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Happening in L.A.

French Police, Salt Box Sessions + More Happening in L.A., 10/15-10/22/25

French Police live at Glass House in Pomona, CA, on May 1, 2025 (Photo: Liz Ohanesian)
French Police live at the Glass House back in May. (Pic: Liz O.)

Are you going to see French Police at The Novo on Thursday? Not only is Riki playing, but I’ll be on hand DJing as part of Klub Nocturno’s support set. I got to play with Klub Nocturno for the French Police shows at the Glass House and El Rey earlier this year and they were fantastic, so I’m psyched to be doing it again. See you at the club this Thursday night. 

Then, on Sunday, October 19,  I’ll be playing and all-vinyl set with XL Middleton, Moniquea and more as part of Salt Box Sessions inside Hello Stranger. Come through between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. to dig through the Salt Box’s vinyl selection, hang out and dance a bit. For the record, I have no idea what I’ll be playing. It could be Italo disco or minimal synth or norther soul or all of the above, so you really have to stop by to find out. 

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Sextile, Wolf Alice and More Happening in L.A. 10/09 – 10/15

Sextile Yes, Please album cover

Trying to find something to do in Los Angeles this weekend? I know, it’s rough. I just spent too long combing through Instagram feeds and screencapping flyers that have yet to pop up on my feed. Still, there are places to go and bands to see. In fact, I’m a little surprised to see that some shows, like Sextile at The Novo on Saturday, October 11, and Wolf Alice at the Wiltern on Monday, October 13, still have tickets left. There are also loads of movies screenings, a few great dance nights, a comedy show for a really good cause and lots more, so keep reading and share this with any pals who might be interested. All the events here are happening in Los Angeles sometime between Thursday, October 9, and Wednesday, October 15. 

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Legendary Pink Dots Live + More Happening in L.A. 10/02-10/08/25

Legendary Pink Dots promo photo
Legendary Pink Dots (photo courtesy of the band)

Legendary Pink Dots head back to L.A. this Friday, October 3. At the time of writing this, it looks like there are still some tickets available on Dice to catch the band live at Zebulon. I’ve seen LPD live a number of times over the years and each show has been magical, so I would definitely recommend catching them in concert.

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Klub Nocturno Is On 9/26 + More Happening in L.A. 9/25-10/02

Flyer for Klub Nocturno at Catch One in Los Angeles on Friday, September 26, 2025

Klub Nocturno is coming up again this Friday, September 26, at Catch One. It’s four rooms this time around, plus, just to mix things up a bit, I’ll be in Room 1 playing rock en Español and cumbia. I’ve got the bangers on deck for you so, get your tickets on Dice before it sells out.  

As for the rest of your weekend, and early next week, here are my recommendations. 

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Twin Peaks: The Return, Tomata du Plenty Art and More Happening in L.A., 9/18 – 9/24/2025

Inside MutMuz Gallery in Chinatown, Los Angeles for the opening of Tomata, a retrospective show of the art of Tomata du Plenty
Inside MutMuz Gallery for the opening of Tomatâ

Remember the Tomata du Plenty art show that I wrote about here on Beatique back in August? Tomata, the retrospective of work from the late artist and frontman for seminal L.A. punk band the Screamers, closes at MutMuz Gallery in Chinatown on Friday, September 19. There will be a closing party on Friday night, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. If you haven’t seen the show, or you want to see it again, I highly recommend going to the closing event. 

After the closing party, hit up Club Underground at Grand Star Jazz Club, which is right across Hill Street from MutMuz. (The gallery is on Chung King Road, Grand Star is in Central Plaza, Hill Street runs between the two plazas.) I’m not DJing this week, but it’s still going to be a vibe with Larry G. on the decks all night playing indie, Britpop, post-punk and more. Tickets are available at the door, or in advance via Dice or Eventbrite.

As for more of what’s happening this weekend and early next week, keep reading.  (And my next gig, in case you’re wondering, is Nocturno at Catch One on September 26.)

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Eraserhead Screening at Greystone Mansion, Gwar Art Show and More Happening in Los Angeles September 11 – September 17

Mike Meyers So I Married an Axe Murderer coffee House screenshot
So I Married an Axe Murderer is playing this weekend too. Friday night at Vidiots.

If you’re not still recovering from Oasis-mania, there is plenty to get you out of the house and away from your screens this weekend. Thursday’s Desire and Johnny Jewel show at Hollywood Forever is already sold out, but there will be an afterparty at Gold-Diggers. Friday night is packed with concerts, including Anamanaguchi at The Wiltern and Cold Waves XIII at The Mayan. Retrospective exhibition Let There Be Gwar opens at Beyond the Streets on Saturday, while Jaws: The Exhibition debuts at The Academy Museum on Sunday. Plus, Eraserhead screens at Greystone Mansion on Saturday night.

Heading into next week, Swans play three nights at The Lodge Room, one of which is already sold out, and generative Brian Eno documentary, Eno, heads to Philosophical Research Society. There’s more too, so keep reading for the details on what’s happening in Los Angeles between Thursday, September 11 and Wednesday, September 17. 

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Cyndi Lauper, “Weird Al,” Surf Films and More Happening Labor Day Weekend in L.A.

Paul Barker live at Slipper Clutch, September 19, 2024
Paul Barker returns to Slipper Clutch for a Lead Into Gold set on Saturday, August 30 (Pic: Liz O.)

I’m not DJing this weekend, but there’s a lot happening in L.A. over the Labor Day holiday. Keep reading for some of the concerts, dance clubs and movie screenings going on between Thursday, August 28 and Wednesday, September 3.

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Yeah Yeahs Yeahs x Siouxsie and the Banshees Night at Club Underground + More Happening in L.A. 8/21 – 8/27/25

Yeah Yeah Yeahs x Siouxsie and the Banshees Night at Club Underground on August 22, 2025 with DJs Larry G and Liz O.

This Friday, August 22, is Yeah Yeah Yeahs x Siouxsie and the Banshees Night at Club Underground. Larry G. and I are DJing and both floors of Grand Star Jazz Club will be open. It’s been more than a year since Underground last did this theme and, if you’ve been to it before, then you know it’s a good time. Tickets are available now and you can get yours on either Eventbrite or Dice.  Party starts at 9:30 p.m. on Friday night and it’s 21+.

Saturday, August 23, is the last day to check out Monday Nights: L.A.’s Scene of the Century, the retrospective exhibit of Sean Carnage’s Monday Nights, which I co-curated, at Leiminspace in Chinatown. For the closing party, John Thill will be playing live and Kyle Mabson is DJing. This is also Leiminspace’s 10th anniversary, so come out and celebrate from 4 – 7 p.m. There’s more information on Sean Carnage’s website. 

Keep reading for my club, concert and movie screening recommendations for this weekend. 

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Tomata du Plenty Art Show, Echo Park Rising and More Happening in L.A. 8/14 – 8/20/25

buttons on jackets and t-shirts hanging outside of Leiminspace in Chinatown for opening Monday Nights: L.A.'s Scene of the Century (Photo: Liz Ohanesian)
See Monday Nights: L.A.’s Scene of the Century and make your own buttons on Saturday, August 16, at leiminspace in Chinatown

I’m not DJing this weekend, but have a pretty good amount of recommendations for shows, dance parties, movie screenings and more. Keep reading for my top picks of events happening in L.A. between Thursday, August 14 and Wednesday, August 20.

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Klub Nocturno Is Back at Catch One on August 8 + More Happening This Weekend in L.A.

Klub Nocturno flyer Friday, August 8, 2025

Nocturno is back at Catch One (4067 Pico Blvd. 90019) for five rooms of dancing on Friday, August 8. You’ll find me in the darkwave vs. indie sleaze room, which is also where Vilevo is playing live. On top of that, I’ll be playing an extra dose of She Past Away tunes for you throughout the night. Tickets are available now on Dice for this 18+ night.  Check out my set list from last month’s Nocturno and make plans to join us on Friday night. 

Here’s what else is happening this weekend and early next week. 

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