NEWS

Broaden your musical horizons with indie/dance rockers Funeral Party tonight at the Viper. One of L.A.’s best kept secrets, this five-piece channels genre staples like The Strokes and Moving Units, creating thoughtful post-punk dance music that will get you on your feet. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door. www.viperroom.com

It’s that time of the month again! Yes, time for another dancetastic Scion House Party this Tuesday, July 27. This time around, The Roxy’s monthly gift brings you underground techno pioneers Juan Atkins and Omar S. Doors open late at 10 p.m., and as always, this night is FREE with RSVP. Early arrival is strongly suggested, and entry is not guaranteed. Sign up at www.scion.com/houseparty. www.theroxyonsunset.com

Remedy your hump day woes with a dose of healing laughter at The World Famous Comedy Store. Wednesday, July 28 check out The Store’s signature show 16 Headlining Comics. The name says it all: A night of back-to-back national headliners for only $15. Always a great value and always a gut busting laugh. Doors open at 8 p.m., ages 21 and older. www.thecomedystore.com

Thursday, July 29 Key Club presents a private show with Ratt. One of the founding fathers of The Sunset Strip’s glam metal scene, the spandex survivors return to the streets for a one night only special event.  While you likely won’t be able to get in, you can still scream the chorus from “Round And Round” as you pass by on the way to The Rainbow. Doors open at 8 p.m. www.keyclub.com

Cast off the work week with a wicked show at the Viper Room. Friday, July 30 Swing House presents Dirty Sweet, Stone Foxes and The Tender Box. That’s three headliners for the price of one! Get there early as this solid lineup will have the place packed to the rafters. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. www.viperroom.com

Saturday, July 31 the Key Club presents The Dreaming with special guest Vicious Licks. Bringing you darkly tinged, chorus heavy singles, The Dreaming -- featuring former Stabbing Westward frontman Christopher Hall -- picks up musically where the late ’90s industrial rockers left off. Doors open at 8 p.m. Get there early for this over-packed lineup of RPM. Tickets are $10. www.keyclub.com

Kick off August by trying something new. Mondrian now hosts the West Coast outpost of New York’s premier ping pong club SPiN. This new lounge features two signature ping pong tables with tournaments, cocktails and food. Grab a paddle. Hours are 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday – Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday – Saturday. www.mondrianhotel.com

--Brent X Mendoza