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Get to know the who, what, where, and when for all the biggest acts coming to town this month.
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS AT THE STAPLES CENTER
Right before Nirvana gave birth to the "Seattle sound", L.A.'s music scene was full of hair… lots of it! Then just like that, Southern California's thriving glam metal scene hit the skids, leaving a deep hole for a brand new L.A. sound to be born. Its name, of course can be summed up in three words – Red Hot Chili Peppers. Oops, sorry. That's four. RHCP is currently on tour in support of their tenth studio album, the Grammy-nominated I'm With You, and will be stopping into the Staples Center for two nights in August. Here's all the info on how to get tickets.
Date: Saturday & Sunday, August 11 & 12
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Staples Center – 1111 South Figueroa Street, 90015
Tickets: $39.50 - $59.50
Tickets for all events at the Staples Center available through Ticketmaster
Additional Info: www.staplescenter.com
You can find all the need-to-know info on visiting the Staples Center, including parking, seating, and places to eat, by visiting LA.com's Guide to the Staples Center. Here's a list of the other great acts coming to the Staples Center in August.
Tuesday & Wednesday, August 14 & 15, 8 p.m.
Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour by Cirque du Soleil
Tickets: $50 - $175
Thursday & Friday, August 16 & 17, 7:30 p.m.
Enrique Iglesias and Jennifer Lopez
Tickets: $59 - $250
NEIL DIAMOND AT THE GREEK
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his seminal live double album, Hot August Night, Neil Diamond will return to the Greek for five dates in August.
Date: August 11, 16, 18, 23 & 25
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: The Greek Theatre – 2700 N. Vermont Ave., 90027
Tickets: $49 - $250
Tickets for all events at the Greek available through Ticketmaster
Additional Info: www.greektheatrela.com
You can find all the need-to-know info on visiting the Greek Theatre, including parking, seating, and places to eat, by visiting LA.com's Guide to the Greek Theatre. Here's a list of the other great acts coming to the Greek in August.
Sunday, August 5, 7:30 p.m.
Daddy Yankee
Tickets: $39.50 - $75
Wednesday, August 15, 7:30 p.m.
Joe Cocker / Huey Lewis and the News
Tickets: $40 - $90
NORAH JONES AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL
She's sold over 25 million albums, won nine Grammy Awards, has collaborated with everyone from Willie Nelson to Outkast, and recently made a cameo appearance in the Seth MacFarlane comedy, TED. So what's left for Norah Jones to do? How about perform at the Hollywood Bowl for a special one-night only performance in August.
Date: Friday, August 10
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Hollywood Bowl – 2301 N. Highland Ave., 90068
Tickets: $15.50 – $175.50
Tickets for all events at the Hollywood Bowl can be purchased through Ticketmaster
Additional Info: www.hollywoodbowl.com
You can find all the need-to-know info on visiting the Hollywood Bowl, including parking, seating, and places to eat, by visiting LA.com's Guide to the Hollywood Bowl. Here are the other great events happening at the Bowl in August.
Wednesday, August 1, 8 p.m.
The Neville Brothers Farewell Tour
Tickets: $1.75 – $146
Saturday, August 11, 8 p.m.
Liza Minnelli: Confessions
Tickets: $19.50 – $177.50
Wednesday, August 29, 8 p.m.
Celebrating Peace: Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Cindy Blackman Santana & more
Tickets: $1.75 – $146
Friday, August 31, 8 p.m.
John Williams: Maestro of the Movies
Tickets: $15.50 – $175.50
FUN AT THE WILTERN
The New York-based alternative rockers stop into Los Angeles for three shows at The Wiltern.
Date: August 17, 18 & 19
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Wiltern – 3790 Wilshire Blvd., 90010
Tickets: $35
Tickets for all events at the Wiltern can be purchased through Live Nation
Additional Info: www.livenation.com
You can find all the need-to-know info on visiting the Wiltern Theatre, including parking, seating, and places to eat, by visiting LA.com's Guide to the Wiltern Theatre.
MURDER BY DEATH AT THE EL REY
The indie rockers from Bloomington, Indiana have a new album, Bitter Drink, Bitter Moon, coming out in September, and will perform at the El Rey for one night in August.
Date: Saturday, July 14
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd.
Tickets: $14
Tickets for all events at the El Rey are available through Ticketmaster
Additional Info: www.theelrey.com.
You can find all the need-to-know info on visiting the El Rey, including parking, seating, and places to eat, by visiting LA.com's Guide to the El Rey. Here is a list of the other great acts coming to the El Rey this month.
Sunday, August 12, 8 p.m.
Tennis
Tickets: $20
Thursday, August 23, 7 p.m.
Civil Twilight
Tickets: $18
Friday, August 31, 8 p.m.
Old 97's
Tickets: $27
NICKI MINAJ AT NOKIA THEATRE
She's been called one of the most influential female rappers of all time, so now is your chance to see Nicki Minaj live when she stops into the Nokia Theatre in August.
Date: Wednesday, August 8
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Nokia Theatre – 777 Chick Hearn Court, 90015
Tickets: $49.50 – $79.50
Tickets for all events at the Nokia Theatre are available through Ticketmaster
Additional Info: www.nokiatheatrelalive.com/events
You can find all the need-to-know info on visiting the Nokia Theatre, including parking, seating, and places to eat, by visiting LA.com's Guide to the Nokia Theatre. Here is a list of the other great acts coming to the Nokia Theatre this month.
Friday, August 17, 7 p.m.
Mindless Behavior
Tickets: $45
Saturday, August 18, 8 p.m.
Gipsy Kings
Tickets: $25 – $125
SEBASTIAN BACH AT CLUB NOKIA
The former Skid Row frontman is currently on tour to support his latest solo album, Kicking and Screaming. He'll be performing at Club Nokia for one night on August 2nd.
Date: Thursday, August 2
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Club Nokia – 800 W Olympic Blvd # 335, 90015
Tickets: $25 – $35
Tickets for all events at Club Nokia are available through Ticketmaster
Additional Info: www.clubnokia.com
You can find all the need-to-know info on visiting Club Nokia, including parking, seating, and places to eat, by visiting LA.com's Guide to Club Nokia. Here is a list of the other great acts coming to Club Nokia in August.
Saturday, August 18, 8 p.m.
Guitar Center's Battle of the Blues with Joe Bonamassa, and Dr. John
Tickets: $12 – $17
Friday, August 24, 7 p.m.
Al 'Independent' Tour in L.A.
Tickets: $22.50 – $104.50
PIT BULL AT GIBSON AMPHITHEATRE
The Miami rapper stops into Los Angeles for two exciting nights of music at the Gibson Amphitheatre.
Date: Wednesday & Thursday, August 8 & 9
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Gibson Amphitheatre – 100 Universal City Plaza, 91608
Tickets: $40 – $505
Tickets for all events at the Gibson Amphitheatre are available through Live Nation
Additional Info: www.livenation.com
You can find all the need-to-know info on parking, seating, and places to eat, by visiting LA.com's Guide to the Gibson Amphitheatre. Here are the other great events happening at the Gibson Amphitheatre this month.
Wednesday, August 15, 7:45 p.m.
Yes
Tickets: $99.20 – $148.50
LOST 80'S LIVE AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES
Big hair is back and it's better than ever when all your favorite 80s bands, including A Flock of Seagulls, The Escape Club and Gene Loves Jezebel, perform live at the House of Blues.
Date: Friday, August 24
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Where: House of Blues – 8430 Sunset Blvd., 90069
Tickets: $25 for general admission
Tickets for all events at the House of Blues can be purchased here
Additional Info: www.houseofblues.com
Here are some great acts performing at the House of Blues in August.
Saturday, August 11, 8 p.m.
Damage Inc. (Metallica Tribute)
Tickets: $15 for general admission
Monday, August 27, 9:30 p.m.
Steel Panther with Heaven Below and Casper & the Bad Spirits
Tickets: $15 for general admission
Wednesday, August 29, 9 p.m.
Wu-Block Tour 2012 with Ghostface Killah
Tickets: $30 for general admission
