The Scenestar

Shows of the Night: Thursday, October 3rd

BUY TICKETS: Cigarettes After Sex at the Wiltern

The weekend is almost here, Scenestar readers. It's also playoff time for the Los Angeles Dodgers who will play Game 1 of the Division Series at 5:30 p.m. with Raul Campos of KCRW DJing before the game starts from 2:30 p.m., up until game time for both upcoming home games. In terms of our other "Rocktober" pick for Show of the Night on Thursday, We're giving the title to the return of Cigarettes After Sex! They will headline an all-ages tour date tonight at the Wiltern on Thursday, October 3, and at the Yost Theater on Friday, October 4. Both shows will start with a screening of the band's short film "You’re the Only Good Thing In My Life."

If you can't get into our Show of the Night, your other music options include performances by Banks, Marc Broussard, Calexico, Cherubs, Dominic Fike, Emmylou Harris, Iron & Wine, KRS-One, Loud Luxury, Mercury Rev, Michael Nesmith, Beth Orton, PORCHES, Tank and the Bangas, Tanya Tucker, Vampire Weekend, Adia Victoria, Vivian Girls, Your Grandparents, and many more. Click here for ticket links and info on all of today's shows as well as upcoming local shows on our concert calendar. For any further updates, be sure to also follow us on Twitter for any last-minute news and set times (posted daily in the comments section) if available for select shows!

She & Him: Two Shows at the Theatre at Ace

She & Him are back again to spread some more holiday cheer in December! Talented duo Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward aka She & Him will be bringing their "A Very She & Him Christmas Party" to the Theatre at Ace Hotel on Friday, December 13, and Saturday, December 14, with special guest Patton Oswalt.

Contest: Greg Laswell at the Troubadour

San Diego's Greg Laswell is headed up the coast this weekend for an upcoming show! Known for many of his songs appearing in multiple films and television shows, Greg Laswell will play those tracks and more at the Troubadour on Friday, September 13, with opener Balto. We're giving our readers the chance to attend courtesy of a contest for tickets to his show!

Shows of the Night: Tuesday, September 10th

BUY TICKETS: Elton John at the Honda Center

Here we go again, Scenestar readers. One of the legendary artists of our time will kick things off this Tuesday as the recipient of our Show of the Night title: Sir Elton John! His Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour returns for two nights at the Honda Center tonight, and Wednesday, September 11. He will also be back next month to take part in a special Rocketman: Live in Concert event at the Greek Theatre on Thursday, October 17, where Elton John will be joined by the actor who portrayed him in the movie, Taron Egerton, and by the Hollywood Symphony Orchestra to play live-to-picture all the songs from the film during the special screening of Rocketman at the Los Feliz venue.

If you can't get into our Show of the Night, your other music options include performances by David Crosby, D Savage, John Early, Fall Out Boy, Fan Fiction, Green Day, Keshi, Paper Idol, Satica, Torche, Weezer, and many more. Click here for ticket links and info on all of today's shows as well as upcoming local shows on our concert calendar. For any further updates, be sure to also follow us on Twitter for any last-minute news and set times (posted daily in the comments section) if available for select shows!

Rocketman: Live in Concert at the Greek Theatre

Sir Elton John's Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour now includes a special one-night-only show taking place right here in Los Angeles! The legendary musician is already performing at the Honda Center on Tuesday, September 10, and Wednesday, September 11. Now he will take part in a special Rocketman: Live in Concert event at the Greek Theatre on Thursday, October 17. Elton John will be joined by the actor who portrayed him in the movie, Taron Egerton, and by the Hollywood Symphony Orchestra who will be playing live-to-picture all the songs from the film during the special screening of Rocketman at the Los Feliz venue.

Contest: Black Movie Soundtrack III at the Hollywood Bowl

One of the coolest musical events at the Hollywood Bowl returns for a third year! Black Movie Soundtrack III returns on Wednesday, September 25, with musical director Marcus Miller and Reginald Hudlin presenting the best in black film music, with Craig Robinson serving as host. The big musical event will feature themes, scores, and songs that have set the tone for eight decades of black cinema with El DeBarge, Dionne Farris, Chaka Khan, Meshell Ndegéocello, Raphael Saadiq, Charlie Wilson, BeBe Winans, and more providing the vocals and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra coming through with the musical backing for the tracks. We're giving our readers the chance to attend this magical night of music by giving away a pair of tickets to the show!

Contest: John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl

Legendary Academy Award®-winning composer John Williams will be back this summer hosting a series of shows dedicated to his music! Joined by conductor David Newman, the pair will be bringing Maestro of the Movies to life as the Los Angeles Philharmonic perform music along with film clips from Jaws, Jurassic Park, Saving Private Ryan, Star Wars, and more. We are giving away a pair of tickets to either show of your choice courtesy of the L.A. Phil!

Contest: Johnny Ramone Tribute at Hollywood Forever

One of our favorite summer events is coming back this weekend! Hollywood Forever Cemetery will celebrate Johnny Ramone once again with a screening of the 1979 cult classic 'The Warriors,' which is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its release on Sunday, August 11. Fred Armisen, Steve Jones, Starcrawler, and more will be on hand as part of the celebration. You can too by entering our contest to attend the event this year!