Sunset Strip Picks: Dec. 21-27
By Brent X Mendoza
House of Blues Sunset Strip presents Steel Panther on Monday, Dec. 21. While these legends of The Strip may have moved to a new home, the show is bigger and more ferocious than ever. With cheap tickets and discounted parking, there’s no better time to check out this satirical mainstay. Also joining The Panther on stage, Silent Treatment andPhantom Communique. Doors open at 9 p.m. and tickets are a jaw-dropping and pocket friendly $12.50, which is much appreciated after weeks of holiday shopping. This show is always 18+. www.hob.com
Tuesday, Dec. 22 holiday show savior Sean Healy presents alt-hop masters One Block Radius at the Viper Room. With special guests Terminal Illness and Surrilla of Oddibles, there’s no better way to spend your “Broke Ass Holiday.” Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12. www.viperroom.com
The Roxy Theatre presents a night of SoCal reggae with San Diego-based Stranger and Huntington Beach’s ownPacific Dub on Wednesday, Dec. 23. Also joining these local dub legends: Seedless, Through The Roots andStone Senses. Get your smoke on! Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 advance/$15 day of show. The Roxy Theatre is an all-ages venue. www.theroxyonsunset.com
Spend your Christmas Eve laughing so much your belly shakes like a bowl full of jelly! Thursday, Dec. 24 The World Famous Comedy Store presents their signature show, 16 Headlining Comics. Where else are you going to see national headliners back to back? Doors open at 8 p.m., and tickets are only $15! The Comedy Store is 21+.www.thecomedystore.com Want to learn more about what goes on behind-the-scenes at this landmark venue? Read TheSunsetStrip.com interview with funny man Alf LaMont, The Comedy Store’s director of marketing and development.
Christmas Day! What to do, what to do? For all those L.A. transplants without family nearby, the holidays can be a lonely time. Never fear…The Rainbow Bar & Grill has been playing host to holiday orphans since the doors opened. Forget that high dollar airline fare, spend your X-mas enjoying the hearty food and drink with the working class rockers of The Sunset Strip. www.rainbowbarandgrill.com Or head on over to RH at Andaz after the presents have been opened for Christmas Day Brunch, including favorites like French-style scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and dill, breakfast salad and festive “spirit-filled” cocktails. www.andaz.com
Saturday, Dec. 26 take your post-Christmas, eggnog hangover to The Roxy Theatre. While 2010 may be the year of the tiger, this night belongs to the Ratt, when Club Vodka presents Stephen Pearcy. Join The Sunset Strip legend as he plays all your favorite glam metal hits. Doors open early at 5 p.m., and tickets are $18 advance/$20 day of show. www.theroxyonsunset.com
Cap off your week with a very special VIP event at the Viper Room, when Skinnie Magazine presents Societies Idols Official Launch Party on Sunday, Dec. 27. The promoters are keeping the details pretty close to the vest, which usually means there will be some big things in store. Keep checking the Viper’s website for updates.www.viperroom.com
