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Daily Email - Thursday - 12/12/2024

December 12, 2024

Following the release of her new album My Soft Machine, the publishing of her first book, and her highly praised debut Collapsed in Sunbeams (which received two GRAMMY nominations), Arlo Parks graces the Walt Disney Concert Hall stage on Friday, 1/17. We’re giving away tickets, so enter to win!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Famous for their award-winning podcast that dissects some of the most bizarre movies ever made, catch dynamic trio Paul Scheer, Jason Mantzoukas, and June Diane Raphael at How Did This Get Made? live at The United Theater on Broadway next April! Tickets go on sale tomorrow.*

  • In the wise words of Snoop Dogg, “The only time you wear a tuxedo is when it’s time to party.” Get ready for a night of sleek, retro-futuristic funk as LA-based duo Tuxedo takes The Bellwether stage on Wednesday, 2/12 with support by Gavin Turek!

  • Join Jon Lovett and an all-star lineup of comedians and journalists when the Lovett or Leave It live variety show and podcast breaks down the week’s politics and pop culture news with sketches, games, and jokes live at Lodge Room on Thursday, 2/13!

  • Husband-and-wife duo The War And Treaty are bringing their upcoming Plus One Tour and signature blues sound to The Troubadour on Wednesday, 5/28. Act fast for artist pre-sale ticket prices!

  • Plus fresh announcements from Flosstradamus, Iceage, Vini Vici, Delicate Steve, John Grant, and more!

FRIDAY THE 13TH TATTOO DEALS

A young man gets a tattoo cover-up.

Friday the 13th is coming up TOMORROW, but we ain't scared! Instead of dreading the cursed day, celebrate with these tattoo specials at some of our favorite tattoo parlors around Los Angeles.

Whether you're feeling impulsive or have been planning to get new ink, there's a spot for you:

  • PURPLE PANTHER TATTOO – Flash sheets in the $50-100 range in DTLA!

  • TIMELESS TATTOO & PIERCING – $31 flash tattoos in the heart of Hollywood!

  • ALIUM TATTOO STUDIO – 500+ designs starting at $80 in Culver City!

  • SUPERSWEET – A tattoo parlor inside an Echo Park coffee shop??

  • DOLOROSA TATTOO – 20 artists spread across Echo Park & Studio City!

OCASO FESTIVAL PRESENTS:

COSTA RICA’S BEST FEST

Costa Rica's best underground festival awaits! We’re giving away a pair of VIP passes to Ocaso Festival (1/31-2/1) with $800 flight credit from Dollar Flight Club, plus hotel, food, shuttles & exclusive parties! Dance to Chris Lake, the Martinez Brothers, Cloonee & more.*

WHENEVER

💀 God Forbid

Tomorrow, December 13 at The Regent Theater (7PM) 

New Jersey-based metalcore band God Forbid are bringing their aggressive tunes and special guests Burton C. Bell, Skinlab, Exmortus, and more to DTLA tomorrow night. Grab a ticket to thrash around!*

🖼️ Sawdust Art Festival’s Winter Fantasy

Every Friday, Saturday, & Sunday thru December 22 at 935 Laguna Canyon Rd. (10AM-7PM)

Laguna Beach transforms into a winter wonderland at the Sawdust Art Festival's Winter Fantasy, where 180+ artists showcase their dazzling creations. From meeting Santa to watching snow fall in sunny California, this magical holiday experience is the perfect way to ignite your festive spirit and find one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones! Buy + win tickets now!*

🎹 Zade Dirani

Tomorrow, December 13 at The Wiltern (7PM)

Having garnered international acclaim for his Billboard-charting albums and performances for the likes of Queen Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela, and the Dalai Lama, Jordanian pianist and composer Zade Dirani brings his Eastern Arabic scales to Koreatown for a night of “piano love songs.” Buy tickets!

🎶 Łaszewo

Tomorrow, December 13 at The Fonda Theatre (9PM)

Santa Barbara electro-indie trio Łaszewo (pronounced ‘La-zay-woah') have amassed millions of streams on Spotify since their formation in 2018. Head to Hollywood to hear tracks from their latest album In Color, with support from Geller, Klo B2B Distant Matter, and ALIGN!

🐺 Wolves of Glendale

Tomorrow, December 13 at The El Rey Theatre (9PM)

Praised by the NY Post as "The Strokes meets Zach Galifianakis" and by LA Magazine as "Curb Your Enthusiasm with music," comedy band Wolves of Glendale are joined by JR De Guzman for a raucous night of humorous tunes in Mid-City. Get tickets!

TODAY • Dorrance Dance: The Nutcracker Suite

SAT 12/14 • Glenn Miller Orchestra

SUN 12/15 • Lea Salonga (2PM & 7PM)

THU 12/19 • Sweet Honey In The Rock

LOCALS ONLY

  • Still haven't been to a DoLA Ultimate Tailgate yet? Or you're ready to will a Rams winning streak into existence? We have one lined up at Dave & Buster's Westchester TONIGHT, and you can RSVP for a $20 Power Card!* 

  • In celebration of SpongeBob SquarePants’ 25th anniversary, Nickelodeon and Paramount+ are dialing up the nautical nonsense at The Grove this weekend with Garriage, a giant motorized version of SpongeBob’s beloved pet snail, Gary, which will lead the iconic trolley during select times!

  • Speaking of The Grove, The Original Farmers Market hosts a FREE Christmas celebration tomorrow from 6-9PM, featuring live performances, a holiday photo booth, complimentary hot chocolate, temporary tattoos and body art at Dylan's Candy Bar, plus a Salvation Army Gift Wrapping Station (donations encouraged!)

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