If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in Los Angeles. From a phone-free party to a composer panel and workshop, here are the local shows worth checking out this weekend.
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You Had To Be There.
From the event description:
Picture yourself at a house party where nobody had their phones out and everyone was dancing and living in the moment. That's what this is. And when your friends ask you how was the party? You Had To Be There.
When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 9 p.m.- Sunday, Sept. 8, 2 a.m.
Where: Catch One, 4067 W. Pico Blvd.
Admission: Free - $20
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Ambiente Latin Party
From the event description:
Meet us at the Treehouse Rooftop and move to the rhythm of Bachata and Latin vibes in a beautiful indoor/outdoor venue. We’re dancing until 2am with the best Latin DJs spinning all your favorite Latin hits all night.
When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 10 p.m.- Sunday, Sept. 8, 2 a.m.
Where: Treehouse Rooftop Lounge, 686 N. Spring St.
Admission: $10. More ticket options available.
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Waves III x The Shade Room
From the event description:
Amplify Africa presents "Waves III, A Summer Pool Party" in partnership with The Shade Room. Calling all city boys and girls to show out this summer at the Rooftop of the W hotel in Hollywood. Enjoy one of the best views in the city with great people, good music and dope vibe. Music by Nneoma, Blaq Pages, DJ Slim, DJ Rozay and Tomi Tribe.
When: Sunday, Sept. 8, 2 p.m.- Monday, Sept. 9, 1 a.m.
Where: W Hotel Hollywood, 6250 Hollywood Blvd.
Admission: $30
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Tonal Tinkering — Composer Panel / Workshop
From the event description:
Tonal Tinkering is a composer panel and workshop event featuring three amazing composers: Ronit Kirchman, Drum & Lace (Sofia Hulquist) and Heather Mcintosh. The event will include a panel discussion with the composers, composer workshop (TBD) and demo stations featuring sample libraries from Spitfire Audio. Tonal Tinkering's theme is the exploration of using recorded material (samples, foley, live instruments, etc...) and transforming them into new musical elements through processing, synthesis, editing, etc.
When: Sunday, Sept. 8, 3-7 p.m.
Where: Civic Center Studios, 207 S. Broadway, Suite One
Admission: Free
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Parking in Downtown LA can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of Downtown LA parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, check the LA Metro website for nearby stations and schedules.
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