Every month we highlight the best weekly parties, night club promotions and special events in the Los Angeles area. Dance, drink and discover something new every month at discoverlosangeles.com.
July 1
The Edison, a lounge retrospective of depression-era night spots on the footprint of LA’s first private power plant hosts Incandescence every Wednesday night. Delight in the eccentricities of LA’s decadent past and experience the dark side of light at this new cabaret event. www.edisondowntown.com
July 2
TigerHeat presents a special evening of tribute to “The King of Pop,” Michael Jackson at Avalon in Hollywood. TigerHeat is one of the hottest gay dance parties in LA. DJ Ray Rhodes plays your favorite pop hits for a no holds barred dance party known to attract high profile celebrities such as Britney Spears, Madonna and Lance Bass. 18 and over, doors open at 9:30 p.m. with drink specials before 10:30 a.m. www.clubtigerheat.com
July 3
Friday nights, A Club Called Rhonda takes charge of legendary flamenco dinner theater El Cid. Slide east to Silverlake and party hard with host Aaron Castle and weekly guest DJs dropping international house and disco beats beginning at 9 p.m. Free entry with RSVP. www.rhondasays.net
July 4
Giant Saturdays, a weekly event at Vanguard, showcasing the top names in international dance and electro to the largest dance crowd in Hollywood will welcome special guests Audiofly, and John Dahlback to the stage for a holiday weekend celebration. www.giantclub.com
July 6
Performance cabaret is reinvented every Monday night at Three Clubs in Hollywood. New artists ranging from burlesque dancers to circus jugglers take the stage for exciting displays of skill and skin each week at the legendary venue. Made famous by the movie ‘Swingers’, Three Clubs has evolved from the original Hollywood martini lounge into a first-class entertainment venue and popular weekend dance club. Low on pretense and high on substance, Three Clubs continues to be a local favorite. www.threeclubs.com
July 7
With an extensive selection of brews on tap, stunning gothic décor and an eclectic jukebox of rock favorites, emerging eastside tavern The Griffin is drawing crowds east to LA’s Atwater Village on Tuesday nights. www.thegriffinlounge.com
July 8
Wing Night starts every Wednesday at 6 PM at Big Wangs. Meet friends for Karaoke, 25 cent wings, $2.50 beer specials and enjoy an inexpensive night out in Hollywood. Big Wangs sports bar is the ultimate fun destination in Los Angeles with delicious homemade food, recession busting drink specials, and HD TVs throughout the venue so you won’t miss a minute of the must-see game! www.bigwangswings.com
July 9
Start your summer off right at Crave Nights, Entitled Entertainment’s newest 18 and over party every Thursday night at Cinespace. An expansive loft space turned sleek restaurant, nightclub and screening room, Cinespace is one of Hollywood’s hottest venues. www.cinespace.info
July 10
Klever and DJ Paul Ahi take the decks at Avalon in Hollywood for Control Fridays. LA is known for hosting world class DJ entertainment and Control hosts celebrity DJs every Friday at Avalon. Resident DJs Mr. White and Destructo of Hard Fest play the best indie dance and electro sounds every week. www.myspace.com/controlfridays
July 12
Celebrity DJs Steve Aoki and AM host Banana Split Sundaes at Bardot in Hollywood. Every Sunday at Bardot, music lovers and glitterati line Vine Street to get into this weekly mix of hip-hop, dance and indie rock. Arrive early, this party is always packed. RSVP to www.bpmmagazine.net/bananasplit or visit www.myspace.com/bananasplitsundaes for more information.
July 13
One of the longest running dance events in Hollywood, The Monday Social at Nacional offers the entertainment of prominent international DJs without the exclusive atmosphere. Hosts Freddie Be and Mick Cole welcome special guests every week to play up front party beats on a state-of-the-art sound system at this beautiful Hollywood venue. www.mondaysocial.com
July 14
Chic West Hollywood restaurant and lounge, Lola’s, serves over fifty variations of the Martini, a well rounded selection of beer on tap and delicious light fare to a sophisticated crowd of stylish thirty-somethings on Tuesday nights. www.lolasla.com
July 15
Choklate with Elle B and McClain Sullivan perform at Strictly Social, a monthly event hosted by Nu Soul Magazine and Soul Union. Strictly Social at Little Temple in Silverlake is an evening of eclectic soul fusion with live performances and resident DJs Destroyer and Myxzlplix. $10 or special $5 discount before 10:30 p.m. with RSVP to events@nu-soulmag.com. www.littletemple.com
July 16
The Crocker Citizens National Bank building is now home to The Crocker Club, Downtown’s newest gem. The original bank vault door serves as the velvet rope at this exquisitely restored Downtown landmark, and adherence to the strict dress code is your key to pass into the spacious club’s labyrinth of exciting rooms and bars, each with a unique name and atmosphere. www.thecrockerclub.com
July 17
Pull over every Friday night for Truck Stop, West Hollywood’s most infamous party for women. Hosted by Fuse Events, this stylish and sexy weekly was featured on Showtime’s “The L Word” and Logo’s “Gimme Sugar”. Resident DJ Brynn Taylor spins a mix of rock, electro and hip hop at Here Lounge in West Hollywood. www.herelounge.com
July 18
Streamlined and stylish, Ecco Ultra Lounge is the first Hollywood venue of its kind dedicated to minimizing its carbon footprint and providing an eco-friendly party atmosphere. Every Saturday Ecco hosts special guest DJs playing a mix of electro, dance and hip hop to an attractive Cahuenga Corridor crowd. www.eccohollywood.com
July 19
Post punk band Indian Jewelry returns to Part Time Punks at The Echo with special guests Psychic Ills. Part Time Punks events focus heavily on obscure and classic music coming out of America, the UK and Europe from 1977 to the present promoting an inclusive atmosphere where you can see, hear and dance to amazing music that you wouldn't hear at your average "indie" club nights. www.parttimepunks.com
July 20
Every Monday night, Michael Bellasario teams up with friends Nick Montealegre and “Bromance” star Frankie Delgado to host a sophisticated night for chic stylistas Upstairs at H.Wood. The sultry lounge with inviting leather couches and dramatic lighting is the top spot for artists and their most fashionable patrons to meet and mingle. 323.462.3663
July 21
Straddle and ride every Tuesday night at the infamous Saddle Ranch Chop House on the Sunset Strip. Tuesdays at Saddle Ranch are Superstar Karaoke nights featuring food and drink specials, music and the wildly popular mechanical bull rides! www.srrestaurants.com/locations/sunset-strip
July 22
Decadent Hollywood lounge, Bardot welcomes La Boum! every Wednesday night with hosts DJ Myles Hendrik (PASH Radio) and Ana Calderon (Dim Mak) and special weekly guests delivering a glamorous night of music and dancing. www.bardothollywood.com
July 23
Every Thursday, Hollywood tastemakers and fashionistas stop into Bar Delux on the trendy Cauhuenga Corridor. A reinvention of a sophisticated speakeasy, Delux offers delicious cocktails in an opulent ambience. www.bardelux.com
July 25
Halo, a recent addition to Hollywood nightlife, attracts a high energy, fashion-forward crowd every Saturday. The striking venue’s clean lines and simple aesthetics leave plenty of open space to dance to innovative mixes of popular chart toppers and international dance music. Early arrival recommended. www.halohollywood.com
July 26
DJ Marques Wyatt hosts Deep every Sunday night at Vanguard in Hollywood. After 10 years of real-deal underground 4x4 beats, Deep continues to pack in crowds of dancers for weekly celebrations of sound. Special guest DJs and celebrity appearances give this hot weekly event its reputation for being one of the best dance nights in Los Angeles. Deep is “where house music lives”. www.deep-la.com
July 27
Celebrate the best of 80’s pop culture every Monday night at Hyde Lounge. Dean May and Rami Atherton host WHAM Mondays, a night of Member’s Only jackets, moon walking, pop songs and pop stars at the ultra exclusive Hyde Lounge in West Hollywood. www.myspace.com/80snightla
July 28
Accidently hip Fairfax dive bar The Dime tried to fly under the radar but as locals discovered the swanky cocktail bar with a casual vibe, sexy bartenders and a playlist of rock favorites, the buzz grew and the secret got out. Now on Tuesday nights, the tiny bar draws a lively happy hour crowd and the party continues right through last call. 323.651.4421
July 30
Every Thursday, The Libertine hosts “Sun Down Motel" featuring DJs spinning house music, live drummers and $5 drink specials. The Libertine is redefining nightlife on the Sunset Strip offering its cosmopolitan guests a chance to unwind and enjoy food, drinks and European inspired entertainment in a no guest list, no attitude atmosphere. www.libertineonsunset.com
July31
DJ Keith 2.0 of LeDisko Productions hosts the rooftop VIP Lounge every Friday at The Kress. With panoramic views of the city, catered hors d'oeuvres and the best of indie, 80s and rock music to keep you on the dance floor, your summer nights just got hotter. www.thekress.net
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