If you’ve been making your way through David Lynch’s oeuvre these past few weeks, you’ve probably noticed that Wild at Heart isn’t streaming. And that might be bugging you because perhaps you (like me) haven’t seen it in so long that you practically forgot half of the killer cast. Or, maybe you haven’t seen it at all and you want to know what’s so special about the 1990 film. Regardless, your best bet is to catch a screening in an actual movie theater this week in the L.A. area. At the time of writing this, there were still tickets available for showings at the Academy Museum, The Frida and NoHo 7.
If you need more Lynch this weekend, Fire Walk with Me is also playing at The Frida, which, btw, is a great theater and totally worth the trip from L.A. to Santa Ana if you can bypass traffic. (It’s almost exactly one hour from downtown if you ride Metrolink.) And, on Saturday, Vidiots is screening David Lynch’s short films.
In case you were wondering, I’m not DJing this weekend, but there’s a ton happening in L.A. Like, too much happening, actually. This list just scratches the surface. I intentionally left out some of the weekend’s biggest events because if it’s a concert at Crypto where the resale tix for nosebleed seats are nearly $300 or a festival, you probably already know about it. I also made an effort to include shows at various price points, so some of these are definitely a Valentine’s Day splurge, but there are also a good amount of low cover shows and DJ events listed, as well as some free events. As of the time I wrote this (Tuesday night), everything listed here had tickets available.
Thursday, February 13
Orpheus @ Philosophical Research Society If you’re a Smiths fan, you know Jean Cocteau’s film Orpheus, aka Orphée, from the cover of “This Charming Man.” If you’ve never actually seen this 1950 avant-garde retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth, head down to Philosophical Research Society on Thursday night. The Surrealist Study Group is hosting the screening, which will also include a conversation with Chloë Cassens, who founded Sacred Monsters, an education project concerning the works of Cocteau. Philosophical Research Society, 3910 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Feliz 90027; 7:30 p.m.; Get tickets
Bonnie Prince Billy @ Pico Union Project Pico Union Project is L.A.’s oldest synagogue building (built in 1909!) that became a Presbyterian church and is now a cultural center with a gorgeous performance space with stained glass windows and an organ. So, if you’re a fan of Bonnie Prince Billy, definitely consider splurging on tickets to see him in this historic venue. He’ll be playing Pico Union Project on Friday as well and tickets for that show are running low. Pico Union Project, 1153 Valencia St., Pico-Union 90015; All ages; 7 p.m.; Get tickets
Also happening:
Club Breach w/Erika Kayne, Junior M, Miñan, Venganza @ Gold-Diggers 5632 Santa Monica Blvd., East Hollywood 90038; 10:30 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Arthur King: Unknown Movie Night (live score event) @ 2220 Arts + Archives 2220 Beverly Blvd., Historic Filipinotown 90057; 7:30 p.m.; 21+; No cover, RSVP
Wild at Heart @ The Frida 305 E. 4th Street, Suite 100, Santa Ana 92701; 2 p.m.; Get tickets
96 Tears: Doo-Wop vs. Motown w/DJ perksandkisses @ Grand Star Jazz Club 943 N. Broadway, Chinatown 90012; 9:30 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
The Rocksteady Lounge: Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae @ Akbar 4356 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake 90029; 8 p.m.; 21+; No cover
Pentagram, Johnny Nasty Boots, Hannah Cutt and more @ Whisky a Go Go 8901 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood 90069; All ages; 6 p.m.; Get tickets
Friday, February 14
Trentemøller, Body/Negative @ Echoplex Last September, Trentemøller released Dreamweaver, a stunning effort from the Danish musician and producer that’s a little shoegaze, a little darkwave and a little synthpop. He plays the Echoplex on Valentine’s Day with support from Body/Negative. The Echoplex, 1154 Glendale Blvd., Echo Park 90026; All ages; 8 p.m.; Get tickets
Cut Chemist @ Venice West The last time I saw Cut Chemist was at Philosophical Research Society last year for the Kung-Fu Halloween event and he played killer sets filled with film references and unexpected jams. The veteran L.A. DJ is GOAT-level for both selection and skills, so if you’re on the Westside Friday night, do head over to Venice West and catch his set. The Venice West, 1717 Lincoln Blvd., Venice 90291; 21+; 10:30 p.m.; Get tickets
Also happening:
Club Underground w/DJ Larry G. @ Grand Star Jazz Club 943 N. Broadway, Chinatown 90012; 9:30 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Nina Kraviz Fire Relief Fundraiser @ Majestic DTLA 650 S. Spring St., DTLA 90014; 9 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Heaven or Los Angeles: A Cocteau Twins Dance Night @ Zebulon 2478 Fletcher Dr., Elysian Valley 90039; 10 p.m.; 21+; No cover, RSVP
Thee Illusions, The Silvertone, Adrian Carmine, DJ Soulita @ Alex’s Bar 2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach 90804; 8 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Rhondavous: A Lovers’ Ball 4 Fire Relief w/Magdalena Bay & The Hellp @ Catch One 4067 Pico Blvd., Arlington Heights 90019; 10 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Stanton Sessions w/Stanton Warriors @ Hotel Ziggy 8462 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood 90069; 8 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
King Woman @ El Rey 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Miracle Mile 90036; 8 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
Wild at Heart @ Academy Museum 6067 Wilshire Blvd., Mid-City 90036; 7:30 p.m.; Get tickets
Wild at Heart @ The Frida 305 E. 4th Street, Suite 100, Santa Ana 92701; 1 p.m.; Get tickets
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me @ The Frida 305 E. 4th Street, Suite 100, Santa Ana 92701; 4 p.m.; Get tickets
Saturday, February 15
L.A. Fire Relief Benefit: Ty Segall (acoustic), Love Fiend, Grady Strange, Slippers, Alex Amen @ Oblivion Surf Shop Ty Segall leads the lineup with an acoustic set for Saturday night’s fire relief benefit presented by Lodge Room and Oblivion. Note that this show is at Oblivion, but you’ll buy advance tix through Lodge Room’s site, and it’s early. Doors are at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. The flyer says it’s 18+, but the website says all ages, so maybe check if you have any age limit-related questions. Oblivion Surf Shop, 6118 N. Figueroa St., Highland Park 90042; 6 p.m.; 18+; Get tickets
The Short Films of David Lynch @ Vidiots For the David Lynch fans who have already revisited the late director’s feature films these past few weeks, Vidiots has a deeper dive scheduled for you on Saturday night. The short film program will include Lynch’s pre-Eraserhead works, as well as DumbLand, the series of animated shorts that he made in the early days of web-based entertainment. Vidiots, 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock 90041; 9:45 p.m.; Get tickets
Also happening:
Guster @ Orpheum 842 S. Broadway, DTLA 90014; All ages; 7:30 p.m.; Get tickets
Astral Jets, Mike Watt & The Missingmen, Ughh @ Permanent Records Roadhouse 1906 Cypress Ave., Cypress Park 90065; 6 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Emily Rose & The Rounders, Sweet Nothin’s, Nocona @ Permanent Records Roadhouse 1906 Cypress Ave., Cypress Park 90065; 9 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Frank @ Los Feliz Theatre 1822 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz 90037; 1 p.m.; Get tickets
Rashomon @ Brain Dead Studios 611 N. Fairfax Ave., Fairfax District 90036; 6:45 p.m.; Get tickets
Cry-Baby @ Gardena Cinema 14948 Crenshaw Blvd., Gardena 90249; 2:45 p.m. & 5:15 p.m.; Get tickets
Night Waves w/DJ Jen Rock @ La Cuevita 5922 N. Figueroa St., Highland Park 90042; 10 p.m.; 21+; No cover
Sunday, February 16
Band Aparte, The Noir Dolls, Styrax @ Alex’s Bar It’s been a long, long time since I’ve seen Band Aparte play, but I still think they’re one of the strongest post-punk revival bands to come out of the Los Angeles area. There’s a bit of the Birthday Party in their sound and the band’s name makes me think of the dance scene in Bande à part, so, my Long Beach pals, if you’re looking for something to do on Sunday night, head over to Alex’s Bar. Alex’s Bar, 2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach 90804; 21+; 8 p.m.; Get tickets
Dancer in the Dark @ Brain Dead Studios If you’ve already seen Dancer in the Dark and are planning a rewatch at Brain Dead on Sunday, then congratulations, you’re a much stronger person than I am. I’ve seen the film exactly once, more than 20 years ago, and have not been able to watch it because it’s a lot. It’s probably a testament to the power of Björk’s performance as Selma in Lars Von Trier’s profoundly heartbreaking musical that I was on the verge of tears for days after the fact. All this said, if you’ve never seen Dancer in the Dark, you should. Just bring Kleenex. Brain Dead, 611 N. Fairfax Ave., Fairfax District 90036; 5 p.m.; Get tickets
Also happening:
Riddim ’n Brews w/DJs Bryan Martin, Ted Morris @ Creature Comforts 1124 San Julian St. DTLA 90015; 1 p.m.; All ages (and pet friendly); No cover
My Slutty Valentine Fest 2025 w/Mac Sabbath, Poppy Jean Crawford @ Echoplex 1154 Glendale Blvd., Echo Park 90026; 4 p.m.; 18+; Get tickets
Underground Psych Night w/Amerikan Bear, Sonic Blossoms, Ingredient 10, Plastic Nancy, DJs Rik Collins, Maddie Mod @ Gold-Diggers. 5632 Santa Monica Blvd., East Hollywood 90038; 7 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Skyline Afterparty: Green Velvet @ Exchange 618 S. Spring St., DTLA 90014; 10 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
L.A. Synth Club @ Old Towne Pub 28 E. Holly St., Pasadena 91103; 7 p.m.; 21+; $5
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me @ The Frida 305 E. 4th Street, Suite 100, Santa Ana 92701; 8 p.m.; Get tickets
Monday, February 17
Swyndle feat. Olya Sonica @ Harvard & Stone Late last year, I DJed Olya Sonica’s Alchemy album release party, so I can tell you that she’s fantastic live. If you’re into ‘70s glam rock and ‘90s Britpop, do check her out at Harvard & Stone on Monday night, where she’ll be playing for rock party Swyndle. There’s no cover. Harvard and Stone, 5221 Hollywood Blvd., East Hollywood 90027; 8 p.m.; 21+; No cover.
Also happening:
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me @ The Frida 305 E. 4th Street, Suite 100, Santa Ana 92701; 2 p.m.; Get tickets
Total Pleasure, Jinx, Konspiracy, Home again, DJ The Degster @ Zebulon 2478 Fletcher Dr., Elysian Valley 90039; 7 p.m.; 21+; No cover, RSVP
Tuesday, February 18
Protest Poetry and Electronic Music: Agneta Falk and Matt Sedillo @ Zebulon It seems like a pretty good time to embrace protest art and you can do that over at Zebulon on Tuesday night, when San Francisco poet Agneta Falk and French musician Schévdranne bring their collaborative project to L.A. Joining them is Matt Sedillo, literary director of Mexican Cultural Institute of Los Angeles and host of KPFK’s Radio La Raza. Zebulon, 2478 Fletcher Dr., Elysian Valley 90039; 8 p.m.; 21+; Get tickets
Also happening:
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me @ The Frida 305 E. 4th Street, Suite 100, Santa Ana 92701; 1 p.m.; Get tickets
Becoming Led Zeppelin @ Alamo Drafthouse (cheap tix on Tuesdays!) 700 W. 7th St., Suite U240, DTLA 90017; 5:30 p.m. & 8:45 p.m.; Get tickets
United for Los Angeles: Fire Relief Fundraiser w/Andrew Bird, DJ Travis Holcombe, Miya Folick and more @ Lodge Room 104 N. Ave. 56, 2nd Floor, Highland Park 90042; 7 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
Wednesday, February 19
Wild at Heart @ NoHo7 On Wednesday night, David Lynch’s Palme d’Or-winning 1990 film Wild at Heart heads to the Valley. Head to Laemmle’s NoHo 7 if you want to catch what looks like the theater’s sole screening of the film. It’s probably a good idea to get tickets in advance for this one. NoHo 7, 5247 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood 91601; 7 p.m.; Get tickets
Also happening:
Faux Real @ The Moroccan Lounge 901 E. 1st St. DTLA 90017; 9:30 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
Lady Bunny @ Catalina Jazz Club 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 90028; 7 p.m.; 18+; Get tickets
Emel, Maral @ Lodge Room 104 N. Ave. 56, 2nd Floor, Highland Park 90042; 7 p.m.; All ages; Get tickets
Liz O. is an L.A.-based writer and DJ. Read her recently published work and check out her upcoming gigs or listen to the latest Beatique Mix. Follow on Instagram for more updates.
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