Dinosaur Jr. plays The Bellwether on Friday night while Miley headlines the Hollywood Bowl the same evening, a pairing of 1980s-rooted noise rock and modern pop spectacle that says a lot about how wide Los Angeles runs this weekend. Comedy is strong too, with Daniel Sloss at the Orpheum and a clutch of Hollywood Improv rooms on Friday.
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- Miley at the Hollywood Bowl
- Dinosaur Jr. & Stef Chura at The Bellwether
- Daniel Sloss at the Orpheum Theatre
- Boy Harsher at the Hollywood Palladium
- Los Angeles Philharmonic: Swan Lake and Liszt
- New Joke Night at The Lab at Hollywood Improv
- Geese at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Sister Sadie at The Peppermint Club
- The Handmaids at Wilshire Ebell Theatre
- Whipped Cream at Club Los Globos
Miley at the Hollywood Bowl
Fri, Oct 16, 7:30 PM · Hollywood Bowl · from $109
Miley brings pop headlining power to one of the city’s most storied outdoor amphitheaters, with Model/Actriz on the same bill. The Bowl’s open-air setting makes it a good choice for a warm October evening.
Dinosaur Jr. & Stef Chura at The Bellwether
Fri, Oct 16, 8:00 PM · The Bellwether · from $62
Dinosaur Jr. are a cornerstone of alternative rock, known for loud guitar and J Mascis’s distinctive voice. Stef Chura opens, and the smaller room gives the night an up-close feel.
Daniel Sloss at the Orpheum Theatre
Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PM · Orpheum Theatre – Los Angeles · from $31
Scottish comic Daniel Sloss is known for sharp, confessional stand-up with a fearless edge. The historic Orpheum is a handsome room to see him in.
Boy Harsher at the Hollywood Palladium
Fri, Oct 16, 8:00 PM · Hollywood Palladium · from $71
Boy Harsher make moody, synth-driven electronic music with a cold, cinematic feel. The Palladium’s big room suits their atmospheric sound well.
Los Angeles Philharmonic: Swan Lake and Liszt
Fri, Oct 16, 8:00 PM · Walt Disney Concert Hall · from $63
The LA Phil pairs Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake excerpts with Liszt at Walt Disney Concert Hall, one of the most acclaimed concert spaces in the country. It’s a strong classical option for a Friday night.
New Joke Night at The Lab at Hollywood Improv
Fri, Oct 16, 7:30 PM · The Lab At Hollywood Improv · from $40
A showcase of new comedy material at the Hollywood Improv’s smaller Lab room, where audiences see comics trying out fresh sets. It’s an intimate way to catch comedy before it hits bigger stages.
Geese at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PM · Hollywood Forever Cemetery · from $106
Geese bring a restless, guitar-forward rock sound to the grounds of Hollywood Forever, a historic cemetery turned concert venue. The setting is as memorable as the band.
Sister Sadie at The Peppermint Club
Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PM · The Peppermint Club · from $34
Sister Sadie plays bluegrass in a small room, a good contrast to the bigger rooms on the weekend. Expect close harmonies and acoustic instrumentation.
The Handmaids at Wilshire Ebell Theatre
Sat, Oct 17, 7:00 PM · Wilshire Ebell Theatre · from $159
A musical-theatre production at the Wilshire Ebell, a historic 1927 venue with a classic auditorium. It’s a good pick for theatre fans looking for something different on Saturday.
Whipped Cream at Club Los Globos
Fri, Oct 16, 9:00 PM · Club Los Globos – CA · from $75
A techno and electronic night at Club Los Globos, a long-running Hollywood club. It’s a good choice for late-night dancing after the earlier shows.
Check dates and times on the listings before you go, and book early for the Hollywood Bowl and Walt Disney Concert Hall, where seats move quickly.
