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Daily Email - Thursday - 7/3/2025

The Snappy Invitational hits the Angeles National Golf Club in Sunland on Sunday, 8/2. Come enjoy a two-person scramble, $5K prize pool, stacked guest list, and wild sponsor activations. Don’t miss out on the fun - enter today to win tickets!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • “Unavailable” might be the anthem, but you better be very available when Nigerian singer-songwriter Davido hits The Forum next Friday, 7/11 on THE 5IVE ALIVE TOUR. Lock in your tickets ASAP!*

  • Fresh off their Coachella debut, Brobee, Foofa, Muno, Toodee, and Plex are closing out the Yo Gabba Gabba! live tour at The Novo on Sunday, 8/31! Wholesome dancing fun for the whole family!

  • Known for his roaring dubstep and sub-bass that could rattle a museum, prepare for a prehistoric bassquake as Florida’s own Midnight Tyrannosaurus stampedes into Exchange LA on Friday, 8/8!

  • Jazz standards & generational classics with soulful interpretations of songs by artists like Peggy Lee, Nancy Wilson and more when Liz Gillies performs at Vibrato Grill on Wednesday, 8/13.

  • Plus fresh announcements from Wisp, Clem Snide, and more!

FREE MUSEUM DAYS IN JULY

The Getty Villa

Looking for ways to explore LA's world-class museums without breaking the bank? Or just need some AC to cool off from the heat? Immerse yourself in captivating exhibits and inspiring artwork at free museum admission days this month:

  • LACMA - Tuesday, 7/8

  • The Autry Museum - Tuesday, 7/8

  • Descanso Gardens - Tuesday, 7/15

  • LA County Arboretum - Tuesday, 7/15

  • The Getty Villa (now open) - Free every day! (But reserve tickets in advance)

TO EASE THE PAIN

🎇 July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with Earth, Wind & Fire

Tonight & Tomorrow, July 3-4 at The Hollywood Bowl (7:30PM)

Legendary soul and funk hitmakers Earth, Wind & Fire team up with the LA Phil for cosmic joy-filled tunes and fireworks at the Bowl. Expect "September" under insane pyrotechnics. Patriotic as hell.*

🔊 DVBBS

Saturday, July 5 at Academy LA (10PM)

Fresh off releasing their Tinted Eyes EP featuring Blackbear and 24kGoldn, get ready to rave in Hollywood with DVBBS, the Canadian brother duo known for their explosive blend of progressive house, big room, and trap.

🌴 Tropical Fu*k Storm

Saturday, July 5 at Lodge Room (8:30PM)

There’s a storm in the forecast… Expect a night of glorious chaos from Melbourne’s reigning post-apocalyptic acid punk scuzzheads Tropical Fu*k Storm, joined by avant-guitar wizard Bill Orcutt. Low ticket warning!

🎤 Sonja Marie

Sunday, July 6 at The Townhouse (7PM)

Famous for her soul-jazz-poetry fusion and that iconic “Waiting to Exhale” soundtrack cut, Yonkers-born Sonja Marie joins Atlanta’s genre-mashing legend Cody ChesnuTT for an intimate show in Venice. Tickets are literally $12!

🤣 How To Embarrass Your Immigrant Parents

Monday, July 7 at The Elysian Theater (7:30PM)

Need a laugh? Abby Govindan’s stand-up show “How To Embarrass Your Immigrant Parents” will take you on an intimate, hilarious, soul-bearing journey about mental health, fitting in, and connecting with her Indian roots.

LOCALS ONLY

  • Not feeling super patriotic this year? Same. Bar Nuda in Venice is hosting a community resource & healing event tomorrow at 7PM to hold space for joy, justice, and fundraise for CHIRLA and Inclusive Action.

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