Don’t waste another warm summer evening sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic while inhaling exhaust fumes.This Tuesday, June 28 take a detour to The Den of Hollywood where you can while away the gridlock hours exploring their newly revamped $5 happy hour menu . Choose from half a dozen new menu items including delectable dishes like bacon and cheese doughnut holes with powdered sugar and maple syrup. Mmmm…forbidden doughnuts! Your happy time lasts all day until 7 p.m. www.denofhollywood.com
Wednesday, June 29 head to On The Rox for the last night of Semi Precious Weapons’ pop-up party Empire. Bringing a taste of the New York avant-garde to Hollywood, this wild weekly party has been the talk of the town for the past month. See what you’ve been missing! Doors open at 10 p.m. Entrance is free, but RSVP required: rsvp@semipreciousweapons.com. Event is ages 21 and older, only. www.theroxyonsunset.com
PICK OF THE WEEK: Norwegian import Ida Maria lands stateside for a special KCRW showcase at The Roxy Theatre on Thursday, June 30. The pop punk princess has already conquered the U.K. with her delightfully catchy and remarkably well crafted ear candy. Catch the buzz that’s the talk of the tastemakers. Doors open at 8 p.m. www.theroxyonsunset.com
Friday, July 1 Coca-Cola and KROQ presents East Coast emo rockers Taking Back Sunday at the House of Blues Sunset Strip. They were the voice of all your teenage trials and tribulations, scream-o-long to the soundtrack of your wonder years. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $27.50 general admission. www.hob.com
Sunset Strip poster children and veterans of SSMF 2009, Veins of Jenna, hit the Whisky A Go-Go this Saturday, July 2 for a night of rock n’ roll mayhem. Don’t miss their last U.S. show of 2011. Contact the Whisky for times and ticket info. www.whiskyagogo.com
Pre-celebrate the United State’s birthday with an international twist on an American classic: Brazilian Bingo Nights! The pool deck at The Standard will be transformed on Sunday, July 3, featuring bingo with prizes, caipirinhas, bossa-samba bands and DJ sets. The party kicks off poolside at 7 p.m. and heads indoors at 10 p.m. for DJs and dancing til 2 a.m. www.standardhotels.com/hollywood
--Brent X Mendoza
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