Get Into the LA Groove: June 24-30, 2024

The weekly Dirty Mondays rock extravaganza at the famed Whisky a Go Go goes down on June 24 with special guest DJ Kilmore of Incubus, who recently released their re-recorded version of the 2001 hit album, Morning View. VIP tickets are available and include 20 minutes of stage access, one complimentary drink and more perks. Tickets to the all-ages show at Eventbrite.

With the new “Champion’s Tune” single out now, Canadian bass house producer and DJ Michael Sparks stops by Sound on Tuesday night for a special appearance with the Space Yacht crew. Tickets are on sale at Dice, VIP table reservations are available by emailing Sound.

Last year, Joe Jackson - the British singer responsible for New Wave hits like “Is She Really Going Out with Him?” and “Steppin’ Out” - released What a Racket!, a collection of songs attributed to a fictional, early 20th century singer named Max Champion.  Jackson will perform these songs at The Orpheum on Tuesday night with a nine-piece band in addition to a solo set, with no intermission. Tickets at Ticketmaster.

The Reality Gays podcast brings its current tour to Los Angeles for a night at Teragram Ballroom. Join hosts Mattie and Poodle as they dish on reality TV series like 90 Day Fiancé. Tickets to the all-ages show at Ticketmaster, with VIP option available.

As Pride Month comes to a close, Dirty Looks, the queer film and performance platform, and 2220 Arts + Archives present a two-night celebration of the works of Bruce LaBruce. The Toronto-based, multi-disciplinary artist will be at the events for the launch of his new book, The Revolution Is My Boyfriend and screenings of his films No Skin Off My Ass (Thursday, June 27) and Super 8 1/2 (Friday, June 28).

Tickets at Dice: June 27 and June 28.

Adam Miller, best known for his work as part of Chromatics, and Mikal Oor bring their latest project, Inner Magic, to Zebulon on Thursday night for a free show that includes performances from locals Glass Bow and Minneapolis duo Celica. Dreamist and Shadazz will be your DJs for the night. RSVP at Dice.

Damaged Disco - usually a free, monthly Tuesday night event - hosts a special ticketed Thursday night show headlined by I Speak Machine. The local multimedia duo, who recently opened for Gary Numan, will be joined by critically acclaimed experimental music producer Cruel Diagonals. Resident DJ Dat68 will be on hand with minimal synth, indie dance and more. TIckets at Dice.

The BET Awards are coming to LA’s Peacock Theater on June 30, but the party is happening all weekend with BETExperience events in the city! On Friday night Cardi B, Gunna, Davido, Sexyy Red and Jordan Ward take to the stage at Crypto.com Arena for the first of two BETExperience music events this weekend. Tickets to the all-ages show at Ticketmaster. For the full celebrity experience, consider one of the arena’s suites, which can be booked online while available. 

For his latest album, Light Verse, North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Sam Beam, aka Iron & Wine, headed to Los Angeles to work at Laurel Canyon studio Waystation and Silent Zoo Studios. He returns to the city for two nights at The Bellwether this weekend. For the current tour, Iron & Wine enlisted Emmy Winning group Manual Cinema to create visuals, which will include live shadow puppetry. Amythyst Kiah, who also performs with GRAMMY-nominated group Our Native Daughters, opens.

Tickets to the all-ages shows at The Bellwether: June 28 and June 29.

After dropping a new single, “Shake,” earlier this month, YG launches his “Just Re’d Up” tour with a hometown show at the Hollywood Palladium. VIP packages for the event include the Early Entry package, which includes YG merch; and the YG Meet & Greet package, which also features a photo op with the rapper. Doe Boy opens. Tickets to the all-ages show at Live Nation.

Part of this year’s BETExperience, The Roots Picnic sees The Roots celebrate 50 years of hip-hop at the Hollywood Bowl alongside an icon-studded lineup that includes Queen Latifah, Common, Digable Planets, Arrested Development, The Pharcyde, Black Sheep, Jungle Brothers and more.

MaDonna Summer, the popular party focusing on the music of Madonna and Donna Summer, heads to Precinct DTLA for a special Pride event on Saturday night. With DJ ShyBoy on the decks, you can expect to hear the hits and deep cuts from both superstars. The night also includes performances from Love Connie, Glitteress, Barbara, Please!, Lux LaCroix and Icon Lewis, along with dance crew R.A.I.D. Tickets at Eventbrite.

The popular 1960s garage and psyche rock party, Green Slime heads to Gold-Diggers on Saturday night with live performances from The Night Times and The Knight Shades, plus DJ sets from Roger Mars, Rick Barzell and Del Mar. Tickets at Dice.

Acclaimed experimental pop singer Juana Molina brings her summer tour to the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre on Saturday night. The all-ages, fully-seated event gives fans the opportunity to see Molina not just in an intimate setting, but one that is also part of a historic Los Angeles arts complex. Tickets at Dice.

It took four years for DIIV to complete Frog in Boiling Water, but now that their latest album is out in the world, the shoegaze band is on the road. Catch them at The Wiltern on Saturday night. VIP Club Access and Premier Parking + Club Access ticket upgrades are also available. Tickets at Live Nation.

LA’s own Chicano Batman bring their current tour supporting their new album Notebook Fantasy, to Kia Forum for a hometown show. Joining them are fellow locals The Red Pears and Canadian-Colombian singer Lido Pimienta. Tickets to the all-ages show at Ticketmaster.

Get your dose of ‘80s nostalgia this weekend with the Totally Tubular Festival. The touring event hits YouTube Theater on Saturday night with performances from Thomas Dolby, Tom Bailey of Thompson Twins, Men Without Hats, Modern English, Tommy Tutone, Bow Wow Wow, The Romantics and Eddie Munoz of The Plimsouls. Tickets to the all-ages show at Ticketmaster.

Hot off his appearance at the Day Trip Festival in Long Beach, house producer and DJ Max Styler makes his headliner debut in LA at Day Trip in the Park on Sunday. Joining him in the DJ booth are Adapter, Fallon and Soraya. VIP table reservations are available for the show, which runs from 2pm till 8pm.

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles brings Pride month to a rousing conclusion on Sunday with “Solid Gold.” A tribute to the music of Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick and Whitney Houston, the show will include renditions of 25 hit songs by the 200-member chorus as well as six dance numbers.