If anyone reading this is into martial arts flicks, go see The Furious, which is in theaters right now. I caught it last night at Alamo Drafthouse and it’s a wild ride. The basic premise is that a mute handyman is chasing after the men who kidnapped his daughter and joins forces with a guy who is trying to find his wife, a journalist who went missing while reporting on a local kidnapping ring. The two vigilantes fight their way through clubs and warehouses, revealing a conspiracy involving, nefarious local elites along the way. The fight choreography is tremendous, the gore is artful and the few jump-scare moments make sense with the plot. And, just when you think the movie is about to end, an epic final boss battle unfolds. Plus, the score, a mix of instrumental metal and Prodigy-style hard electronic compositions, is an excellent complement to the action. (There’s also a new Captain Murphy/Flying Lotus track on the soundtrack that is out now.)
As for DJ gigs, my next one is coming up on Wednesday, June 24. I’ll be playing Green Galactic’s 33rd anniversary party, which is happening at LP Vinyl Bar in Hollywood from 8 p.m. until midnight. Yes, I’ll be playing records. No, I don’t know which ones yet. Stop by and find out.
For this weekend and early next week, here are my recommendations.
Concerts
Problems, the one-person band from Chicago, has a new album out called Problems Getting Hard and what I’ve heard of it really captures the utterly bizarre experience of being human right now. It’s dark stuff. Anyhow, Problems will be in L.A. this weekend to play Scribble in Highland Park on Friday, June 19, with Dean Spunt and Major Entertainer. On Sunday, June 21, Problems heads to Long Beach for a gig at Alex’s Bar with Major Entertainer and Chaki. BTW, Chaki has a new album out now too, called From L.A. to the Bay.
Next week: Heavenly, the English feminist indie pop band, released their first album in 30 years earlier this year. Highway to Heavenly brings the band’s messages up-to-date with songs like “Portland Town” and “Deflicted,” the latter of which you can hear on the March 2026 Beatique Mix. (You can also check out my interview with the band in Music Connection.) Your chance to see Heavenly live in Los Angeles is Monday, June 22, at The Regent. Chime School and Swansea Sound open the show, which is all ages and set to start at 8 p.m.
Clubs/DJ Events
As always, Underground is at the Grand Star on Friday night. Head on down for your weekly fix of indie, Britpop, post-punk and more.
On Saturday, June 20, KCRW Summer Nights is happening at California African American Museum. J. Rocc and Monalisa are DJing and the museum will be open during the party, so you can check out some of the fantastic exhibits on view at CAAM right now. I love the Willie Birch exhibition, Stories to Tell. Birch has been active since the late 1960s and his work does document the times in which they were made, so there’s a lot to learn and consider while walking through the artist’s first career retrospective.
If you’re in the mood for bangin’ tech-house, you can’t go wrong with Nicole Moudaber, who is at Academy LA on Saturday night, where she’ll play open to close. If you’re feeling a little more disco, then head to Apotheke in Chinatown for Disco Decadance with Benny Jets, Dirtie B, E-Mood, Lillyanne, Michelle Leshem and Shaaade. No cover with RSVP.
Movies
Unsurprisingly, Philosophical Research Society’s 7th House has some worthwhile film programming planned for the weekend. Thursday night is 1976 New Age film The Pyramid, co-presented by Analog Outlaw and Enlightened Artists. Friday and Saturday at PRS is dedicated to The Films of Saul and Elaine Bass, with Why Man Creates playing on Friday and Phase IV showing with The Solar Film and Quest on Saturday.
If you’re a Lucio Fulci fan, you might want to head down to Whammy! on Sunday, June 21. They’re doing a secret screening of one of the director’s films. Which one? You have to go to find out.
Art
Friday is Juneteenth and, to celebrate, The Broad is teaming up with local creative studio Supervsn for a limited edition capsule collection that will only be available in person on June 19 at The Shop at the Broad. The museum will also have free admission to Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind, plus museum tours and DJs spinning throughout the day.
On Saturday, LACMA is celebrating the opening of the David Geffen Galleries with a Block Party. DJs throughout the day include DJ Harvey and Flying Lotus. There will also be food vendors and art workshops, plus, an Art Parade at 6 p.m.
LACMA’s Summer Solstice event on Sunday, with Richie Hawtin is already sold out, but there are also art-minded Solstice happenings at The Getty and at Lewis MacAdams Riverfront Park.
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.
Listen to the Beatique Mix for June, 2026, featuring music from Yoko Ono, Scott Walker, Slayyyter, Purple Disco Machine , Madonna and more.
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