Los Angeles always has a plethora of events going down at every corner. Whether it’s a convention or some local stand-up comedy, there’s always something to do if you’re looking to leave the house. We look at some of the best events going down in Los Angeles this week (August 12 through August 18).

Wednesday, August 14

Herbie Hancock @ Hollywood Bowl (2301 Highland Ave.)
Doors: 6 p.m. (tickets)

Herbie Hancock will celebrate the 50th anniversary of 12th studio album Head Hunters by reuniting with Head Hunters collaborators Harvey Mason, Bennie Maupin, and Bill Summers (alongside bassist Marcus Miller filling in for the late Paul Jackson) for a special one-time-only performance.

ROSiE, Chloe Coover @ Zebulon (2478 Fletcher Dr.)
Doors: 7:30 p.m. 21+ (free tickets)

If you're in the mood for a show that won't hit your wallet, Zebulon will host a slew of local musical acts for a free event. ROSiE, Mary, Chloe Coover, Pretty R1cky, and DJ Jordan Heyser will perform.

Thursday, August 15

Megadeth, Mudvayne @ YouTube Theater (1011 Stadium Dr.)
Doors: 6:30 p.m. (tickets)

Megadeth will have their second stop at YouTube Theater on their current tour this Thursday. Much like their first appearance last Friday, tickets for Thursday’s show are looking to sell out. Megadeth’s last studio album was 2022’s The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead!, which earned the band a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance with "We'll Be Back." Mudvayne and All That Remains will be the opening acts.

Bikini Kill @ The Wiltern (3790 Wilshire Blvd.)
Doors: 7 p.m. (tickets)

Bikini Kill will kick off their North American tour with a two-night stint at The Wiltern. Joining them as support for Thursday's show will be The Ghost Ease while Death Valley Girls will be the opening act for their Friday show (tickets for Friday are on sale here). Last month, Bikini Kill made their late-night television debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Saturday, August 17

Echo Park Rising @ various Echo Park locations
Doors: 11 a.m. (free)

Echo Park Rising will take over various venues in Echo Park for a Saturday filled with free live music from acts such as Dream Phases, Out West, and Object of Affection. More information about the event can be found here.

Hot Gothic 2 Afterhours (Meldamor, Dildox) @ Secret Location
Doors: 11 p.m. (tickets) 21+

The second installment of Hot Gothic will double as the Los Angeles record release show for Meldamor's new release My Ode To You. Dildox and Mortal Boy will also perform live sets with DJ sets from DJ Dave Parley, Josh of Mellow Mode, Dark Stories, and Mr. Michel. The location will be revealed 24 hours before the event.