WTF WEDNESDAY!!! I’m considering making that the official name because why does the weirdest shit always happen to me on Wednesdays???

This morning’s episode involved a truly unnecessary amount of car drama from the little car I’ve been driving since I got my license (16). She is old. She is brave. She has seen things. But she’s still grooving for now, so I’m choosing to believe this was one minor lapse and NOT the beginning of a financially devastating subplot.

Everything feels a little haunted this week. Halloween is days away, we’re still coming off the full moon, the planets are doing whatever the hell they’re doing + Election Day is next week. I am simply trying to make it to Friday with my vehicle and sanity intact.

Thankfully, I can control at least ONE future event on my calendar.

My bestie is obsessed with Ripe, so I will absolutely be at their Play The Game Fall Tour stop at Music Box on 12/3. And because apparently we should all be there together, I’ve got a pair of tickets for one of you, too. Enter to win!

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• I saw Gus Dapperton at some random small LA venue the NIGHT before my prom, almost 10 years ago. Now he’s playing SOMA on 3/31. Very cute full-circle moment for me.

• There’s something satisfying about punk that sounds like your friends got together, got mad + accidentally wrote something great. The Linda Lindas feel like they could be my friends. See them at Music Box on 12/13.

• Your February could probably use a room full of horns, just make sure you come ready to dance. Hot 8 Brass Band brings the party to Casbah on 2/24.

• A room full of adults passionately singing They Might Be Giants songs sounds like exactly the kind of civic gathering we need. Join the movement at Belly Up on 3/9.

• Get the full list of shows announced this month HERE!

WIN SOMETHING WOULD YA?

Wednesday has exactly one job: make your calendar more expensive-looking without actually spending money.

The giveaway page is loaded again, so go poke around and see what future version of you could be doing for free.

WHENEVER

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• A little Día de los Muertos special from Ageless Art Tattoo: free piercing service 11/1–11/2, up to two piercings. You just cover the jewelry.

• Kettner Exchange is turning tomorrow into a little vinyl treasure hunt with local record vendors + DJs all night for its Halloween market on 10/29.

• Need something creative to do in November? GOLD3NSPIRAL STUDIO has a fresh batch of workshops on deck, so go see what catches your eye. Browse the lineup!

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