Whether you’re in the mood for eSports action or want to see a great TTRPG session, countless streamers have been showcasing their skills on Twitch. We showcase some Twitch streams worth checking out this week (September 14 - September 20).

Wednesday, September 16

PlayStation 5 Showcase - PlayStation - 4 p.m. EST/1 p.m. PST

Sony will unveil some new information about forthcoming PlayStation 5 games with their new showcase. In June, Sony revealed a slew of titles for the upcoming video game console. The PlayStation 5 will be released this holiday season. Two PlayStation 5 consoles will drop at launch: a regular version with a Blu-Ray drive and a cheaper digital version (sans Blu-Ray drive). You can watch the stream here.

Tigtone & The Never-Stopping Prophecy - Adult Swim - 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST

Adult Swim's animated series Tigtone gets the TTRPG treatment with Tigtone & The Never-Stopping Prophecy. Ify Nwadiwe, ClassyKatie, JoCat, Khalif "Khroen" Hashim, and Ezekiel_III will take part in this special tabletop session. A PDF of the game's rules can be downloaded here. Tigtone recently began its second season on Adult Swim. You can watch the stream here.

Thursday, September 17

Summerstage Jubilee - Summerstage NYC - 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST

A slew of major acts will come together to support Summerstage NYC's free programs. Sting, Norah Jones, Trey Anastasio, Rufus Wainwright, Leslie Odom Jr., Rosanne Cash, Emily King, and PJ Morton are among those set to deliver performances during the livestream. Billie Jean King and Paul Shaffer will also offer some stories in between performances. You can learn more about the event here. You can watch the stream here.

Throttle Remix Contest - Monstercat - 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST

Throttle and Monstercat A&R will listen to the best remixes of Throttle's single "Heroes." The contest winner will be revealed live on stream. "Heroes," which features Nicolosi, was released back in June and is featured on the new Monstercat Instinct Vol. 6 compilation. Last year, Throttle unveiled their debut EP titled Where U Are. You can watch the stream here.

Friday, September 18

D&D Celebration - D&D - 19:45 a.m. EST/7:45 a.m. PST

Starting on Friday, D&D fans will be able to join others worldwide for D&D Celebration. The three-day event will feature a slew of panels and live games with some of the biggest names in the D&D universe. You can view the entire schedule here. You can watch the stream here.

Cold Waves Festival Lost Weekend Virtual Experience - Cold Waves Festival - 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST

The Cold Waves Festival will be going virtual this weekend with their Lost Weekend event. For three days, fans will be treated to a slew of new and unreleased performances from acts such as Meat Beat Manifesto, Front Line Assembly, and Chemlab. The event will help raise money for the staff of Metro Chicago and the suicide prevention and awareness charity Darkest Before Dawn. More information on the event can be found here. You can watch the stream here.

Saturday, September 19

QXT’s 29th Anniversary - QXTs - 8: p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST

New Jersey alternative dance club QXTs will be celebrating their 29th anniversary with a special livestream. DJs Ash, Damian Plague, Helixx, Jack.Pot, Luna, Mindsolvent, Mykill Plague, and Victrola will be spinning the best in goth, post punk, EBM, industrial, 80s, and synthwave. A special QXT’s 29th anniversary shirt can be purchased here. You can watch the stream here.

ELEAGUE Super Punch returns to TBS this Friday

September 02, 2020 by Terrance Pryor in Gaming

ELEAGUE Super Punch will make its highly anticipated return to TBS this Friday (September 4).

Announced today, the show, which features hosts Ify Nwadiwe, Kelly Nugent and J.D. Witherspoon, will showcase the best highlights in gaming every week. Celebrities, streamers, and athletes will also make appearances on the show to play games and interact with fans. This Friday, former NBA player Rex Chapman will be a featured guest.

ELEAGUE Super Punch will air every Friday at midnight from September 4 through November 27. The show made its debut earlier this year on Twitch and TBS.

The five best Valentine's Day 2020 events in Los Angeles

February 10, 2020 by Terrance Pryor in Music

Valentine’s Day is on Friday, and many couples still don’t know how they’re going to celebrate the occasion. For folks in Los Angeles, there’s plenty to see and do with the person you love! We’ve picked five events worth checking out with your Valentine on Valentine’s Day. Tickets are on sale right now to the general public.

Murder By Death, Saintseneca @ The Regent Theater

Murder By Death will celebrate their 20th anniversary with a performance inside The Regent Theater. The band will be performing a fan-curated setlist filled with fan favorites and deep cuts. All attendees will get a free copy of a zine looking back on the band's history. Murder By Death’s last studio album was 2018's The Other Shore. Opening the show are Saintseneca, who are plugging their 2018 studio album Pillar of Na.

Bat For Lashes @ The Theatre at Ace Hotel

Indie pop act Bat For Lashes arrives to Los Angeles to promote their new studio album Lost Girls, which peaked at number 14 on the Independent Albums chart. Aside from performing cuts from the new record, the act will perform some rarities during this special performance. Last week, they released their cover of Don Henley’s classic song "The Boys of Summer."

White Women @ UCB Sunset

Los Angeles improv group White Women will have a special Valentine's Day show inside UCB Sunset with Gilmore Guys co-host Demi Adejuyigbe as their special guest. White Women have been bringing their show to events such as SF Sketchfest and Out of Bounds Comedy Festival. The group features Ronnie Adrian, Zeke Nicholson, Ify Nwadiwe, Ishmel Sahid, Carl Tart, and Lamar Woods.

Aaron Sorkin Improvised @ Impro Studio

Aaron Sorkin Improvised delivers an improvised version of the hit NBC series The West Wing. Much like any other show at Impro Studio, the audience can expect engaging storytelling from some of the best improv actors in the area. Aaron Sorkin Improvised takes place at the Impro Studio every Friday night in February.

The Flux Capacitators '80s Prom @ Copper Blues Brea

If you're looking to turn Valentine's Day into prom night, Copper Blues Brea is the place to be for '80s Valentine's Day prom party. The event will be headlined by popular cover band The Flux Capacitors. Aside from a costume contest, attendees can get their picture taken with an actual Delorean Time Machine. The event is free to the public.