NEWS

Recovered from your extended weekend? Join the Viper Room tonight as they host Sin City sensation Imagine Dragons. Following in the sonic footsteps of fellow Vegas juggernaut The Killers, this band is the next household name. Hurry, doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $14 at the door. www.viperroom.com

Wednesday, Sept. 8 The Roxy Theatre presents reggae legends Israel Vibration. With more than three decades of music under their dreads these pioneers have been blazin’ it since the beginning. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $20. www.theroxyonsunset.com

Book Soup hosts authors Kathy Charles and John Gilmore on Thursday, Sept. 9 as they sign copies of their new novels -- John Belushi Is Dead and Hollywood Boulevard, respectively.  With both works using Hollywood/Los Angeles as a backdrop, strange and complex issues arise, revealing obsessions and neurosis uniquely nurtured by Tinsel Town. The signings begin at 7 p.m. www.booksoup.com

Friday, Sept. 10 House of Blues Sunset Strip presents Atomic Punks and 5150 “Best Of Both Worlds” Van Halen tribute night. This night will take you through Van Halen’s entire epic musical career with Atomic Punks covering the classic David Lee Roth era and 5150 covering the later Sammy Hagar era. It’s a V.H. fan’s musical methadone. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18/$22.50. www.hob.com  For the fashion forward members of the audience, make sure you take part in Fashion's Night Out on Friday. The citywide event includes fashion shows, pop up stores, art exhibits, DJs, discounts and parties throughout the night. For more details, visit http://avenueswh.com/events/fno

PICK OF THE WEEK: Saturday, Sept. 11 the Viper Room presents the reunited Paloalto.  Before changing their name to Golden State, these local heroes released two records on Rick Rubin’s American Recordings, and spawned the hits “Fade Out/In” and “Breathe In.” Don’t miss the handsome Tommy Black and his luscious locks as he returns to bass. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 advance/$15 at the door. www.viperroom.com

The Key Club presents ‘80s new wave cover sensations The Spazmatics on Sunday, Sept. 12. Continuing their weekly Sunday residency, this hilarious and well executed homage has been an L.A. staple for years. Dance the night away to the most memorable hits of the shoulder pad era. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for 21+/$20 for under 21. www.keyclub.com
 

--Brent X Mendoza