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Vol 20.18 SoCal-Raves Calendar 05-11-2012
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The Good Vibe Faerie Says:
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"Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of
real peace."
- Dalai Lama
PROMOTERS:
- PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE INCLUDE EVENT DATE!
- ABOUT PRIVATE, DEEP UNDERGROUND, & HUSH-HUSH EVENTS:
People send us stuff they hear about. That's what this page is
for. If you do *NOT* want your event listed here, but are
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etc., PLEASE make sure your promo material clearly states "DO NOT
POST OR FORWARD TO PUBLIC LISTS OR SITES". Put that at the top,
so no one misses it! The more clear your intention, the more
likely everyone is to honor it. Thanks!
Thanks:
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For sending info, shoutouts to:
2AM, Andrew Lee, Auburn Events, Chemistry, Chris Bartek,
Derek Michael, Droid Behavior, Focus, Hard Events, Incognito,
Jackie Peters, Jason Blakemore, Jason Jay, Lusya JumpEe,
Mark Zabala, Matty Funguy Shirey, Monday Social, Mondo
Productions, NiteGuide Magazine, NightLifeGuru, Paul Ahi,
Pinguino, Robtronik, Spundae, Steven Kahn, Tommy Bacorn.
Please submit events and changes to:
calendar-update@socal-raves.org
Deadline for submissions is Friday, 6PM. The calendar is usually
posted by 10PM, but anything can happen. Keep the info flowing ...
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Upcoming One-Time Events
(scroll down to "Weeklies & Monthlies" section for Club Info)
(scroll down to "Venues" section for Venue info)
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Friday, May 11
Badger Lounge (??) - Lineup: Loomer, David Hood, Schlauting
Thomas, Buster Parsons, FreakonAlicia. Turbo Sound. 21+.
Free Soul Collective Trading Post (vending & IRL social
networking! ;->) 10PM. Presales $10; $15 day of.
Location TBA day of.
Presales: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3383579377
Big Bass Allstar Variety Show (LA) - by The Good Vibe.
Lineup: Fort Knox Five (DJ Set), Oscure, Erica Dee, Das
Tapes, Marcus Edward, Winnebago. Live painting by Chad
Soren Harper. Visuals by Lester Villanueva. More TBA.
9PM-3:30AM. @ King King, 6555 Hollywood Blvd.
Tix: http://bigbass.eventbrite.com/
LA @ Nite Afterhours (LA) - by LA AT NITE. Lineup:
Hyphy Crunk, Paul Ahi. 2AM-8AM. 21+. @ Los Globos,
3040 W. Sunset Blvd, LA 90026
http://www.facebook.com/events/433532746675160/
Ninja Penguin 6: Rise of the Breadcat (SFV) - Lineup:
Count Ninjula, Keith Myers, DJ Headshot. Food truck: Cod
Save the Queen; Bread art! Breadcat themed. Free. 9PM-
2AM. 21+. @ The Other Door, 10437 Burbank Blvd, North
Hollywood, 91601.
http://www.ninjapenguin.com
http://www.facebook.com/events/133309800134362/
Wake Up Call (LA) - by Emporia Elecdub. Lineup: Wade
Weston, Rob Darke, Camarena. House music. 10PM-2AM,
21+. $5 cover. @ M Bar, 1255 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA
90038. 323.856.0036
http://www.facebookcom/Juicyemporia
Saturday, May 12
Blast Off (LA) - by Psytribe. Lineup: Barakuda, Spyros,
Samtabul, Bypass, Scenator, Kahn, Halo. 11PM-6AM.
$15/door before Midnight; $20 after. @ Studio 69,
2130 Violet St, Los Angeles, 90021
http://www.facebook.com/events/297331753685851/
Groove Riders Spring Fling (SFV) - by Groove Riders.
Lineup: Inside - Kevlar, Skruffeh, Hooligans, DJ Razze,
Hyjynx; Outside - Andrew Lee, Rich Allen, Kaotic Fade, Penya.
Kobra, Darkstarz, El Gringo. Free hotdog, chips, & drink
with store purchase. Sale on select merchandise. 1PM-7PM.
@ Groove Riders, 4408 Vesper Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA
http://www.facebook.com/events/278531698895709/
Spundae Los Angeles (LA) - by Spundae & Sounds of Ibiza.
Lineup: Judge Jules, TV.Rock, Thee-O, Robtronik, Brian Scott.
10PM-4AM. 21+. @ Vanguard, 6021 Hollywood Blvd. Check
website for more details: http://spundae.com
Wednesday, May 16
John Digweed (LA) - by Liquified & Bedrock. Lineup: John
Digweed, Kazell, Darin Epsilon. $20. 10PM-4AM. 21+.
@ The Mayan, 1038 S. Hill, Los Angeles, CA.
http://liquified.wantickets.com/Events/103307/JOHN-DIGWEED/
Thursday, May 17
Prime (LA) - by Droid Behavior. Ghetto House Night! Lineup:
DJ Slugo, Stan Min, Taurus Scott. 21+. 10PM-2AM. $5-$15.
@ Medusa, 3211 Beverly Blvd, LA 90057. 323.213.9736
Presales: http//droidbehavior.eventbrite.com
http://www.droidbehavior.com/
http://www.twitter.com/droidbehavior
Subculture (LBC) - by Groove Alliance & Funk Potion. Lineup:
Jason Blakemore, Thee-O, Nathan Phillips (special birthday
set), DJ Kara; Front Room - Fester, Nic Alvarado, DTraxx,
Dre. 21+. 9PM-2AM. No cover. Drink specials. @ Lush Lounge,
49 S. Pine, Long Beach, CA
Friday, May 18
Gangsters of Love Speakeasy Party (LA) - by Pink Tie &
Buster Parsons. Lineup TBA. 21+. @ Dragonfly, 6510
Santa Monica Blvd, LA 90038. 323.466.6111
Tesla's Lair (LA) - by Ninja Skillz. "A 1920s Electroswing
& Jazzy House Night." Lineup: Mark Zabala, Jokton Strealy,
Shakti Bliss, Chaplin MXR. ID required. 21+ only. Elegant
1920s attire encouraged; no shorts or anything close to gang
attire. 10PM-2:30AM. Say you are on "Zabala's list" for FREE
entrance before 10:30PM, $15 before midnight, $20 after.
Featuring dbut of Ninjaskillz 3D Projector. @ Exchange LA,
618 S. Spring St, LA 90014
http://www.facebook.com/events/386750948029827/
http://bit.ly/teslas-lair
Saturday, May 19
Circles (SD) - Lineup: Ivan G, Myxzlplix, Navarre G.
"Locals night" deep underground jazzy funky afro
house. No cover. No dress code. Cheap drinks. A
dancer's dance floor. Release your soul through
dance. 21+. 9PM-2AM. @ Kadan, 4696 30th Street,
San Diego, CA 92116-3247
Espionage! (SD) - by Ninja Skilz. Lineup: Samazon,
Will Levine, Jonny Quest, Todd Spero. $5 b4 10PM; $10
after. 21+. 9PM-2AM. Carpooling suggested.
@ Kava Lounge, 2812 Kettner Blvd, San Diego Ca 92101
Spundae Los Angeles (LA) - by Spundae & Sounds of Ibiza.
Lineup: D.Ramirez, Donald Glaude, Paul Ahi. 10PM-4AM. 21+
@ Vanguard, 6021 Hollywood Blvd. Check website for more
details: http://spundae.com
Sunday, May 20
Drenched Pool Party (LA) - by Incognito Global. Lineup:
DEETRON, Franco Benito, Davi Kim Katz. 1PM-7PM. 21+.
@ The Standard Downtown, 550 South Flower St & 6th St,
LA, CA 90071
RSVP for entry at http://www.iluvincognito.com
Wednesday, May 23
5+1: Day 1 (OC) - Lineup: Fedde Le Grand. 9PM-2AM. 21+.
@ Sutra, 1870 Harbor Blvd, Triangle Square, Costa Mesa.
http://www.sutra.com
Thursday, May 24
5+1: Day 2 (OC) - Lineup: Laidback Luke. 9PM-2AM. 21+.
@ Sutra, 1870 Harbor Blvd, Triangle Square, Costa Mesa.
http://www.sutra.com
Lightning in a Bottle (OC) - by The Do LaB. May 24th-May 28th.
The annual festival features 5 days of music, art, performance,
workshops, speakers, yoga and camping @ Oak Canyon Ranch in
Silverado, California. All ages welcome, persons under 18 must
be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Full weekend, 2 day, and
single day passes available. Lineup TBA:
http://lightninginabottle.org
Friday, May 25
5+1: Day 3 (OC) - Lineup: Chuckie. 9PM-2AM. 21+.
@ Sutra, 1870 Harbor Blvd, Triangle Square, Costa Mesa.
http://www.sutra.com
Lightning in a Bottle (OC) - by The Do Lab. See Thursday, May
24th.
Saturday, May 26
5+1: Day 4 (OC) - Lineup: Gareth Emery. 9PM-2AM. 21+.
@ Sutra, 1870 Harbor Blvd, Triangle Square, Costa Mesa.
http://www.sutra.com
Lightning in a Bottle (OC) - by The Do Lab. See Thursday, May
24th.
Rock the Fishes Electronic Music Festival (??) - Lineup TBA.
Outdoor campout. Bring blankets, tents, food, water, etc.
$20 per vehicle. 6PM-Noon Sunday.
Spundae Los Angeles (LA) - by Spundae & Sounds of Ibiza.
Lineup: Satoshi, Danny Howells, more TBA. 10PM-4AM. 21+.
@ Vanguard, 6021 Hollywood Blvd. Check website for more
details: http://spundae.com
Sunday, May 27
5+1: Day 5 (OC) - Lineup: Paul Van Dyk. 9PM-2AM. 21+.
@ Sutra, 1870 Harbor Blvd, Triangle Square, Costa Mesa.
http://www.sutra.com
Lightning in a Bottle (OC) - by The Do Lab. See Thursday, May
24th.
Monday, May 28
5+1: Day 5 (OC) - Lineup: Armin van Buuren . 9PM-2AM. 21+.
@ Sutra, 1870 Harbor Blvd, Triangle Square, Costa Mesa.
http://www.sutra.com
Lightning in a Bottle (OC) - by The Do Lab. See Thursday, May
24th.
Wet Pool Party (LA) - by HomeMade & Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
Lineup: Mark Farina, Franky Boissy, Adam Auburn, Darwin Paul,
David Bullock, Morgan Shim. Noon-2AM. @ Hollywood Roosevelt
Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood CA
http://www.facebook.com/events/286694014751238/
Saturday, June 2
Funk the House (LA) - Lineup: DJ Dan, J Paul Getto, Mes, Adam
Auburn. $15 b4 10M; $20. 21+. 10PM-4AM. @ King King, 6555
Hollywood Blvd.
Sunday, June 3
Breakbeat BBQ 5th Anniversary (LA) - Lineup: Dubstep -
Smokey & the Bandit, Metaphase, Coma, Cringer, Pretty Low;
Hip Hop - The A-Team, Miss Lee Ding, Show Nuff, Dope-E,
Mindfunk; Breaks - Moonpup, Mellinfunk, Mojo, Patricio, J-Funk,
Kae Sharp; DnB/Jungle - Divine Elements, Jonny 5 vs US Marshall,
Replicant vs. Senneca, Jo-S, Sensi Vibes vs Lo Freakwency;
Miscellaneous - Jason Blakemore. MCs: Woes, Kemst, Poisn,
Kap, Werd, Agez, Type, more TBA. B-boy/Girl battle for cash
prizes. Live art by Ezra & Rekal, more TBA. Location TBA.
http://www.facebook.com/events/330257967037892/
Thursday, June 7
Play Me Thursdays Grand Opening (LA) - Lineup: Dirt Monkey,
Metaphase. 10PM-3AM. 18+. @ Ecco Hollywood, 1640 N.
Cahuenga, LA. http://www.facebook.com/PLAYMEthursdays
Presales: http://tinyurl.com/d55grea
Prime (LA) - by Droid Behavior. Lineup: Perc Trax Tour.
10PM-2AM. 21+. @ Medusa Lounge, 3211 Beverly Blvd, LA 90057.
323.213.9736
Presales: http//droidbehavior.eventbrite.com
http://www.droidbehavior.com/
http://www.twitter.com/droidbehavior
Saturday, June 9
Arts 4 Life (LA) - by MuzArt World Foundation. Fundraiser
for MuzArt World Foundation, to ensure that music and art
education continue in public schools. Come ready to buy
beautiful and amazing art, and dance a little bit.
Lineup: Vince Argentine, Richard Priest, Onaquest.
Artists: John Park, Max Neutra, S.V. Williams, Chase,
Mimi Yoon, Donna Trousdale, Christina Angelina, L. Croskey,
Michael Pucak. Live painting by John Park, Mimi Yoon,
Michael Pucak. $10. 7-10PM. @ Jeanie Madsen Gallery,
1431 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Saturday, June 16
[Therapy]::Real::Underground::House:: (LA) - by Hush
Crew & Tribal Underworld. Lineup: Zack Hill, Joplin, Mikey
Velazquez, Jaymystic, Maximus C, Scotty James. $12. 21+.
11PM-6AM. Must RSVP to enter. Location TBA.
RSVP: http://www.hushcrew.com/therapy
Friday, June 22
Despicable Beats (AV) - by Andrew Lee & Kidd. Lineup: Stage
1 - Audio Rush, 2B Happy, Chris Steele, Miss Sativa, Techno Mike,
Rev. Joe's Chill Factor, Subproject 68, Convo, Dots; Stage 2
(Oldschool DnB vs Dubstep) - O-Minus, DJ Ari, Brute, headliners
TBA. 6PM-?. @ Industry Theater, 43145 Business Center Parkway,
Lancaster CA 93545
Saturday, June 23
Egyptian Lover (SD) - Lineup: Egyptian Lover (live), Erleen
Nada (live), DJ Miggs. Old Skool Electro, Electronic, Freestyle.
8PM-2AM @ Til-Two Club, 4746 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
http://www.facebook.com/events/256300781124053/
http://www.youtube.com/user/ErleenNada
http://backtobionic.com/?s=Egyptian+Lover
Wednesday, June 27
Bart Claessen & Friends (OC) - by VLE. Lineup: Bart Claessen,
Kristina Sky, Arthur Galestian. 18+ to party, 21+ to drink.
Please party responsibly. @ The Yost Theater, 307 N. Spurgeon
St, Santa Ana CA 92701
http://www.vacantlotentertainment.com
Saturday, June 30
No-Doz 20 Year Reunion (IE) - by Dr. Freecloud's. Lineup:
Main - Ron D Core, DJ Dan, R.A.W., Barry Weaver, Mellinfunk,
Fester, E-Zone, DJ Robin; Patio - Oscar da Grouch, Machete, CRS?,
APX-1, Slyten, Remo, Mordrum. 7PM-2AM, $35/$40/$50. 18+.
Full bar for 21+. @ Fox Theatre, 301 S. Garey Ave,
Pomona, CA 91766
Saturday, July 7
The Cure (LA) - by Shade. Lineup TBA. @ Zuma Beach, Tower 2.
Soul & Tonic (LA) - Lineup: Paul Johnson, Adam Auburn.
10PM-3:30AM. 21+. @ King King, 6555 Hollywood Blvd.
Saturday, July 21
Boomtastik (LA) - by Vector Tribe. Lineup: Electric Drip (live),
Neon Genesis (live) DJ Slutz of Studio 69, Moses, DSX', Orea
Dub, Kahn, Shredded Lettuce, Chris Effex. Presales $15; $20
at the door. 9PM-6AM. Info: http://tinyletter.com/raves
http://www.facebook.com/events/380169258668938/
Friday, August 3
Hard Summer Music Festival (LA) - by Hard Events. Lineup:
Skrillex, Bloc Party, Mike Snow (live), Boys Noize, Nero (live),
Bloody Beetroots, Squarepusher, A-Trak, Chromeo, Magnetic Man,
James Murphy, Little Dragon, Erol Alkan, Datsik, Bootsy Collins
& the Funk Unity Band, Fake Blood, 12th Planet, Dillon Francis,
Zedo, Gesaffelstein (live), Brodinski, Claude Vonstroke,
Buraka Som Sistema, Breakbot, Araabmuzik, Justin Martin, Joey
Beltran, Craze, Gaslamp Killer, Trolley Snatcha, Destructo,
Surkin, Alex Metric, John Talabot, Birdy Nam Nam, Danny Brown,
Action Bronson, Riton, Oliver, Zombie Disco Squad, Alvin Risk,
DJ Attention, Jokers of the Scene, Light Year, Kill Frenzy,
Smims & Belle, Jason Bentley, Nick Catchdubs, Jim E Stack,
Mr. Muthafuckin Exquire, Brenmar, Lunice, Baio, Nick Thayer,
Sound Pellegrino Thermal Team, more TBA. 6PM-2AM. 18+.
$99 (both days). @ The Los Angeles State Historic Park,
1245 N. Spring St, LA 90012.
http://www.hardfest.com
Saturday, August 4
Hard Summer Music Festival (LA) - by Hard Events. Lineup TBA.
6PM-2AM. 18+. $99 (both days). @ The Los Angeles State Historic
Park,.1245 N. Spring St, LA 90012.
Soul & Tonic (LA) - Lineup: Chuck Love, Zona (live), Adam Auburn.
10PM-3:30AM. 21+. @ King King, 6555 Hollywood Blvd.
Saturday, August 25
Raveamaniacs (SFV) - by EightForty Productions. Lineup:
Stage 1 - DJ Kitsch, SuPeR K!, Nifty Nubez, Harlequin, Toy
Soldierz, Machines, Luna-3, Audio Rush, Melbourne Bunny,
Skruffeh; Stage 2 - Oscar Desilva, Primer, InFeRnO (all vinyl
d&b set), Alte Ego, Wonderbread, Castore & Pollux, ReFlux.
4PM-2AM. 18+. Location TBA.
http://www.facebook.com/events/176886655765928/
Saturday, September 8
The Cure (LA) - by Shade. Lineup TBA. @ Woodley Park,
Section 2. 6335 Woodley Ave. 91406
Friday, December 21
Immanentizing the Imminent Eschaton (LA) - by Forces Beyond Our
Control. "The party to end all parties!" Lineup: DJ Aw Shit,
Tits Up, Sayonara, Wirzofuckt (live), DJ Snake Eyes w/MC End
Times, Groundzero, Tolja So, Singularity, Hypercube, New
Jerusalem (ragga set), Gotterdammerung (all-gabber set),
Vanishing Glaciers (live), War b2b Rumors of War, Earthquakes
in Diverse Places, Magnetic Pole Freakout, The Four Horsemen,
11:11. 9PM-??. 15+ to dance & weep & gnash teeth; 21+ to
drink. Full bar. Roving photographers. Moonbounce. Carnival
rides. Vendor Village. Free polluted water for 1st 100 ladies.
Downtown LA supersecret virgin one-time-only venue TBA.
January 26, 2013
Kandy Festival 2013 - Bringing Back the Underground (??) -
Lineup TBA. 6PM-3AM. Location TBA.
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Weeklies and Monthlies
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Legend:
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- Clubs marked with an 'N' are NEW.
- Clubs marked with an 'A' are afterhours.
- Clubs marked with a '*' are recommended by somebody on the list
and are usually a good bet.
- Stuff in Parentheses () are general location by county or region:
AV Antelope Valley
IE Inland Empire (San Bernardino and Riverside Counties)
LA Greater Los Angeles County
LBC Long Beach
LV Las Vegas
MX Mexico
OC Orange County
PHX Phoenix
SB Santa Barbara County
SBY Southern LA Cities (Redondo, Torrance, SanPedro, etc.)
SD San Diego
SF San Francisco
SFV San Fernando Valley
SGV San Gabriel Valley
SLO San Luis Obispo County
VTA Ventura County
- City location is usually given at end of listing if known
- Clubs that have been verified are noted with "(vfd DATE)" at the
end of the listing. The date is the last date we know this club
was still happening.
HELP!
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The weeklies are always out of date as clubs disappear as quietly
as they appear. If you notice a club listed that no longer exists,
please, please, PLEASE e-mail: calendar-update@socal-raves.org
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Sundays
Block Party Sundays (LA) - by Lex Diamond. Electro/Dubstep/
Trance/House and more. Special guests:
18+, 6PM-3PM. Full bar for 21+ w/ID. Huge smoking patio.
@ The G Club, 4916 Hollywood Blvd, LA 90027
(vfd 05/11)
Deep (LA) - by Deep, Revival, Hula Groove, Om. Resident Marques
Wyatt plus guests.
21+. 9PM-4AM. $10 b4 11PM, $15 after. @ Vanguard, 6021
Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood). http://www.deep-la.com
(check website)
* Dub Patio (LA) - by Darkness. 2nd Sunday of each month.
Residents: Dustin Ames, MVMNT, Noelectro, Busby, plus special
guests.
Free entry before 10pm, $10 after. 18+. @ Camerata
Sundays at Bardot, 1737 N. Vine St., Hollywood, CA 90028.
(vfd 04/11)
Exchange Sundaze (LA) - by RefleX & Ascend. Tribal house,
trance. Funktion One sound; 1.24 million LED video wall.
Special guests:
8PM-3AM. Free before 9PM; Presales: $10/$15; $20/door.
@ Exchange LA, 618 S. Spring St, LA 90014
Presales: http://rayanddante.com
(vfd 11/11)
Milk Karton DJs (OC) - by the Milk Karton DJs. Weekly.
Calling all bedroom DJs! Step outside of your comfort zone!
Free DJ lessons from our collective. Learn in a chill setting
while sipping a drink & scarfing sashimi. Network with other DJs,
from beginners to pros. Get your grubby little hands on the
latest DJ gear (from MIDI Fighters to Ipads and S4s). Learn new
mix techniques. Pet real live vinyl! Show us you're getting
the hang of it and you'll get to play our main stage while
makig a recording of your live set to take home. 8PM-2AM.
18+ to enter/21+ to drink.a @ 7 Seas Restaurant, 12941
Main Street, Garden Grove, CA
http://www.milkkartondjs.com
(vfd 08/11)
Spundae Orange County Sundays(OC) - House, Electro, Fidget,
Dubstep. Special guests.
@ Heat Ultra Lounge, 321 W Katella Ave, Suite 214, Anaheim.
http://www.heatultralounge.com
http://www.spundae.com
(vfd 05/11)
Mondays
Funk Farm Mondays (LA) - by ArsenalFX, Troy Rawlings, Nico
Nendez. "For those who like to groove".
Latin, Jazz House Grooves. Residents ArsenalFX, Nico Nendez.
Special guests. Free. No cover all night. 9PM-2AM. Happy
hour 9PM-11PM. @ The Room, 1626 N. Cahuenga Blvd, LA CA 90028
RSVP: FunkFarm@SubtoneRecords.com or troyrawlings@gmail.com
(subject: FunkFarm), or text 443.740.4285
Our commercial: http://youtu.be/d8xRDvOdjLE
http://hauntedhousemusic.eventbrite.com
(vfd 01/12)
* Monday Social (LA) - by Bud Brothers. Residents: Freddy Be
& Mick Cole (Bud Brothers) plus weekly special guests.
May 14 - Cold Blank, Bunny, Mr. White
May 21 - Amo Cost, Andy D'Arrigo
Jun 4 - Hard Rock Sofa
Jun 11 - EDC Recovery w/UMEK
Jul 2 - Sander van Doorn
Aug 20 - Gareth Emery
21+ w/ID. 10PM-2AM. $10 b4 midnight w/RSVP, $15 general.
Free parking adjacent to Nacional. Located @ Playhouse,
6506 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. http://www.budbrothers.com /
RSVP: rsvp@mondaysocial.com
http://www.mondaysocial.com/
http://www.myspace.com/mondaysocial
Online Tix Available @ http://www.wantickets.com/mns
(vfd 05/12)
Select.Mondays (LA) - "Select DJs, select people, select
Mondays. Special guests.
21+. Price range $10-$30. Parking available.
@ Dim Mak Studios, 6356 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood 90028.
(Enter from Cahuenga, back alley).
310.699.6700 / email: rob@robpointer.com
http://www.selectmondays.com
(vfd 04/11)
Tuesdays
* Focus (OC) - Weekly. Residents: Wobs, Nonfiction, Josh Billings,
plus guests.
May 15 - Martinez Brothers
May 22 - Droid w/Drumcell, Raiz, Subversive
May 29 - Camouflage, Lucas Keizer
Jun 5 - Gene Farris, Tony Powell
18+, full bar for 21+ w/ID. Price varies w/talent, check website.
Free parking, outdoor patio. 9:30PM-2AM. Located @ Tapas (4253
Martingale Way, Newport Beach). http://www.mindboxmedia.com /
E-mail: focustuesdays@gmail.com
Presales: http://www.Focus-OC.com
(vfd 05/12)
Wednesdays
N Bank Wednesdays (LA) - Every Wednesday. Residents: David Delano,
Christian Ten, Sonz of Jack, plus special guests:
No Cover. 21+. 9PM-2AM. @ The Crocker Club, 453 S. Spring St,
Los Angeles, CA 90013.
http://www.facebook.com/bankwednesdays
(new 04/12)
Clockwork (LA) - by M*A*U*F. Every other Wednesday. Special
guests:
Free b4 10:30 w/RSVP to lamauf@gmail.com. $5. 9PM-2AM.
21+. @ Skinny's Lounge, 4923 Lankershim Blvd, N. Hollywood 91601
(vfd 10/11)
Good Vibe Wednesdays (LA) - 1st Wednesday of every month.
Residents:: J*Labs, 6IX SEVEN, Chad Rock, Lou E. Bagels, Nick
the Neck, Diva Danielle, Jacques the Ripper, Nico Luminous,
Gina Calderoni, Connect The Dots, wedontspeakfrench!!!, plus
special guests.
Ego-free DJ night. 9PM-2AM. 21+. $7 @ the door. @ The Central
Social Aid & Pleasure Club, 1348 14th St, Santa Monica, 90404
DJ email signup: http://thegoodvibe.la
The Grind (OC) - Non-dubstep monthly; Last Wednesday of each
month. Breaks, Psystep, Nufunk, House, Glitch. special guests.
21+. Drink specials 8-10PM; $5 b4 11PM w/RSVP (FB or email).
@ The Tiki Bar, Costa Mesa
RSVP: thegrindOC@gmail.com
(vfd 06/11)
N Industry Wednesdays (LA) - Great hangout if you work weekends
and want your "wild night" in the middle of the week! Special
guests.
9PM-7AM. 18+. Massive Sound & Lighting. Go-Go Dancers.
Industry Hosts. Full Bar for 21+ w/ID. VIP Tables & Bottles.
Secured lot next door, or street parking available.
RSVP: viplist@digitalsocialnetwork.com (include full name &
number of guests)
@ Los Globos, 3040 W Sunset Blvd, LA 90028
http://clublosglobos.com/
(new 04/12)
N La Cave Wednesdays (OC) - Residents Kedd Cook, plus special
guests.
21+. $5. 10PM-2AM. @ La Cave, 1695 Irvine Ave, Costa Mesa
(new 02/12)
The Local Lowdown (IE) - Wednesday night house session - chunky,
funky, deep, jacking, & everything in between. Residents:
Junior Madrid, John Acosta, Roland Jays, plus special guests:
@ Mission Tobacco Lounge, 3630 University Ave, Riverside, CA
(vfd 09/11)
N Luminous Movement (SM) - by LuFamPro. Every Wednesday. New age,
conscious Live music, w/special guests:
Eco vendors, live art, visual artists, tribal sessions, raw
chocolate, kombucha. 9PM-2AM. $5 b4 10PM; $10 after.
"Activate yo booty chakra". @ Zanzibar, 1301 5th Street,
Santa Monica, 90401
(new 02/12)
Magic Wednesdays (LA) - 2 Areas. Weekly special guests.
Sound by Bass Station. Lighting by Spectra Brite & Good
Vibe. 10PM-2AM. 18+; $5 b4 10:30PM.
@ Vertigo's, 801 W. Temple St, LA CA
(vfd 07/11)
Melodic Wednesdays (LA) - by Better Than Deep Productions.
Sexy house/electro vibes with a touch of sophistication.
Special guests.
9:30PM-2AM. 21+. @ Ecco Lounge, 1640 N Cahuenga, Hollywood 90028.
(vfd 04/12)
Neon Blackout Wednesdays (LA) - by Mykee B & the Lounge Partners.
First Wednesday of every month. We're transforming Eleven
Nightclub into a TRUE Rave Experience. Special guests:
$5 (free before 10PM). 21+. 9:30PM-2AM. Free glow sticks.
Drink specials. "This night is about self-expression. Explore
and embrace what makes each of us unique. We encourage unique
or innovative attire." @ Eleven Nightclub, 8811 Santa Monica Blvd.
http://www.facebook.com/mykbrowne
VIP email: NeonBlackoutVIP@gmail.com
(vfd 10/11)
N Revolt (LA) - "Neue Westside Techno". Every 1st & 3rd
Wednesday. Deep House, Techno House, Downbeat. Residents
Viktor Carillo, Xavier de Enciso, Isimo, plus special guests:
9:30PM-2AM. Happy hour until 10:30PM. 21+. No cover.
@ Carbon, 9300 Venice Blvd, LA 90232
(new 01/12)
Winning Wednesdays (OC) - Residents & Special guests.
No Cover - 7PM-2AM. $2 Shots, $10 Pitchers, $5 Long Island
Ice Tea @ Ibiza Nightclub, 18528 Beach Blvd., Huntington
Beach, 92648
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159700434099453
(vfd 07/11)
Thursdays
* Afro Funke (LA) - by Fusicology & Universal Rhythm Productions.
Afrobeat, Latin, Funk from around the world.
Residents: Jeremy Sole, Glenn Red, plus special guests.
21+. 9PM-2AM. $10. @ Zanzibar, 1301 5th Street, Santa
Monica. http://www.afrofunke.com
(vfd 11/11)
Bottom Floor (LA) - Residents & Special guests.
9PM-2AM. 21+. $5. @ Bar Pico, 2819 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
(vfd 02/11)
Dubtronic (SD) - by Into the AM. SD Area Dubstep monthly.
Special guests:
18+. @ 615 Broadway, San Diego, CA
http://dubtronic1-jrsun.eventbrite.com/
(vfd 07/11)
Element Thursdays (OC) - by Eventvibe.com. Special guests.
May 24 - Laidback Luke
9PM-2AM. 21+. @ Sutra, 1870 Harbor Blvd, Triangle Square,
Costa Mesa.
(vfd 05/12)
N Green Bubbles (LA) - by Buster Parsons. Every 1st Thursday.
Special guests:
10PM-2AM. $5. Street parking. Valet optional. @ Club Monte
Cristo, 3100 Wilshire Blvd, LA 90005.
(new 04/12)
Groove Thursdays (LA) - 3 stages; 3 genres.
21+. $150 bottle service. 8PM-2AM. Everyone free b4 10PM.
@ Arena Nightclub, 6655 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood 90038
626.297.8264 / 323.712.9401
(vfd 02/11)
N House Lounge Thursdays (LA) - Resident DJ Splitnailz.
$3 beer until 10PM. Bar & Grill. $10 entry. 18+ to enter;
21+ to drink. @ The House Lounge, 3626 Fruitland Avenue
Maywood, CA 90270
(new 04/12)
N Nu-Thursdays (LA) - by Nu-Soul Magazine & Little Temple.
Residents Destroyer, Monalisa, Seano, Seven57, Jayvon
@ Special Guests.
$15 cover, $10 w/RSVP to events@nu-soulmag.com.
21+. 9PM-2AM. Show starts 10:30PM. @ Little Temple,
4519 Santa Monica Blvd, LA 90029
http://littletemple.com
(new 02/12)
N Play Me Thursdays. Every Thursday. Special guests.
Jun 7 - GRAND OPENING! Dirt Monkey, Metaphase
10PM-3AM. 18+. @ Ecco Hollywood, 1640 N. Cahuenga, LA.
http://www.facebook.com/PLAYMEthursdays
Presales: http://tinyurl.com/d55grea
(new 04/12)
Reset Thursdays (LBC) - Every Thursday. Residents: Blankface,
Cirkus Freaks, Static_Cast, Ston3wall, Smirko, + special guests.
21+. 9PM-2AM. Free entry all of August. $5 Bottomless Pabst
till 11pm. Drink specials till 2AM. @ Shore Ultra Lounge 6200
E. 2nd Street, Long Beach, CA 90803
http://www.facebook.com/resetlb
(vfd 09/11)
* Respect (LA) - by Junglist Platoon. Weekly drum 'n' bass.
Residents: MC XYZ plus special guests weekly.
18+, 21+ w/ID to drink. 10PM-2AM. Cover varies. Located @
Dragonfly, 6510 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood, CA.
323.969.5993 / 310.281.9595
http://www.respectdrumandbass.com /
http://www.myspace.com/respectclub
(vfd 02/11)
Suede (LA) - by Nectar. "Fresh music, funky people". House
music all night long. Special guests.
No cover. Drink specials. Smoking patio. Appetizers 9PM-2AM,
21+. Dress code. 5 hour validated parking for $7. @ Suede
Lounge, Westin Bonaventure Hotel, 404 S. Figueroa LA 90017
(vfd 02/11)
Synthesis Thursdays (IE) - by Droptech. Every Thursday.
18+, $5. @ The Vibe, 1805 University Ave, Riverside CA 92509
http://www.myspace.com/droptechdnb
(vfd 02/11)
Fridays
N 13th Floor (LA) - by Take Back the Night. First Friday of
each month.
9PM-2AM. $5 w/RSVP; $10 w/out. 21+ @ 448 S. Hill St, LA
https://www.facebook.com/events/424202024259830/
www.takebackthenightproductions.com
(new 04/12)
Compression: The Reboot! (LA) - Residents: Luis Rosario,
Miss Sabado, DJ Rin, Meeshel, Robtronik, plus special guests.
Full bar. 9PM-3AM. 18+. @ Dim Mak Studios. Entrance on
Cosmo Back Alley between Hollywood Blvd & Selma.
http://www.compressionmusic.com
(vfd 10/11)
* Control Fridays (LA) - by Chemistry. Techno, electro, hiphop,
disco, club, and beyond. Resident: Mr. White. Special guests:
19+ $15 b4 11PM; $20 until midnight. 21+ $10 b4 11PM; $15 until
midnight. 9:30PM-5AM. @ Avalon, 1735 Vine Street. 530.AVA.LAND
http://www.destructocontrol.com
DEC 30 ONLY: http://www.wantickets.com (search for Caspa
Los Angeles)
(vfd 12/11)
N Cruz Coalition Bimonthly (LA) - by Cruz Coalition. 1st & 3rd
Fridays Residents DJ Funguy, Loomer, Lou E Bagels, J*Labs,
Electric Dandelion, and special guests.
FREE! 9PM-2AM. Affordable drinks. Food trucks. "Cheers" for
Burners. @ The Other Door, 10437 Burbank Blvd, North Hwd.
(vfd 06/11)
EDM Fridays (IE) - 3 Stages: Electro & Minimal; Dubstep &
D&B; Mixed Genre & Hardstyle. Special guests:
Text "EDM" to 909.743.9443 for details. $3 all night long.
9PM-3AM. All responsible ages (high school & up) welcome.
@ ASU Fox, 374 W. Court St, San Bernardino, CA
(vfd 08/11)
Euphoria All-Ages Weekly Club (IE) - Huge lighting, concert
sound, go-gos, shuffle contests, & weekly special guests.
9PM-3AM every Friday night. $5 first 100 guests; $10 all
night; $20 fast track. @ Kola Shanah Events Center, 1746
Mount Vernon, San Bernardino CA
(vfd 07/11)
Exchange LA Fridays (LA) - Every Friday. Special guests.
May 18 - Mark Zabala, Jokton Strealy, Shakti Bliss,
Chaplin MXR
May 25 - Kristina Sky
Free before 10:30PM w/RSVP; $15 between 10:30 and midnight;
$25 after midnight. $9 Valet. @ Exchange LA, 618 S Spring St,
LA 90014. 213.627.8070
http://facebook.com/exchangela
(vfd 05/12)
Friday Night Live (LA) - by Renegade Events. Electro/Dubstep/
House and more. All ages, 5PM-10PM. Live music every Friday
night. @ Monrovia Library Park.
(vfd 07/11)
Gold Line (LA) - by Relentless Beatz. Monthly. Residents:
aDJnamedCK, Danielsan, Serrano, plus special guests.
9PM-3AM. Discounts w/RSVP. 21+. @ the Green Door, 1429
Ivar Ave, Hollywood CA.
RSVP: rsvp@relentlessbeatz.com
(vfd 07/11)
* Hush Crew Happy Hour (LA) - by Hush Crew. Every 1st & 3rd Friday.
Residents Scotty James, Funguy, jlife, Buster Parsons, plus special
guests:
6PM-10PM. No cover. $2 off all drinks before 8PM. 21+
@ Skinny's Lounge, 4923 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood
CA 91601 / http://www.HushCrew.com
(vfd 04/12)
Hybrid Fridays (SD) - Every Friday, Hip Hop & EDM. Special
guests:
10PM-3AM. 21+ w/ID. @ Spin Nightclub, 2028 Hancock St.
San Diego, CA 92110
http://www.spinnightclub.com
(vfd 08/11)
Neotronic Art & Music Night (LA) - Every Friday.
Disco, New wave, House, dubstep, psytrance, electro, downtempo.
Special guests:
10PM-4AM. $10 b4 11PM; $15 after. 21+. Free parking. High
quality venue. Mature party people.
@ Legendary Spot, 8940 National Blvd, WLA 90034
(vfd 12/11)
Passion Fridays (LA) - Residents & special guests. Mature
party people welcome; professional party people at your
service to provide exceedingly good vibes & unique
unforgettable DJ sets & live performances.
@ House Lounge, 3626 Fruitland Ave, Maywood, CA
(vfd 07/11)
Rise Afterhours (LA) - "The place to be after a long night at
the clubs". Special guest DJs. 2AM-10AM. 18+; full bar for
21+ from 6AM-10AM. VIP lounge areas, smoking patio, sexy gogos
@ The G Club, 4916 Hollywood Blvd.
(vfd 06/11)
Shake OC (OC) - Weekly. Electro/House/Fidget/DnB, etc.
Special guests.
2 Massive stages. Weekly art installment/gallery show. Sexy
Go-Gos. 2 Bar Areas, Smoking Patio, & VIP Lounge. 18+; Full
shoju bar for 21+. 8PM-2AM. $10 b4 10; $15 all night. @ Aroos
Bar & Lounge, 2525 N. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana, CA.
(vfd 04/11)
N Stomp (LA) - Weekly. Playing house music all night long.
Residents: Abdul Shakir, James Jordan, Tony Powell, plus
special guests:
9PM-3AM. $5 cover b4 11; $7 after. @ 1835 Cahuenga Blvd,
Hollywood 90028.
(new 03/12)
Sutra Fridays (OC) - Weekly. 9PM-2AM. 21+. Special guests.
May 25 - Chuckie
@ Sutra, 1870 Harbor Blvd, Triangle Square, Costa Mesa.
(vfd 05/12)
Saturdays
* Anthem Saturdays & Ecco (LA) - by Saturday Night Sessions.
Progressive, Electro, House. Special guests:
10PM-3AM. 21+. @ Ecco Lounge, 1640 N Cahuenga, Hollywood
90028.
(vfd 04/12)
Avaland/Giant (LA) - by Avalon Hollywood. Every Saturday.
May 12 - Infected Mushroom
May 19 - Paul Oakenfold
10PM-7AM. 21+. @ Avalon, 1735 Vine St., Hollywood.
Limited reduced advanced tickets available: http://wantickets.com.
Private table / bottle service: 323.462.8900 or e-mail:
vip@avalonhollywood.com / 530.AVA.LAND
http://www.avalonhollywood.com
(vfd 05/12)
Balance (LA) - Residents Adam Auburn & Joshua Heath. Biweekly.
2nd & 4th Saturdays. Special guests.
21+ w/ID, full bar. 9PM-4AM. $10 before 11PM, $15 after.
$10-20 - check website, differs by performer.
@ King King (6555 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood)
http://www.balance-la.com /
http://www.kingkinghollywood.com
(vfd 08/11)
Decor (LA) - by Insomniac. Most Saturdays, occasional Fridays.
Special guests.
9PM-4AM. 21+. @ the Music Box, 6126 Hollywood Blvd.
http://insomniac.com
http://decorhollywood.com
(vfd 04/11)
Electric Beach (VTA) - Every 1st Saturday. Outdoor party.
Techhouse, House, Dubstep, Live drums. 10AM-8PM. @ Promenade
Park, Ventura CA (near Surfer's Point). 805.746.4468
(vfd 07/11)
Hustle (OC) - by Hush Crew. Every 4th Saturday. Nu-funk,
Midtempo Breaks, Acid Jazz, Downtempo, Dub, Dubstep, Drum &
Bass, House. Residents: Jaymystic, Scotty James, Jordan,
Funguy. Special guests.
Free. 21+. 9PM-2AM. @ Detroit Bar, 845 W. 19th Street,
Costa Mesa, 92627 / email: jaymysticrsvp@gmail.com
(vfd 07/11)
I Love Dirty House Music (OC) - by Black Pug Music.
Residents & special guests, house music all night long.
21+. Full bar. Smoking patio + boom sound. Free b4 10:30.
@ Brussels Bistro, 222 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA.
(vfd 07/11)
Kick Back Saturdays (LA) - Lineup: Tw33k, Michael Applio,
Rob Bass, Arian, DJ Spexx, Jarasixx. Lineup subject to
change without notice. 8PM-5AM. $10 b4 10; $15 all night.
@ Hangar 18.
http://www.facebook.com/events/331249763564948/
(vfd 1/12)
Moonlight (SD) - San Diego's Only REAL All-Night Party.
Special guests.
10PM-6AM. 21+ to enter. @ Boudoir Nightclub, 701 C
Street, San Diego, CA. For info re bottle specials
Text SAM to 619.865.1728
PRESALES: http://fla.vor.us/ (search for "Moonlight")
http://www.spinnightclub.com
(vfd 10/11)
N Room Deux (LA) - Inside Circus Disco every Saturday night!
Multiple sub-genres of trance, plus a bit of house. 21+.
@ Circus Disco, 6655 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood CA.
$15 b4 10:30 if you're on the list.
Guest List: email RoomDeux@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/TerryTV
(new 03/12)
N Spundae Returns (LA) - World class DJs. Special guests.
May 12 - Judge Jules, TV.Rock, Steve Duda
May 19 - D.Ramirez, Donald Glaude, Paul Ahi
May 26 - Satoshi Tomiie, Danny Howells, more TBA.
10PM-4AM. 21+. @ Vanguard, 6021 Hollywood Blvd.
http://spundae.com
(new 05/12)
Ten Saturdays (OC) - by MAK Entertainment & World Party.
Doors open 9PM. 21+. @ Ten Nightclub, 4647 Macarthur Blvd,
Newport Beach 92660
(vfd 10/11)
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Venues
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Below are some venues that regularly hold events/clubs.
Listed is the venue name, the weekly/bi-weekly/monthlies that
are known to occur there, address, and contact info.
Check with the venues to see what goes on those nights that
aren't listed.
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Avalon (LA)
Fridays - Control
Saturdays - Avaland
Located @ 1735 N. Vine St., Hollywood.
Circus (LA)
Located @ 6655 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood.
http://www.circusdisco.com
The Echo (LA)
Located @ 1822 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park
http://www.attheecho.com
The El Rey Theatre (LA)
Located @ 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
323.936.6400 / http://www.theelrey.com
King King (LA)
Located @ 6555 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood.
http://www.kingkinghollywood.com
The Little Temple (LA)
Thursdays - Root Down Club
Located @ 4519 Santa Monica Blvd. @ Virgil, Silverlake.
http://www.thelittletemple.com
Vanguard (LA)
Sundays - Deep
Located @ 6021 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood.
http://www.vanguardla.com
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Club/Event Info Lines
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We list more stuff here than you usually find on these lines, but
the info lines are useful for same day, up-to-the-minute stuff.
LA/OC Area:
LA Underground 213.630.3063
LA Unified 310.354.4004
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