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
Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles concerts
You know it’s summer in L.A. when the live outdoor music starts swelling all over the city, including at MacArthur Park’s Levitt Pavilion. The...
Westlake
Summer Music at the Original Farmers Market
The Original Farmers Market is host to a plethora of fun, family-friendly outdoor events, and its summer music series are some of its best. Take a load...
Fairfax District
KCRW Summer Nights
Everyone’s favorite NPR member station has a hand in a slew of summer concert slates at public plazas and beloved museums, and this...
Westwood
Sunset Concerts at the Skirball
The Skirball puts on its annual series of free summer concerts, highlighting indie, folk and world music from L.A. and beyond. Guests can arrive early and...
Westside
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
HARD Summer’s 2022 lineup features Megan Thee Stallion, Porter Robinson, Lil Uzi Vert
The EDM and hip-hop fest is expanding to three days for the first time.
Live Nation is offering $25 tickets to some pretty major L.A. concerts
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, May 4 at 7am.
Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Swedish House Mafia and the Weeknd top the Coachella 2022 lineup
The Coachella 2022 lineup is finally here—again.
Watch this year’s very Compton-inspired Super Bowl halftime show
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent and Anderson .Paak led the halftime show at SoFi Stadium.
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.