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The best Los Angeles events for the week of June 17 - June 23

Photo credit: Acacia Evans

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 (June 17 through June 23).

Wednesday June 19

T Pain @ Hollywood Bowl (2301 N Highland Ave.)
Doors: 6 p.m. (tickets)

T Pain is celebrating Juneteenth with some friends at Hollywood Bowl. The special performance will celebrate black music with an orchestra (Color of Noize Orchestra) conducted by Derrick Hodge. Joining the platinum-selling artist at the event are Ledisi, D Smoke, Tina Campbell of Mary Mary, LaRussell, and DC6 Singers Collective.

Pomme, beccs @ Regent Theater (448 Main St.)
Doors: 7 p.m. (tickets)

French artist Pomme will headline Regent Theater in support of their new studio album Saisons, which is out on Polydor. The show will be the final stop on the artist's first-ever tour across North America. Indie-pop artist Beccs, who'll be previewing their forthcoming EP stay moist, will join as support.

Thursday June 20

Third Eye Blind, Yellowcard @ Greek Theatre (2700 N Vermont Ave.)
Doors: 5 p.m. (tickets)

Third Eye Blind's Summer Gods Tour will make its way to Greek Theatre on Thursday. Joining the festivities are Yellowcard, who unveiled an album of reimagined songs titled A Hopeless Sign earlier this year, and Arizona, who unveiled their self-titled album last year.

Friday, June 21

Melt-Banana @ El Rey Theatre (5515 Wilshire Blvd.)
Doors: 6: 30 p.m. (tickets)

Melt-Banana will have one of their final stops on their current headlining tour at El Rey Theatre. The band are promoting their new studio album 3 + 5, which will be released on August 23 on A-Zap Records. BabyBaby_Explores, SquidPisser, and Tomato Flower will be the supporting acts.

Of Montreal @ The Regent Theater (448 Main St.)
Doors: 7 p.m. (tickets)

Of Montreal will bring their headlining tour to Regent Theater where they'll promote their new studio album Lady on the Cusp, which is out on longtime label Polyvinyl. Tele Novella and Sundiver CA will be the opening acts.

The Starting Line, Home Grown @ The Novo (800 W Olympic Blvd.)
Doors: 7 p.m. (tickets)

A handful of tickets remain for The Starting Line's headlining performance at The Novo. The show will also feature a reunion from SoCal pop punk band Home Grown and a set from rising act Heavenward.

Saturday, June 22

Twin Tribes, Traitrs @ The Novo (800 W Olympic Blvd.)
Doors: 7 p.m. (tickets)

Twin Tribes will make their way to The Novo on Saturday in support of their new studio album Pendulum. TRAITRS, Wingtips, and Gvllow will also perform. A handful of tickets are left for this performance.

Dum Dum Fest @ The Echo (1822 W Sunset Blvd)
Doors: 6 p.m. (tickets)

Dum Dum Fest makes its return for a night filled with some of the best in the Los Angeles dark underground scene at The Echo. The festival will feature performances from Taleen Kali, Sacred Skin, Supergloom, Tremours, Dildox, Hex Code, and Urns and Argyles.

Sunday, June 23

Hot Water Music, Quicksand @ The Belasco (1050 S Hill St.)
Doors: 7 p.m. (tickets)

Hot Water Music’s 30th anniversary tour will land at The Belasco this Sunday. The band’s 10th studio album Vows was released last month via Equal Vision. Quicksand and Tim Barry will be the opening acts.