Hobo Johnson and the Lovemakers
2025-12-13 21:00 - 23:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | 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.

Stereophonic
2025-12-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-14 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-16 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-17 19:30 - 22:30 | Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500, Hollywood, CA, 90028.0

Desert Films
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.

Holiday Soirée & Cabaret’ stars Imani Branch & Friends
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.

Fountain Theatre Holiday Soiree & Cabaret
2025-12-14 14:00 - 17:00 | 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!

TASTE OF CHERRY
2025-12-14 14:00 - 17:00 | American Cinematheque at Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California
Winner of the Palme d’Or at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival, Iranian auteur Abbas Kiarostami’s TASTE OF CHERRY is an emotionally complex meditation on life and death. Middle-aged Mr. Badii (Homayoun Ershadi) drives through the hilly outskirts of Tehran—searching for someone to rescue or bury him.

THE GOLD RUSH
2025-12-14 19:00 - 22:00 | American Cinematheque at Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California
Charlie Chaplin’s comedic masterwork—which charts a prospector’s search for fortune in the Klondike and his discovery of romance (with the beautiful Georgia Hale)—forever cemented the iconic status of Chaplin and his Little Tramp character. Shot partly on location in the Sierra Nevadas and featuring such timeless gags as the dance of the dinner rolls and the meal of boiled shoe leather, THE GOLD RUSH is an indelible work of heartwarming hilarity.

Deceits
2025-12-14 19:00 - 23:00 | The Roxy, 9009 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, California
Deceits is an emerging American trio from Los Angeles, California, who are a leading force in the contemporary Post-Punk and Gothic Rock scenes, famous for their unique, passionate sound that rejects being merely “moody and monotone.” The band, composed of Kevin “Puppy” Moreno (vocals, bass, keys), Skylar Francise (guitars), and Francisco Saenz (percussion), creates a highly melodic blend of dark wave, cold wave, and deathrock, characterized by a raw energy and romantic melancholy that draws heavy comparisons to seminal bands like The Cure and Joy Division, but with an added intensity and modern flair. After forming in late 2021 and releasing their debut album, If There’s No Heaven… in 2023, they have quickly garnered a dedicated underground following and have secured major performances, including slots at festivals and headlining shows in prestigious venues.

WAYNE LINSEY: A SWINGIN’ CHRISTMAS! (Award-winning Musician, Producer, Arranger, Songwriter & Artist)
2025-12-14 19:00 - 23:00 | Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028.0
The event WAYNE LINSEY: A SWINGIN’ CHRISTMAS! is a festive holiday concert showcasing the vast talents of Wayne Linsey, an award-winning American musician, producer, arranger, songwriter, and artist, scheduled to take place at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, California, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Linsey is celebrated as a consummate maestro in contemporary music, particularly known for his keyboard work, and his extensive credits read like a “who’s who” of legendary artists, including Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, and Earth, Wind & Fire, having also spent many years as the primary touring musician with Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. This holiday show is a live performance of his acclaimed Christmas material, including arrangements from his own album, Wayne Linsey presents….. A Swingin’ Christmas, offering a night of soulful, jazzy, and swing-infused takes on holiday classics.

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show
2025-12-14 19:00 - 23:30 | Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028.0
The greatest holiday show south of the North Pole is back with another brand spankin’ new wintertide wonder! Award-winning comedy icons, writers, actors, and drag queen powerhouses BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon are coming back to town with the wildly successful, internationally acclaimed, “The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show.” Throughout the show’s 8-year history Jinkx and DeLa have met sentient Christmas treats, twisted space-time with Dickensian Ghosts, escaped the meta clutches of their own holiday traditions, and led a harrowing rescue mission in the Nutcracker’s Land of Sweets – You never know what wild and unexpected sleigh ride these queens have in store.
Whatever the twists and turns, fans can expect another year of over-the-top camp spectacle, side-splitting gags, brand new songs, heartfelt storytelling, thrilling dance numbers, and iconic costumes. Hailed by Entertainment Weekly as “the reigning queens of Christmas,” this show is not only a moment of respite, but a celebration of community, at a time when we need it most of all.

Patton Oswalt and Friends
2025-12-14 19:30 - 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
Get ready for a night of guaranteed hilarity when Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comedian and actor Patton Oswalt brings his stellar “Patton Oswalt and Friends” show to the intimate Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, CA. Taking place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, with a showtime of 7:30 PM, this evening promises a lineup of top-tier comedy curated by Oswalt, which on this date includes outstanding special guests Ron Funches, Jackie Kashian, and Nikki Glaser. Whether you know Oswalt from his roles on The King of Queens and Parks and Recreation, his voice work in Ratatouille, or his acclaimed stand-up specials like Talking for Clapping, his “Friends” shows are a beloved Largo tradition known for surprise guests and high-energy sets—making it an essential stop for anyone seeking smart, sharp, and consistently brilliant comedy.

Jazz Legends: MIKE STERN QUINTET | with Leni Stern (guitar, ngoni & vocals), Bob Franceschini (saxophone), Janek Gwizdala (bass) and Dennis Chambers (drums)
2025-12-14 20:30 - 22:30 | 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.

GIRLBOSSGOD (WIP)
2025-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | The Broadwater, 1076 Lillian Way, Los Angeles, California, 90038.0
A tongue-in-cheek look at celebrity, influence and popularity through the lens of the original content creator herself – God.

GIRLBOSSGOD (Work in Progress)
Alison Arnopp is an award-winning Irish performer and comedy writer serving up high-concept hilarity with a side of heavenly vocals. Expect devilishly catchy pop songs, shocking behind-the-scenes revelations, and Papal product placements as you get to know the girl behind the Glory in God’s very own rockumentary.
With credits ranging from the Royal Shakespeare Company to London’s West End, Alison brings serious acting chops to her fearless comedy. She blends razor-sharp wit, sacred storytelling, and original songs into a genre-smashing experience that’s as bold as it is brilliant. Her characters are wildly funny, emotionally sharp, and delivered with vocal fireworks that shake the rafters.
If you’re into pop culture, banging tunes and blasphemy, get yourself a front-row seat to this irreverent high-energy romp!

Godfrey
2025-12-15 19:00 - 21:30 | Hollywood Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave, Hollywood, California, 90046.0
A versatile actor, writer, host, and standup comic, Godfrey has made a name for himself for the range and depth in his work. With an ongoing successful career in standup comedy, he tours internationally. His hilarious one-hour stand-up special, REGULAR BLACK, is currently streaming on Showtime, along with his half hour Netflix Special under Tiffany Haddish’s THEY READY series.
On the acting front, Godfrey played the hilarious recurring role of ‘Plaid Jeff’ in Adult Swim’s NEON JOE, WEREWOLF HUNTER. He has also held great recurring roles in LOUIE for FX, BENDERS for IFC and played the lead in the FX pilot, BRONX WARRANTS. His Feature credits include ZOOLANDER, SOUL PLANE, and the Indie, LEAVING LAS VEGAS, in which he performed alongside Nicolas Cage. Godfrey has also used his creative depth in the development of an animated pilot for FOX, that was based on his comedy act. He can next be seen on the upcoming Tracy Oliver project.
And in the unscripted space, Godfrey has also recently appeared on the hysterical gameshow produced by Dr. Phil’s Company, TRIVIA CRACK, based on the best-selling gaming app of the same name. He brought his characteristic humor and levity as the co-host of Fox’s highly-received gameshow, BULLSEYE, opposite Kellen Lutz. Godfrey also regularly appears as a guest on a variety of talkshows including THE NIGHTLY SHOW WITH LARRY WILMORE, Howard Stern’s THE WRAP UP SHOW, and Marc Maron’s hit podcast, WTF.
His one man show called “The Godfrey Complex” was a major hit at the Just For Laughs festival in Montreal, from which GQ Magazine said that Godfrey “is set to be one of the biggest performers in the US in 12 months,” following his run at the festival. Godfrey’s one-hour special for Comedy Central, “Godfrey: Black By Accident” is a great example of his witty, intellectual capabilities as a standup.

4 Non Blondes
2025-12-15 19:00 - 23:30, 2025-12-16 19:00 - 23:30 | The Roxy, 9009 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, California
4 Non Blondes was an American Alternative Rock band formed in San Francisco in 1989, best known for their single, “What’s Up?” which became a massive, multi-platinum global hit in 1993 and is instantly recognizable for its powerful, soaring chorus and raw vocal delivery. The core of the band was the tempestuous relationship between lead singer and songwriter Linda Perry (who would later become a highly successful music producer for artists like Pink and Christina Aguilera), bassist Christa Hillhouse, guitarist Shaunna Hall (later replaced by Roger Rocha), and drummer Wanda Day (later replaced by Dawn Richardson). Their unique sound, which blended the raw edge of the early ’90s alternative scene with blues-rock and folk-rock influences, was primarily showcased on their only studio album, Bigger, Better, Faster, More! (1992), before Perry left in 1994, leading to the band’s immediate dissolution.

Oh. What. Fun. with The Bird and the Bee & Friends
2025-12-15 20:00 - 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
Prepare for a delightful night of sophisticated, synth-kissed pop as the renowned duo The Bird and the Bee (featuring singer Inara George and multiple Grammy-winning producer Greg Kurstin) take the stage for their special “Oh. What. Fun. with The Bird and the Bee & Friends” performance. This intimate show at the Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 8:00 PM is a festive musical event celebrating the soundtrack of the new Michael Showalter holiday movie, Oh. What. Fun. Known for their witty lyrics and blending of bossa nova, jazz, and indie pop, this promises to be a buoyant evening of original music and inventive covers, often featuring fantastic special guests.

Keyon Harrold
2025-12-16 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Blue Note Jazz Club
Keyon Harrold is a Grammy Award-winning trumpeter, composer, and producer celebrated for his masterful ability to blend jazz with elements of hip-hop, neo-soul, rock, and blues, creating a sound uniquely reflective of the modern American experience. Hailing from Ferguson, Missouri, his music often carries themes of social justice and personal resilience, which are vividly explored in his critically acclaimed albums like The Mugician (a portmanteau of ‘musician’ and ‘magician’) and his recent release, Foreverland. Harrold’s distinctively warm and commanding trumpet sound has made him one of the most in-demand session musicians in the industry; he is known for providing the “trumpet voice” for Miles Davis in the biopic Miles Ahead and has collaborated with a vast array of legends including Beyoncé, Jay-Z, D’Angelo, Common, and his frequent bandmate and New School classmate, Robert Glasper. His career showcases a rare versatility, moving seamlessly from the improvisational rigor of jazz clubs to the pop sensibility of mainstream music.

Letter Kills, LOSERSCLUBNY, Scarlet Bandit, Havoc Faction, Gearheart, Your Fake Smile
2025-12-16 18:00 - 22:00 | Whisky A-Go-Go, 8901 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California
Letter Kills, an American Alternative Rock/Post-Hardcore band from Southern California known for their riff-heavy, hard-charged sound that fuses ’80s hair-metal swagger with punk rock ethos, having gained notoriety in the early 2000s and recently reunited. They are joined by LOSERSCLUBNY, a band known for a heavy style blending Pop Rock, Pop Punk, and Post-Hardcore; Scarlet Bandit, a Hollywood-based band who deliver a raw, emotionally resonant style of Alternative Rock with powerful guitar riffs and catchy melodies; Havoc Faction, a multimedia concept band that plays Alternative, Metal, and Post-Hardcore with a sci-fi, vigilante theme; Gearheart, a Westminster, CA-based band whose music is inspired by the hard rock meets pop sensibilities of 90’s Punk and Alternative music; and finally Your Fake Smile, a band that often performs Indie Rock with atmospheric, moody textures.

Robert Glasper
2025-12-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-16 21:30 - 23:30, 2025-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Blue Note Jazz Club
Robert Glasper is a highly acclaimed American pianist, record producer, and songwriter who has made a significant mark on contemporary music through his distinctive blend of jazz, hip hop, R&B, and neo-soul, often described as a form of fusion jazz. His career, which began around 2003, features both acoustic jazz trio work and his electric band, the Robert Glasper Experiment. A pivotal moment in his career was the release of the album Black Radio in 2012, featuring a slew of guest vocalists from various genres, which helped blur the boundaries between jazz and more popular music forms, earning him a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. Glasper has continued this successful, genre-agnostic approach with subsequent releases in the Black Radio series and through high-profile collaborations with artists like Kendrick Lamar—playing keyboards on his celebrated album To Pimp a Butterfly—as well as Mac Miller, H.E.R., and Common, with whom he won an Emmy Award for the song “A Letter to the Free.” Throughout his work, which has earned him five Grammy Awards from eleven nominations, Glasper maintains a commitment to improvisational spirit and an intellectual approach to music while bringing jazz to a broader modern audience.

MELISSA ERRICO: The Secret Diary of Mrs. Santa | Feat: Billy Stritch (Tony Award-nominated Actress, Singer & Recording Artist)
2025-12-16 19:00 - 22:30 | Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028.0
The event MELISSA ERRICO: The Secret Diary of Mrs. Santa, featuring Tony Award-nominated Broadway star Melissa Errico alongside renowned jazz pianist and singer Billy Stritch, is a delightful, all-new holiday cabaret show that offers a cheeky, heartfelt reimagining of Christmas classics. The show, which is scheduled for various dates across the country, finds the accomplished actress and singer embracing her long-held fascination with Mrs. Santa Claus, who finally sits down to pen her long-overdue memoir. Through a playful and heartfelt song list—which blends beloved American Songbook standards with fresh takes on holiday favorites, all brought to life with a fiery jazz trio—Errico reveals the untold story of the Santas’ romance, their life at the North Pole, and even a mischievous flirtation with the head elf, featuring songs like “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” “Sleigh Ride,” and clever parodies such as “Too Darn Cold.”

Anthony Jeselnik and Enemies
2025-12-16 20:00 - 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
The stand-up comedy event Anthony Jeselnik and Enemies is a special engagement hosted by one of modern comedy’s most polarizing and incisive voices, scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 8:00 PM at the Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, CA. Anthony Jeselnik is renowned for his signature style of dark, deadpan, and morally ambiguous humor, where his jokes are carefully constructed to maximize shock value and uncomfortable laughter, often focusing on taboo subjects. Unlike traditional “and Friends” shows where the host invites their comedy peers, the Enemies concept playfully hints at the sharp, provocative edge of Jeselnik’s comedy, suggesting the lineup will feature special guests who may not necessarily align with his extreme style but are guaranteed to be high-caliber comedians. This show promises a night of sophisticated, cynical, and ultimately hilarious stand-up comedy that requires an audience prepared for material that consistently pushes boundaries.

Colin Meloy
2025-12-17 19:00 - 21:30 | Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, California
Colin Meloy is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and author best known as the frontman, principal songwriter, and guitarist for the Portland, Oregon-based indie folk rock band The Decemberists. Born on October 5, 1974, Meloy’s distinctive sound is characterized by his reedy tenor voice and highly literary, narrative-based songwriting, which often employs ornate, archaic vocabulary, complex fictional characters, and epic themes drawn from historical incidents, folklore, and sea shanties, contributing to The Decemberists’ baroque pop style across albums like The Crane Wife and The Hazards of Love. Beyond music, Meloy is an accomplished author who holds an MFA in creative writing, having achieved commercial success with his New York Times-bestselling children’s book series, Wildwood (illustrated by his wife, Carson Ellis), and he is scheduled to release his debut adult novel, Cascadia, in 2026.

LOUIE CRUZ BELTRAN & Latin Jazz Ensemble | Celebrates The Holidays!
2025-12-17 19:00 - 23:00 | Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028.0
The special holiday event, LOUIE CRUZ BELTRAN & Latin Jazz Ensemble | Celebrates The Holidays!, is a festive concert showcasing the charismatic entertainment, powerful vocals, and master percussion skills of Louie Cruz Beltran, scheduled to take place at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, California, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 8:30 PM. Beltran is a highly regarded Latin jazz musician and bandleader who is renowned for his ability to seamlessly fuse the vibrant sounds of Afro-Cuban rhythms and Salsa with influences from jazz, Latin jazz, pop, and R&B, which, when applied to holiday music, creates a high-energy, soulful, and unforgettable celebratory atmosphere. A true musical ambassador who has shared the stage with legends like Tito Puente, Stevie Wonder, and Natalie Cole, Beltran’s show promises not only superb musicianship—especially his dazzling work on the congas and timbales—but also a dynamic stage presence that is guaranteed to keep the audience entertained and on their feet.
