NEWS

Tonight, tenacious tastemaker Dayle Gloria brings you yet another bountiful harvest of locally grown music makers. This light-on-your-wallet evening brings together Sunset Strip faves Dirty Eyes, Sex N Violence, Evil Beaver and a CD release party with Roman Candle Wars.  Admission is only $5. Doors open at 8 p.m. Rock it! www.viperroom.com

Beginning Tuesday, May 3, The Roxy Theatre presents a special two-night engagement with eloquent heart-wrenchers Dredg. Ambient, anthemic, emotive: just a few of the adjectives used to describe the sweeping musical soundscapes produced by these central California art rockers. Doors for both shows open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 advance/$20 day of show. www.theroxyonsunset.com

Meet notorious Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt along with history professor David Eisenbach on Wednesday, May 4, as they sign copies of their new rousing exposé, One Nation Under Sex: How the Private Lives of Presidents, First Ladies and Their Lovers Changed the Course of American History, at Book Soup. The man who’s brought sex to the printed page for almost 40 years now brings you “a peek under the skirt” of the private lives of some of this country’s most notable leaders. Signing and discussion begins at 7 p.m. www.booksoup.com

PICK OF THE WEEK: Celebrate your Cinco de Mayo at The Roxy Theatre with “the world’s first and only heavy metal mariachi band,” Metalachi! No kidding! All your favorite metal hits from Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” to Motorhead’s “Ace of Spades” done completely authentico in true mariachi style. Also on hand at this fiesta gigante will be tasty eats from The Flying Pig Food Truck and drink specials from 901 Tequila. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. www.theroxyonsunset.com

Head to the Key Club on Friday, May 6 for hip-hop producer legends The Beatnuts. With close ties to De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest, this NYC-based duo is well respected for their innovative beats by all “the who’s who” of the hip-hop game. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Tickets range from $20 GA to $60 VIP. This event is ages 18 and older. www.keyclub.com

This Saturday, May 7, LG Ones to Watch presents The Dirty Heads with New Politics and Pacific Dub at the House of Blues Sunset Strip. Hailing from the surf capital of SoCal – Huntington Beach, California – The Dirty Heads’ reggae/rock genre-blending style has garnered the attention and collaboration of legends like Billy Preston (The Beatles), Slash (GNR) and Josh Freese (NIN, A Perfect Circle). Discover why this band is “one to watch!” (This show is unfortunately SOLD OUT.) www.hob.com

Enjoy a leisurely day exploring art at The Sunset Strip’s newest gallery this Sunday, May 8. Located inside the Sunset Marquis hotel, the Maximillian Gallery currently features works by Jean Faucheur – a key pioneer of urban art in France and precursor to street art. This marks the first time Facheur has exhibited in Los Angeles. Art fans should also save the date for the next installation at Maximillian Gallery, launching May 28, which will feature street art from a large cast of key artists, including Alec Monopoly, SmogCity, Bankrupt Slut, Gregory Siff and Smear among others. Maximillian Gallery is open from 1-8 p.m. www.maximilliangallery.com

--Brent X Mendoza