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Daily Email - Tuesday - 8/11/2026
Yesterday I was texting my friends about the new monthly warehouse party I’m launching this month, and one of my besties responded, “love how you’ve made partying your whole career” - I feel seen.
Ready to clock in?
Chris Robinson, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and a small army of very talented musicians are taking over the Hollywood Bowl next Monday, 8/17. Win a pair of tickets to see The Black Crowes and Tedeschi Trucks Band!*
JUST ANNOUNCED
It's the Queen of Pop's 68th birthday, and hot off the release of her new #1 album, Confessions II, our contributor Jake Wallace is hosting a Madonna Karaoke Tournament at Mic Drop in WeHo this Sunday, 8/16!
After a 20-year hiatus following the loss of Michael Dahlquist, beloved rock quartet Silkworm are finally touring again, and they’re stopping by Lodge Room next Tuesday, 8/18 with Nina Nastasia. Enter to win a pair of tickets!
If Eli isn't on your radar yet, now's the time. The viral pop breakout behind Stage Girl is bringing her buzzworthy live show to The Fonda on Wednesday, 9/2. Enter now for your chance to win a pair of tickets!
Johnny Rotten became John Lydon, ditched the Sex Pistols, and somehow got even weirder. Win tickets to witness four-plus decades of Public Image Ltd.’s post-punk agitations at The Belasco on Thursday, 9/10!*
Plus fresh announcements from DJ Quik, CupcakKe, Maldita Vecinidad, 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: sad end-of-summer vibes from Karol G, badass drums from Alaina May, bucket hats from LEISURE, and more.
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!
OUT ON THE TOWN
 Quicksand via Spotify | TUE 8/11 + WED 8/12 - WINDGREASE FESTIVAL at 2220 Arts + Archives ($20-25 TIX!) WED 8/12 - CHRIS RAMSAY PRESENTS “IT’S PROBABLY NOTHING…” at El Rey Theatre THU 8/13 - DWIGHT YOAKAM + LOS HERMANOS MENDOZA at Pacific Amphitheatre (WIN TIX!) THU 8/13 - QUICKSAND & BANE at The Bellwether (WIN TIX!) FRI 8/14 - KCRW SUMMER NIGHTS at The Wende Museum (FREE!)* |
MLB SUMMER AT COSM
Dodgers season is in full swing, and there's no better place to catch every home run, strikeout, and walk-off than Cosm Los Angeles, with massive immersive screens, stadium-worthy energy, and views like you're sitting behind home plate.
Grab your crew and make this your new game day tradition!*
LOCALS ONLY
It’s time to finally ditch those jeans you never wear! Fabletics and ThredUp are hosting a denim swap this Saturday, 8/15, with free pairs for the first 50 guests at Westfield Century City, Del Amo Fashion Center, Los Cerritos Center, and Brea Mall.
Vintage rides, lowriders, & custom builds by the sea. The 6th Annual Pico Youth & Family Center Classic Car Show hits the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, 8/29. Free to attend!
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See you at DoSD’s Summer Launchpad tonight??
