The best spots to see a show along L.A.’s iconic 22-mile-long boulevard.
Music & Nightlife
Your guide to the best live music, nightclubs, gay clubs, comedy clubs, after-parties, dance parties, bands and dating events in Los Angeles
The 50 best L.A. songs
No matter how you feel about the City of Angels, there’s a song for that.
The 30 best running songs
From thumping hip-hop beats to high-energy guitar jams.
Free concerts in L.A.
Looking for free concerts in L.A.? Well, you’re in luck.
A record store guide to L.A.
Analog music junkies can get their fix of rare, brand-spanking new or hard-to-find vintage vinyl across L.A.
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Upcoming live music
Mitski
Mitski has a talent for swift transformation. Over the past several years, she’s rocketed from self-releasing her first two albums and playing DIY gigs...
USC/Exposition Park
Goldenvoice Presents April
Once affectionately known as Localchella, now officially (and boringly) billed as “Goldenvoice Presents April,” this two-week series brings...
Pomona
Coachella
Nearly 125,000 music lovers make a pilgrimage to the Empire Polo Club during each identical weekend of Coachella, whether bound for campgrounds or shuttling...
Indio
Green Day
Somehow Dookie is three decades old, and even American Idiot—which to elder Green Day fans probably still feels like a recent...
Echo Park
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More live music in L.A.
Upcoming concerts
All of the city’s best music is right here in our calendar of upcoming concerts in L.A.
Free concerts in L.A.
You’re in luck—music (aside from film, possibly) is the city’s most abundant form of entertainment.
The best places to dance every night of the week
These L.A. dance clubs will feed your need for everything from hip hop to salsa, Sunday through Saturday.
Music festivals within driving distance of L.A.
Whether a day trip or a Metro ride away, there’s no shortage of music festivals.
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The latest L.A. music news
Doja Cat at Coachella 2024: everything you need to know, including start time
The singer and rapper headlines Sunday night of Coachella.
Tyler, the Creator at Coachella 2024: everything you need to know
The Odd Future cofounder takes the stage on Saturday night at Coachella.
No Doubt at Coachella 2024: Everything you need to know
From the potential setlist to the concert’s start time, we break down No Doubt’s upcoming Coachella performance.
Lana Del Rey at Coachella 2024: Everything you need to know
Keeping up with Coachella? Here’s what to expect from Lana Del Rey’s Friday night performance.
Sex & dating in Los Angeles
The best BDSM dungeons in Los Angeles
The term “BDSM” can conjure pretty intimidating images, but that doesn’t have to be the case.
Who to know in L.A.’s queer women scene
L.A. ladies are taking the queer social scene into their own hands, using social media as their platform.
17 reasons for breaking up with someone that only make sense in L.A.
While it’s hard being single in L.A., putting up with these dealbreakers is even harder.
The best first date bars in L.A.
These cocktail bars, breweries and date-worthy spots will help kick-start a conversation.
Time Out music lists
Best breakup songs ever recorded
Whether you're wallowing in sorrow or super pissed, we've got the breakup ballad for you.
Cruisin' road trip songs
Hit the road, Jack, and crank up the dial with our definitive list of the best road trip songs ever made.
Whether you're wallowing in sorrow or super pissed, we've got the breakup ballad for you.
Best breakup songs ever recorded
Whether you're wallowing in sorrow or super pissed, we've got the breakup ballad for you.
Cruisin' road trip songs
Hit the road, Jack, and crank up the dial with our definitive list of the best road trip songs ever made.
The 50 best drinking songs
Raise a toast to the greatest drinking songs ever recorded about beer, whiskey, wine and white lightning.
The best songs from ’80s movies
Bust out your leg warmers and warm up your Roger Rabbit—it’s time to hit the ’80s disco of your dreams.
Dance-party playlist
House party, BBQ, wedding party or just a bedroom disco, we have the party playlist you need to get the place moving.