The best Los Angeles events for the week of February 5 - February 11
Los Angeles always has a plethora of events going down at every corner. Whether it’s a convention or some local stand-up comedy, there’s always something to do if you’re looking to leave the house. We look at some of the best events going down in Los Angeles this week (February 5 through February 11).
Monday, February 5
Ava King @ Upright Citizens Brigade (5919 Franklin Avenue)
Doors: 5:30 p.m. (tickets) 15+
Los Angeles artist Ava King will celebrate the release of their new studio album Sex Money God with a special comedy/musical performance at Upright Citizens Brigade. Directed by UCB’s Christopher Renfro, the show will include choreography by Brazilian-born & L.A.-based Fernanda Teixeira.
Tuesday, February 6
ave.noelle, Astyn Turr @ Moroccan Lounge (901 E. 1st Street)
Doors: 7 p.m. (tickets) 21+
Moroccan Lounge will be the home for a pair of release shows with ave.noelle celebrating the release of their new album Once and Astyn Turr celebrating the release of their new single "24." Cherone and Tina Chau Le will also perform.
Thursday, February 8
Rosie Tucker @ The Goldfish (5043 York Blvd)
Doors: 8 p.m. (free) 21+
Los Angeles indie rock artist Rosie Tucker kicks off their February residency at The Goldfish by performing their debut album lowlight in full with Adjenai and okudaxij joining as support. The 21+ show is free to the public.
Cupid Shuffle @ Upright Citizen Brigade (5919 Franklin Avenue)
Doors: 8:45 p.m. (tickets) 15+
Cupid Shuffle will bring together improvisers from the region to go on speed dates based on snippets of songs. After the dates, the audience decides who should go on a second date. Hosted by Evan Cleaver, the improv show will feature Carl Tart, Ruha Taslimi, Monika Smith, Alex Song-Xia, Casey Feigh, and Lamar Woods.
Friday, February 9
The Last Improv Show @ Dynasty Typewriter (2511 Wilshire Blvd)
Doors: 6:30 p.m. (tickets) 18+
Presented by Dan Black, The Last Improv Show will bring a bevy of improvisers to deliver an unforgettable performance at Dynasty Typewriter. Nicole Byer, Bobby Moynihan, Dan Black, Carl Tart, and Paul Scheer are on tap for the show with David Cross as the guest monologist.
Saturday, February 10
Big and Hairy Comedy Show @ The Hollywood Comedy (5871 Melrose Avenue)
Doors: 9:15 p.m. (tickets)
Big and Hairy Comedy Show will bring some of Los Angeles' funniest standup comics together for a Saturday night laughfest at The Hollywood Comedy with sets from Jay Washington, Lisa Wallen, Mort Burke, Katie Bingol, Chip Nicholson, and Sam Landers.
Haken @ Fonda Theatre (6126 Hollywood Boulevard)
Doors: 7 p.m. (tickets)
Prog metal band Haken will kick off their Evening with Haken tour at Los Angeles' Fonda Theatre. This trek will find the band playing a much longer headlining set than usual with a performance of their recent studio album Fauna in full alongside some deep cuts from their discography.
Sunday, February 11
Lilliana Villines @ Moroccan Lounge (901 E. 1st Street)
Doors: 7:30 p.m. (tickets)
If you’re not into the Super Bowl, Los Angeles singer-songwriter Lilliana Villines will headline Moroccan Lounge alongside special guests Plum, Franky Fox, and Shuggie Shooter. Last year, Villines unveiled their single “yours,” which was their first release since 2020’s The Mids.