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Twilight Dance Series @ Santa Monica Pier
Colorado Ave. & Ocean Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-8900
Santa Monica locals can’t wait for the start of the Twilight Dance Series each summer. It’s pure magic to listen to live music during sunset. You’ll hear everything from world and jazz to rock and hip-hop. The best part of all is that it is free, though your parking may not be. So, pack up a picnic; grab a blanket and a sweater. You’ll be in for a treat! Hours: Thur 7:30pm Jun 30-Sep 1.
Harvelle's
1432 4th St Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 395-1676
Hidden near the 3rd Street Promenade, the dark and sexy vibe at this oh-so-smooth R&B joint by the beach seems way more Chicago than Santa Monica. Even the friendly, unpretentious audience where total strangers become friends by the end of the night is totally Chi-town. Harvelle's features blues and jazz performances and serves a variety of beer, wine, and top-shelf liquor. Also, check out the “Cevin’s Deadly Sins” martini menu. You know you’re that naughty. It’s blues on the cheap with covers running between $3 - $8, especially if you show up before 10pm. Hours: Mon. 5pm – 2am; Tues. – Fri. 5pm – 2am; Sat. 8pm – 2am; Sun. 8pm–12am
Temple Bar
1026 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 393-6611
Where the east meets urban in Santa Monica is how you’ll find Temple Bar. It’s chill, low-key atmosphere is where devotees sip martinis and zen out to music. You can get your groove on the dance floor to live music or spins by in-house or local DJs. It’s jazz and Electronica for Monday; Tuesday is more for the Indie Rock crowd; Wednesday is total Hip Hop; Latin, Reggae, and African beats is what you’ll find on Thursday; and the weekends are all about Hip Hop and soul music. After the dancing makes you famished, nosh on a simple bar menu of burgers, pizza or nachos. You’ll find your chi and your groove! Hours: Mon. – Sun. 8pm – 2am
Liquid Kitty
11780 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 473-3707
Open Mon 12am-2am, 6pm-2am; Tue-Fri 6pm-2am; Sat 8pm-2am; Sun 8pm-12am
14 Below
1348 14th St Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 451-5040
The pretentious need not apply at this quaint dive bar where local bands rock almost every night of the week. The live music stage is home to cutting-edge rockers, singer-songwriters, reggae bands and folk crooners including a weekly performance by a Grateful Dead cover band. Typically, the best nights are Mon., Fri. and Sat. to hit up this joint. In addition to the live music room, you’ll find pool and areas to chill with your peeps in the adjacent rooms. On game days, 14 Below opens early for football lovers with food and drink specials. The Over Under Sports Bar, the bar’s upstairs neighbor, supplies the food including the best Philly cheese steak in Santa Monica. Hours: Mon– Sun 3pm – 1:30am
Good Hurt
12249 Venice Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 390-1076
Open Mon 12am-2am, 5pm-2am; Tue-Sat 5pm-2am; Sun 5pm-12am
Malibu Inn
22969 Pacific Coast Hwy. Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 456-6060
What better place to hear live music than Malibu? The dreamy back drop, the ocean breeze, the laid-back , chill vibe. It’s all good here. The Malibu Inn has been thriving since its inception in 1923. After dark is when things really get going. All of the locals surface for some smoked baby-back ribs and rock ‘ n roll. You’ll find everything from rock to reggae here. On Sundays, check out the “Smoke In” party featuring reggae acts between local DJ Wayne’s sets. Hours: Mon-Sun 8am-10pm (2am on show nights). Check website for event schedule.
Summer Sessions @ The Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-440-7300
Each summer, the Getty hosts its annual outdoor concert series to showcase the hottest grooves that world music has to offer. You’ll hear from a host of high energy, eccentric musicians as you enjoy the beautiful courtyard. Arrive early for a little bit of art or a bite to eat before the tunes begin to roll. As always, it is free to tour the Getty and attend their events. Visit the website for show times.
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