This Saturday night, February 8, Taleen Kali celebrates the release of new EP, Covered, at The Love Song Bar, right under the Regent Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Taleen Kali will play an unplugged set with cover songs, rarities and more. Plus, I’ll be DJing throughout the night. Tickets are available now, so click this link to pick up yours as soon as possible. Covered is out on Valentine’s Day and features covers of songs by Smashing Pumpkins, My Bloody Valentine, The Supremes, Garbage and Depeche Mode. You can pre-order a copy of Covered now on Bandcamp.
As for the rest of the week, here’s what’s happening in L.A., including David Lynch movie screenings, Whammy! Analog’s third anniversary, Stuart Murdoch’s Nobody’s Empire book tour and more.
Thursday, February 6
Sir Doug and the Genuine Texas Cosmic Groove @ Philosophical Research Society
I’m not going to write this like I’m super familiar with Doug Sahm because I’m not. However, this documentary from 2015 sounds like a good one about a musician who played British Invasion-style rock, psyche and country. If I were going to make Thursday a movie night, Sir Doug and the Genuine Texas Cosmic Groove.
Philosophical Research Society, 3910 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Feliz 90027; 7:30 p.m.; Get tickets
Also happening:
96 Tears: Mod Night w/DJ perksandkisses @ Grand Star Jazz Club
943 N. Broadway, Chinatown 90012; 9:30 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Respect DnB w/Murdock @ Jungle
Jungle Hollywood, 1642 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood 90028; 10 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Friday, February 7
The Lost Boys, Silver Bullet (double feature) @ New Beverly
It’s a double-dose of Corey Haim at The New Beverly on Friday night. Silver Bullet is a werewolf movie from 1985 based on a Stephen King novella. I haven’t seen it in many years, but, if my grade school memories serve me well, it’s pretty scary and the twist is a doozy. The Lost Boys is a classic with two Coreys, a whole gang of vampires who look like they’re in Sunset Strip metal bands and the Sexy Sax Man. 10/10.
New Beverly, 7165 Beverly Blvd 90036; 6:30 p.m.; Get tickets
Club Underground w/Larry G. @ Grand Star Jazz Club
Indie! New Wave! Darkwave! Britpop! Club Underground has it all for you every Friday night at Grand Star Jazz Club in Chinatown. Catch Larry G. in the DJ booth from 9:30 p.m. until 2 a.m. with all your favorites from the ‘80s until today.
Grand Star Jazz Club, 943 N. Broadway, Chinatown 90012; 9:30 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
The Warlocks, Voice on Tape @ Harvard and Stone
The Warlocks begin their month-long residency at Harvard and Stone this Friday night with a performance of their 2002 sophomore album Phoenix. Voice on Tape opens the show.
Harvard and Stone, 5221 Hollywood Blvd., East Hollywood 90027; 6 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Also happening:
Mulholland Drive @ Vidiots
4884 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock 90041; 3:30 p.m.; Get tickets
Stop Making Sense Dance Party @ The Frida
305 E. 4th Street, Suite 100, Santa Ana 92701; 8:30 p.m.; Get tickets
Blue Velvet @ The Frida
305 E. 4th Street, Suite 100, Santa Ana 92701; 9 p.m.; Get tickets
Eraserhead @ The Egyptian
6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 90028; 10:30 p.m.; Get tickets
Harold & Maude @ The Art Theatre
2025 E. 4th St., Long Beach 90814; 10 p.m.; Get tickets
Spectrevision presents: Conversation with Whitley Strieber and Daniel Noah @ Philosophical Research Society
3910 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Feliz 90027; 7:30 p.m.; Get tickets
Sunday, February 9
Whammy! 3rd Anniversary Party @ Whammy! Analog
If you’ve never been to Whammy!, the fantastic VHS shop and microcinema in Echo Park, stop by on Sunday to see what you’re missing. The store is throwing a third anniversary party all day, with live performances from Holy Matter, Jac Aranda, Gabe Bernini & Jake Manzi, Chaki the Funk Wizard, Major Entertainer, Pride Month Barbie and Nights Templar. No cover!
Whammy!, 2514 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park 90026; 1:15 p.m.; All ages; No cover
Tetsuo: The Iron Man @ Academy Museum
Tetsuo: The Iron Man, the 1989 cyberpunk film that really set the style for 1990s music videos and the industrial club aesthetic, screens Sunday afternoon at the Academy Museum.
Academy Museum 6067 Wilshire Blvd., Mid-City 90036; 2 p.m.; Get tickets
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me @ Egyptian Theatre
Yes, there are still David Lynch screenings happening in L.A. this weekend and, yes, some still have tickets available. Consider Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me on Sunday evening at the Egyptian. Maybe dress up in your best Dale Cooper suit for the occasion.
Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 90028; 7 p.m.; Get tickets
Also happening:
Harold & Maude @ The Frida
305 E. 4th Street, Suite 100, Santa Ana 92701; 5 p.m.; Get tickets
Alain Whyte (acoustic show) @ Moroccan Lounge
901 E. 1st St. DTLA 90017; 7 p.m.; Get tickets
Saccharine Trust, The Last, Astral Jets, The Freeks, DJ Keith Morris @ Alex’s Bar
2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach 90804; 2 p.m.; Get tickets
Monday, February 10
Total Pleasure Monday Night Residency @ Zebulon
Total Pleasure continues their Monday night residency at Zebulon. This week, they’ll be joined by Past Self, Friction, Pink Depression and DJ Miñin.
Zebulon, 2478 Fletcher Dr., Elysian Valley 90039; 7 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Tuesday, February 11
Kit Major, Izbnd, Dog Party, Cosmic Kitten @ Genghis Cohen
Indie rocker Kit Major headlines Genghis Cohen on Tuesday night, joined by Izbnd, Dog Party and Cosmic Kitten.
Genghis Cohen, 740 N. Fairfax, Hollywood 90046; 7 p.m.; 18+; Get tickets
Wednesday, February 12
Stuart Murdoch Nobody’s Diary Book Tour @ Barnsdall Gallery Theatre
Stuart Murdoch of Belle & Sebastian just released his first novel, Nobody’s Diary, and he’s bringing the book tour to Barnsdall Gallery Theatre on Wednesday, February 12. The book is fantastic (read my interview with Stuart Murdoch in L.A.’s Daily News) and you will have the chance to buy a copy at the event.
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, 4814 Hollywood Blvd., East Hollywood 90027; 7 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
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