. DTLA 90013; 7 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
Cymande, Bathe @ The Bellwether 333 S. Boylston St., DTLA 90017; 7 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
Secret Attraction, Olive Kimoto, CD Ghost @ Genghis Cohen 740 N. Fairfax, Hollywood 90046; 7 p.m.; 18+; Get tickets
Club Underground w/DJ Larry G. @ Grand Star Jazz Club 943 N. Broadway, Chinatown 90012; 9:30 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Nag Nag Nag w/ DJs Unholy, Mr. Pharmacist @ The Monty Bar 1222 W. 7th St. DTLA 90027; 10 p.m.; 21+; No cover
Perel, Jacques Green @ Under the 6th St. Bridge 624 S. Anderson Street 90023; 9 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Machine Drum B2B Bianca Oblivion @ Lodge Room 104 N. Ave. 56, 2nd Floor, Highland Park 90042; 8 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
Plague Vendor, Jagged Baptist Club @ Alex’s Bar 2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach 90804; 8 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Wild at Heart @ The Frida 305 E. 4th Street, Suite 100, Santa Ana 92701; 12:15 p.m.; Get tickets
In Search of the Numinous: The Mythological Films of Lesley Keen @ Philosophical Research Society 3910 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Feliz 90027; 7:30 p.m.; Get tickets
Saturday, March 1
L.A. Zine Fest Zine-makers and readers will be getting together at The Broad on Saturday and Sunday for L.A. Zine Fest. Learn how to make your own DIY publication through workshops and panel discussions and check out the vendor area for a little inspiration. Check out the event’s Instagram page to see who is participating this year and go to their website to reserve your free tickets. The Broad, 221 S. Grand, DTLA 90012; 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. (Sat & Sun); All ages; Free, reserve tickets
The Adventures of Prince Achmed w/live score by Elf Freedom @ Philosophical Research Society It’s the first day of Women’s History Month and Philosophical Research Society celebrates with a special screening of The Adventures of Prince Achmed. This absolutely gorgeous animated feature film from 1926 was made by Lotte Reiniger, the influential filmmaker noted for her style of silhouette animation. The screening will include a live score from psychedelic band Elf Freedom. Philosophical Research Society, 3910 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Feliz 90027; 7:30 p.m.; Get tickets
Mr. Black @ Bardot Back in the late ‘00s, Mr. Black at Bardot was the place to be on Tuesday nights. (Not kidding, I covered the 2009 grand opening for L.A. Weekly and, while the story is lost somewhere in the 404, I still remember it being a total scene.) For one night only, Luke Nero and Andrés Rigal are bringing the party back to Bardot with Larva at the door, Larry Tee, Josh Peace and Casey Alva in the DJ booth and James St. James, Gregory Alexander, Lenora Claire, Ernie Omega and Party with Carty as your hosts for the night. Bardot, 1737 Vine Street, Hollywood 90028; 10 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Also happening:
Mercury Rev, Liz Lamere @ Zebulon 2478 Fletcher Dr., Elysian Valley 90039; 6 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Idaho, Emmett Kelly @ Gold-Diggers 5632 Santa Monica Blvd., East Hollywood 90038; 7 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Death Valley Girls, Tea Eaters @ Scribble 5541 York Blvd., Highland Park 90042; 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
Casa de Brujas, Nail Polish, Sisters of Black Mountain @ The Slipper Clutch 351 S. Broadway, DTLA 90013; 9 p.m.; 21+; $7
Boombox w/Mr. Choc, C-Los, Thurston + resident DJs @ Grand Star Jazz Club 943 N. Broadway, Chinatown 90012; 9:30 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Psicosis 2 Year Anniversary @ Melody Lounge 939 N. Hill St., Chinatown 90012; 9 p.m.; 21+; No cover
Desert Hearts @ The Vermont 1020 N. Vermont Ave., East Hollywood 90029; 8 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Fat Beats feat. XL Middleton, Pirumov, Monster @ Townhouse Venice. 52 Windward Ave., Venice 90291; 10 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
DJs Malvada, Shadazz @ Bigfoot Lodge 3172 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Feliz 90039; 10 p.m.; 21+; No cover
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery @ Old Towne Music Hall 140 Richmond St., El Segundo 90245; 2:30 p.m., 7 p.m.; Get tickets
Mothra vs. Godzilla @ Vidiots 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock 90041; 4 p.m.; Get tickets
The Skin I Live In @ Vidiots 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock 90041; 9:45 p.m.; Get tickets
Wild at Heart @ The Frida 305 E. 4th Street, Suite 100, Santa Ana 92701; 10:15 p.m.; Get tickets
Sunday, March 2
The Picture of Dorian Gray @ Los Feliz Theatre The 1945 film adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s novel appears at Los Feliz Theatre for an 80th anniversary screening on Sunday night. Now, I only recently saw this version for the first time and regret having taken so long to get around to watching the classic. Angela Lansbury plays doomed actress Sybil Vane. The aged painting of Dorian Gray is super creepy. It’s wonderful. Los Feliz Theater, 1822 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz 90037; 1 p.m.; Get tickets
Also happening:
Hachiku, Nymphlord @ Permanent Records Roadhouse 1906 Cypress Ave., Cypress Park 90065; 6 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Lauren Mayberry, Cult of Venus @ The Belasco 1050 S. Hill St., DTLA 90015; 7 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
Rich Kids on LSD, Cigar, Seized Up, Total Massacre @ Teragram Ballroom 1234 W. 7th St., DTLA 90017; 7 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
The Night Is Neil w/Tashaki Miyaki, Ziemba, Jeffrey Davies and more playing Neil Young songs @ Gold-Diggers 5632 Santa Monica Blvd., East Hollywood 90038; 7 p.m.; 21+; No cover, RSVP
Queer & All Presents: Alex’s Bar Benefit Market @ Alex’s Bar 2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach 90804; 8 p.m.; 21+; No cover, RSVP
Stuck on VHS: Fatal Pulse @ Whammy Whammy!, 2514 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park 90026; 7:30 p.m.; Get tickets
Monday, March 3
Cinematic Void Presents: Beyond the Black Rainbow @ Los Feliz Theater On Monday, March 3, cult movie screening series Cinematic Void presents presents Beyond the Black Rainbow. The 2010 debut feature of director Panos Cosmatos, who later directed Mandy, is wild new age horror film that helped usher in the decade’s synthwave vibe and was likely a visual influence on more than a few pop culture phenomena to follow. Los Feliz Theater, 1822 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz 90037; 7 p.m.; Get tickets
Also happening:
Metal Monday: Beowülf, VBN, Rut, War Ghoul @ The Slipper Clutch 351 S. Broadway, DTLA 90013; 8 p.m.; 21+; $10
James Brandon Lewis Trio @ Zebulon 2478 Fletcher Dr., Elysian Valley 90039; 8 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Kamasi Washington, Terrace Martin and Friends Fire Relief Concert @ Miracle Theater 226 S. Market St., Inglewood 90301; 7 p.m.; 18+; Get tickets
Almodovar’s The Room Next Door @ Art Theater 2025 E. 4th St., Long Beach 90814; 3:15 p.m., 6 p.m.; Get tickets
Tuesday, March 4
Cari Cari, Sugar Candy Mountain @ Lodge Room Psych-tinged indie duo Cari Cari launches their North American tour on Tuesday night at the Lodge Room with co-headliners Sugar Candy Mountain and support from Windows. Lodge Room, 104 N. Ave. 56, 2nd Floor, Highland Park 90042; 7 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
Also happening:
Music to Your Ears: A Benefit for Altadena Musicians @ Zebulon 2478 Fletcher Dr., Elysian Valley 90039; 8 p.m.; 21+; No cover, RSVP
Iceage @ Constellation Room 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana 92704; 7 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
To the Fullest: The Music of Julius Eastman and Arthur Russell @ Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S. Grand Ave., DTLA 90012; 8 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
McBain @ The Michelle and Kevin Douglas IMAX Theatre RZC 119, Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts, 3131 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007; 3 p.m.; Free, Get tickets
Wednesday, March 5
Deftones, The Mars Volta, Fleshwater @ Kia Forum This is a bigger ticket show than what I would normally recommend, but, since I have a lot of friends who love either Deftones or Mars Volta, or maybe both, I’m must letting you know that, last I checked, there were still a few tickets left for Wednesday night’s show at the Forum and *very few* tickets priced at under $100. 3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood 90305; 7 p.m.; Get tickets
Also happening:
Surfwax Ghost, Temple Monarc, Frank Jung @ Alex’s Bar 2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach 90804; 9 p.m.; 21+; No cover, RSVP
In Dreams— A Musical Tribute to David Lynch @ Lodge Room 104 N. Ave. 56, 2nd Floor, Highland Park 90042; 7 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
Viridiana @ CSUN Cinematheque – The Armer Theater Manzanita Hall, Room 100, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge 91330; No cover; More info
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