Westsiders really showed up for the World Cup Final on Sunday! The Venice Pier Association teamed up with Revival House Project and the Venice Beach FWC (FanZone26) for a free block party on Washington Blvd.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the 405…

Back for its seventh year, the Leimert Park Jazz Festival is taking over Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza on Saturday, 8/29, with Bobby West, José James, Kenneth Brown II, and more on the lineup! One lucky DoLA-er’s going to win a festival swag bag!*

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• Budget hack! Sign up now for Early Access to the James Perse Los Angeles Sample Sale in Marina del Rey this weekend! The earlier you go, the better the inventory, and the better your chances of finding your new fave fit!*

• LA's own Couch Dog has that scrappy, garage-pop charm that will make you get off the couch, dog. Win tickets to see them at The Troubadour on Saturday, 8/15!

• Nashville’s Judah & The Lion became bandmates in college. After overcoming hard times and heartbreak, they’re ready to bare their souls again on-stage at The Fonda on Wednesday, 9/30. Win tickets and cry it out.

• Insomniac’s Dreamstate SoCal returns to Long Beach this November with Above & Beyond, Artbat, Infected Mushroom, Paul Van Dyk, and more trance music legends! We’re giving away VIP tickets!*

• Plus fresh announcements from Rebirth Brass Band, Carter Faith, Train, and more!

WEEKLY STAFF PICKS

Another Tuesday, another fresh batch of music! Once again, here’s what’s been in our headphones this week, plus a few of our team’s top concert recommendations. In this week’s edition: dreamy synths from SHEE, a throwback from Omar Opallo’s debut album, and a post-punk revival classic from She Wants Revenge.

If you have a favorite artist or band that you can’t stop listening to (especially if they’re locally based in Southern California), please share them with us! We’re all ears!

THIS WEEKEND

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

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• Looking for vintage apparel and accessories? LA Vintage is hosting a massive warehouse sale on Saturday, 8/8! And it’s only $6 per pound! Entry tickets are less than $20!

• Not finding love in LA? Skip the swiping and follow Runyon Sunset Club for low-pressure sunset social hikes designed for singles (ages 21–45)!

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