The best concerts in L.A. this March

Treat your ears to a vibrant concert on a spring or summer night this year by attending MUSE/IQUE’s annual program. This monthly series of performances, held at cultural venues across L.A., features a mix of performances inspired by music movements and public figures, including tributes to Ray Charles, immigrant film composers, the Memphis sound, Etta James and more. The best way to attend is to become a MUSE/IQUE member; you could make a $75 donation to the performing arts nonprofit for a single event (with the exception of September’s free open house), but if you’re interested in more than just one, it’s cheaper per event to become a full-fledged member.

Over a dozen local and out-of-town performers are taking to the streets during this musical fundraiser, with proceeds going to L.A. musicians who were displaced by the wildfires. Catch acts including Dustbowl Revival, Ronee Blakley, the Living Sisters, Ilana Katz Katz, Ruby Friedman Orchestra and Hollywood Highsteppers playing 20- or 30-minute sets along the 1800 block of Sunset in Echo Park. Shows will take place outside of the Echo, the erstwhile Sage, Masa, Sticky Rice, Shoe Palace and both in front of and on the patio of bookstore Stories. Although the performances are free to watch, you can donate to Sweet Relief Musicians Fund here, and a QR code will be posted at each busking location.