There are a lot of shows coming to LA in the next few days and I figured some of you are already planning to go to Bonobo or Smashing Pumpkins of Camp Flog Gnaw or Slayer. But, if you aren’t, I have some recommendations for shows that still have tickets available, amongst them Kate Nash, L7, Ghostface Killah, plus more for early next week. There are also some killer DJs playing over the weekend and some cool film screenings coming up. Check out the recommendations below.
Thursday, November 12
If you’re not going to Smashing Pumpkins or Bonobo on Thursday, maybe make it a movie night. Lightstruck is concluding their Jan Švankmajer film series at 2220 Arts + Archives on November 12. The same night, Angels Egg, the incredibly beautiful mid-1980s anime, will be screening at Brain Dead Studios with a live score from Iggor Cavalera. For friends in Orange County, The Devils is playing at The Frida through the weekend.
Friday, November 13
Go to Club Underground at the Grand Star for your fix of indie, post-punk, Britpop and more on the dance floor.
Saturday, November 14
For those who aren’t going to Camp Flog Gnaw or Slayer this weekend, the best show options on Saturday night are Kate Nash at Sid the Cat Auditorium for the pop-minded music fans and L7’s Last Hurrah Tour at The Wiltern for those of you who like the heavier stuff.
For dancing, Sneak’s Birthday Beats is the best option It runs from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, and boasts a killer lineup that includes DJ Sneak, Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, Doc Martin, Josh Wink, DJ Heather, John Tejada and many more. Weekend and single night passes are available.
Also on Saturday and Sunday, Virgilio Villoresi’s Orfeo makes its L.A. premiere at Philosophical Research Society. It’s a retelling of the Orpheus myth with stop-motion animation, optical illusions and in-camera effects and it’s in Italian with English subtitles. Sounds like something I want to see.
Sunday, November 15
Sunday night, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon and GZA are at The Novo. Plus, Into the Woods is hosting a DJ set from Cut Copy and Dekmantel Soundsystem plays Bar Franca, which opens at 7 p.m. and has no cover, so I’m going to guess that you can do both DJ events if you don’t have to deal with work early Monday morning.
Monday, November 16
Gary Numan plays The Fonda on Monday, November 16.
Tuesday, November 17
My top pick for Tuesday night is the first live show from Hologram Teen, which is the project of former Stereolab keyboardist Morgane Lhote, at Zebulon. Fred Armisen will play drums. Pearl Charles supports. Lance Rock and Yacht DJ and Jona Bechtolt of Yacht will have a Clip Art performance.
Also happening on Tuesday night is The Damned’s Final Damnation 50 Tour at The Wiltern. (Edit: The Damned show has been canceled.)
Wednesday, November 18
Manic Street Preachers are playing the Belasco on Wednesday, November 18. I saw them with Suede a few years back and they’re fantastic. If you’re a Britpop fan and haven’t seen the band before, definitely try to catch this show. Also on Wednesday, Slothrust plays Teragram Ballroom.
Liz O. is an L.A.-based writer and DJ. Follow on Instagram or sign up for the weekly, Beatique newsletter for updates on new stories and gigs.
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