NEWS

Only one week left till the Sunset Strip Music Festival! Don’t miss out on this epic event. Two outdoor stages and performances in the venues will feature more than 40 bands, including Korn, Chris Cornell, Pepper and Shiny Toy Guns. Tickets for the Street Fest are an unheard of value at only $39.50! Get em’ while they last! www.ticketmaster.com/ssmf www.ssmf.com

Break out the Aqua Net and leopard print spandex for the greatest rock spectacle you’ll ever see. Monday, August 31 comedic hair metal gods Steel Panther are a staple at the Keyclub and a must for kicking off the week. Opening bands include Rick Thorne, Purple Melon, and Roc Hollywood. Doors open at 9 p.m. but get there early as it usually fills up fast. Tickets are $18 at the door and as always this show is 18+. www.keyclub.com

After extending your weekend warrior efforts well into the work week, Tuesdays are always a good day to take it easy. Help nurse that hangover with a pie from Joe’s Pizza, The Strip’s newest taste sensation. Having already established themselves as “the standard for great slices in Manhattan,” this second SoCal location will finally bring a legitimate slice of NYC to The Sunset Strip. Come see what all the fuss is about! Joe’s Pizza is located at 8539 Sunset Blvd. www.joespizza.com

Wednesday, September 2 The Roxy Theatre presents brooding hard rockers Hurt (think Staind meets Chevelle). In the midst of a sizable national tour, the band should be well polished for their only California appearance. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. www.theroxyonsunset.com

“I want sex and candy,” you know all the words to that song you’ve been singing in traffic jams for years now; well Thursday, September 3 put a face to a “you know that one band, what are they called…” when the Viper Room presents Marcy Playground with special guests Skye Delamey, PSS and Chachi. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. www.viperroom.com

Friday, September 4 Sean Healy presents B Real (Cypress Hill) and Bizzy Bone (Bone Thugs-N-Harmony) at the Key Club. Two of hip-hop’s finest “unite the mic” once again for what is sure to be a night filled with special guests. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. www.keyclub.com

This weekend get a sneak preview of one of the bands performing at this year’s Sunset Strip Music Festival. Saturday, September 5 the Cat Club presents their latest resident house band, Lonely Drunks Club. Featuring members of Cast of Kings, The Shrill, Another God and Zen Rizing this rowdy group is intent on uniting the Hollywood music scene through great music and copious amounts of booze. Band goes on at 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. www.myspace.com/thecatclub

Celebrate Labor Day throughout the weekend with a fabulous “adult milkshake” and dip in The Standard’s enticing pool. Or cozy up to the bar at The London West Hollywood poolside and enjoy signature cocktails. www.standardhotels.com   www.thelondonwesthollywood.com