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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T200000
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SUMMARY:Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour
DESCRIPTION:…with Special Guests \nThe icon says goodbye over a pair of nights. \nIn 1983\, a relatively unknown singer named Cyndi Lauper put out her debut album\, entitled She’s So Unusual. Within two years\, she’d be a superstar\, tracks like “Time After Time” and “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” would cement themselves as among the greatest pop songs of the 20th century\, and she’d take home her first Grammy. \nIn the five decades since\, she hasn’t slowed down. Her song “True Colors” became an anthem for the LGBTQ community\, and “Time After Time” is a standard that’s been covered by the likes of P!nk\, Sam Smith\, and Miles Davis\, who performed it at his final concert\, which took place at the Hollywood Bowl. In the ’90s\, she picked up an Emmy for her guest spot on sitcom Mad About You\, and in the 2010s\, she composed the music and lyrics for the Broadway smash Kinky Boots—adding a Tony Award and another Grammy Award to her trophy case in the process. Her progressive pop and independent image have made her an influence on everyone from Lady Gaga to Katy Perry to Kim Petras. \nThis summer\, she waves goodbye\, bringing her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour to the Bowl. “I want to celebrate with people\,” she recently told Jimmy Kimmel. “Really celebrate with people and make it fun.” Be part of that celebration—and give this legendary pop star her flowers—on a pair of nights this summer. \nSee other concerts in this series
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/cyndi-lauper-girls-just-wanna-have-fun-farewell-tour/
LOCATION:Hollywood Bowl\, 2301 N Highland Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90068
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T220000
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SUMMARY:"WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC: Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour
DESCRIPTION:…with Special Guest PUDDLES PITY PARTY!\n\n\nAbout \n\n\nWeird Al brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to the concert stage with the BIGGER & WEIRDER 2025 Tour\, playing his iconic hits as well as some never-performed-live-before fan favorites. Al’s long-time band is joined by four additional players to create a super-sized concert experience. \n“Weird Al” Yankovic is the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history. A 5-time Grammy Award winner\, he is best known for his parodies of the biggest musical artists over the last 4 decades. His many hits include “Amish Paradise\,” “Eat It\,” “Like a Surgeon\,” “Smells Like Nirvana\,” “Word Crimes\,” and the platinum-selling “White & Nerdy.” His last album Mandatory Fun is the only comedy album in history to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top 200. Weird Al‘s live shows have entertained audiences across the globe for generations. In 2022\, Yankovic produced and co-wrote the Emmy-winning biopic WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story\, starring Daniel Radcliffe in the title role. \nPuddles Pity Party\, the 7-foot sad clown whose golden voice is “comparable to any Grammy winner” (Los Angeles Times)\, has amassed over 900K YouTube subscribers and performed sold out shows around the globe including San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts\, London’s Soho Theatre and a residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. He has performed on stage with such legends as Eric Idle\, Nick Offerman\, Jack Black\, Maynard James Keenan and Primus. Puddles’ one-of-a-kind “textured voice laced with melancholy” (NY Times) has been hailed as “operatic” (Boston Globe) and his show both “life-affirming” (Herald Scotland) and “hysterically funny” (LA Weekly).   \nPlease note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. Be advised that this concert will contain strobe lighting elements.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/weird-al-yankovic-bigger-weirder-2025-tour/
LOCATION:The Rady Shell @ Jacobs Park\, 1245 Seventh Ave\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T220000
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SUMMARY:Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles Summer Concert Series 2025
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles celebrates its 18th season of free live music with ten unforgettable evenings in MacArthur Park\, one of LA’s most culturally rich public spaces. With the Downtown skyline as a backdrop and a stage that captures the spirit of the city\, Levitt LA invites Angelenos from all backgrounds to gather\, dance\, and connect under the stars. \n  \nLevitt LA makes live music accessible to all\, creating stronger and more connected communities while celebrating the diversity of our city and beyond. Every summer\, FREE concerts are presented at Levitt LA\, featuring acclaimed\, emerging talent to seasoned\, award-winning performers in a broad range of music genres. Over 60\,000 people of all ages and backgrounds gather on the lawn in historic MacArthur Park to enjoy free live music under the stars. Programming is designed to appeal to all tastes\, attracting people from all walks of life to come together for a shared evening of great music\, cultural celebrations\, and an all-ages\, family-friendly atmosphere offered at Levitt LA!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/levitt-pavilion-los-angeles-summer-concert-series-2025-2/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion – MacArthur Park\, 2230 W 6th St.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90057
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTSTAMP:20250829T173625Z
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SUMMARY:5th Edition of Brisk Festival Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:Brisk Festival returns for its fifth edition\, once again celebrating the transformative power of live theater through dynamic short plays of up to 10 minutes. This international festival serves as a vibrant platform where creativity thrives\, and the energy of live performance is fueled by the collaboration of talented writers\, directors\, and performers. Brisk Festival fosters a spirit of artistic exchange\, inviting audiences to experience a wide range of emotions and thought-provoking narratives—all in a condensed\, impactful format. \nFestival Dates: August 16 – September 7\, 2025 \nNumber of Plays: 49 \nNumber of Participants: 200 \nLocation: Morgan-Wixson Theater\, Santa Monica\, California \nSubmissions are now closed\, and we are thrilled to announce that 49 plays have been selected to take part in this special edition. A full list of this year’s plays will be announced soon. In the meantime\, here’s a preview of some of the selected works:
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/5th-edition-of-brisk-festival-los-angeles/
LOCATION:Morgan-Wixson Theater\, 2627 Pico Blvd.\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90404
CATEGORIES:LA Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20250829T210632Z
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SUMMARY:Gem Faire
DESCRIPTION:The largest jewelry & bead show in SoCal. Fine jewelry\, precious and semi-precious gemstones\, millions of beads\, crystals\, gold and silver\, pearls\, minerals\, fossils and much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair\, cleaning and ring sizing while you shop. \nWhen: Aug. 29 – 31\nFriday\, noon – 6 p.m.\nSaturday\, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSunday\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.\nNo entry or re-entry after 4 p.m. on Sunday\, Aug. 31.\nWholesale  preview on  Friday\, Aug. 29\, from 10 a.m. – noon \nWhere: OC Fair & Event Center – Costa Mesa building\, Santa Ana Pavilion\, Main Mall.\nHow much: General admission is $7. Children 11 and under are free.  Parking is $12.\nMore info: Visit Gem Faire
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/gem-faire/
LOCATION:OC Fair & Event Center
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20250829T205108Z
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SUMMARY:Shoreline Dog Fanciers Association
DESCRIPTION:All-breed dog show and obedience trial. \nWhen: Friday – Sunday\, Aug. 29 – Sept. 31\, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. \nWhere: OC Fair & Event Center \nHow much: Free general admission. Parking is $12. \nMore info: Visit Shoreline Dog Fanciers Association
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/shoreline-dog-fanciers-association/
LOCATION:OC Fair & Event Center
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20250822T150256Z
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SUMMARY:Orange International Street Fair\, Inc.
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1973 and incorporated in 1985\, Orange International Street Fair\, Inc. (OISF) was established to organize and produce the beloved annual Orange International Street Fair\, held every Labor Day weekend in historic Old Towne Orange\, California. \nThis vibrant\, family-friendly event celebrates community\, culture\, and local spirit\, drawing thousands of visitors each year with: \n\n\n15 Ethnic Streets featuring over 30 food and alcohol booths operated by local non-profits — with 100% of proceeds going back to the community. \n\n\nA Handmade Arts & Crafts section\, highlighting the talent of local artisans. \n\n\nA Community Booth area where non-profits showcase their causes and services. \n\n\nA Commercial Section promoting local businesses and entrepreneurs. \n\n\nA Kids Street\, full of fun games and hands-on crafts for young fairgoers. \n\n\nSeven live entertainment stages showcasing local bands\, cultural music\, and crowd favorites. \n\n\nOISF\, Inc. is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization run entirely by dedicated\, unpaid board and committee members. While we proudly partner with the City of Orange for essential support services\, OISF\, Inc. remains solely responsible for all event management and financial operations. \nJoin us in celebrating culture\, community\, and connection at one of Southern California’s most unique and meaningful festivals!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/orange-international-street-fair-inc/
LOCATION:Orange Plaza\, 112 E. Chapman Ave Suite G\, Orange\, CA\, 92866
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20250829T142716Z
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SUMMARY:Stones in Exile: The Making and Tour of 'Exile on Main St.'
DESCRIPTION:Musichead Gallery proudly presents Stones in Exile: The Making and Tour of ‘Exile on Main St.’\, examining the creativity\, chaos\, and peak era of The Rolling Stones in 1971–1972. Highlighting the importance of Mick Taylor and the Exile mythology\, this photography exhibition will feature 20 photographs by 10 acclaimed photographers\, reminding us that great art often emerges from turbulence and that creative freedom is always worth fighting for. \nOn the run from British tax authorities\, the band took refuge in the French Riviera\, setting up a makeshift recording studio in the basement of Keith Richards’ rented villa\, Nellcôte. What followed was chaos: long nights\, loose schedules\, and a blur of collaborators. But from the disorder came brilliance. Exile on Main St.\, the raw\, sprawling double album\, is widely considered their masterpiece. \nFinishing touches came in Los Angeles\, where Mick Jagger refined vocals and arrangements while guitarist Mick Taylor\, at the height of his powers\, added the soulful leads that elevated the album’s sound. Then came the 1972 North American tour\, a whirlwind of swagger\, sweat\, and unrelenting energy. Captured by legendary photographers and journalists\, it remains one of the most iconic rock tours ever staged. \nOn display are photographs of the Rolling Stones at Villa Nellcôte in France\, where the recording of Exile on Main St. began in the summer of 1971. Visitors will also see images from Sunset Sound in Los Angeles\, where the band completed the album\, along with the original studio photographs featured in the album’s first pressing. The exhibition also showcases photographs from the band’s legendary 1972 North American tour\, a raucous and unapologetic stretch that captures the Stones at their most unfiltered\, untouchable\, and unforgettable.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/stones-in-exile-the-making-and-tour-of-exile-on-main-st/
LOCATION:Musichead\, 7420 Sunset Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046
CATEGORIES:LA Lifestyle Events,LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T220000
DTSTAMP:20250829T053738Z
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SUMMARY:2025 KAI Solo Concert Tour
DESCRIPTION:KAI is a member of EXO\, the group known for re-writing K-Pop history\, and SuperM\, known as the Avengers and all-stars of the K-Pop realm. As a solo artist\, he made a powerful debut with his first mini-album KAI\, featuring the title track “Mmmh\,” which received an overwhelming response from fans worldwide. \nMost recently\, KAI released his fourth mini-album Wait On Me—a seven-track project that redefined and elevated his signature style. Following the successful comeback\, he embarked on his first solo concert tour\, further cementing his status as a cultural icon and leader across music\, dance\, and fashion industries.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/2025-kai-solo-concert-tour/
LOCATION:Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall\, 665 W Jefferson Blvd\, LA\, CA\, 90007
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T223000
DTSTAMP:20250822T182634Z
CREATED:20250822T182634Z
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SUMMARY:Fiddler on the Roof
DESCRIPTION:Based on Sholom Aleichem’s Tevye and his Daughters\, Fiddler on the Roof is the beloved story of the small\, tradition-steeped town of Anatevka\, Russia\, where Jews and Russians live in delicate balance. During the course of the show\, the time honored traditions of Anatevka are both embraced and challenged by Tevye and his colorful community\, as they witness his daughters\, Tzeitel\, Hodel and Chava\, grow up and fall in love in a time of extraordinary change. \nFiddler on the Roof is a story that captures the essential human longings for love\, community\, success\, freedom\, family\, and meaning. In 2025\, the Tony and Olivier winner returns to the Moonlight for the first time in more than 10 years.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/fiddler-on-the-roof/
LOCATION:Moonlight Amphitheatre\, 1250 Vale Terrace Drive\, Vista\, CA\, 92084
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T220000
DTSTAMP:20250822T134518Z
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SUMMARY:Lewis Black — Goodbye Yeller Brick Road\, The Final Tour
DESCRIPTION:Lewis Black’s Goodbye Yeller Brick Road\, The Final Tour show at Balboa Theatre in San Diego on January 31 has been rescheduled to August 24. All tickets for the original performance will be honored. Refunds are available via point of purchase. Please contact ticketing@sandiegotheatres.org with questions. For tour information\, please visit lewisblack.com. \n\nTwo-time Grammy award winning comedian/actor/writer Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and finger pointing to expose the absurdities of life. His comedic brilliance makes people laugh at life’s hypocrisies and the insanity he sees in the world. He has performed throughout the world and the US\, where he performed at Carnegie Hall and had two successful Broadway runs. \nHis latest stand up special\, Tragically\, I Need You\, released earlier this year and has already surpassed 1.3 million views on YouTube. The brand-new special explores topics including his ways of coping with the pandemic\, his frustrations with the evolving world\, and of course his thoughts about the chaos of America these last few years. \nAdding a unique element to podcasting\, Black delivers audience-written Rants which have been submitted from fans around the world on his podcast\, Rant Cast. \nBlack is the longest-running contributor on Comedy Central’s THE DAILY SHOW and his stand-up specials have appeared on HBO\, Comedy Central\, Showtime and Epix. \nIn 2020 he released Thanks for Risking Your Life. In 2015\, Black notably voiced the character “Anger” in the Pixar Academy Award-winning film\, Inside Out. His other notable films include Universal’s Accepted co-starring Jonah Hill\, Blake Lively and Justin Long\, and also Man Of The Year opposite Robin Williams\, Christopher Walken\, Laura Linney and Jeff Goldblum. \nThe comedian has released eight critically acclaimed comedy albums including the 2007 Grammy Award-Winner\, The Carnegie Hall Performance. He won his second Grammy in 2011 for his album\, Stark Raving Black\, and has a total of 6 Grammys nominations. He has published three bestsellers: Nothing’s Sacred (Simon & Schuster\, 2005)\, Me of Little Faith (Riverhead Books\, 2008) and I’m Dreaming of a Black Christmas (Riverhead Books\, 2010). \nA published playwright\, he’s written over 40 plays and has found his work performed throughout the country\, including at the A.C.T. Theatre\, the Magic Theatre\, The Williamstown Theatre Festival\, and The Public Theatre. \nIn addition to his professional pursuits\, Lewis is dedicated to a number of charitable organizations including the the Luv U Project\, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and The 52nd Street Project. \nHe’s also deeply committed to supporting our troops. A seasoned USO tour veteran\, he’s performed for the troops on three Christmas tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/lewis-black-goodbye-yeller-brick-road-the-final-tour/
LOCATION:Balboa Theatre\, 868 Fourth Ave\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T223000
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SUMMARY:Boyz II Men with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Motownphilly’s back again\, doing a little West Coast swing!  Boyz II Men returns to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with the San Diego Symphony following the Grammy® Award-winning group’s sold-out debut at the venue in 2022. Comprising Nathan Morris\, Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman\, the group has sold over 60 million albums\, and holds the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group of all time. Don’t miss San Diego’s only summer concert by the group that penned hits such as “End of The Road\,” “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye To Yesterday\,” “I’ll Make Love To You\,” “On Bended Knee\,” “Thank You\,” and so many more. Conducted by Christopher Dragon and performed with San Diego Bay and Downtown San Diego as the backdrop\, this is a Boyz II Men experience custom-made for Southern California.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/boyz-ii-men-with-the-san-diego-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:The Rady Shell @ Jacobs Park\, 1245 Seventh Ave\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T223000
DTSTAMP:20250822T175402Z
CREATED:20250822T175402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T175402Z
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SUMMARY:Meatbodies\, Host Family
DESCRIPTION:Meatbodies is a Los Angeles-based psychedelic rock band\, founded by Chad Ubovich\, blending garage rock\, punk\, and neo-psychedelic sounds with guitar-heavy riffs and catchy\, sometimes introspective\, melodies. Their music explores themes of self-discovery\, escapism\, and existentialism\, and their albums\, including their 2014 self-titled debut and their recent 2024 release Flora Ocean Tiger Bloom\, have explored more ambitious sonic territories.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/meatbodies-host-family/
LOCATION:Casbah\, 2501 Kettner Blvd\,\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T220000
DTSTAMP:20250822T191740Z
CREATED:20250822T191740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T191740Z
UID:10000678-1756058400-1756072800@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Little Joe y LA Familia
DESCRIPTION:with Pepe Marquez\, Elvia Cadena\, Ray Carrion & Thee Latin Allstars\, Lily Lulu Cardona\, Gangster & the Mariachi
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/little-joe-y-la-familia/
LOCATION:Garden Amphitheatre\, 12762 Main Street\, Garden Grove\, CA\, 92840
CATEGORIES:OC Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T210000
DTSTAMP:20250822T165913Z
CREATED:20250822T165913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T165913Z
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SUMMARY:Jam Sesh Presented By Peanut Butter Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Jam Sesh Presented by Peanut Butter Sundays” is a music festival and community event held on August 24\, 2025\, at The Regent Theater in Los Angeles\, hosted by the youth-run nonprofit Peanut Butter Sundays. The festival aims to raise money for their organization and connect with unhoused neighbors by bringing people together for music\, art\, and community engagement\, in keeping with Peanut Butter Sundays’ mission to foster a more loving and aware community through sandwich making and distribution.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/jam-sesh-presented-by-peanut-butter-sundays/
LOCATION:Regent Theater\, 448 S. Main St.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90013
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T200000
DTSTAMP:20250822T144459Z
CREATED:20250822T144459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T144459Z
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SUMMARY:PLUM FEST
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 30th PLUM FEST at Old World Biergarten! We have Special PLUM Menu and LIVE German Band! \nGerman School Campus host PIRATE FEST FOR KIDS during PLUM FEST. Click here to learn more. \nABOUT DIE SAURKRAUTS \n \nStep into the world of Festmeister Hans und Die Sauerkrauts\, a band that brings a delightful fusion of authentic\, traditional melodies and “oompafied” modern tunes to entertain you all day long! With their infectious energy and captivating performances\, they are here to ensure you experience an unforgettable musical extravaganza. Comprised of the multi-talented Festmeister Hans and his merry crew of Sauerkrauts\, the band is driven by their passion for music and a desire to share the true essence of Gemuetlichkeit (“togetherness”) with every audience. So\, immerse yourself in the world of Festmeister Hans und Die Sauerkrauts\, and let their zany mix of tunes transport you to a place of unbridled fun and celebration. Get ready to dance\, laugh\, and sing along as they take you on a whimsical musical journey that you’ll cherish forever. Prost! \nFollow the band: \n\nhttps://www.diesauerkrauts.com\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@DieSauerkrauts\nhttps://www.facebook.com/DieSauerkrauts\nhttps://www.instagram.com/diesauerkrauts
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/plum-fest/
LOCATION:Biergarten at Old World HB Concert Venue\, 7561 Center Ave. #49\, Huntington Beach\, CA\, 92647
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,OC Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T170000
DTSTAMP:20250822T043610Z
CREATED:20250822T043610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T043610Z
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SUMMARY:19th Annual LeucadiART Walk
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US FOR LARGEST JURIED FINE ART SHOW IN NORTH COUNTY! \nLeucadia 101 Mainstreet Association presents the 19th Annual LeucadiART Walk on Sunday 8/24/2025 from 10am-5pm. With approx. 100 participating fine-artists\, sculptors\, potters\, photographers\, printmakers and handmade crafters\, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Come join us for a day packed with art\, music\, culture and fun. This year’s LeucadiART Walk will be a day to remember in celebration of supporting creativity\, art and culture in our community. \nOur biggest family-friendly community event of the year\, it brings approximately 8\,000 local residents and visitors to enjoy and purchase fine art\, experience art demos\, entertainment\, enrichment activities for kids\, live music\, and so much more! \nFeatured Artist Dallas Smith will host an Artist Plaza with art demos\, live music and Black Plague Brewing Beer Garden at Leucadia Glass. Children’s Artwalk will be hosted by the Leucadia Farmers Market at Paul Ecke Elementary School. \nBeverage Partners Pouring at Swell Property Beer Garden: Duck Foot\, Boochcraft\, Ashland Hard Seltzer\,  Modern Times\, Bambucha\, Fox Point Brewing and RationAle Brewing (non-alc)… \nFree to the public + Hop On Hop Off Trolley\nBike Valet Sponsored by Leucadia Cyclery \nDon’t miss:\n\n\nLocal juried artists displaying & selling original art all along N. Coast Hwy 101 in Leucadia\nFree Hop on Hop off Open Air Trolley\n\n\n\n\nLive Music & Entertainment & Art demonstrations\nChildren’s Artwalk\nTwo 21 + libation gardens with Live Music\nBike valet\n\n\n2025 Artist Plazas:\n\n\n\n\nThe Brown Studio/Leucadia Post Office – 1144 N. Coast Hwy 101\nLeucadia Art Gallery/Corner Frame Shop – 1038 N. Coast Hwy 101\nSurfhouse Hotel/Coffee Coffee – 970 N. Coast Hwy 101\nSwell Property Beer Garden – 914 N. Coast Hwy 101\nLeucadia Roadside Park – 860 N. Coast Hwy 101\nThe Mudd House – 802 N. Coast Hwy 101\nBambini Montessori School – 818 N. Coast Hwy 101\nHamburger Hut – 588 N. Coast Hwy 101\nCoastal Animal Hospital – 434 N. Coast Hwy 101\nKeep Searching Surf Shop – 422 N. Coast Hwy 101\nLeucadia Glass – 396 N Coast Highway 101\n\n\nCost: Free to the Public
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/19th-annual-leucadiart-walk/
LOCATION:LeucadiART Walk\, Highway 101\, Leucadia\, CA
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T010000
DTSTAMP:20250822T161933Z
CREATED:20250822T161933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T161933Z
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SUMMARY:Club Nostalgia: Radio Disney Edition
DESCRIPTION:Step into a time machine at Club Nostalgia: Radio Disney Edition\, a 21+ throwback party where childhood hits meet the club. \nSounds by @djhunnybee @rosegawd @SNDSMTH
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/club-nostalgia-radio-disney-edition/
LOCATION:Peppermint Club\, 8713 Beverly Blvd.\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90048
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T230000
DTSTAMP:20250822T165439Z
CREATED:20250822T165439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T165439Z
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SUMMARY:WesGhost - CAN WE GO BACK TO SLEEP' TOUR
DESCRIPTION:WesGhost blends 2000s pop-punk\, alternative\, and hip-hop into a sound that simultaneously feels both nostalgic and forward-pushing. Hidden by his signature balaclava\, he’s cultivated a tight-knit fanbase—the WesGhost Collective— drawn to the raw vulnerability and distorted energy pulsing through every release. His 2024 mixtape DON’T WORRY\, I’LL BE FINE and 2025’s AM I DREAMING? build out a world of emotional unrest and cathartic release\, earning co-signs from the likes of blackbear and Diplo along the way. Now gearing up for his second US headline tour\, WesGhost continues to blur genre lines while anchoring everything in community\, intensity\, and feeling.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/wesghost-can-we-go-back-to-sleep-tour/
LOCATION:Regent Theater\, 448 S. Main St.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90013
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T230000
DTSTAMP:20250822T162738Z
CREATED:20250822T162738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T162738Z
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SUMMARY:Babe Rainbow
DESCRIPTION:Babe Rainbow are a stoner pop band from Australia noted for their boogie psychedelia and throwback surf cult imagery. \n\nFormed 2015 in Rainbow Bay by kiosk lurkers Jack Crowther aka Cool Breeze  Angus Dowling and Elliot O’Reilly. At a time the three worked for local grower John Cutts in Duranbah NSW near tropical fruit world. John and the guys were cranking out the kale way before it was cool. “We’ve seen plenty of vegetables go in and out of fashion” says Angus. \n\nInitially rooted in 60’s psych and 70’s French surf pop the Babe’s musical style has evolved through their career exploring elements of woodland bop and disco\, dub and more recently dance and international groove\, yet has maintained an Aquarian quality built of Dowling’s spacemen singing style and Cool Breeze’s chiming effects-based guitar sounds. \n\nBabe wrote and recorded their first release “The Babe Rainbow EP” in a 2nd hand bookstore in Murwillumbah which was soon picked up by national broadcaster triple J and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard label Flightless Records. In 2017 they released their debut album produced by Stu Mackenzie and smacked out support tours with King Gizzard\, Allah Las\, Tomorrows Tulips\, and French synth wave band La Femme internationally. \n\nThe debut Babe Rainbow album was signed to 30th Century / Columbia. The “Double Rainbow” (2018) followed and then “Today” (2019). Wollongong surfer Miles Myjavec joined on drums around this time. Babe Rainbow now own all their masters and future releases including album four ‘Changing Colours’ which was the first on the bands own label EUREKA! Music through AWAL. \n\nBabe Rainbow is powered by Hobie swallowtails
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/babe-rainbow/
LOCATION:The Fonda Theatre\, 6126 Hollywood Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T220000
DTSTAMP:20250822T174553Z
CREATED:20250822T174553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T174553Z
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SUMMARY:Jack Van Cleaf\, Joelton Mayfield
DESCRIPTION:This is a 21+ event w/ valid ID at Soda Bar – San Diego. \nJack Van Cleaf was still an independent artist when “Rattlesnake” became a viral hit in 2023\, earning praise from songwriters like Noah Kahan (who hand-picked Jack as the opening act on his sold-out Stick Season Tour) and Zach Bryan (who began covering \nthe song online). For Jack\, it felt like a pivotal moment in a career that had been building since his teenage years. \n“This album is all about the vertigo of growing up\,” says Jack\, who makes his Dualtone Records debut with the sophomore release JVC. “It’s about re-defining and re-understanding yourself.” JVC does more than plant its flag halfway between the worlds of indie rock and Gen Z folk. It also asks big questions about home and identity. Years after penning his first song as a high school freshman in San Diego\, he headed east to Nashville\, where he studied songwriting at Belmont University and released his debut album\, Fruit from the Trees\, after graduation. “I met many of my closest friends during my very first week at Belmont\,” says Jack about his formative years in Music City. \n“All talented artists in their own right\, they went on to help me make my first record everything that it is\, and have remained my most trusted collaborators to this day.” “Rattlesnake\,” with its introspective lyrics and atmospheric acoustics\, earned him a spot on Spotify’s 2024 Best New Artist list with tastemaker playlist “juniper\,” but nothing – not even the praise of his heroes – could calm the existential freakout he experienced as a 20something thrust into adulthood. \n“I was shell-shocked\,” he remembers. “I’d spent my whole life being told what to do every single day\, and I always dreamed about growing up to be my own boss. Then graduation came\, and I got what I wanted… but I realized I had no idea how to function on a day-to-day basis.” \nJVC was born during that period of anxiety\, self-examination\, and newfound freedom. It’s a sharply-written record that measures the long\, winding road from past to present. Sometimes that road is literal\, with songs like “Shouldn’t Have Gone to L.A.” finding Jack in transit\, caught between locations without a clear anchor\, his heart in search of a place to land. Elsewhere\, the album traffics in metaphor\, whether Jack is singing about the road to ruin in “Thinkin’ About It” (a candid look at suicidal ideation\, laced \nwith resonator and acoustic guitars) or tracing the similarities between romantic obsession and substance abuse with the countryfied “Using You.” \n\n\n\n\nThis is a 21+ event\n\n\nPresented by Soda.\n\n\n\n$\n\nYou can get a refund if: \n\nIt’s within 24 hours of buying tickets\nThis event is rescheduled or cancelled
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/jack-van-cleaf-joelton-mayfield/
LOCATION:Soda Bar\, 3615 El Cajon Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92104
CATEGORIES:SD Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T170000
DTSTAMP:20250822T181420Z
CREATED:20250822T181420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T181420Z
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SUMMARY:“Matinees on the Mountain”
DESCRIPTION:…screening Early Astronomical Films \nMount Wilson Observatory (MWO)—Southern California’s esteemed home to several of the most groundbreaking astronomical discoveries in history—presents the fourth “Matinees on the Mountain” screening on Saturday\, August 23\, 2025 at 3:00pm. \nThe Observatory\, along with Los Angeles Filmforum\, presents “Envisioning the Skies: A Short History of Astronomical Films\,” a program of early scientific films exploring how cinema first attempted to understand and visualize the cosmos. Curated by L.A. Filmforum’s Jane de Almeida\, Adam Hyman\, and Jheanelle Brown\, the program explores how astronomy and image‑making have shaped one another from the 19th century to the present-day. From Hanns Walter Kornblum and Ernst Krieger’s “Our Heavenly Bodies\,” to Bernard Lyot’s solar footage\, to Carl Sagan’s “Cosmos.” these films reveal how techniques from sequential photography to digital simulation have transformed how we see\, teach\, and imagine the universe. \nMWO’s new film series—happening on select Saturday afternoons this season—will take place in its 256-seat auditorium\, screening classic science fiction\, early scientific\, vintage silent films\, and even a few family-friendly surprises. Moviegoers can enjoy lunch at the Cosmic Cafe or picnic on the grounds\, explore the Observatory’s rich history\, and then settle in for a unique cinematic experience 1-mile above the City of Los Angeles. Tickets are priced at $20 for general admission and $15 for children under 12. For more information and tickets\, please visit: www.mtwilson.edu/events/movie082325
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/matinees-on-the-mountain/
LOCATION:Mount Wilson Observatory\, 100 Mt Wilson Circle Road\,\, Mt Wilson\, CA\, 91023
CATEGORIES:LA Lifestyle Events,LA Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T160000
DTSTAMP:20250822T142148Z
CREATED:20250822T142105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T142148Z
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SUMMARY:Chili at the Beach
DESCRIPTION:Chili at the Beach is an annual\, local favorite event held on the first 3 blocks of HB Downtown on Main Street. Featuring chili contestants\, chili tasting for paid ticket holders\, live music\, vendors\, kids activities and more. A portion of the ticket proceeds to benefit The Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley and the HB International Surf Museum. Event is free to attend.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/381814/
LOCATION:Huntington Beach Downtown\, Main St & Pacific Coast Highway\, Huntington Beach\, CA
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T160000
DTSTAMP:20250822T043046Z
CREATED:20250822T042827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T043046Z
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SUMMARY:KPBS San Diego Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 23\, 2025 \n10 a.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s bring our community closer together through the shared experience of reading and discussing great books! The inaugural KPBS San Diego Book Festival on the University of San Diego campus is a free event for book lovers of all ages. Attendees will enjoy panel discussions with award-winning authors\, activities\, live entertainment\, exhibitors including local authors and independent booksellers\, and more. \n\n\n\nReserve your free general admission tickets now! \n\n\n\nView Program PDF \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nHelp support “Literacy for All” with the San Diego Council on Literacy (SDCOL)! Bring new or gently used books\, appropriate for kindergarten through elementary school students\, with you to the festival to donate to SDCOL. Every book will find a loving home within our local library branches\, on the shelves of literacy program sites or in home libraries of local community members. Thank you kindly for your support! \nCheck back for more information as the event approaches\, and follow us: \n 
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/kpbs-san-diego-book-festival/
LOCATION:University of San Diego\, 5998 Alcalá Park\, San Diego\, CA\, 92110
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTSTAMP:20250822T180727Z
CREATED:20250822T180727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T180727Z
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SUMMARY:New Blues Festival IX
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two days of incredible live blues music at the New Blues Festival IX\, happening Saturday\, August 23 (12–8pm) and Sunday\, August 24 (9am–8pm) at Shoreline Aquatic Park in Long Beach. \nWe’ve got a powerhouse lineup featuring some of the best blues talent around\, including Ana Popovic\, Bill Grisolia\, Dennis Jones\, Laurie Morvan\, and many more. \nCome out and enjoy great music\, ocean views\, food vendors\, and the perfect summer festival atmosphere. \nLocation: Shoreline Aquatic Park\, 200 Aquarium Way\, Long Beach\, CA\nMore info: www.newbluesfestival.com
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/new-blues-festival-ix/
LOCATION:ShoreLine Aquatic Park\, 200 Aquarium Way\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90802
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTSTAMP:20250822T180154Z
CREATED:20250822T180058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T180154Z
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SUMMARY:Los Feliz Writers Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 23rd and 24th to celebrate the voices of Los Feliz and write together! \nOn August 23rd and 24th\, the first ever Los Feliz Writers Festival will be celebrating the voices of Los Feliz and creating spaces for the community to write together! They will have flash fiction writing competitions with prizes donated by local businesses; poetry writing workshops\, literary trivia\, zine-making\, a community mic\, and more. The intention of the festival is to create a safe and welcoming environment for all the voices of Los Feliz to connect and share their work.The festival is organized with support from the Los Feliz Neighborhood Council\, as well as fifteen local organizations.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/los-feliz-writers-festival/
LOCATION:Los Feliz\, 1800-1856 N. Vermont Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027
CATEGORIES:LA Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T233000
DTSTAMP:20250822T040745Z
CREATED:20250822T040745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T040745Z
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SUMMARY:Beebs + Black Diamond Riders + Water Tower + Kasuyamaaa
DESCRIPTION:LONG BEACH\,CA! I’m coming through to rock a show AUG. 22nd at with my soul brother Jesse Wagner (of The Aggrolites)! He’s bringing his All-Star band The Black Diamonds! See ya soon!  link below \nhttps://www.sndlbc.com/…/black-diamond-riders-beebs…
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/beebs-black-diamond-riders-water-tower-kasuyamaaa/
LOCATION:Supply & Demand\, 2500 E Anaheim St\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90804
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T230000
DTSTAMP:20250822T164129Z
CREATED:20250822T164129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T164129Z
UID:10000663-1755892800-1755903600@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:K Camp Kiss 6 Tour'
DESCRIPTION:The “K CAMP KISS 6 TOUR” is K Camp’s current concert series promoting his latest album Built Different\, featuring genre-bending tracks\, a blend of smooth R&B and hard-hitting trap\, and energetic live performances of his catalog of timeless hits. The tour offers fans a preview of the artist’s continued evolution and a deeper\, more introspective side following his partnership with Virgin Records. 
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/k-camp-kiss-6-tour/
LOCATION:Regent Theater\, 448 S. Main St.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90013
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T223000
DTSTAMP:20250822T163224Z
CREATED:20250822T163224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T163224Z
UID:10000662-1755891000-1755901800@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Sam Barber
DESCRIPTION:Now that Sam Barber has your attention\, he’s looking forward to holding onto it a while. \n  \n“I love making anything that can affect someone emotionally\,” Barber says. \n  \nThe 21-year-old singer-songwriter from Southeast Missouri has already seen his career begin on a meteoric rise\, and his debut album\, Restless Mind\, released in November 2024\, is poised to send him into orbit. The ongoing Restless Mind Tour has already featured Barber’s SOLD-OUT Ryman Auditorium debut and a showcase slot at the GoldenSky Festival. The tour will reach the U.S.\, Europe and Australia in 2025 introducing tens of thousands of new fans to Barber’s energetic and emotional live show. \n  \nBarber is also entering 2025 on a high note following the release of “Indigo (feat. Avery Anna)\,” which marked his debut on the Billboard Hot 100 while amassing more than 250 MILLION global streams (and counting)\, and notching 1 BILLION+ views and 500\,000+ creates on TikTok. \n  \nAfter the success of his 2X PLATINUM-certified 2023 single “Straight and Narrow\,” Barber combines raw honesty and youthful enthusiasm in a way that has forced him into nearly every conversation about the future of country music. In the wake of the Restless Mind album and tour\, that future may well belong to Barber.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/sam-barber/
LOCATION:The Fonda Theatre\, 6126 Hollywood Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T213000
DTSTAMP:20250822T174124Z
CREATED:20250822T174124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T174124Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:From the moment she began writing her new album\, Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner knew that she wanted to call it Jubilee. After all\, a jubilee is a celebration of the passage of time—a festival to usher in the hope of a new era in brilliant technicolor. Zauner’s first two albums garnered acclaim for the way they grappled with anguish; Psychopomp was written as her mother underwent cancer treatment\, while Soft Sounds From Another Planet took the grief she held from her mother‘s death and used it as a conduit to explore the cosmos. \nNow\, at the start of a new decade\, Japanese Breakfast is ready to fight for happiness\, an all-too-scarce resource in our seemingly crumbling world. How does she do it? With a joyful noise. From pulsing walls of synthgaze and piano on “Sit\,” to the nostalgia-laden strings that float through “Tactics\,” Jubilee bursts with the most wide-ranging arrangements of Zauner’s career. Each song unfurls a new aspect of her artistry: “Be Sweet\,” co-written with Wild Nothing’s Jack Tatum\, is a jagged\, propulsive piece of ‘80s pop that’s followed by a sweetly melancholic ballad in “Kokomo\, IN.” As she rides a crest of saxophones and synthesizers through “Slide Tackle\,” a piece of nimble pop-funk run through a New Order lens\, Zauner professes her desire to move forward: “I want to be good—I want to navigate this hate in my heart somewhere better.” \nIn the years leading up to Jubilee\, Zauner also took theory lessons and studied piano in earnest for the first time\, in an effort to improve her range as a songwriter: “I’ve never wanted to rest on any laurels. I wanted to push it as far as it could go\, inviting more people in and pushing myself as a composer\, a producer\, an arranger.” She pours that sentiment into the album from the very beginning\, weaving a veritable tapestry of sound on the opening track “Paprika.” To build such an anthem of self-actualization\, Zauner maxed out the technical limits of her recording rig\, expelling her anxieties and egoism with layers upon layers of triumphant horns and marching snares. “How’s it feel to be at the center of magic? To linger in tones and words?” she ponders\, conjuring the widescreen majesty of Kate Bush. “I opened the floodgates and found no water\, no current\, no river\, no rush!” \nLater\, on “Savage Good Boy”—a kooky\, terrifyingly prophetic jam co-produced with (Sandy) Alex G—Zauner reduces the excess of modern capitalism to an emotional level\, sarcastically imagining the perspective of a billionaire trying to convince his lover to join him underground as the apocalypse unfolds. “I want to make the money until there’s no more to be made/And we will be so wealthy\, I’m absolved from questioning/That all my bad behavior was just a necessary strain/They’re the stakes in a race to win.” “I don’t want to weave politics into my music in a way that feels cheap\, but I couldn’t make something that doesn’t comment on the reality we live in\,” says Zauner. “I think that you need to push yourself to care\, and that’s part of what this album is about: If you want change\, in anything\, you need to go to war for it.” At the end comes “Posing for Cars\,” one of the longest\, most visceral Japanese Breakfast songs to date. In its muted opening\, Zauner quietly re-embraces impassioned facets of youth—wistful daydreaming\, fierce loyalty—atop a bed of slowly-strummed guitars. \nThose same feelings pour out of her fingertips as she erupts into a cathartic\, nearly three-minute-long solo to close out the record\, with gradual swells of distortion that evoke the arena-sized guitars of bands like Wilco or Sonic Youth. Jubilee is an album about processing life and love in the quest for happiness\, and how that process sometimes requires us to step outside of ourselves. “Savage Good Boy” isn’t the only time Zauner takes on a persona; On the cavernous masterpiece “Posing In Bondage\,” she imagines a woman left behind in the confines of an empty house\, traversing the blurred lines between domesticity and dominance as she sings to an absent lover. Meanwhile\, “Kokomo\, IN” was written from the perspective of a small- town Indiana boy\, forced to say goodbye to a girlfriend who’s shipping off to study abroad. But throughout Jubilee\, Zauner is hardly fictionalizing her lyrics\, instead pouring her own life into the universe of each song to tell real stories\, and allowing those universes\, in turn\, to fill in the details. Joy\, change\, evolution—these things take real time\, and real effort. And Japanese Breakfast is here for it.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/japanese-breakfast/
LOCATION:The Greek Theatre\, 2700 North Vermont Avenue\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90027
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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