Physically, I’m still in Denver writing this newsletter from my mom’s couch. Mentally, I’m already raving under the Electric Sky. EDC Las Vegas is coming in hot this weekend. Fun fact: it’s the 30th anniversary of the festival! Some of you reading this probably remember when EDC was still in LA at the Coliseum. Man, if I could travel back in time, that’s where I’d wanna be.

Another fun fact: my first major music festival was the 25th edition of EDC in October 2021, which happened to also be my 24th birthday, so it will always hold an extra special place in my heart. We’ve come a long way since then.

If you’re looking for something a bit more low-key…

Grab a lawn chair, picnic blanket, and win this free pair of tickets for a boozey afternoon in the park! The LA Independent Beer Festival takes over Shoreline Aquatic Park in Long Beach on Saturday, 6/6, with 75 breweries pouring over 150 beers, live music, local food, games, and more!*

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• Electric cello + cumbia = yeah, you’re dancing whether you planned to or not. Enter to win tickets to Cumbia Night with Cello Azul at Grand Annex Music Hall in San Pedro on Friday, 5/29!*

• Treaty Oak Revival makes country music for people who own both cowboy boots and a vape. The Texas band’s pulling up to The Greek on Friday, 7/24 with plenty of Red Dirt chaos. Tickets go on sale this Friday, 5/15 at 10AM!

• One of the most iconic voices in the world, Andrea Bocelli brings timeless classics to the Hollywood Bowl for two nights this September as part of his Romanza - 30th Anniversary World Tour. Get tickets before they sell out!*

• There are DJs. There are rappers. Then there’s Channel Tres, Compton’s patron saint of swagger and wearing sunglasses at night. Catch the “Topdown” mastermind at The Shrine this October. Tix drop this Thursday, 5/14 at 10AM!

• Plus fresh announcements from Rostam, Sid Siriam, Meatbodies, and more!

LA SPARKS HOME GAMES

After an electric home opener last night, WNBA season has arrived in LA! Between the fast-break chaos, the diehard crowds, and the extremely real chance you lose your voice cheering, LA Sparks games at Crypto.com Arena are one of the best summer nights out in LA.

Going into their 30th season, we rounded up a full list of home games to pull up for!

THIS WEEK

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• On Friday, 6/12, enjoy a FREE summer night out at the La Brea Tar Pits with KCRW DJs, local food trucks, and after-hours access to the museum before it closes for a two-year transformation. RSVP now!

• The coolest room in LA is reopening after hours. ABOVE: Night Gallery takes over The Griffith Observatory on 6/15, 7/27, and 8/31 for constellations, mythology, and big “tiny human in the universe” energy. This sells out fast every year, so get tickets ASAP!

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