If everything goes according to plan, I’m currently lost in the Yuma Tent at Groove Armada’s set. Keep an eye on our Instagram for Weekend 2 highlights from the Polo Fields! And if you see me at the fest, say hi!

For those of you back home…

This FREE open-air festival brings together 200+ hand-selected artisans and makers! Enter to win a $25 gift card to spend a spring weekend shopping at the Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair, returning to Old Pasadena’s Central Park next Saturday & Sunday, 4/25–26.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Lindsey Jordan knows exactly how to wreck you gently. Snail Mail’s pulling up to The Wiltern on Friday, 5/1 with that dreamy-but-cutting indie rock that somehow hits harder live. Tickets are already on sale!

• Alan Doyle’s bringing that big, pub-singalong energy to the Troubadour on Thursday, 5/14. Folk rock, storytelling, and at least one moment where the whole crowd joins in. Enter to win a pair of tickets and go be part of it.

• Joshua Tree Music Festival is back with four days of music, art, and magic from Thursday through Sunday, 5/14-17. Enter to win a pair of 4-day festival passes + car camping and disappear off-the-grid for a bit.*

• Led by the enigmatic Conor Oberst, the legendary Bright Eyes have been rocking for over two decades. Buy tickets to hear Wide Awake and Digital Ash from start to finish at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, 5/23!*

• Plus fresh announcements from Melanie Martinez, Morgan Page, The Bouncing Souls, and more!

THE BEST RECORD STORES IN LA

Everything really does sound better on vinyl, and you can't change our minds.

With National Record Store Day coming up tomorrow, 4/18, it’s the perfect time to show our favorite local record stores some love. Whether you're a new record player owner looking for a tangible way to find new music or a longtime collector who refuses to engage in the streaming era, we encourage you to visit these independent shops to pick up your next batch of albums.

AFTER THE DUST SETTLES (LITERALLY)

YOU KNOW HOW TO HAVE A GOOD TIME. NOW TRY FEELING GOOD TOO.

You're always up for something — a show, a festival, a night out with friends. Filling your calendar with great experiences is one of the best things you can do for yourself. So is taking care of what's going on inside.

BetterHelp makes therapy simple and flexible. Complete a short questionnaire and get matched with a licensed therapist who fits your needs — often within 24 hours. Sessions are available by phone, video, or live chat, and you can message your therapist anytime, so support fits into your life between all the good stuff. Whether you're managing stress, navigating a tough stretch, or simply looking to feel more like yourself, BetterHelp offers a private, professional space to talk things through.*

THE LOCAL’S LIST: Do420 WITH NOELLE

We’re asking locals what they’re actually into lately. They pick the topic, we share the list. Every Friday, new person, new subject, maybe a new friend?

420 on a Monday means one thing... You might as well make the whole day count.

To help map it out, we tapped Noelle Frontz, founder of Mecca Mid-City and one of the OGs in LA’s cannabis space. After two decades in the game, she’s all about pairing the right vibe with the right place. Think of this as a casual guide to staying lifted, with a few spot types that always hit!

Wanna know her favorite places to be stoned in LA?

**(Besides Mecca’s Vice City, of course. RSVP through DoLA for a $0.01 preroll, skip-the-line-access, and an extra raffle ticket towards $5,000 cash and more prizes!)

Know someone who should be featured? Nominate someone (or yourself) to share their favorite spots around town and be featured in a future Local’s List!

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