NEWS

Looking for a way to shake up your Tuesday? Then make plans to explore the newly renovated Mirabelle restaurant. A fixture on The Sunset Strip since 1971, the Mediterranean mainstay is celebrating their new look and new menu by offering their namesake cocktail — “The Mirabelle” — for only $1.971 from 9 p.m. until close nightly until June 13. Enjoy with some exotic grilled alligator links, seafood charcuterie or octopus terrine with your refreshing cocktail! www.mirabelleonsunset.com

PICK OF THE WEEK: Everyone’s favorite geek chic, power-pop superstars Weezer play an intimate benefit show for the kids this Wednesday, June 5 at The Roxy Theatre. For those lucky enough to snag a ticket to this sold-out show, the proceeds of your patronage will go towards The Early Years Scholarship, a personal cause very close to the band’s heart. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. www.theroxyonsunset.com

The loveably inappropriate Tony Clifton continues his month-long residency at The Comedy Store this Thursday, June 7. With a full band, marionettes, a “hooker raffle,” and crude derogatory one-liners, this adults-only revue has everything you could possibly want in a comically tasteless, Vegas lounge style variety show. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. The Comedy Store is always ages 21 and older.  www.thecomedystore.com

Friday, June 8 The Roxy Theatre presents the diverse world sounds of Balkan Beat Box. The genre defying American-Israeli trio are best known for exploring complex socio-political topics in their unassuming, easily digestible dance rhythms. Come find out what the underground buzz is all about. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $20. www.theroxyonsunset.com

Don’t miss this stacked-to-the-max bill at The Viper Room on Saturday, June 9, featuring Aussie imports Juke Kartel with special guest Elvis Monroe (Lifehouse). In between bands, head downstairs for a special RSVP-only Turbonegro listening party. That’s right, be one of the first to get a listen to the band’s new record, Sexual Harassment, while snagging some sweet Volcom swag and downing discounted drinks. RSVP to the guest list at volcoment@volcom.com. Tickets for the main stage show are $10 advance/$15 day of show. Doors are 7:30 p.m. www.viperroom.com

One of the biggest treats on Sundays is the House of Blues’ Gospel Brunch. This weekly Los Angeles staple is the perfect way to end the week. Enjoy a Southern style brunch buffet that will warm your soul with biscuits and gravy, mac n cheese, Southern fried chicken, peel and eat shrimp, omelettes, jambalaya, banana bread, apple cobbler and more. Doors open at 11 a.m. and tickets for the brunch and foot-stompingly fun show are $40.50 for adults. For more information and reservations, call 323-848–5113. www.hob.com/losangeles

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--@brentXmendoza