March 5 - March 11, 2008
The LA Outlook

As some of you may already know, Chris Rock will be in LA in late April as apart of a tour I’ve been hearing is phenomenal. I hope you get your tickets fast because I’m sure they will sell out quick!
Be sure to check out all of the big concerts that are coming up in the next few weeks. Just look below to learn more about them.

Also, there is a free Snoop Dogg Concert tomorrow, check below for detalis.


CEP








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Contents
The LA Outlook

About Us

LA Love

Epiphany Park

Events
- Upcoming Events
- Weekly Events
- Venues

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Epiphany Park
From the LA LowDown's resident designer/cartoonist, Zuri.

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Upcoming Events
This Week's Events
March 5 - March 11
Note: All Events in Italics were added this week.
  • Now – 03/07 - Harlem's Night: A Cabaret Story with Brown Betties & Joe at The Mint at 7:30 PM. A 1940s bedtime story of a woman looking for Love in all the wrong places. Told through the character perspectives of Love, Hate, Want and Need, our cabaret sizzles the senses and soothes the soul w/singing, dancing and acting against a backdrop of classic, smoldering Jazz. Admission $10. For more information, visit www.brownbetties.com.
  • Now – 3/15 - Alpha Kappa Alpha Story at William Grant Still at 12:00 PM. The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs is hosting the Centennial Traveling Exhibit for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Admission Free. For more information , visit www.lacity.org.
  • Now – 03/22 - Benches, Sketches of the 1930's at Playhouse Theatre Players at Various Times. Celebrating African American Heritage Month with Two One Act Plays depicting the lives of Marian Anderson with Bold, Black and Beautiful and Hattie McDaniel with Let Me In. Admission $25. For more information, visit www.kslgplayhousetheatre.com.
  • 03/05 - Chrisette Michele at El Rey Theatre at 8:00 PM. Admission $20. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
  • 03/05 - Flypoet Spoken Word & Music Showcase at The Savoy Entertainment Center at 7:00 PM. Flyest Professional Set In LA. There will be poetry, art & live music. Admission $5. For more information, visit www.flypoet.com.
  • 03/05 - Keith Jarrett at UCLA / Royce Hall at 8:00 PM. Admission $40 - $88. For more information, visit www.uclalive.org
  • 03/06 - Funky In The Middle with Chris Annibell & Amon at Air Conditioned Supper Club (Venice) at 9:00 PM. We present another amazing duo, Chris Annibell and Amon, from NY. Admission $5 with RSVP before 10:30 PM. For more information and RSVP, email info@funkyinthemiddle-la.com.
  • 03/06 - The Austrian Winery Boom at Modaa Gallery (8609 Washington Blvd. - Culver City) at 9:00 AM. This elegantly imagined exhibit portrays Austria's cultural and economic transformation through 43 transitional winery projects, broken down into blueprints, photographs, models, and sketches. Admission Free. For more information and RSVP, email info@modaagallery.com
  • 03/06 - Zion I & Mistah Fab at El Rey Theatre at 8:00 PM. Bay Area rappers Zion I and Mistah Fab are joining forces once again for the 2008 Fresh Coast Tour. Admission $18. For more information, www.theelrey.com.
  • 03/06 – Snoop Dogg Show at TBA at 6:00 PM. Yahoo! Music and Geffen Records asks that The first 200 fans to email us at Invite@YahooLiveSets.com will get in the doors for this free exclusive taping. Plus you get to bring a friend. Just email us your name and your location, and we will contact you if you are chosen to attend. For more information, visit www.snoopdogg.com
  • 03/07 - Los Angeles Loves... First Fridays at Mr. T's Bowl (5621 N. Figueroa Ave.- Highland Park) at 7:00 PM. Admission Free.
  • 03/07 - Hip Hop "LoveAlution" Music Concert Event at The Unknown Theater (1110 Seward St. – Hollywood) at 9:30 PM. Combining Reggae, Rock, Hip Hop and SpokenWord. Admission $10. For more informaiton, visit, www.hiphopcafe.org
  • 03/07 – First Fridays Los Angeles at Celadon Restaurant & Lounge at 6:30 PM. First Fridays is the number one nationally recognized networking and socializing event for progressive African-American professionals. Admission Free. For more information, visit www.blackweekly.com
  • 03/07 - First Fridays at Natural History Museum at 7:00 PM. First Fridays is a discussion and performance series that elaborates on the issues raised by our current exhibits. The series is a constantly evolving experiment in Natural History Museum events. Admission 2 for 1 adult admission, Adult $9, students (w. ID) $6.50, Members FREE. For more information, visit www.nhm.org/firstfridays
  • 03/07 - 03/09 - For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide... at Lucy Florence Cultural Center at 7:00 PM. Enjoy a lite buffet and a must see, phenomenal show! Admission $20-$25. For more information, call 323.293.1356.
  • 03/07 - Fresh Beats in Leimert Park at Lotus on the Nile Wellness Center at 9:00 PM. Many have said that there needs to be a spot where there's bangin' music and good vibes minus the Hollywood sh$*, then this is the place! Admission $5. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/treklife
  • 03/08 - Laughter for your Soul at Robbins Memorial C.O.G.I.C. (3868 W. 54th St. - Los Angeles) at 7:00 PM. Comedy for Christ Entertainment brings “Join us in a laughing good time in the Lord”. Admission $10 in advance, $15 at the door. For more information, call 323.348.4003.
  • 03/08 - Just Loungin' Live Painting and Music Event at Crewest Gallery at 6:00 PM.Live painting / music event featuring visual artists painting live on canvas, paper and furniture AND the exclusive Los Angeles performance of Tokyo-based electronic/jazz group Quartz Head. Admission Free. For more information, visit www.crewest.com.
  • 03/08 - Nightlife featuring The World Famous Beat Junkies at Knitting Factory at 9:00 PM. Admission Free before 10:30 PM, $10 afterwards
  • 03/08 – Ladies Nite Out at The Bonaventure Hotel at 9:00 PM. DJ Vicious will be spinninig Hip Hop, R&B, Old Skool, and Reggae. Admission TBA.
  • 03/08 - Scion Presents: Nomadaz at Scion Installation L.A. at 7:00 PM. Scion, in conjunction with Pablo Aravena, proudly presents Nomadaz - A Mediterranean Art Connection Exhibition at the Scion 4,500 square foot Los Angeles Installation Gallery. Aravena is the filmmaker behind "Next: A Primer in Urban Painting." Nomadaz brings together four Italian and four Spanish artists, to show off their Mediterranean flavor on U.S. shores. Admission Free. For more information, visit www.scion.com/space
  • 03/08 - Eden at Enterprise Fish Company at 9:00 PM. DJ Janel Roland will be spinning Deep Soulful House, Broken Beat and Nu Jazz sounds every Saturday evening at this gorgeous outdoor lounge in Santa Monica. Admission Free. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/janelroland
  • 03/08 - Cali No.1 : Lions Album Release Party at Crash Mansion at 9:00 PM. Lions album release party, Connie Price and the Keystones feat: Percee P and Wild Child, and DJ’s Jeremy Sole, Shakespear, Aurelito. Admission $10. For more information, email artdontsleep@sbcglobal.net
  • 03/08 - The Whispers at Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk at 7:45 PM. Admission $30 - $100. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
  • 03/08 - Club Soulside at Fais Do Do (5257 Adams Blvd.- Los Angeles) at 9:00 PM. DJs playing the best of rare soul, motown ,reggae and ska. Admission $10. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/clubsoulside.
  • 03/08 - Hip Hop for Education at 940 S. Hill St.at 9:00 PM. 2nd Annual Hip Hop for Education, divine forces radio Anniversary Event. Concert & BENEFIT. Admission $30. For more information and RSVP, visit www.ProjectSweatshop.com.
  • 03/09 - Spoken Funk - Back to Business at Mbar Hollywood at 8:30 PM. Admission $20, $15 with RSVP. For more information, visit www.spokenfunk.com.

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Remaining Events
March
Note: All Events in Italics were added this week.
  • 03/12 – Amp Fiddler with Babystone at Temple Bar at 9:00 PM. Detroit’s Amp Fiddler is a journeyman of modern soul and R&B. Admission $15. For more information, visit
    www.ampfiddler.com
  • 03/12 - Christians OnDemand at Los Angeles Convention Center at 5:30 PM. Christians OnDemand is a Christians Professional Networking group that fellowship and network with other Christians while glorifying God in their professional lives. Admission Free. For more information, visit www.ChristiansOnDemand.com.
  • 03/13 - Temptations and Four Tops at Grove of Anaheim at 8:00 PM. Admission $42.50 - $62.50. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
  • 03/13 – 04/12 - Very Short Movies Festival at Cinespace at 6:00 PM. This is night is showcasing VSM Festival 2007 winners, Directors Q&A, Dining, Bar, and Party. Admission $15 at the Door. For more information and RSVP, visit www.veryshortmovies.com/hollywoodBuyTickets.asp?nf=61
  • 03/14 - Fresh Fridays at Temple Bar at 9:00 PM. A night with unique sounds and cool people. Admission $10. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/rkentertainmentgroup
  • 03/15 - The Rhythm Section at E. 3rd Steakhouse & Lounge at 9:30 PM. The Rhythm Section will be featuring House Shoes this month. Admission $5 before 11:00 PM and rsvp for all night discounted entry. For more information and RSVP, http://going.com/therhythmsection.
  • 03/15 - Perú Negro at UCLA / Royce Hall at 8:00 PM. The Soul of Black Peru. Defining the infectious grooves, melodic guitar and passionate singing of Afro-Peruvian music, the group is credited with reviving Peru’s traditional music and igniting the Afro-Peruvian dance craze. Admissio $24 -$48. For more information, visitwww.uclalive.org.
  • 03/15 - The Takeover ft. Blu live at Tangier at 9:00 PM. BLU performing Live. Also performances by Soul Cal, Tha Lock, and more. Admission $10 with RSVP. For RSVP and more information, email bookingmail@aim.com
  • 03/15 - World City featuring Salaam Ensemble & Hahbi’ Ru at W.M. Keck Children's Amphitheater, Walt Disney Concert at 11:00 AM. Salaam Ensemble brings together five renowned musicians of the Persian, Armenian, Turkish and Arab-American music world in this outstanding performance of vocal and instrumental music from the Middle and Near East. Admission Free. For more information, visit www.musiccenter.org.
  • 03/15 - Soul Exploration III : RAMP, The Rebirth, and Boogaloo Assassins at Crash Mansion at 9:00 PM. Admission $15. For more information, visit www.crashmansionla.com.
  • 03/16 – Jay-Z & Mary J. Blige at Hollywood Bowl at 7:00 PM. Admission $39.75 -$350.75. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
  • 03/20 - KCRW presents Kraak & Smaak at Echoplex at 9:00 PM. Bossa:nova is extremely pleased to bring the dynamic Dutch crew Kraak & Smaak to the decks here in L.A. Admission $20. For more information, visit www.bossanovaclub.com.
  • 03/25 – Saul Williams as Niggy Tardust at Troubadour at 8:00 PM. Saul Williams will be bring you spoken word with thought-provoking subject matter ranging from personal insecurities to rebeling against the powers that be. Admission $20. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/saulwilliams.
  • 03/28 - Too Short and Bun B at House of Blues Sunset Strip at 8:00 PM. Admission $35 - $37.50. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
  • 03/28 - Angie Stone at Grove of Anaheim at 8:00 PM. Admission $43 -$50. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com

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April & Beyond
Note: All Events in Italics were added this week.
  • 04/19 - V100 Superfest at Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk at 7:15 PM. Admission $40 - $100. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
  • 04/21 - 04/22 - Kanye West Glow In The Dark Tour at Nokia Theater LA Live at 7:30 PM. Admission $59.50 - $109.50. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
  • 04/23-04/25 – Chris Rock: No Apologies at Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk at 8:15 PM. Admission $55.50 - $75.50. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
  • 04/25 - Devin the Dude at Knitting Factory at 8:00 PM. Admission $18 - $20. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
  • 04/25 - Devin the Dude at Knitting Factory at 8:00 PM. Admission $15. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
  • 04/27 - Uptown Saturday Night at Petersen Automotive Museum (6060 Wilshire Blvd – Los Angeles) at 7:00 PM. Uptown Saturday Night” is an evening of live music, exquisite food, socializing, networking and Casino games all in an effort to raise funds for The Britti Cares Foundation. Admission TBA. For more information, visit www.UptownSatNight.com.
  • 04/30 - 29th Annual Very Special Arts Festival Music Center Plaza(135 N. Grand Avenue - Los Angeles) at 9:30 AM. The Very Special Arts Festival celebrates the artistic achievements of students with disabilities along with their mainstream peers. This year’s theme is “stars” and features continuous performances on two stages, workshops in the visual and performing arts and an exhibit of more than 1,000 pieces of student art created around the theme. Admission Free. For more information, visit www.musiccenter.org.
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Weekly Events
MONDAYS
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thur | Fri | Sat | Sun
Monday's at Area
Area
Hosted by SBE Ent.
Doors open at 10:00 PM
Cost: N/A

Encore
Basque
Spinning hip-hop, r&b, and top 40's. Doors open at 10:00 PM.
Cost: Free with RSVP to jess5star@hotmail.com including name, address and phone number

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The Mint
The Grove Pocket
Mixture of live jazz, funk, neo soul & hip hop. Hosted by Kevin Kanner's Jam Session
Cost: Free before 9:00 PM

Mo Betta Mondays
Improv
Hosted by DeRay Davis
Doors open at 6:15 PM. Show starts at 8:15 PM.
Cost: N/A

Monday Night Social
Nacional
Resident DJs Freddy Be and Mick Cole (Bud Brothers) giving you some of the best House music in the city. Party starts at 9:00 PM
Cost: $10 before 11, $15 after
To RSVP, email rsvp@budbrothers.com

Margarita Mondays
L'Scorpion
Hosted by Audra & Katie
Starts at 9:30 PM
Cost: N/A

Salsa Night
Mor Bar 
Music by DJ Picoso spinning salsa, rumba, mambo, merengue and cha cha cha.
Cost: $5 cover after 8:00 PM
 

Who's Next?
Temple Bar
Where our audience votes on their favorite Who’s Next? Doors open at 8:30 PM
Cost: Free


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TUESDAYS
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thur | Fri | Sat | Sun
Transmissions
1611 El Centro
Quality Collective Presents live music deliver fresh to your ear weekly. No guest list. No velvet ropes. Doors open at 9:00 PM
Cost: Free

Live Jazz & Dinner
5th Street Dicks Coffeehouse
Enjoy great food and live jazz
Doors open at 8:00 PM
Cost: $12.50

Trippin on Tuesday
Comedy Store
Hosted by Joe Clair. Doors open at 8:30 PM.
Cost: $15



 
Soul Station
Cozy's Blues Bar and Grille
An Open Mic/Jam Session that promotes musicians and poets to have impromptu collaborations and planned performances. Every other Tuesday.
Doors open at 9:00 PM.
Cost: $5

Tuesdays at Element
Element
Hip-Hop and R&B. Doors open at 10:00 PM.
Cost: N/A

Da Poetry Lounge
Greenway Arts Alliance
Poetry and spoken word from
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM.
Cost: $5


Tuesday's at Les Deux
Les Deux
Fun, food, and music . Doors open at 9:00 PM.
Cost: N/A

Can I Kick It Tuesdays
Plush Design Lab
This party in downtown Fullerton brings the eclectic good vibes to your ears and feet.
Doors open at 10:00 PM.
Cost: Free

Happy Hour Remixed
Royale on Wilshire
Music ranges from hip-hop, r&b, reggae, funk from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: Free

Industry Night
The Standard Lounge
Relaxed environment with smooth groove music. Starts at 10:00 PM.
Cost: Free

The Good Life
The Savoy Entertainment Center
Come join some of the best comedians in the world every Tuesday night.. hosted by the superstar comedian Chris Spencer. Doors open at 8pm
Cost: Free

 

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WEDNESDAYS
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thur | Fri | Sat | Sun
Wednesdays at Area
Area
Spinning hip-hop, old school, rock, top 40's and more. Doors open at 10:00 PM.
Cost: N/A

Dub Club
The Echo
DJs Tom Chasteen and DJ Roy Corderoy spin classic reggae, dub, and dancehall.
Cost: Free before 10:00 PM, $15 after

Quango Lounge
Falcon
DJ's Bruno Guez and Allen Voskanian spin mellow European and Latin beats from 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM.
Cost: N/A


One Mic
Gabah
Held bi-weekly, DJ spins Hip-Hop, R&B, and hits. Open mic for rappers, singers, reggae, reggaeton from 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Party from 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM.
Cost: N/A
The Mile High Club
LAX
Hip Hop, R&B and celebrities
Doors open at 9:00 PM
Cost: Guestlist email: sirmatthews@aol.com

Club Grasshopper
Little Temple
Hosted by Aceyalone, Longevity, and Badru. Spinning hip hop. Doors open at 9:00 PM.
Cost: $5

Mood Wednesdays
Mood
Presented by Lush Ent. & Crash. Doors open at 8:00 PM. Jackets required.
Cost: Free with RSVP at
guestlist@lushonline.com.

Indugle
The Mor
Join DJs K-SiM & David Bullock spinning soulful house during Happy Hour.
Drink specials and 1/2 off appetizers. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Cost: Free


Attraction Wednesdays
Nacional
Urban music by DJ Sidekick with special guest DJ's from
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM.
Cost: N/A


J. Anthony Brown
The Regency West (3339 W. 43rd St - Los Angeles)
Weekly comedy at Regency West
Doors Open at 9:00 PM
Cost: $10

The Flypoet Spoken Word & Music Showcase
The Savoy Entertainment Center
This is the most well attended and highly produced ongoing spoken word event in the world.
Cost: $15

Jamaica Skate
World on Wheels
Featuring the Original Reggae & Hip Hop Skate Party from 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Cost: $15

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THURSDAYS
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thur | Fri | Sat | Sun
Bolthouse Thursday's
Area
An A-list hangout. Doors open at 10:00 PM.
Cost: N/A


Thursday's at Cabana Club
Cabana Club
Spinning hip-hop and soul. Doors open at 10:00 PM.
Cost: Free with RSVP at www.omersproductions.com

Crack’in Up Thursday
Comedy Store
Featuring Ron G.
Showtime is 9:00 PM.
Cost: $10

Thursday's with DJ Pesce
The Dime
Party with DJ Pesce. Door opens at 7:00 PM.
Cost: Free

Networking Thursdays
Nic's Restaurant & Martini Lounge
Live DJ from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Cost: N/A

Mundial
Falcon
Intergrated brazilian and euro grooves. Doors open at 7:00 PM.
Cost: Free with RSVP to jeremevents@gmail.com

Thursday Night
Garden of Eden
Hip-Hop Night. Doors open at 10:00 PM.
Cost: N/A

The Watering Hole
Icandy Lounge
A grown folk crowd with DJ Damu and DJ Devoux from 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM.
Cost: Free

The Root Down
Little Temple
Spinning hip-hop, soul, funk, roots, and latin. Doors open at 9:00 PM.
Cost: $5 before 10:30 PM, $8 afterwards.

Thursday's
Lobby Supper Club
Music by DJ Spin. Open Champagne Bar from 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM.
Cost: N/A

Hip Hop Night
The Lodge
DJ ABC spinning Hip-Hop and R&B. Doors open at 10:00 PM.
Cost: N/A

Speed Dating
Savoy Entertainment Center
Presented by Mate A Minute. Enjoy meeting LA's finest singles.
Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Cost: $20

Sexy and Single Heat
Savoy Entertainment Center
DJ Fatbox spins the best soul, R&B,and adult hip-hop from 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM.
Cost: Free before 10:00 PM with RSVP.

Thursday's at The Wave
The Wave
Hip-Hop and R&B. Starts at 10:00 PM
Cost: N/A

Laugh Out Loud
Venezia Grill
A night of comedy and great music Hosted by 'Funniest Comic in the City' of Season 2 Brett Riley.
Cost: N/A

Afro Funke
Zanzibar
Weekly afroboogie ritual, with
african, funk, and rock beats. Hosted by Rocky Dawuni. Doors open at 9:00 PM.
Cost: $7

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FRIDAYS
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thur | Fri | Sat | Sun
Mingle in the Hills
Bungalow 13 Lounge
Featuring hip-hop, 80's, and R & B music by DJ CA of Power 106. Door open at 10:00 PM.
Cost: $10

Friday Night Live
Club 740
Featuring hip-hop, R&B, reggae music. Party until 3:00 AM.
Cost: $10 for VIP guest list before 10:00 PM. To RSVP, call 877.882.4432.

Blended
Cabana Club
Live hip-hop, R & B, and reggae. Doors open at 10:00 PM.
Cost: Varies

CU Fridays
Comedy Union
Hosted by Rodney Perry. Doors open at 9:30 PM.
Cost: $12 before 10:00 PM; $14 after.

Garrett Morris' Dowtown Comedy Club
Downtown Comedy Club
Comedy Show from 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: N/A

Chocolate Bar
The Echo
Live groove sounds from tricked out ice cream truck.
Doors open at 10:00 PM
Cost: $10

Blow Fridays
Garden of Eden
Hip Hop and R&B all presented by 4Play
Doors Open at 10:00 PM.
Cost: TBD





Club Obsession
Gabah
D.J. Morris and guest DJs spins top 40, reggaeton, lover's rock, dancehall, soca, and roots reggae. Doors open at 9:00 PM
Cost: Free before 10:30 PM with RSVP. To RSVP, visit www.clubobsession.net

Soul Sessions
Grand Star Restaurant
Live jazz, soul, funk and hip-hop every 2nd & 4th Friday. Doors open at 9:00 PM.
Cost: $5 before10:30 PM; $10 after.

Tantra Lounge
Here Lounge
Featuring hip-hop, neo-soul, pop, old skool, and R&B. Doors open at 9:30 PM.
Cost: Free before 11:00 PM with RSVP. To RSVP, e-mail blackbookent80@yahoo.com

Friday's
Holly's East
Live DJ. Doors open at 10:00 PM
Cost: Varies

Club Hall of Fame - Hollywood Casino
One Man Band" Sly" Rupert Performing. Chicago Steppers classes from 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM. Party from 9:30 PM - 2:00 AM.
Cost: Free before 9:00 PM; $10 after

Friday Nights
Level 3
Music by DJ Jam X. Doors open at 9:00 PM
Cost: Varies

Resident
Little Temple
DJs Sloe Poke and Anthony Valadez spin hip-hop, soul, old school, reggae, latin and world sounds. Doors open at 9:00 PM.
Cost: $5

Friday's
Lobby Supper Club
Music by DJ Stonerokk and DJ Jon Algiem. Open Champagne Bar from 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM. Doors open at 9:30 PM.
Cost: N/A

Friday's
M Lounge
DJs Mike Palmeiri and Dax spin '80s, rock and hip-hop.
Cost: Free with RSVP. To RSVP, e-mail rsilver@silverlionpro.com.

Fridays at Narain
Narain Night Club & Hookah Lounge
Featuring international, hip-hop, oldies, salsa & merengue rhythms. Doors open at 9:00 PM.
Cost: $10

Fridays
Nic's Restaurant & Martini Lounge
Live Jazz. Door open at 5:00 PM.
Cost: $5

Privilege Friday's
Privilege
DJ Echo spins hip-hop in main room and DJs spin old school hip hop and classic rock in front.
Doors open at 10:00 PM.
Cost: N/A

Tropicana Bar
Roosevelt Hotel
DJ spins grooves starting at 7:30 PM.
Cost: N/A


Friday Night Live
Savoy Entertainment Center
Live jazz from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM. Complimentary soul food buffet. Doors open at 5:00 PM.
Cost: Free before 9:00 PM; varies afterward

Pause
Tantra
A night with Classic Soul, Hip Hop, Afrobeat, Dancehall, and Soulful House. Doors open at 9:00 PM
Cost: Free

Live
Temple Bar
Live music from hip-hop to Latin. Doors open at 8:30 PM
Cost: $10

Funky Lemonade
Zanzibar
Mr. Choc (Beat Junkies) and DJ Hapa (KTLA) with special guest
Doors open at 9:00 P
Cost: $10 - $5 before 10:30pm with rsvp: rsvpmenow@gmail.com


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SATURDAYS
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thur | Fri | Sat | Sun
Saturday
Area
Live DJ from 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM.
Cost: Varies

Soul Saturdays
Bar Copa
DJ Robby spins hip-hop, soul & funk. Doors open at 10:00 PM.
Cost: Varies

Saturday's at Cabana
Cabana Club
Doors open at 10:00 PM
Cost: Varies

High Society
Facade
Music By DJ Tendaji Lathan & DJ Jam X. Doors open at 9:00 PM
Cost: Free with RSVP, e-mail
jay_stone_ent@yahoo.com; $20

Chocolate Bar
Gabah
DJ's Higher and Daz spin hip-hop, reggae, and old-school. Doors open at 9:00 PM
Cost: N/A

Soca Saturday
Great Western Banquet Hall
Caribbean music provided by DJ Frank & Flash Da Belizean Jagwar from 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM
Cost: $15

Spin Doctors
The Highlands
Live DJs spinning hip-hop.
Cost: Must be on RSVP list

Hot Lava
LAX
Featuring DJ AM. Party from 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM.
Cost: N/A
Lobby Supper Club
Music by DJ Matt Nava. Doors open at 10:00 PM
Cost: N/A

Select
Minx
Music by Herick Hell and DJ Intro. Doors open at 10:00 PM
Cost: Must be on RSVP list, To RSVP, visit www.groovesocietyonline.com.

Saturday's
The Standard
Doors open at 9:00 PM.
Cost: N/A

Quality
Zanzibar
DJs Haul and Mason spin hip-hop and dance hits. Doors open at 9:00 PM.
Cost: $10

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SUNDAYS
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thur | Fri | Sat | Sun
Sunday Fundae
Bar Copa
Dj Spinning Afrobeat, Hip-Hop, Funk and SoulDoors open at 7:00 PM.
Cost: Free

Jamaican Gold
Forbidden City
DJ spins reggae, hip-hop and R&B. Doors open at 10:00 PM
Cost: N/A

Kid's Cotton Club
Guy's
Live Jazz. Doors open at 10:00 PM
Cost: N/A

Gospel Brunch
House of Blues Sunset Strip
Live Gospel. Seating times start at 10:00 AM
Cost: $40 includes Soul Food Buffet

Chocolate Sundae
The Laugh Factory
Hosted by Chris Spencer. Shows at 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM.
Cost: $18

Banana Split Sundaes
LAX
DJ AM and Steve Aoki spin. Doors open at 10:00 PM
Cost: Varies. To RSVP, email partyline@dimmak.c
om.

Sonido Herra
Little Temple
Resident DJ Sloe Poke spins reggae, reggaeton, roots/lovers rock. Doors opens at 9:00 PM
Cost: $5

Industry Night Sundays
L'Scorpion
Party from 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM. Free drink with business card.
Cost: Free


Icon Sundays
Mood
Live DJ spins hip-hop. Doors open at 10:00 PM
Cost: Varies. To RSVP, call 310.712.7075

Elevation West
Room 5 Lounge at Amalfi
A Hip-Hop, Breaks and Soul weekly lounge hosted by Jackson Perry.
Sounds provided by DJ Haircut and IX Lives. Doors open at 10:00 PM.
Cost: $5

Sunday’s
Temple Bar
Guest DJs and live artist perform soul, R&B, and hip-hop. Doors open at 9:00 PM
Cost: $10

Gateway Near Heaven
The Standard (Downtown LA)
Sip, dance or stare at the skyline with sounds by DJ Pelau
Doors open at 10:00 PM
Cost: Free
To RSVP, email djpelau@hotmail.com


Deep
Vanguard
The best Sunday night spot to hear the hottest House musicin the city.
Doors open at 10:00 PM.
Cost: $20 presale, to purchase www.deep-la.com


Sunday School
Zanzibar
Resident DJs J-Logic,Garth Trinidad, Jedi and more giving you some of the best hip hop, soul and funk
Doors open at 9:00 PM.
Cost: $5

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Venues
Art & Museums
Art & Museums | Bars & Lounges | Restaurants & Supper Clubs
Concert & Live Music | Night Clubs | Hidden Gems
Beverly Hills Playhouse
254 S. Robertson Blvd - Beverly Hills - 310.855.1566 (www.bhplayhouse.com)

Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
12700 Center Court Dr. – Cerritos - 562.916.8501 (www.cerritoscenter.com)

The Colony Theatre
555 North Third St .- Burbank -
818.558.7000 (www.colonytheatre.org)

Fine Arts Theater
8556 Wilshire Blvd. - Los Angeles

Geffen Theatre
10886 Le Conte Ave - Los Angeles -
310.208.5454 (www.geffenplayhouse.com)

Greenway Arts Alliance
544 N. Fairfax Ave - Los Angeles - 323.655.7679 ext. 102 (www.greenwayarts.org)

KGB Gallery
1640 N Spring St - Los Angeles - 323.224.1900 (www.kgbla.com)

Natural History Museum
900 Exposition Boulevard - Los Angeles - 213.763.DINO (www.nhm.org)
Pasadena Playhouse
- 39 S. El Molino Ave - Pasadena - 626. 356.7529 (www.pasadenaplayhouse.org)

Sherry Theatre
11052 Magnolia Blvd. - North Hollywood -
818.761.5546 (www.thesherry.org)

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd - Los Angeles - 310.440.4500 (www.skirball.org)

Scion Installation L.A.
8553 Washington Blvd.- Culver City -310.815.8840 (www.scion.com/space)


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Bars & Lounges
Art & Museums | Bars & Lounges | Restaurants & Supper Clubs
Concert & Live Music | Night Clubs | Hidden Gems
Bar Copa
2810 Main St - Santa Monica - 310.452.2445

The Bar
5851 Sunset Blvd - Hollywood - 323.468.9154

Blue Lounge
20356 Pacific Coast Hwy - Malibu - 310.456.3010 (www.moonshadowsmalibu.com)

Cameo Bar
1819 Ocean Ave - Santa Monica -
310.260.7500
(www.viceroysantamonica.com)

Catalina Bar & Grill
6725 W. Sunset Blvd.- Los Angeles - 323.466.2210
(www.catalinajazzclub.com)


Circle Bar
2926 Main St - Santa Monica 310.450.0508 (www.thecirclebar.com)

Cozy's Bar and Grill
14058 Ventura Blvd. -Sherman Oaks -
818.201.5825
(www.cozysblues.com)


EAST|WEST Lounge
8851 Santa Monica Blvd - W. Hollywood - 310.360.6186
(www.eastwestlounge.com)

Here Lounge
696 N. Robertson Blvd - W. Hollywood - 310.360.8455

Icandy Lounge
7929 Santa Monica Blvd - Los Angeles - 323.656.4000 (www.icandylounge.com)

Les Deux
1638 N Las Palmas Ave - Hollywood - 323.462.7644 (www.dolcegroup.com/lesdeux)

Little Temple
4519 Santa Monica Blvd - Los Angeles - 323.660.4540 (www.littletemple.com)

Lola's Lounge
945 N Fairfax Ave - W. Hollywood - 213.736.5652 (www.lolasla.com)


Lucy Florence Coffee House
3351 W. 43rd St - Los Angeles - 323.293.1356 (www.lucyflorence.com)


M Lounge
650 N. La Cienega Blvd - W. Hollywood - 310.360.7070 (www.therepublicla.com/lounges)


Mor Bar
2941 Main St - Santa Monica - 310.396.6678
(www.themorbar.com)

Mountain Bar
475 Gin Ling Way - Los Angeles - 213.625.7500

Proof Bar & Lounge
215 N Broadway - Santa Ana - 714.953.2660

The Rhythm Lounge
245 Pine Ave, 2nd Level - Long Beach - 562.435.4288 (www.rhythm-lounge.com)

Roof Bar at the Standard Downtown
550 Flower St - Los Angeles - 213.892.8080
(www.standardhotel.com)

Roosevelt Hotel
7000 Hollywood Blvd - Los Angeles - 323.466.7000 (www.hollywoodroosevelt.com)


Skybar
8440 Sunset Blvd - W. Hollywood - 323.848.6025 (www.mondrianhotel.com)

The Standard Lounge
8300 Sunset Blvd - Hollywood - 323.822.3111
(www.standardhotel.com)

Stone Rose Lounge
8555 Beverly Blvd - Los Angeles - 310.278.5444
(www.sofitella.com)

Temple Bar
1026 Wilshire Blvd - Santa Monica - 310.393.6611 (www.templebarlive.com)

Whiskey Blue at The W Hotel
930 Hilgard Ave - Los Angeles - 310.208.8765


X Bar
2025 Avenue of the Stars - Century City - 310.228.1234 (www.centuryplaza.hyatt.com)

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Restaurants & Supper Clubs
Art & Museums | Bars & Lounges | Restaurants & Supper Clubs
Concert & Live Music | Night Clubs | Hidden Gems
Bungalow Club
7174 Melrose Ave - Los Angeles - 323.964.9494
(www.thebungalowclub.com)

Cha Cha Cha
7953 Santa Monica Blvd - W. Hollywood - 323.848.7700 (www.theoriginalchachacha.com)

Citizen Smith
1600 N Cahuenga Blvd - Los Angeles - 323.461.5001 (www.citizensmith.com)

Falcon
7213 Sunset Blvd - Hollywood - 323.850.5350
(www.falconslair.com)

Grand Lux Cafe
121 N. La Cienega Blvd - Los Angeles - 310.855.1122 (www.grandluxcafe.com)

Grand Star Restaurant
943 Sun Mun Way - Los Angeles - 213.626.2285

Honey
1733 N Vine St - Hollywood - 323.462.8900
(www.avalonhollywood.com/honey.html)

Katsuya
11777 San Vicente Blvd - Los Angeles - 310.207.8744 (www.sbeent.com/katsuya)


The Jazz Bakery
3233 Helms Ave - Culver City - 310.271.9039
(www.jazzbakery.com)

Le Meridien Hotel's Café Noir
465 S. La Cienega Blvd - Los Angeles - 310.247.0400


Lobby Supper Club
9077 Santa Monica Blvd - W. Hollywood - 310.275.4983 (www.sbeent.com/lobby)

Lost Souls Cafe (Harlem Place Alley)
124 W. 4th Street - Los Angeles -213.6171752
(www.lostsouls.com)


Minx
300 Harvey Dr - Glendale - 818.242.9191 (www.minx-la.com)

Nic's Restaurant & Martini Lounge
453 N. Canon Dr - Beverly Hills - 310.550.5707 (www.nicsbeverlyhills.com)
Platinum Live
11345 Ventura Blvd - Studio City -
818.753.1771

Royale on Wilshire
2619 Wilshire Boulevard - Los Angeles - 213.388.8488 (www.royaleonwilshire.com)

Social
6525 Sunset Blvd - Los Angeles - 323.462.5222
(www.socialhollywood.com)

Tangier Restaurant & Lounge
2138 Hillhurst Ave - Los Angeles - 323.666.8666
(www.tangierrestaurant.net)

Tia Chucha Cultural Café - 10258 Foothill Blvd - Lake View Terrace - 818.898.1479
(www.tiachucha.com)


The Highlands
6801 Hollywood Blvd Ste 433 - Hollywood - 323.461.9800 (www.thehighlandshollywood.com)

The Wave
8500 Beverly Blvd - Los Angeles - 310.854.0071

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Concert & Live Music
Art & Museums | Bars & Lounges | Restaurants & Supper Clubs
Concert & Live Music | Night Clubs | Hidden Gems
5th Street Dicks Coffeehouse
4305 Degnan Blvd #103 - Los Angeles - 323.545.9077

Anaheim Convention Center
800 W Katella Ave - Anaheim - 714.765.8950 (www.anaheimconventioncenter.com)

B.B. Kings Blues Club
1000 Universal Center Dr - Universal City - 818.622.5464 (la.bbkingclubs.com)

Continental Room
115 Santa Fe Ave –Fullerton - 714.526.4529

The Forum
3900 W Manchester Blvd - Inglewood - 310.330.7300 (www.thelaforum.com)

Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk
100 Universal City Plaza - Universal City - 818.622.4440
(www.hob.com/venues/concerts/gibson)

Grove of Anaheim
2200 E Katella Ave - Anaheim - 714.712.2700
(www.thegroveofanaheim.com)

Greek Theatre
2700 N. Vermont - Los Angeles - 323.665.5857
(www.greektheatrela.com)

Henry Fonda Theater
6126 Hollywood Blvd - Los Angeles - 323.464.0808 (www.henryfondatheater.com)

Hollywood Bowl
6263 Leland Way - Hollywood - 323.850.2000 (www.hollywoodbowl.com)

Honda Center
2695 E Katella Ave - Anaheim - 714.704.2500 (www.hondacenter.com)
House of Blues Anaheim
1530 S. Disneyland Dr - Anaheim -
714.778.BLUE (www.hob.com)

House of Blues Sunset Strip
8430 W. Sunset Blvd - W. Hollywood - 323.848.5100 (www.hob.com)

Irvine Meadows/Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
8808 Irvine Center Drive - Irvine - 949.855.8096
(www.livenation.com)

Kodak Theatre
6801 Hollywood Blvd - Hollywood - 323.308.6300 (www.kodaktheatre.com)

Knitting Factory
7021 Hollywood Blvd Ste 209 - Hollywood - 323.463.0204 (www.knittingfactory.com)

La Louisanne
5812 Overhill Dr - Los Angeles - 323.293.5073

Los Angeles Sports Arena
3939 S Figueroa St #B - Los Angeles - 213.748.6131
(www.lacoliseum.com)

The Mint
6010 W. Pico Blvd - Los Angeles - 323.954.9400 (www.themintla.com)

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa
49500 Seminole Dr - Cabazon - 800.252.4499 (www.morongocasinoresort.com)

The Pasadena Civic
300 E. Green St - Pasadena - 626.449.7360
(www.thepasadenacivic.com)

The Pacific Amphitheatre
100 Fair Dr - Costa Mesa - 714.708.1870 (www.ocfair.com/pacificamphitheatre)

Rainbow Lagoon Park
1 Pine Ave - Long Beach - 562.424.0013 (www.rainbowpromotions.com)

 
Rehab Projects
2324 Cotner Ave - Los Angeles -
310.231.8627
(www.rehabprojects.com)


Riverside Convention Center
3750 University Ave Suite175 - Riverside -
888.748.7733 (www.riversidecb.com)

Roxy Theatre
9009 W Sunset Blvd - Los Angeles - 310.278.9457
(www.theroxyonsunset.com)

San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino
777 San Manuel Blvd - Highland - 800.359.2464 (www.sanmanuel.com)

Save Mart Center
2650 E Shaw Ave - Fresno - 559.347.3401
(www.savemartcenter.com)

Staples Center
1111 S. Figueroa St - Los Angeles - 213.742.7340 (www.staplescenter.com)

Troubadour
9081 Santa Monica Blvd - W. Hollywood - (www.troubadour.com)

Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S. Grand Ave. - Los Angeles - 323.850.2000 (wdch.laphil.com)

Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center
700 M St - Fresno - 559.445.8200
(www.fresnoconventioncenter .com)

Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills
8440 Wilshire Blvd - Beverly Hills - 323.655.0111 (www.wilshiretheatrebeverlyhills.com)

The World Stage
4344 Degnan Blvd - Los Angeles - 323.293.2451 (www.theworldstage.org)

The Viper Room
8852 Sunset Blvd - W. Hollywood - 310.358.1881 (www.viperroom.com)

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Night Clubs
Art & Museums | Bars & Lounges | Restaurants & Supper Clubs
Concert & Live Music | Night Clubs | Hidden Gems
The Airliner
2419 N Broadway - Los Angeles - 323.221.0771 (www.airlinerla.com)

Area
643 N. La Cienega Blvd - W. Hollywood - 310.652.2012 (www.sbeent.com/area)

Aura
12215 Ventura Blvd - Studio City
818.487.1488 (www.auranightclub.com)

The Avalon
1735 Vine St - Hollywood - 323.462.8900
(www.avalonhollywood.com)


Basque
1707 N Vine St - Los Angeles - 323.464.1654

Boardner's
1652 N. Cherokee Ave - Los Angeles
323.462.9621 (www.boardners.com)

Boulevard3
6523 Sunset Blvd - Hollywood - 323.466.2144 (www.boulevard3.com)

Cabana Club
1439 Ivar Ave - Hollywood - 323.463.0005 (www.cabanaclubhollywood.com)

Carbon
9300 Venice Blvd - Culver City - 310.558.9302

Club 740
740 S. Broadway - Los Angeles - 213.627.6277 (www.740la.com)

Club Hall of Fame - Hollywood Casino
3883 Century Blvd, 5th Floor - Inglewood - 310.330.2841 ext. 2080
(www.playhpc.com/clubhof.php)

Coda
5248 Van Nuys Blvd - Sherman Oaks - 818.783.7518

The Comedy Store
8433 W Sunset Blvd - Los Angeles - 323.650.6268 (www.comedystore.com)

Comedy Union
5040 W. Pico Blvd - Los Angeles -
323.934.9300 (www.thecomedyunion.com)

Day After
6757 Hollywood Blvd - Hollywood -
323.465.5369

The Dime
442 N Fairfax Ave - Los Angeles - 323.651.4421

 
The Echo
1822 W. Sunset Blvd - Los Angeles - 213.413.8200 (www.attheecho.com)

Element
1642 N Las Palmas Ave - Los Angeles - 323.460.4632
(www.elementhollywood.com)

Façade
6356 Hollywood Blvd - Los Angeles - 323.465.4827

Forbidden City
1718 Vine St - Hollywood - 323.461.2300
(www.lareggaeclubs.com)


Gabah
4658 Melrose Ave - Los Angeles -
323.664.8913

Garden of Eden
6621 Hollywood Blvd - Los Angeles - 323.465.3336 (www.gardenofedenla.com)

Grand Star
943 Sun Mun Way - Los Angeles -
213-626-2285

Guy's
8713 Beverly Blvd - W. Hollywood - 310.360.0290

The Hideout
112 W Channel Rd - Santa Monica - 310.429.1851 (www.santamonicahideout.com)


Holly's East
1651 Wilcox Ave - Hollywood - 323.461.1400
(www.sgm1.cc)

Hyde
8029 W Sunset Blvd - W. Hollywood -
323.656.4933 (www.sbeent.com)

Improv
8162 Melrose Ave - Los Angeles - 323.651.2583
(www.improv2.com/hollywood.html)

Key Club
9039 Sunset Blvd - W. Hollywood - 310.274.5800 (www.keyclub.com)


L'Scorpion
6679 Hollywood Blvd - Los Angeles - 323.464.3026 (www.scorpionhollywood.com)


The Laugh Factory
8001 Sunset Blvd - Hollywood - 323.656.1336
(www.laughfactory.com)

LAX
1714 Las Palmas Ave - Los Angeles - 323.464.0171 (www.laxhollywood.com)

Level 3
6801 Hollywood Blvd - Los Angeles - 323.461.2017 (www.level3hollywood.com)

Mixed Nuts Comedy
4000 W. Washington Blvd - Los Angeles - 323.735.2822 (www.mixednutscomedy.com)

Mood
6621A Hollywood Blvd - Hollywood - 323.464.6663 (www.moodla.com)

Nacional
1645 Wilcox Ave - Los Angeles - 323.962.7712 (www.nacional.cc)


Narain Nightclub and Hookah Lounge
13723 Fiji Way - Marina Del Rey

Nic's Restaurant & Martini Lounge
453 N. Canon Dr - Beverly Hills - 310.550.5707 (www.nicsbeverlyhills.com)

On The Rox
9009 W Sunset Blvd - W. Hollywood - 310.278.9457 (www.theroxyonsunset.com)

Privilege
8117 Sunset Blvd - W. Hollywood - 323.654.0030 (www.sbeent.com/privilege)

The Room SM
1323 Santa Monica Blvd - Santa Monica - 310.458.0707

Savoy Entertainment Center
214 S. La Brea - Inglewood - 310.680.7600
(www.thesavoyentertainmentcenter.com)

Shag
1835 N Cahuenga Blvd - Los Angeles - 323.464.5662 (www.shaghollywood.com)

Spider Club
1737 Vine St - Hollywood - 323.462.8900
(www.avalonhollywood.com/spiderclub)


Star Shoes
6364 Hollywood Blvd - Hollywood - 323.462.7827 (www.starshoes.org)

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