TikTok is wild because one minute you’ll be watching cooking videos and the next minute you’ll see your friend from college pop-up on the BBC News channel because he’s one of the passengers trapped onboard the MV Hondius. Ya can’t make this sh*t up. Praying that Jake and the rest of them make it to the Canary Islands safely.

If you’re feeling as anxious as I am, I hope that these local events calm your nerves.

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. Surprise your mom with tickets!*

You can also enter to win a pair of tickets on our Instagram!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• A FREE all-ages neighborhood party celebrating Mid-City’s vibrant culture through music, art, food, and community joy, the Mid-City Arts & Music Festival is coming up next Saturday, 5/16!

• Rubber Band Man himself is pulling up to the Hollywood Palladium this August. T.I. defined the 2000s, and now the Atlanta kingpin is running it back on The King Succession Tour. Tickets drop this Friday, 5/8 at 10AM!

• Known for balancing darkness and light, chaos and calm, Slow Magic’s dreamy soundscapes feel like a journey. We’re giving away tickets to their September show at El Cid!

• Born in Belfast, Foy Vance’s voice sounds like it’s been dragged through every pub in Northern Ireland in the best possible way. Win tickets to see the folks-blues songwriter live at the El Rey two nights this November!

• Plus fresh announcements from Violent Femmes, R3HAB, Olivia Rodrigo, and more!

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It’s Wednesday, you know the drill! Time to WIN! Smash those links, ‘cuz we know you wanna snag these FREE tickets for you and a buddy!

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Another pro tip: have a friend enter the giveaway too, so if they win, they can bring you as their +1. That’s guest list math.

• MAC MCANALLY - Wednesday, 5/13 at The Bellwether

• DABABY - Thursday, 5/14 at The Belasco

• OBSKUROS - Friday, 5/15 at El Rey Theatre

• ST. LUCIA - Friday, 5/15 at The Fonda Theatre

• ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN - Sunday, 5/17 at The Greek

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• John Legend, Janelle Monáe, Raphael Saadiq, Charlie Wilson, and more confirmed on the lineup for LA Jazz Festival’s Jazz On The Beach this August at Dockweiler!

• Celebrate 2 years of Salsa on Sunset this Sunday, 5/10, with treats and games, a salsa class, and dancing to live music! Bring your mom!

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