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Daily Email - Thursday - 9/18/2025
Joshua Tree Music Festival isn’t just about music — it’s a soul-recharging, star-drenched gathering of community, art, and high desert weirdness. From Afrobeats under the moon to morning yoga on the sand, it’s four days of genre-fluid sound and full-body bliss 10/9-12. Enter to win 4-day passes + car camping!*
JUST ANNOUNCED
The next indie-pop obsession? Definitely Sofia Isella. She hits The Fonda on Sunday, 11/16, and you could be there for free.
Folk-punk firebrands Apes of the State bring their scrappy anthems and singalong heartbreakers to The Troubadour on Saturday, 10/11. Enter to win your way into the pit!
Famous for hits like "River" and "Wild Horses," vocal powerhouse Bishop Briggs is playing a “Halloween Spooktacular” at Pico Union Project on Friday, 10/24!
Rap revolutionary Immortal Technique brings 20+ years of razor-sharp rhymes to Fontana’s Stage Red on Friday, 11/21. Tickets are only $30 (for now)!
Plus fresh announcements from Trace, Big Black Delta, Mariah the Scientist, and more!
COMING UP AT THE HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM
Steve Rose Photography via X
Since 1940, the Hollywood Palladium has been the room where legends cut loose louder, brighter, and sweatier every time. If you know, you know. If you don’t — time to change that:
CIRCLE JERKS - Tomorrow, 9/19
THE HIVES - Thursday, 9/25
CHEVELLE - Friday, 9/26
MUDVAYNE - Sunday, 9/28
IN THIS MOMENT - Wednesday, 10/1
THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL PRESENTS:
JOHN LEGEND
John Legend is a critically acclaimed multiplatinum artist and producer who has garnered 13 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award, and three Emmy Awards, among others. Legend is one of only 19 people in the prestigious EGOT club and has released ten celebrated albums over the course of his career.
Catch him live at the Hollywood Bowl next Sunday, September 28 on the Get Lifted 20th Anniversary Tour!
IN THIS ECONOMY?
🛍️ Artwalk Fall Fashion Edition
Saturday, September 20 in the West Hollywood Design District
Experience the vibrant galleries, luxury shopping, and dining options in the WHDD within a short stroll across the Melrose, Beverly and Robertson corridors. As the sun sets, join ArtWalk After Dark for closing parties, extended hours, and collaborations!*
🏈 LA Rams vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Sunday, September 21 at Dave & Buster’s (10AM)
Rams vs. Eagles on wall-to-wall big screens, $5 margs, and wings with ten sauce options?! Dave & Buster’s is your football church this Sunday. #RamsHouse*
🤔 Will California’s Future Be Exceptional?
Wednesday, September 24 at ASU California Center at the Herald Examiner (6:30PM)
Is California still "The Great Exception"? Zócalo Public Square hosts back-to-back panels with experts and youth leaders on the future of our state, followed by a reception with drinks + bites. Free with RSVP!*
🎶 Band of Horses and Iron & Wine
Wednesday, September 24 at The Wiltern (7PM)
Ben Bridwell's soaring indie rock meets Sam Beam's whisper-folk when Band of Horses and Iron & Wine converge. Expect a billowing set of wistful anthems and intricate acoustics that linger like autumn haze. Win tickets!*
🦸 L.A. Comic Con
Friday thru Sunday, September 26-28 at LA Convention Center
L.A. Comic Con is back! Experience three stacked days of comics, anime, gaming, cosplay, and pop culture fun for the whole family. Enter for a chance to win a pair of VIP tickets!*
LOCALS ONLY
The Dodgers just announced that Clayton Kershaw will be retiring. After 18 seasons, this Friday will be the final regular-season home start of his career.
Wanna treat your significant other to a relaxing spa day? Head to our Instagram and enter our giveaway with Larchmont Sanctuary Spa and Chevaliers Books!
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