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Daily Email - Tuesday - 7/8/2025
Sick Afrobeats in Inglewood? Say less. Davido’s 5ive Alive Tour is taking over The Kia Forum this Friday, 7/11, and we’ve got tickets with your (and your +1’s) name on 'em. Enter now!*
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What’s up, Doc? Bugs Bunny at the Symphony is back at the Bowl this Friday, 7/11 for its 35th anniversary—just in time for Bugs’ 85th birthday. Looney Tunes classics on the big screen, with a full orchestra playing live. That’s all, folks.*
Win the Aftershock Flyaway: VIP tickets to see Blink-182, Deftones, Korn, and BMTH, plus a meet & greet with Taking Back Sunday, hotel and $600 for travel. Enter now for your October rock pilgrimage to Sacramento!*
House music heaven lands in San Diego next Friday, 7/18. VeryPride! is making its West Coast debut—blasting queer joy and deep grooves into Wicked West SD. Come early, stay late, and serve a lewk.*
Big Queer Cinema debuts with Ponyboi at AMC The Grove next Wednesday, 7/16. Score your seats to this poignant yet gritty portrait of identity and survival.
Plus fresh announcements from Puscifer, The Buttertones, and more!
WE’RE HIRING FALL CONTENT INTERNS!
We’re looking for smart, culture-obsessed, show-going weirdos to intern with DoLA this fall! If you love live music, live online, and want to learn the ropes of content, marketing, and audience growth, this internship’s for you.
It’s a part-time gig packed with perks: concert passes, festival tickets, new skills, industry connections, and a front-row seat to how LA’s entertainment scene actually works.
Must be LA-based, over 18, and eligible to earn college credit. Bonus points if you’re a freak for writing, events, or social media.
To apply, email [email protected] — include your resume and a quick cover letter that tells us why you rule!
THE ESCAPE GAME PRESENTS:
WIN AN ESCAPE GAME EXPERIENCE!
From prison breaks to treasure hunts, The Escape Game lets you live the story. Want in? We’re giving away a pair of tickets. Pick your mission and enter for a chance to win!*
ON A WHIM
🖼️ Don Bachardy: A Life in Portraits
Now On Display at The Huntington
From famous faces to everyday people, discover 70+ years of incredible portraiture at Don Bachardy: A Life in Portraits. Don't miss this rare opportunity to witness the evolution of one of LA's most distinctive artists. How many will you recognize?*
🔥 Illuminati Hotties
Tomorrow, July 9 at The Venice West (8PM)
LA’s own Illuminati Hotties hit the Westside tomorrow with tenderpunk anthems and chaotic charm. Expect hooks, heartbreak, and maybe a stage dive or two. Tickets are $45!
🤘 This Will Destroy You
Thursday, July 10 at Echoplex (7PM)
Post-rock heavyweights This Will Destroy You bring their slow-burning, seismic soundscapes to Echo Park this week. No vocals, just instrumental tunes that’ll destroy you (in the best way).
🎤 Macy Gray
Thursday, July 10 at House of Blues Anaheim (7PM)
Saturday, August 16 at The Palace Theater (8PM)
That raspy voice? Still unstoppable. Macy Gray celebrates 25 years of On How Life Is in Anaheim this Thursday and DTLA this August. Come for the hits, stay for the soul.
😂 Ismo
Thursday, July 10 at Hollywood Improv (7:30PM)
If you like smart comedy with a Finnish accent, this one’s for you. Comic genius Ismo hits Hollywood Improv with linguistic loopholes, dry chaos, and accidental philosophy. Tickets are only $25!
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Book Freehand LA’s Festival Package for HARD Summer weekend (8/2–3) to staycay like a pro with essentials from Vacation sunscreen, Eargasm earplugs, RAMONA wine spritzes, and more. Basically, everything but the wristband.
Free brioche bites, Parisian vibes, games, and giveaways! St Pierre is popping up at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach 7/11–13 with a bold orange food truck and zero entry fee. Just show up hungry!
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Soccer fans! Report to Intuit Dome for a free watch party this Sunday.