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Daily Email - Wednesday - 7/2/2025

July 02, 2025

How the hell is it already July? Time flies when you’re doing cool things, I guess. Wanna do even more cool stuff this summer? We’re giving away tickets to see Dave Matthews Band at The Kia Forum on Friday, 8/22. Enter now, ya cool kids!

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • LA-based underground dance music purveyors Framework announced a rare Hollywood Boulevard takeover this September with Keinemusik-founding member Adam Port!

  • Nonstop indie rock swagger when LA’s own Urban Heat lights up the Riverside Municipal Auditorium and The Roxy this September!

  • Jamaican reggae, dancehall, and lovers rock legend Barrington Levy is taking the 40th-anniversary edition of Prison Oval Rock to The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on Wednesday, 7/16!

  • Hey Lil Boo Thang! Rapper Paul Russell’s Family Reunion Tour rides through Santa Ana on Tuesday, 8/5 and WeHo on Thursday, 8/7.

  • Plus fresh announcements from Chevy Metal, Codeko, The Brother Brothers, and more!

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY

Photo: Alison Krauss & Union Station via LiveNation

It’s Wednesday, you know the drill! Time to WIN! Smash those links, ‘cuz we know you wanna snag these FREE tickets for you and a buddy!

Pro tip: Score MORE free tickets when you sign up for a 7-day DoMORE trial!

IN THE IMMEDIATE FUTURE

🎌 Anime Expo

Tomorrow thru Sunday, July 3-6 at LA Convention Center 

Each year, Anime Expo brings together fans and industry pros from Japan, the US, and all over the world for the largest celebration of Japanese entertainment, music, fashion, video games, and pop culture in North America!

🇺🇸 Santa Monica 4th of July Parade

Friday, July 4 on Main Street (9:30AM)

Bring the whole family out to walk, play, ride, and celebrate at the Ocean Park Association’s 18th Annual Santa Monica 4th of July Parade! Red, white, and blue strongly encouraged.

🪩 ABBA Night

Friday, July 4 at Boardners (10PM)

Calling all Dancing Queens! Lay all your love on the dancefloor at Club Decades’ ABBA Night – 2 rooms inspired by all your fav disco legends. Tickets are less than $20!

🎶 Kesha

Saturday, July 5 at The Kia Forum (7PM)

Tits Out for Kesha! Expect a wild ride through her new album, Period, including singles like “Joyride,” “Delusional,” and “Yippee-Ki-Yay” plus support from Scissor Sisters and Slayyyter.

🦈 Jaws in Concert with the LA Phil

Saturday, July 5 at The Hollywood Bowl (8PM)

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the Hollywood Bowl... Experience Steven Spielberg’s Jaws in an unforgettable film-with-live-orchestra experience, featuring John Williams’ Academy Award-winning score, of course.

LOCALS ONLY

  • Ready to “falafel” in love with some fresh pita sandwiches in DTLA? We’re giving away a $100 gift card to Miznon, a delightful new Mediterranean stall in Grand Central Market. Enter to win on our Instagram!

  • Find your next favorite piece at Vintage in Venice this Saturday, 7/5, which takes over Abbot Kinney Blvd between 11AM-5PM!

  • The Summer Block Party at Gloria Molina Grand Park and East LA’s Rockin’ 4th of July are among the several events cancelled in response to community fears surrounding ICE raids. Learn more.

WIN (MORE) STUFF

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