Punk Rock Show @ Mission Tobacco Lounge
9:00 pm – 12:00 am, December 28
Mission Tobacco Lounge, Riverside
http://www.facebook.com/events/1156484284378873/
Start off your week with some punk rock at a free show tonight in Riverside. No one under 21 may enter.
OFF! Live in Southern California
8:30 pm – 12:30 am, December 29, The Casbah, Middletown, San Diego http://www.casbahmusic.com/event/5833
6:00 pm – 2:00 am, December 31, Shrine Expo Hall, Los Angeles http://www.shrineauditorium.com/events/detail/279760
http://offofficial.com/
Cap off your 2015 with some punk rock this week with OFF! and these two shows that they will headline. The age limit and ticket prices vary with each show, so click on a show’s link for details.
Benefit for Gabby Gaborrno
6:00 pm – 2:00 am, December 30
DiPiazzas, Long Beach
http://www.facebook.com/events/535138243306914/
End 2015 with a bang with these local punk rock bands this Wednesday night at DiPiazzas in Long Beach. The cover for this all-ages show costs $10. Guests can find plenty of free street parking in the adjacent neighborhood.
Ska Luau VI
7:00 pm – 1:00 am, December 30
House of Blues, Anaheim
http://www.houseofblues.com/anaheim/events/eventdetail/?viewNav=/event-detail&eventId=09004F5FAEF8113E
Time to skank! Get all ska’d out with Starpool, Suburban Legends, the Magnolia Polynesian Dance Troupe, and more at this all-ages show at the House of Blues at Downtown Disney in Anaheim. Tickets cost $15 presale or $18 at the door. Guests may park for free for up to four hours with the venue’s wristband as validation, so time arrival accordingly.
Nerdy New Year 2016
9:00 am – 9:00 am, December 31 – January 1
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
http://www.nerdynewyear.com/
24 hours of video games, cosplay, table top tournaments, workshops, panels, live music, and more await this New Year’s Eve in Escondido. Tickets cost $14 for a 12-hour session, $24 for all 24 hours, or $35 for VIP which grants access to a VIP area, drink tickets, and VIP parking.
Various New Year’s Eve Dinners/Parties
Nighttime, December 31
Anywhere you go on New Year’s Eve, you will find a dinner or party of some sort. Please party responsibly and commute safely. Minimize your time on the road if possible.
New Year’s Eve with Guttermouth
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, December 31
Karman Bar, Laguna Niguel
http://www.facebook.com/events/1518686321783080/
Ring in the new year with everyone’s favorite local raunchy punk rock band, Guttermouth, in Laguna Niguel this New Year’s Eve. The cover for this show costs $15. No one under 21 may enter.
The Aggrolites’ 5th Annual New Year’s Eve Bash @ Alex’s Bar
8:00 pm – 2:00 am, December 31
Alex’s Bar, Long Beach
http://www.aggroreggae.com/
http://www.alexsbar.com/event/995445-aggrolites-long-beach/
Ring in the new year with The Aggrolites at Alex’s Bar in Long Beach. Admission costs $20 presale and $25 at the door. No one under 21 may enter. Guests should park in the neighborhood across the street from Alex’s Bar or on Orizaba Avenue.
First Fridays
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm, January 1
Various locations
Long Beach: http://firstfridayslongbeach.com/
Venice: http://www.abbotkinney1stfridays.com/
This monthly artwalk occurs on the first Friday of every month. Each location offers different activities, but most will contain food & drink specials, art exhibits & displays, street performers, and more. Venice and Long Beach have the two largest gatherings of all First Fridays. Other locations include Westchester, Fullerton, and City of Industry. Most First Fridays locations cost nothing to attend, while the local businesses uphold their standard rules (e.g. bars 21+ only).
Rikk Agnew New Year’s Celebration
7:30 pm – 12:30 am, January 1
Tiki Bar, Costa Mesa
http://www.facebook.com/events/1711758575720934/
Kick off the new year with some local punk rock this Friday night in Costa Mesa. The cover for this show costs $10. No one under 21 may enter.
2016 New Year’s Race + Health & Fitness Expo
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm, January 2
9:00 am – 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm – 12:00 am, January 3
Downtown Los Angeles
http://www.newyearsrace.com/
Kick off the new year with this fun run lasting your choice of 5k, 10k, or a half marathon. Registration varies depending on age and the course, but all participants receive with registration a medal, a shirt or sweater, admission to the expo & fair, a goodie bag, post-race recovery foods, and more. A health & fitness expo will take place at the Biltmore Hotel on Friday and Saturday afternoon, and all race participants can attend that expo. The race starts on 7th Street and goes up to around Grand Park and Chinatown, while half marathon runners will run through Dodger Stadium. This event WILL close off multiple streets in Downtown Los Angeles, something that rarely occurs, so you definitely will not want to miss this sight.
Doll Hut Reopening 2nd Anniversary Weekend
6:00 pm – 1:00 am, January 2
The World Famous Doll Hut, Anaheim
http://www.facebook.com/events/440700292788895/
Two years ago, the Doll Hut reopened their doors to the public. This Saturday night, they celebrate returning to the business with a local punk show with a $5 cover charge. No one under 21 may enter.
D.I. – Live in Corona
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, January 2
Bar 1650, Corona
http://www.facebook.com/events/1181883398506953/
Check out some great local punk bands this Saturday in Corona. The cover for this show costs $10. No one under 21 may enter.
Oshogatsu Family Festival 2016
11:00 am – 5:00 pm, January 3
Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles
http://janm.org/oshogatsufest2016
Celebrate the year of the monkey at this free and all-ages celebration. Visitors will find food, arts & crafts, cultural activities, live entertainment, and more.
I & I Brewing’s 4th Anniversary Celebration
11:00 am – 9:00 pm, January 3
I & I Brewing, Chino
http://iandibrewing.com/
http://iandi4th.brownpapertickets.com/
I & I Brewing turns four years old this weekend, and to celebrate, they will have a celebration at their tasting room in Chino this Sunday. Admission costs $10 and comes with a pint glass and one beer pour. When purchasing admission, you must select a time that you will show up at, and you cannot enter until after your selected time.
Ill Niño Tour
7:00 pm – 12:00 am, January 3
Mission Tobacco Lounge, Riverside
http://www.facebook.com/events/477135762491013/
Enjoy some local punk rock music at this free show this Sunday night in Riverside. No one under 21 may enter.
