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Daily Email - Monday - 7/21/2025
Need a Monday pick-me-up? Known for her sharp wit and honest takes on life, comedian Taylor Tomlinson delivers bold, hilarious storytelling at every single set. Catch her live when her Save Me Tour lands at The Greek on Sunday, 8/10. Win tickets on us!*
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Miyazaki’s most quietly devastating masterpiece is back on the big screen — prepare to ugly cry with strangers during that final shot (yes, THAT one) during a special screening of The Wind Rises at The Ford next Sunday, 7/27!*
Prepare to spiral (in a good way). Brooklyn trio Nation of Language’s synths sound like the future, but their lyrics hit like your last breakup. We’re giving away tickets to see them at The Fonda this October!
The Led Zeppelin frontman. The rock god. The guy who made “Immigrant Song” happen. Tickets won’t last long for Robert Plant’s Saving Grace show at The United Theater this November!
If you like your guitars noisy and twangy, this is your show. Asheville-based band Wednesday’s live sets feel like getting hit by a pickup truck full of feelings. Win tickets to their October Fonda show!
Plus fresh announcements from Deorro, Xavier Omar, Josh Ritter, and more!
NHL HOME GAMES IN LA & OC
Time to defrost your jerseys — NHL hockey season’s coming in hot. Whether you’re screaming for the Kings at Crypto or quacking for the Ducks in Anaheim, SoCal pucks hit different. We rounded up every NHL home game this season where you can yell at refs, crush overpriced beers, and maybe witness a fight (on or off the ice).
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At The Escape Game Century City
60 minutes, one mission: infinite fun. The Escape Game drops you into a world of adventure where every clue counts. We’re giving away tickets for your date of choice, so it’s time to see if your team has what it takes to escape!*
🎤 Rakim
Tonight, July 21 at The Observatory (7PM)
Wednesday, July 23 at The Ford (8PM)
Named the greatest lyricist of all time by The Source, Rakim is one of the best rappers ever to step to a microphone. Last year, he released his first record in 15 years, G.O.D.’s Network: Reb7rth – and he’s ready to share it with you in Santa Ana and Hollywood!
🎶 Ben Kweller
Tomorrow, July 22 at The Venice West (8PM)
Wednesday, July 23 at The Troubadour (7PM)
If you were alive during the early 2000s indie boom, you probably have at least one life-defining memory soundtracked by Ben Kweller. He’s still out here proving that hooks (and long hair) age gracefully. It’s not too late to win tickets to the sold-out Troubadour show!
🪩 Improvement Movement
Tomorrow, July 22 at The Echo (7PM)
Imagine if a self-help cult started a psych-pop band — and actually made good music. That’s the Improvement Movement vibe: groovy, weird, a little bit dangerous, and fully ready to rewire your brain. Buy a $25 ticket to catch them in Echo Park with Adron!
🎹 Jackie Mittoo Tribute
Wednesday, July 23 at The Echoplex (9PM)
If you know, you know: Jackie Mittoo basically invented Jamaican keyboard. Dub Club is throwing a tribute concert with Roger Rivas All Stars to bring that Studio One magic back to life — live, loud, and dubby as hell. Tix are less than $30!
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Elevate your Michelin game with Dine LA Restaurant Week 7/25-8/8! Enjoy lunches and dinners starting at $15 at some of LA’s best restaurants! Start making those reservations now!
Tie dye, sewing, candle making, bath bombs, pottery, painting, magnets, suncatchers, fused glass, and more ways for the whole family to get creative at this weekend’s CRAFTYFEST, running from 11-6 at the Port of LA 7/25-27!
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