While keeping it selective, we’ve handpicked shows from all genres to satisfy your musical palette. The show listings with hot pink hearts are our top show picks! Let us know if we missed something GOOD on our Los Angeles Concert Calendar (Dec. 16–22, 2013).
♥ = Best Shows
TUESDAY – DEC. 17, 2013
- BuikaClub Nokia
- Kill Hannah, 8mm, GoldenState, AegesThe Roxy
- Icona Pop, K.Flay, SirahFonda Theatre
- Swarming Orchids, Will and the Won’ts, Fire The AnimalSilverlake Lounge
- TeamSupreme X TarThe Echo
- (FREE) A Tribute to John Lennon feat. Jonathan Flaugher / Chris Stills / Trevor Menear / Heather Porcaro / Anna Nalick / Brett Farkas, King Washington & moreThe Satellite
- Anna Von Hausswolff, NovellerBootleg Bar
- Swiiim, Scavenger HuntThe Lyric Theatre
- NOFX, Masked Intruder, ImplantsHouse of Blues Sunset
- (FREE) Big Monsta, The Sterling Clan, Blue Eyed LucyDetroit Bar
- THE VON FURS, Soft Sun, Saint James BandLos Globos
- Megadeth, Fear Factory, NonpointGrove of Anaheim
WEDNESDAY – DEC. 18, 2013
- King Krule, TOPSFonda Theatre
- That Noise, Kind Hearts & Coronets, Let Em Riot, Ghosts In Pocket, Fake FursTroubadour
- ADAM XII’s AFEX, Adam 12, AMG, B-Real of Cypress Hill, Divine Styler, J-Ro (Tha Liks), Justin Warfield & moreThe Roxy
- Magna, Alyeska, MIDNIGHT FACES, Bebe Panthere, The Black HeartthrobsSilverlake Lounge
- Jeff TweedyLargo at the Coronet
- Pere Ubu, Media JewelerThe Echo
- Dustbowl Revival, The Curly Wolf, Hang Dog ExpressionSaint Rocke
- Sister Carol with her band plus Lesterfari & Kings Music, DJ Tom ChasteenEchoplex
- Juliette Commagère, Tyler LyleBootleg Bar
- Perfect Pussy, NASA Space Universe, Terminal ADetroit Bar
- Breakfast
Cliff Dweller, Chvli, FloralsThe Lyric Theatre
THURSDAY – DEC. 19, 2013
- Iggy Azalea’s Live Experience ShowFonda Theatre
- Guttermouth, G.F.P.Whiskey A Go Go
- The Material, CulpritHouse of Blues Sunset
- Andrew Bird – Gezelligheid PerformanceThe Cathedral Sanctuary
- Lil JonYost Theater
- EL-P, Azizi Gibson, Warm Brew, ThurzTroubadour
- JD Bender, 8 Track CadillacViper Room
- This Century, Nick Santino & The Northern WindChain Reaction
- Bill Bartell Tribute w/ The Germs / Redd Kross and other special guests, Adolescents, Jello, Trace, Mike & Friends, Sérgio Dias of Os Mutantes, DJ Howie PyroChain Reaction
- Holograms
TV GHOST, HEAVENThe Echo - Chance The Rapper’s Social Experiment with DJ Rashad, DJ SpinnClub Nokia
- Camp Freddy GOLDEN TICKETThe Roxy
- Jeff TweedyLargo at the Coronet
- Chance The Rapper’s Social Experiment with DJ Rashad, DJ SpinnClub Nokia
- Yuna, MonogemBootleg Theater
- Brand X Live, Eric BellingerEl Rey Theatre
FRIDAY – DEC. 20, 2013
- Suicidal Tendencies, Terror, Trash Talk, The Inspector CluzoFonda Theatre
- Orangewood Children’s Foundation Christmas Toy Drive, Achilles Altar, Gypsy Rose, Best Supporting Actress, Skick & moreThe Glass House
- 2nd Annual Merry Minstrel Musical Circus: A Holiday Gathering & JamathonTroubadour
- Winter Solstice Sound BathCenter for the Arts
- Bone Thugs N Harmony (All 5 Original Members), Dee and D-Flows, Fresh and Keefy-D, Kush HouseVentura Theater
- Blackwater Jukebox, Rahkee Zahkee, mydjdrew, Raskal, JestaDetroit Bar
- Strung Out
Voodoo Glow Skulls, The Young Rapscallions, Radio ThreatBorderline Bar and Grill - Vedazen / DJ Baba G plus guestsThe Echo
- Camp Freddy, Picture Me BrokenThe Roxy
- Percy & The Gunslingers, Birds Of A Black Feather, Flagg, The Hidden LinesThe Satellite
- Vokab Kompany, Diego’s UmbrellaThe Mint
- Baby Alpaca, The Range, Future Twin, Glorious WonderBootleg Bar
- Blood Diamonds (DJ set), Penthouse Penthouse, Brrrang- a-Dang, Slick Trilla, Knite Watch, EsgarLos Globos
- The Skylarks, Merit Badge, KNCKLS, Skip Heller & The Hollywood Blues DestroyersSilverlake Lounge
- Jon BrionLargo at the Coronet
- The Regal Peaches, The Revolvers, The Brixtones, Blue Bird BanditsEl Cid
- The Earl Sweatshirt Christmas ShowThe Observatory
- Holy GrailWhiskey A Go Go
- Vandals, Gogo13, KnockoutHouse of Blues Anaheim
- The Psycho RealmHouse of Blues Sunset
- U.S. Bombs, Slow ChildrenThe Observatory
SATURDAY – DEC. 21, 2013
- The Muffs, Peach Kelli Pop, HoneychainThe Satellite
- Noise for Toys Music Festival featuring Unwritten Law Acoustic, Call the CopsSeaport Marina Hotel
- HollagramsConstellation Room
- The CultFox Theater Pomona
- Never Shout NeverChain Reaction
- Everything Is Terrible! Holiday Special 2013!The Echo
- Lucent Dossier ExperienceFonda Theatre
- Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, The Psycho RealmThe Observatory
- Brian Setzer Orchestra, FirebirdDolby Theatre
- Flosstradamus, DJ Spinz, Alex YoungThe Wiltern
- 2nd Annual Merry Minstrel Musical Circus: A Holiday Gathering & JamathonTroubadour
- Suicidal Tendencies, Terror, Trash Talk, Sprung MonkeyVentura Theater
- DiVolaThe Lyric Theatre
- HOTT MT / MT. OSSA / Fever the Ghost / J. LaserEchoplex
- Camp Freddy GOLDEN TICKETThe Roxy
- Beneath The Buried, Haster, City By Storm, The IvoryDetroit Bar
- Tom McNalley Trio (Record Release Show!), Samantha Sidley & FriendsEl Cid
- (FREE Before 10:30pm) Funky SoleThe Echo
SUNDAY – DEC. 22, 2013
- Youth Brigade, U.S. Bombs, Pistol Grip, Tarter ControlThe Echo
- (FREE) The Peach Kings, Wax Children, Zach and Bridget, Emily GoldBootleg Bar
- Never Shout NeverChain Reaction
- The CultVentura Theater
- Nick Kroll & Friends, Aimee Mann, Jenny Slate, Pete HolmesLargo at the Coronet
- Smiths/Morrissey Nite with Guest DJ Jose Maldonado (from Sweet & Tender Hooligans), DJ Michael StockEchoplex
- Mos Def Aka Yasiin BeyYost Theater
