NEWS

Monday, June 13 gender bending teasers Transcontinental join Sunset Strip staples Steel Panther for a night of “sing at the top of your lungs” cover-tastic indulgence. Don’t miss this monthly meeting of tribute titans. Doors open at 9 p.m. and tickets are $15. This show is ages 18 and older. www.hob.com

Get your poetry and wine on this Tuesday, June 14, as The Standard, Hollywood, hosts a poetry reading with John Tottenham. Tottenham will feature readings from fellow poets Dottie Grossman, Eric Erlandson and Hank Cherry. The evening kicks off with a wine reception in the Cactus Lounge at 7 p.m. followed by the reading at 8 p.m. This event is free and is sure to add some class to your FourSquare check-ins. www.standardhotels.com/hollywood

Old school heshers rejoice! Wednesday, June 15, the Key Club presents legendary metal vocalist Joey Belladonna. At the helm of the band Anthrax during their classic era, Belladonna and the group were nominated for three Grammy awards and credited alongside Metallica, Slayer and Megadeath as one of the “Big Four” thrash metal pioneers. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets range from $15 general admission to $54 VIP. www.keyclub.com

Thursday, June 16, New Zealand dubsteppers Kora hit The Sunset Strip for what’s ramping up to be a breakthrough showcase at The Roxy Theatre. For music lovers in the know, this band is the underground sensation that has been sweeping the scene with their reggae space funk sound. Doors open at 8 p.m. Buy your tickets now and secure your bragging rights. www.theroxyonsunset.com

This Friday, June 17, Viper Room house band Gunpowder Secrets joins SoCal hard rockers Boy Hits Car for their month long rock n’ roll residency. Get there early because between these two local faves the house of Viper will no doubt be “butts to nuts.” Also sharing the stage, Atlantis, Silent Treatment and DJ Willem Wolfe. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 day of show. Also, stay tuned to TheSunsetStrip.com for a “get to know” interview with Gunpowder Secrets. www.viperrroom.com

Scope out the so-called “fairer sex” this Saturday, June 18, when the world famous Whisky A Go-Go presents the Women’s Rock Show. This mini-festival lineup is set to feature female fronted acts Novi, The Swear, Ever Love, Black Velvet Sun, Liz Wood, Cielle, Lele Rose, and straight from the U.K., a special burlesque performance by Once Upon A Tease. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $15 in advance. www.whiskyagogo.com

Double your fun on Sunday, June 19 with two outdoor summer barbecues. The Den kicks things off at 3 p.m. with an outdoor barbecue featuring classics like baby back ribs, cheese burgers, grilled chicken and bratwurst. Continue the party by heading over to Katana at 5:30 p.m. for a party on their patio with DJs, summer cocktails, menu specials and views of The Sunset Strip. www.thedenofhollywood.com  www.innovativedining.com

--Brent X Mendoza