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Daily Email - Friday - 5/9/2025

May 09, 2025

Make a splash at Cosm this Memorial Day with Big Wave: No Room for Error — Bo Bridges’ exhilarating documentary that dives into Tahiti’s most iconic and challenging wave, “Teahupo’o.” Surf through stunning visuals set to music by artists like Glass Animals and Pearl Jam. And we’re giving away a pair of tickets – here’s a sneak peek!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Lorde is bringing The Ultrasound Tour to The Kia Forum this October with support from Blood Orange, The Japanese House, and Empress Of. Tickets went on sale this morning!

  • A smoothie of hip-hop, R&B, and pop hooks when Quinn XCII brings his LOOK! I’m Alive Tour to the Hollywood Palladium this October with opener Allen Stone. Tickets drop next Friday, 5/16!

  • Catch San Francisco’s indie-folk cult heroes Vetiver at Gold-Diggers on Sunday, 6/15, where Andy Cabic and crew will serve up their ‘60s/‘70s-inspired folk-rock as part of the Up On High Tour.

  • Nashville’s indie-folk charmers Birdtalker swoop into The Moroccan Lounge this September for their All Means, No End Tour. Bonus: opener Boy Golden brings his own alt-country flair. Tickets are less than $30 right now!

  • Plus fresh announcements from Keshi, Michael Seyer, Ken Carson, and more!

CONCERTS UNDER $20

Stressed about tariffs? We've rounded up a treasure trove of wallet-friendly gigs in LA that cost $20(-ish) or less to keep you rocking out without emptying your pockets out:

DOSTUFF, PROVINCETOWN BUSINESS GUILD, & PRIDEAWAY STAYS PRESENT:

PROVINCETOWN PRIDE FLYAWAY

Enter to win a flyaway to the rainbow capital of the East Coast for an extraordinary celebration in Provincetown, where one fortunate winner and their guest will experience the magic of Ptown Pride!

Prize includes:

  • VIP access to the Pride Kickoff Dance Party AND star-studded Queer Comedy Showcase

  • Two nights of chic beachside accommodations (June 6-8)

  • $600 flight credit to transport you to this LGBTQ+ paradise

Discover why Ptown Pride stands apart! This charming coastal gem transforms into a vibrant celebration with pulsing dance floors, side-splitting comedy, colorful Pride Market vendors, the energetic "Feet Over Front Street" 5K, and countless moments to enjoy Ptown's take on Pride.*

IF YOU’RE A “COOL MOM”

🤘 AWOLNATION

Tomorrow, May 10 at The Belasco Theater (7PM)

Who’s ready to “Sail?” Led by the enigmatic Aaron Bruno, LA-born alternative band AWOLNATION is taking The Phantom Five Tour to DTLA, with support from Bryce Fox.

🇵🇪 Los Mirlos

Tomorrow, May 10 at The Echoplex (7PM)

Psychedelic cumbia legends straight outta the Peruvian Amazon, Los Mirlos take over the eastside for their Cumbia Amazónica Tour with special guests Chicha Libre, Poco Pocho, El G and Madrugada!

⏮️ RNB Rewind

Sunday, May 11 at Toyota Arena (6PM)

Mother’s Day just got a serious upgrade. Xscape, Blackstreet, 112, Ginuwine, Jon B & more play this special RNB Rewind concert in Ontario. Sing along to nostalgic wall-to-wall hits like “No Diggity,” “Pony,” and “Just Kickin’ It” straight from the 90s and 2000s.

🦶 Ziggy Alberts

Sunday, May 11 at The Roxy Theatre (8PM) 

Catch Australia’s barefoot bard from the Sunshine Coast Ziggy Alberts in WeHo this weekend for his NEW LOVE WORLD TOUR!

🤍 Jack White

Monday & Tuesday, May 12 & 13 at The Hollywood Palladium (7PM)

Jack White tours through Hollywood next week, serving up a raw rock spectacle with a blitz of White Stripes classics, solo gems, and cuts from his Grammy-nominated album No Name.

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