NEWS

Keep the party going this week with a post-Halloween bash at The Standard hotel’s Purple Lounge. Monday, Nov. 1 join hipster hosts Heather Garfias and Aubrey Henderson as they celebrate the Working Class with an all night party featuring music and $5 drinks. This week features a special guest performance by Jared Mort and killer party pics by Maggie West.   Doors open at 10 p.m. Entrance is free, but please RSVP at missahhbrey@gmail.com. Your password to enter? "hardworking".  www.thestandardhotels.com/hollywood

Tuesday, Nov. 2 head to the Viper Room for the Brooklyn sounds of Black Taxi. This self-described “grit pop” band brings NYC street sensibility to dance worthy indie rock. Also sharing the stage this night, Pan Am, Ali Pierre and Palmdale. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. www.viperroom.com

In what’s quickly becoming a Wednesday night staple on The Sunset Strip, JD Bender’s Hollywood Hayride returns on Nov. 3. This week’s show features the L.A. debut of Windy City greats Rabble Rabble as well as Sullied River, Clay Pruitt and, of course, JD Bender and his All-Star Country Cover Band. Doors for this rip-roaring good time open at 7 p.m. Entry is just $5 with the “Support Local Music” flyer printed from The Cat Club’s website. www.thecatclubonsunset.com

Dust off those checkered Vans on Thursday, Nov. 4 as the House of Blues Sunset Strip presents O.C. ska heroes Reel Big Fish with special guest Goldfinger. Get your skankin’ on with two of the best ska/punk bands So Cal has to offer. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $22.50. This is an all ages show. www.hob.com

Friday, Nov. 5 the Key Club presents alt-metal trailblazers Helmet. Formed in New York in the late ’80s, this juggernaut powerhouse hasn’t lost steam since their groundbreaking debut with 1992’s Meantime. Still holding their ground as consummate innovators, catch these influential pioneers as they showcase the latest tracks from their greatly anticipated new release, Seeing Eye Dog. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15/$18. www.keyclub.com

Pick Of The Week: Spend a leisurely Saturday sampling tasty brews when The Roxy Theatre hosts the inaugural L.A. Vegan Beer Festival on Nov. 6. Roxy owner Nic Adler, Tony Yanow (Tony’s Darts Away), and vegan blogger Quarry Girl join forces to bring you more than 20 different samplings from brewers across California. To help soak up some of those suds, numerous vegan food trucks will also be on hand, as well as live performances by the Paul Chesne Band and others. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $45 for VIP. A portion of the proceeds benefit Animal, Media, Rescue & Education (ARME). Tickets include UNLIMITED BEER! www.theroxyonsunset.com

Wrap up your weekend with a little Sunday Funday at SPiN at Mondrian. Starting at 6 p.m. until midnight, enjoy ping pong tournaments, cocktails and DJs while you bask in the remaining hours of your weekend freedom. www.spingalactic.com/hollywood

--Brent X. Mendoza