This week, guides and spotlights
Every week we pick the nights worth going out for, from touring headliners to the local bands, KJs and DJs on The Circuit List.
This week
Live Music This Week in Los Angeles County: November 2–8, 2026
Todd Rundgren at The Wiltern, Tom Jones at the Greek, Alanis Morissette at the YouTube Theater, Moby and Underworld at Brookside at the Rose Bowl, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in La Puente, dueling pianos in Claremont and karaoke every night: live music around LA County, November 2–8.
Live Music This Week in Orange County: November 2–8, 2026
Brand New at Honda Center, porch sets Tuesday through Sunday at The Ranch at Laguna Beach, sunset acts at 21 Oceanfront, Southern Spirit at The Ranch Saloon, and karaoke and DJ nights all week from Fullerton to Laguna Niguel: live music around Orange County, November 2–8.
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Karaoke and DJ Nights in Dallas–Fort Worth: The Hosts and Where to Find Them
DJ Sox, DJ Josh, Dj PHYFE, HeadTilt Entertainment, Wildstyle Karaoke, Jackpot Karaoke and more: who runs karaoke and DJ nights from Frisco and McKinney to Dallas, Irving and Fort Worth, night by night.
Karaoke, Trivia and Live Music in the Kansas City Northland and Blue Springs: Who's Who and Where to Go
DJ Truff, Savi Image, KJ Chad Taylor, KJ Joey, Xtreme League Trivia, Sunny Side Down, Punk'd KC and more: the hosts and bands behind karaoke, trivia and live music from Riverside and Gladstone to Blue Springs and Lake Lotawana, night by night.
10 Southern California Live Music Acts You Can Book for Your Holiday Party
Ten local acts who play bars, restaurants and patios around Southern California and take bookings: AJ DeGrasse, Brandon Wildish, Casual Encounters Live Band Karaoke, Haley Copello, High-D Boys, JB & The Big Circle Riders, Mike Staggs & The Soul, Patricia Manion Band, Shawn Jones and Wight Litening Band.
Live Music This Week in Los Angeles County: October 26–November 1, 2026
Shaboozey, Malcolm Todd and "Weird Al" at the Greek, Knyght Ryder's Halloween party, Hellraiser Halloween at Club Decades, dueling pianos, salsa in Pomona and karaoke every night: live music around LA County, October 26–November 1.
Live Music This Week in Orange County: October 26–November 1, 2026
UB40, The Black Angels, Halloween with Flashback Heart Attack at SeaLegs, '80s nights at The 80s Bar, porch sets in Laguna and Mr. Roboto's Halloween Episode karaoke: live music around Orange County, October 26–November 1.
Where to Sing Karaoke in Las Vegas Tonight: Night by Night
Every weekly karaoke night we have on file in Las Vegas and Henderson, sorted Monday through Sunday with times, hosts and links to each venue. Includes Strip, downtown, off-Strip and live-band options.
Halloween 2026 in Southern California: Costume Contests, Live Bands, DJ Parties and Día de los Muertos
Every Halloween party on The Circuit List, October 23 to November 7, 2026: costume contests at Elvie's Inn and Brew Haven, Knyght Ryder at Gaslamp, a free '80s night at Clubhouse 66, a $500 contest in Calabasas, free Friday nights at La Puente Live and the City of La Puente's Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
Halloween Karaoke Songs: 18 Picks With Tips, 300+ More, and Where to Sing Them
Halloween karaoke songs for every kind of singer, from Monster Mash and Thriller to Psycho Killer and Witchcraft, with performance tips, 300+ more spooky titles from the DJWS song library, and the karaoke nights around Covina on Halloween week.
Live Music in Los Angeles This Week: October 19–25, 2026
Chelsea Wolfe, Modest Mouse, Mac DeMarco, Knyght Ryder's live '80s party, Jimmy Branly's world jazz, salsa with Chino Espinoza, karaoke and a free Sunday patio set: live music around LA, October 19–25.
Live Music in Orange County This Week: October 19–25, 2026
Modest Mouse, Rise Against, The Aquabats, Fan Halen on the sand, three-time KJ of the Year Ram_Z, country nights at The Ranch Saloon and an all-'80s Sunday: live music around Orange County, October 19–25.
Spotlight: Elvie’s Inn, a Covina Neighborhood Bar Since 1958
Covina’s oldest bar, in the words of its owners: how a 1957 liquor store named for a woman called Elvie became a Shoppers Lane institution, the family that went from regulars to owners, a nightly lineup from karaoke to Bingo with Bloss, and full-bar catering for your next event.
Marilyn Monroe at 100: The People Finding Hope Behind the Hollywood Icon
A Los Angeles photographer traces Marilyn Monroe's legacy through an Australian cancer fundraiser, a Palm Springs world record and a new exhibition in Italy.
Covina Nightlife: Karaoke, Live Music, DJs, and Local Nights Out
Find karaoke, live music, DJs, trivia, and local nights out in Covina, with a Monday–Sunday quick reference and the venues and people behind the nights.
How to Find Karaoke, Live Music, DJs, and Local Events Near You
A practical guide to searching events by city, ZIP code and date, then checking the performer, venue and official information before going out.
Spotlight: KJ Neptune and the Community Behind Neptune Nation
KJ Neptune has been hosting Southern California karaoke since 2005. Meet the host behind Neptune Nation.
Spotlight: KJ Kaleo Brings Karaoke With Heart to Covina
KJ Kaleo has built a warm, community-centered karaoke presence in Covina. Meet the host and the places and people around her shows.
Spotlight: KJ Jose Brings Big Energy to Southern California Karaoke
Meet KJ Jose, a Southern California karaoke host known for a large catalog, high-energy rooms and a busy multi-venue schedule.
The Night Shift, Part 1: six hosts who keep Southern California singing
They turn a bar into a stage, get strangers singing together and keep the party going until closing, often after a full day at another job. Meet six of the hosts who do it every week.
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