Shows in Weho This Week: Dita Von Teese, Zach Galifanakis and Skee-lo

Heading out for an evening of live music in West Hollywood is always an exciting experience. Hear about Prince popping into  last week to play to an intimate crowd? If you are still mourning the fact that you missed out on that opportunity, this week’s concert calendar provides plenty of new chances.

Just in time to put you in the spirit for the upcoming release of The Hangover II, comedian Zach Galifanakis will be performing, along with special guests, at on Monday evening. The show is a benefit for The Littlest Tumor Foundation. 

LA's favorite burlesque artist, Dita Von Teese, will entertain crowds at with a 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. show on Tuesday and Wednesday (mature audiences only). Catch three nights in a row of Citizen Cope at The Troubador, starting Thursday.

Remember that catchy song “I Wish” from the ‘90s? The lovable rapper and ex MTV V.J. Skee-lo will take the stage at the on Friday along with S.O.S. and Dr. Hollywood. 

Fans of Morrissey should head to the  on Sunday to join in the festivities of his “52nd Unhappy Birthday Celebration,” featuring Smiths/Morrissey tribute band, Sweet and Tender Hooligans.

Monday, May 16:

• Imagine Dragons, The Ruse, Sound of Midnight - Viper Room at 9 p.m.
• Bard, Pudunda, Robot Ears, LaZae, Jairmie Alexander - Whisky A Go-Go at 7:30 p.m.
• The Songwriter's Block Party Hosted by: Jeffrey David, Brett Duggan's Comedy Show - Genghis Cohen at 7:30 p.m.
• Steel Panther w/ Run Devil Run & Alevela - House of Blues at 9:30 p.m.
• Zach Galifanakis & Friends Benefit for The Littlest Tumor Foundation - Largo at 8 p.m.
• Federico Aubele, Line & Circle - Troubadour at 8 p.m.

Tuesday, May 17:

• Thousand Watt Stare, The Penfifteen Club: 10 Year Anniversary Show, Bullet & Snowfox, The Spreewells - Viper Room at 8:15 p.m.
• Ankla, Dia De Los Muertos, Soulbleed, Of Bitter Flowers, Atro - Whisky A Go-Go at 6:30 p.m.
• Jamie Coons, Amanda Lamb - Genghis Cohen at 8 p.m.
• Mothers 2 Mothers Event feat. Homemade Jamz Blues Band - House of Blues at 7:30 p.m.
• The Fiery Furnaces (duo show) - Largo at 8:00 p.m.
• The Elected: Record Release Show, The Moor, The Chances - Troubadour at 8 p.m.
• Dita Von Teese - Roxy at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Wednesday, May 18:

• Jenni Dunn Bday Party w/ Damian Hattori, Birds of New York, Golden State, Talee Rooney, Dave Cavalier - Viper Room at 8 p.m.
• XYZYX, Reog, Alibi Nation, Fire Tiger, Skyline Pigeons - Whisky A Go-Go at 7 p.m. 
• Breanna Lynn, Song and Dance Society, Danielle DeAndrea, Odabya Jones, Songbirds, Mark Goldenberg - Genghis Cohen at 8 p.m.
• Adan Valdez Presents: Octaviored - House of Blues at 8:30 p.m.
• The Watkins Family Hour - Largo at 8:30 p.m.
• Buffalo Tom, The Heavenly States - Troubadour at 8 p.m.
• Dita Von Teese - Roxy at 7 p.m. & 10 p.m.
• Empire - On The Rox at 9 p.m.

Thursday, May 19:

• FPC - Key Club at 8 p.m.
• Dread Zeppelin, The Gas Moguls - Key Club at 9:40 p.m.
• Suddyn, Alexa Darrin & The Love NInjas, Burn Down The Charade - Viper Room at 8 p.m.
• Menaga Miss, Elle Vee, Alex Reid, Megg, Local Kid, Madison Hill, Brooke Rose, Sir Castanon, Lucy Angelo, Kelly Crook, Diamante - Whisky A Go-Go at 6 p.m.
• 3 Blonde Moms, The Bogle Sisters, Keppie Coutts, Logan Heftel, Emily Clibourn - Genghis Cohen at 7:30 p.m.
• Detour Presents Acropolis Records Showcase w/ Ancillary Theorem Ethanz Ride, AM or Above, Mind The Gap, The Hard, Bobby Conundrum, and FOA - House of Blues at 7:30 p.m.
• Axis of Awesome - Largo at 8 p.m.
• An Intimate Solo Acoustic Performance by Citizen Cope, Alice Smith - Troubadour at 8 p.m.
• Fcab, Cooper, Ro Danishei, Franklin Manor, Too Much Young, Saritah - Roxy at 8 p.m.
• The  Speaker Junkies - On The Rox at 8 p.m.

Friday, May 20:

• S.O.S. f/ Skee-lo, Dr. Hollywood - Key Club at 8 p.m.
• The Epilogues, Arune & Alternatives, The New Division - Viper Room at 8 p.m.
• Woman's Rock Show: Rosie & The Cobras, Uroboros, Out of Line, Man + Robot, Adhara - Whisky A Go-Go at 7:30 p.m.
• Joseph LeMay, Adjoa Skinner, Tracy Newman, LOVRBOMZ - Genghis Cohen at 7:30 p.m.
• Kina Grannis World in Front of Me Tour ft. Misa & EMI Grannis w/ Special Guest Imaginary Friend - Largo at 8 p.m.
• An Intimate Solo/Acoustic Performance by Citizen Cope, Alice Smith - Troubadour at 8 p.m.
• Chance and The Choir, From Here to LA, Sad Robot, Jackson Guthy, White Lights, Instant People, Citizen Trust - Roxy at 7:15 p.m.

Saturday, May 21:

• The Rockaholix with Deep Fryd Dynamite - Key Club at 6 p.m.
• Viza, Full Force Rising, Orkester Meze, Azin, Wall of Lions - Key Club at 8:15 p.m.
• Send The Sages, Mulholland (CD Release Party), St. Cello's Fall, Send The Sages, Eenik - Viper Room 8 p.m.
• Hollywood Roses, Maleki Theory, Afternoon Dream Syrum, Good Knives, Levinstone, Charlie & Jesi, Shooter's Bay - Whisky A Go-Go at 6:30 p.m.
• Danni Rosner, Ken Weiler, Patrick Outlaw, Joee Corso - Genghis Cohen at 7:30 p.m.
• The Paul F. Tompkins Show - Largo at 8:30 p.m.
• An Intimate Solo/Acoustic Performance by Citizen Cope, Alice Smith - Troubadour at 8 p.m.
• Judgement Day w/ Saint Motel, Vanaprasta, The Hundred Days, Queen Caveat - Roxy at 8 p.m.

Sunday, May 22:

• Destruction, Heathen, Taking Over, Dismantle, Intruder, Septic Slaughter - Key Club at 6:20 p.m.
• Monte Pittman, Run Run Run, Super Black Market, Chasing Avalanche - Viper Room at 8 p.m.
• Acoustic Night: Matt Bonitt, Michael Keeth, Laurie Larson - Whisky A Go-Go at 7 p.m.
• House of Blues Gospel Brunch - House of Blues at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. 
• Morrissey's 52nd Unhappy Birthday Celebration with Sweet and Tender Hooligans (A Smiths/Morrissey  Tribute) - House of Blues at 7:30 p.m.
• SESAC-Planet LA Records Acoustic & Rock Showcase with: Djinn, Otto's Daughter, Kevin Never Talks, I Killed The Symphony, Chris Arena, Josh Damigo, Jimmy Lloyd, Gabe Kubanda of Letters Burning - Troubadour at 7 p.m.
• Devin The Dude - Roxy at 8 p.m.

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