Fountain Theatre Holiday Soiree & Cabaret
2025-12-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-14 14:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90029, United States
This December, join the Fountain Teather for a Holiday Soirée & Cabaret, a three-night celebration of theatre, music, and community. The centerpiece of this festive series will be our Holiday Soirée on December 12, featuring a live 2026 Season Announcement, a sparkling cabaret performance by Imani Branch & Friends, and a lively raffle and reception designed to bring together artists, patrons, and friends. The Soirée will be followed by two additional Cabaret performances on December 13 & 14 to get you in the holiday spirit!

Orgy, Dead Girls Corp, Desperate Measures, Valea, Shark in the Water, Marintha, Speak of the Devil
2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Whisky A-Go-Go, 8901 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California
Headlining the show is Orgy, the iconic Los Angeles band best known for pioneering a unique style they call “Death Pop,” which fuses Industrial Rock, Electronic Rock, Alternative Metal, and Goth/Synth-Rock into a dark, cinematic, and highly influential sound, especially famous for their hit cover of New Order’s “Blue Monday.” They are supported by Dead Girls Corp, a high-energy industrial/goth band from Las Vegas often associated with the dark wave and metal scenes; Desperate Measures, a hard rock or metal band; and the lineup is rounded out by several emerging acts from the local Los Angeles rock and metal circuit, including Valea, Shark in the Water, Marintha, and Speak of the Devil, promising a full evening of guitar-driven, aggressive music.

GOLDENEYE
2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:30 | American Cinematheque at Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California
When a powerful satellite system falls into the hands of Alec Trevelyan, AKA Agent 006 (Sean Bean), a former ally-turned-enemy, only James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) can save the world from an awesome space weapon that — in one short pulse — could destroy the earth! As Bond squares off against his former compatriot, he also battles Trevelyan’s stunning ally, Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen), an assassin who uses pleasure as her ultimate weapon.

"BABALU AYE" Celebrate Dia de San Lazaro with LAZARO GALARRAGA & Sitara Son
2025-12-12 19:00 - 23:00 | Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028.0
The event “BABALU AYE” Celebrate Dia de San Lazaro with LAZARO GALARRAGA & Sitara Son is a special cultural and musical celebration focused on Afro-Cuban traditions, scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 8:30 PM at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood. The evening honors the Día de San Lázaro, a significant day in the Afro-Cuban religion of Santería (Yoruba tradition) dedicated to the Orisha Babalú Ayé, who is syncretized with Saint Lazarus. The celebration is led by Lázaro Galarraga, a highly respected Master Drummer and Vocalist who is a pillar of the Afro-Cuban music tradition, alongside the band Sitara Son. Attendees can expect a vibrant, authentic performance of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and Rumba, featuring traditional rhythms and chants that connect to the rich spiritual and musical history of Cuba.

Strung Out
2025-12-12 19:00 - 23:00 | The Roxy, 9009 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, California
Strung Out is an influential American melodic skate punk band formed in 1989 in Simi Valley, California, best known for pioneering a unique, technically demanding style that fuses the high-speed drumming and energy of punk rock with the complex, precise guitar solos and compositional structures of heavy metal and progressive rock. The band, featuring vocalist Jason Cruz and guitarists Jake Kiley and Rob Ramos, was one of the first groups signed to the renowned punk label Fat Wreck Chords and played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of ’90s skate and melodic hardcore. Albums like Twisted by Design (1998) and An American Paradox (2002) are considered seminal works in the genre, characterized by aggressive lyrical themes, technical virtuosity, and a relentless, dual-guitar attack that has maintained their reputation as one of the most respected and powerful bands in the punk rock community.

Holiday Soirée & Cabaret’ stars Imani Branch & Friends
2025-12-12 19:00 - 23:30, 2025-12-13 19:00 - 23:30, 2025-12-14 14:00 - 17:00 | The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90029, United States
Get into the holiday spirit at The Fountain Theatre with a three-night Holiday Soirée & Cabaret celebrating theater, music and community. The centerpiece of this festive series will be the Holiday Soirée on Friday, Dec. 12, featuring a live 2026 season announcement, a sparkling cabaret performance by Imani Branch & Friends, and a lively raffle and reception designed to bring together artists, patrons and friends. Following the Soirée, Imani Branch & Friends return for two additional Holiday Cabaret performances on Saturday and Sunday.
A graduate of Howard University, Branch is a triple threat whose credits include the Helen Hayes nominated ensemble of Dominique Morisseau’s Blood at the Root at Theatre Alliance at Anacostia and productions of Passing Strange and Rent, both at the Tony nominated Signature Theatre. A dazzling star who breathes life and story into every musical number, she’s a larger-than-life talent boasting a captivating stage presence and fiercely soulful musical power.

RAMONES X
2025-12-12 19:00 - 23:30, 2025-12-13 19:00 - 23:00 | Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, California
The phrase “RAMONES X” most often refers to a collaboration or special edition release associated with the legendary punk rock band The Ramones, rather than a specific album or song title. The Roman numeral ‘X’ (meaning ten) is not an official album title in their discography, but the letter ‘X’ is commonly used in marketing to denote a collaboration or cross-over product. For example, the band has frequently partnered with merchandise companies for limited-edition items, such as The Ramones X Globe Skateboards collaboration, which produced a special, limited-edition box set of skate decks featuring the iconic band members. In general music contexts, the “X” could also refer to one of the various 40th Anniversary Deluxe Editions of their early albums (like the 2016 reissue of their debut album, Ramones), or the recent “1! 2! 3! 4! The Ramones Atmos Collection” Blu-ray set of their first four albums, which are limited-run, high-end releases that celebrate their groundbreaking influence on the punk genre.

Desert Films
2025-12-12 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-13 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-14 13:00 - 17:00 | Hudson Mainstage Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, California
Oscar Nominated actor, director and writer James Franco presents a bold new work-in-progress: a surreal stage trip through fame, fantasy, and the myth of Robert Blake.
Directed by James Franco and Peter Gold.
Starring James Franco and Blaine Kern III.
Special performance by Beth Grant.

Shlohmo
2025-12-12 20:00 - 22:30 | Hollywood Forever
Shlohmo is an American musician, producer, and visual artist from Los Angeles widely recognized as a pivotal figure in the LA beat scene and a founder of the influential WEDIDIT Records collective. His unique and experimental production style fuses elements from far-ranging genres, including lo-fi abstract hip-hop, ambient music, shoegaze, doom metal, and dark R&B, creating a signature sound that is often described as melancholic, atmospheric, and highly textured, earning him a reputation as a leading lo-fi bedroom producer. Shlohmo’s work often evolves between projects: his critically acclaimed debut album, Bad Vibes (2011), established his lo-fi aesthetic; 2015’s Dark Red expanded his sound with heavier, distorted, and more industrial rock and metal tones; and 2019’s The End explored an apocalyptic, nihilistic soundscape. Beyond his solo albums, Shlohmo has gained significant commercial recognition for his production and remix work with mainstream artists, including Jeremih (on the acclaimed No More EP), Banks, Post Malone, and Joji.

Stereophonic
2025-12-12 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-12-13 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-13 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-12-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500, Hollywood, CA, 90028.0

Jazz Legends: MIKE STERN QUINTET | with Leni Stern (guitar, ngoni & vocals), Bob Franceschini (saxophone), Janek Gwizdala (bass) and Dennis Chambers (drums)
2025-12-12 20:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-13 20:30 - 22:00 | Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028.0
The Jazz Legends: MIKE STERN QUINTET concert, featuring the all-star lineup of Mike Stern (guitar), Leni Stern (guitar, ngoni & vocals), Bob Franceschini (saxophone), Janek Gwizdala (bass), and Dennis Chambers (drums), is scheduled for two nights at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, California: Friday, December 12, 2025, at 8:30 PM, and Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 8:30 PM. Mike Stern is a six-time Grammy nominee and one of the most esteemed electric guitarists of his generation, known for his electrifying fusion style that blends sophisticated jazz harmonies with blistering rock-fusion firepower, a sound forged through partnerships with legends like Miles Davis and Jaco Pastorius. This quintet is a powerhouse of contemporary jazz and fusion, with each member being a leader in their own right; Dennis Chambers is a renowned drummer known for his technical virtuosity and deep groove, while Leni Stern’s inclusion adds an element of African influence with her ngoni playing, ensuring a night of high-level musicianship and improvisational excellence.

Women Crush Wednesdays with Marcella Arguello
2025-12-12 20:30 - 22:00 | Hollywood Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave, Hollywood, California, 90046.0
The comedy show Women Crush Wednesdays with Marcella Arguello is a highly anticipated and essential fixture in the Los Angeles comedy scene, curated and mercilessly hosted by Salvadoran-American stand-up Marcella Arguello. Known for her fearless, commanding stage presence and a comedic style that expertly blends self-deprecating humor about her height (6’2″), her Latinx identity, and sharp takes on race and gender, Arguello ensures this is one of the best-curated shows in the city. Originally started by Arguello to combat the lack of female representation in comedy lineups, this show (scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 8:30 PM at the Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles, CA) features a diverse rotation of national headliners and the brightest up-and-comers, delivering a truly funny and unmissable experience.

TYT 5
2025-12-13 12:30 - 13:30 | The Broadwater, 1076 Lillian Way, Los Angeles, California, 90038.0
TYT 5 (tight five) is a play with three monologues that follow our main character “Byron Coolie” at three different points in his life (about ten years apart). “Byron Coolie” is a well-traveled aspiring comedian with a wealth of experiences to pull from. Each monologue is sandwiched between 5-minute stand-up sets that progress through time and place as he finds his footing as a comedian.
The term tight five refers to a comedian’s short performance set used to communicate his life’s perspectives in the form of jokes. Because of the 5 minute time limit, a comedian may feel pressured to rush during a performance. When we rush through things, we do not take the time to be present and grasp our self worth. As a result, I chose to spell the word tight like “TYT” because it means Take Your Time. When a comedian takes his time onstage, he’s present, articulate, and much more relaxed in the face of adversity. The word “tight” also implies stiffness or strain. In contrast, “TYT” implies a sense of openness and relief. I analogize this to life. Instead of rushing to be somebody, we should take our time to enjoy the person we are. We should take a TYT 5 and not a tight five.

Trish Suhr: Trishmas
2025-12-13 16:00 - 20:00 | Hollywood Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave, Hollywood, California, 90046.0
Ready to ditch the sticky-sweet holiday sentiment for something genuinely hilarious? Get ready to experience Trishmas, the uproarious annual holiday spectacular brought to you by the incomparable Trish Suhr! Best known as the famously witty “Trailer Park Trash” expert from Clean House, Trish Suhr brings her brassy, warm, and brutally honest comedic style to the intimate stage of the Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 8:00 PM. This is not your grandma’s Christmas show; prepare for an evening of side-splitting stand-up as Trish shares her hilarious, unfiltered takes on Southern holiday chaos, family dysfunction, and the joys and horrors of the festive season.

"We should be home by now," - Leo Mock.
2025-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | M + B Gallery, 612 N. Almont Dr., West Hollywood, California, 90069.0
M+B is pleased to present “We should be home by now,” an exhibition of new works by Leo Mock. The exhibition will be on view from December 13, 2025 through January 10, 2026, with an opening reception on Saturday, December 13, from 6 to 8 pm.

“We should be home by now.” The sentiment embedded in the title hovers over the autumn weatherscapes like a distant love. Should we have arrived somewhere meaningful by now, somewhere steady, fulfilling, spiritual, or even just terrestrially grounded? But arrival is always fleeting, always provisional. Home, if it exists at all, is a sensation that evaporates the instant we attempt to grasp it, as mutable as a cloud. The exhibition’s title, lifted from David Bowie’s song Time, with all the implied yearning and sly existential ache, frames Leo Mock’s suite of paintings, which feel at once personal and cosmically estranged.
The sky performs as though it knows we need it to. Sunsets flare like Ruscha, churn like Van Gogh. But the painter resists the hubris of trying to fix such meteorological perfection. Instead, he paints mockeries of emotions and beauty too fleeting to hold, mementos of perfect moments that refuse to stay put.
Even in the darker scenes, skies thickened to wildfire soot and horizons smothered into near-oblivion, Mock’s worlds never fully tip toward despair. Instead, they vibrate with a gentle, hypnotic hum, as though tuned to the frequency of a planet we have not yet discovered but somehow remember. His landscapes are vacant yet never empty, serene yet never still. They are less depictions of places than invitations into states of mind, those liminal zones where longing meets wonder, and where the desire to “be home” is both impossible and endlessly seductive.
The world in Mock’s paintings is familiar but unmistakably off-axis. Horizon lines, mountain masses, cumulus stacks, and reflective waters gesture toward earthly landscapes, yet everything is skewed just enough to belong to some adjacent reality. Color, acidity, improbable light, they are all destabilizers. The atmosphere itself shifts: dirty pink vapors streak across onyx skies, bruise-colored clouds elongate into aerodynamic messengers, reds and greens ooze down from above as though obeying a physics particular to some distant moon. These are landscapes assembled from earthly building blocks but recomposed into a new syntax.
In the end, that is what Mock paints: not light itself but the echo of its passing, not emotion but its vapor trail, not home but the hope for it. And in that hope, tenuous, flickering, ungraspable, we recognize something profoundly human. These paintings take us somewhere only Leo Mock can imagine, but they return us, gently, to ourselves.
Leo Mock (b. 1964, Los Angeles, CA) graduated from ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California. Recent solo exhibitions include Blocking Your Sun at Anton Kern Gallery, New York; Rise and Fall of Shame at Galerie Guido W. Baudach, Berlin; In the Jingle Jangle Morning at Tif Sigfrids, New York; and …And Still Somehow at M+B, Los Angeles. His work has recently been featured in The New York Times and ArtReview. Mock lives and works in Mérida, Mexico.

The KATSEYE: The Beautiful Chaos Tour
2025-12-13 19:00 - 23:00 | Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, California
The KATSEYE: The Beautiful Chaos Tour is the first-ever headlining concert tour by the six-member global girl group KATSEYE, a project formed through the Dream Academy reality competition and a joint venture between HYBE and Geffen Records, in support of their second EP, Beautiful Chaos (2025). The group—comprised of members Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza (leader), and Yoonchae Jeung—is known for blending Western pop music with the intense training and fierce choreography characteristic of K-pop, creating a “global girl group” with members hailing from the Philippines, South Korea, Switzerland, and the United States.

A Christmas Card from John C. Reilly in Los Angeles
2025-12-13 19:00 - 23:00 | Largo at the Coronet, 366 N. La Cienega Blvd. http://www.largo-la.com/event/1283859-doug-loves-movies-12-guests-los-angeles/, Los Angeles, California, 90048.0
Don’t miss a one-of-a-kind evening with the supremely talented John C. Reilly at “A Christmas Card from John C. Reilly in Los Angeles: A Holiday Toast to Peace and Tom Waits,” a seasonal celebration and benefit for Altadena Fire Victims. Reilly is celebrated for a career that defies genre, moving effortlessly from the Oscar-nominated drama of films like Chicago and The Hours to his iconic comedic performances in cult classics like Step Brothers and Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, and even lending his voice to the beloved Wreck-It Ralph. This special night offers a chance to see the veteran actor’s unique performance style live at the intimate Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles on Saturday, December 13, 2025, with the show kicking off at 8:00 PM, promising a festive, memorable, and potentially wild night dedicated to peace and the legendary music of Tom Waits.

THE WAGES OF FEAR
2025-12-13 19:30 - 21:30 | American Cinematheque at Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California
In a squalid South American oil town, four desperate men sign on for a suicide mission to drive trucks loaded with nitroglycerin over a treacherous mountain route. As they ferry their explosive cargo to a faraway oil fire, each bump and jolt tests their courage, their friendship, and their nerves. The result is one of the greatest thrillers ever committed to celluloid, a white-knuckle ride from France’s legendary master of suspense, Henri-Georges Clouzot.

Hobo Johnson and the Lovemakers
2025-12-13 21:00 - 23:30 | The Roxy, 9009 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, California
Hobo Johnson and the Lovemakers is the musical collective fronted by American vocalist Frank Jorge Lopes Jr. (known professionally as Hobo Johnson), who gained massive viral recognition in 2018 following the success of their NPR Tiny Desk Contest entry for the song “Peach Scone.” Their highly polarizing and distinctive style is a chaotic, genre-fluid blend of spoken word, emo rap, folk, and alternative rock, characterized by Johnson’s raw, intensely emotional, and often neurotic vocal delivery—which shifts wildly between frantic rapping, shouting, and sincere singing—all supported by his talented backing band, The Lovemakers. The band’s music delves into deeply personal and often nihilistic themes, tackling subjects like loneliness, mental health, dysfunctional families, and the absurdities of modern life, with their albums, including The Rise of Hobo Johnson and The Fall of Hobo Johnson, establishing them as a unique and influential, if controversial, voice in contemporary music.
