NEWS

PICK OF THE WEEK: Tonight, 98.7 FM’s Close to Home presents darkly soulful songstress Meg Myers with special guests DWNTWN and Illusion of Self at the world famous Viper Room.  Also, celebrate tomorrow’s release of the long awaited new No Doubt record Push and Shove with a late night tribute performance by officially endorsed cover band No Duh.  Doors open at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are $12 at the door.  www.viperroom.com

Tuesday, Sept. 25 music lovers in the know will be heading to The Roxy Theatre for a sold out show featuring a cappella quintet Pentatonic.  Winners of season three of NBC’s primetime hit The Sing-Off, these seasoned vocalists cover all corners or the musical map with their sans musical accompaniment renditions of all your favorite songs.  Doors open at 7:30 p.m.  www.theroxyonsunset.com

Combining all of man’s most hedonistic desires into one sensational night of sleaze—Sam Tripoli’s The Naughty Show returns to The Comedy Store this Wednesday, Sept. 26.  This time around the adult’s only variety show will feature comedians April Macie (Howard Stern), FX’s Steve Rannazzisi, Bert Kreischer of The Travel Channel, plus appearances by adult film stars Kayden Kross, Asphyxia Noir, Alexis Texas, Tori Black and much much more.  Doors open at 8 p.m.  Tickets are $10.  This show is 21+.  www.thecomedystore.com

Thursday, Sept. 27 don’t miss former Remy Zero frontman Cinjun Tate performing solo at The Viper Room.  The falsetto crooner that brought you the hits “Save Me” and “Prophecy” returns to the place that kicked off his career along with support from openers Abandon Jalopy featuring Brad Smith (Blind Melon).  Doors open at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are $10 adv/$12 dos.  www.viperroom.com

Educate yourself on the darker side of The Sunset Strip’s storied history when you head to Book Soup this Friday, Sept. 28 for a signing and discussion with author Tere Tereba about her fascinating new read Mickey Cohen: The Life and Crimes of L.A.’s Notorious Mobster.  This revealing new bio tells the larger-than-life tale of one of this city’s most infamous, yet charismatic underworld figures, who spent much of his “leisure” time carousing with celebs at legendary hotspots right here on The Sunset Strip.  In-store event begins at 7 p.m.  www.booksoup.com

Saturday, Sept. 29 KROQ Locals Only presents So Cal punk rock staples Strung Out at House of Blues Sunset.  Still going strong after seven full length releases and hundreds of shows, see why this hardcore five-piece has maintained a loyal fan base since 1989.  Doors open at 7 p.m.  Tickets are $18 adv/$20 dos.  www.hob.com

Spend a leisurely Sunday enjoying classic board games and cocktails with friends at The Den of Hollywood.  Choose between $14 bottomless bloody marys or mimosas, while you instigate a drunken brawl after losing all your hard earned Monopoly money when you land on Park Place.  Brunch specials run from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. followed by happy hour from 3 p.m.-7 p.m.  www.thedenofhollywood.com

  -- Brent X Mendoza, @brentXmendoza