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Daily Email - Wednesday - 8/13/2025

August 13, 2025

Throw on some leg warmers, 'cuz Lost 80’s Live is bringing neon back. A Flock of Seagulls, Big Country, General Public, The Vapors, Peter Godwin, and more hit The Greek on Sunday, 8/24. We’ve got your tickets!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Meet-cutes can happen anywhere… Sofar Sounds is partnering with LA Singles next Friday, 8/22 for a night of music and mingling in Hollywood. Use code DOLA20 for 20% off tickets!*

  • Heavy riff alert: Austin metal vets The Sword are bringing their doom-laden grooves to The Bellwether on Saturday, 8/30. Enter now for a shot at free tickets!*

  • Crimewave takes over Santa Ana on Saturday, 8/30 with gothwave, post-punk, and darkwave bangers at The Constellation Room. Think Depeche Mode, The Cure, and Molchat Doma. Enter for a chance to win tickets!*

  • Psychedelic pop? Funky alt? Whatever genre Flawed Mangoes play, it slaps. Tickets are on sale for their headlining show at Echoplex on Thursday, 8/28.*

  • Plus fresh announcements from Chance The Rapper, Memphis May Fire, Ozomatli, and more!

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Photo: Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, credit NPR

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INSTEAD OF CLEANING YOUR ROOM

🚨 Rio Da Yung OG

Monday, August 18 at The Observatory (7PM)

Rio Da Yung OG’s coming home – and he’s bringing the heat to Santa Ana on a schoolnight. You already know the Rio Welcome Home Tour is gonna be loud AF!*

🤘 Dave Matthews Band

Friday, August 22 at The Kia Forum (7PM)

The jam-rock legends behind “Ants Marching” and “Crash Into Me” are bringing their greatest hits to Inglewood. If you know, you know — and if you don’t, now’s the time to find out. Last chance to win tickets for Dave Matthews Band!*

🔥 Nelly

Saturday, August 23 at Intuit Dome (7:30PM)

Just a Dream? Nope. Nelly’s really bringing every era-defining hit to Inglewood. From Country Grammar to Grillz, it’s a full-send Y2K celebration. Enter our giveaway. You know every word anyway.*

💊 The Matrix in Shared Reality

Through Sunday, August 31 at Cosm (Multiple Showtimes)

Will you choose the red pill or the blue pill? Step inside The Matrix in Shared Reality, a mind-blowing immersive experience on Cosm’s 87-foot LED dome, with visuals that react to the film in real time! Enter to win tickets for your night of choice!*

🔐 The Escape Game

Every Day at Westfield Century City

It’s you vs. the lock, and the clock’s ticking. The Escape Game builds movie-quality, multi-room challenges packed with puzzles, surprises, and bragging rights. Want in? We’ve got a pair of tickets with your name on ’em.*

Fantasy Football Draft Parties

Ditch your couch this fantasy football season. Book your draft party at Dave & Buster’s by 9/2 for 20% off food and drinks, free Wi-Fi, free space, and a killer draft kit! We’re also giving away a $30 food & beverage credit per person!

LOCALS ONLY

  • Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Block Party (rescheduled from July 4) returns on Saturday, 9/6 with live sets from KCRW DJs, art installations, food, and a drone light show. Totally free fun for all ages!

  • On the hunt for clothes that actually fit? Thick Thrift Summer Nights is running it back with 60+ plus-size apparel vendors, as well as jewelry, art, home decor, and more. Shop ‘til you drop this Saturday, 8/16 in the DTLA Arts District! 

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