three weeks of Heady
Free Shows
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Last Week
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This Week
Here’s the list of free shows happening this week! Click the day of the week to see what’s ahead (the arrow will take you to next week). Calendar resets on Saturday night…


Live Jazz with Jim Watson’s Hard Bop Ensemble
The Copper Room 57360 Aviation Drive, Yucca Valley
Week of Events
Sunday Drive: Brunch With DJ Kate McCabe
Experience the perfect Sunday at Pioneertown’s Red Dog Saloon, where DJ Kate McCabe’s vinyl collection of soul, funk, and punk meets breakfast tacos and bloody marys every week from 11-3.
Live Jazz with Jim Watson’s Hard Bop Ensemble
Experience the magic of live jazz every Sunday at Yucca Valley’s Copper Room, where Jim Watson and the Hard Bop Ensemble create an intimate musical journey from 6-9 PM—the perfect weekend finale.
The Cowpokes
The Nashville-based Cowpokes bring their authentic Honky Tonk sound to Jacumba’s Long Shadow stage for a special performance. Make dinner reservations to complete your evening of country music.
Muddy Mondays with The Rose Valley Thorns
Experience the best of Ojai’s music scene every week at the Ojai Pub. From soulful singer-songwriters and high-energy bluegrass bands to funky jam sessions and genre-bending originals, our live music […]
Hot Club of Los Angeles
“We’re still swingin’ Swing Gitan over here!” Hot Club of Los Angeles blazes through two sets of dazzling Django jazz at our acclaimed Monday night residency (est. 2011). Find out […]
Minglewood Mondaze
Weekly LA Dead Night in Sherman Oaks with a rotating cast of musicians every week. 2 sets of Grateful Dead music with snacks and shakedown on the back patio.
The Brig Band
The Brig Band is an L.A. jam band that has been playing Live since 2002 Aptly named after a Venice CA bar, the Brig Band was formed in 2002 by […]
Boots by the Beach
Live country music every Tuesday at 8PM right after trivia. Stay after trivia for Boots by the Beach, our new country night featuring our rotating live country bands, Taylor Johns […]
Homestead Sessions: Mikey Reyes + Palo Xanto + Fresh Basil
Join us for the Homestead Sessions’ final show of the year featuring Mikey Reyes & Friends, Palo Xanto, and Fresh Basil, plus DJ sets by J Shaw & Fancy Vandals. A night of desert music magic for all ages!
Yule-Tide Masquerade Ball: The Jean Genies + 29 Bombshells
Experience the enchanting Yule-Tide Masquerade Ball at Mojave Gold featuring Ramones and Ace Frehley (Kiss) tributes and special guests. Enjoy pagan festivities, punk rock fashion, and holiday magic while supporting the Morongo Valley Toy Drive.
Preston Smith Topanga Second Saturdays
Come hang at the Bistro, have a meal, and check out Preston Smith in the dining room at 6:30 pm. He’s one of a kind. Blues, jazz, harmonica, a one […]
Dead in the Desert
Get jolly with live Grateful Dead music on Saturday, December 13th from 7pm until late. Enjoy two full sets performed by Wyatt Abernathie, Ethan Perlman, Brian Beard, and a mystery bassist.

Next Week
Plan ahead for the free shows that are coming next week in Los Angeles! Don’t forget, these are only the free events, if you want to check out the full calendar, check out All Shows.


Live Jazz with Jim Watson’s Hard Bop Ensemble
The Copper Room 57360 Aviation Drive, Yucca ValleyWeek of Events
Sunday Drive: Brunch With DJ Kate McCabe
Experience the perfect Sunday at Pioneertown’s Red Dog Saloon, where DJ Kate McCabe’s vinyl collection of soul, funk, and punk meets breakfast tacos and bloody marys every week from 11-3.
Live Jazz with Jim Watson’s Hard Bop Ensemble
Experience the magic of live jazz every Sunday at Yucca Valley’s Copper Room, where Jim Watson and the Hard Bop Ensemble create an intimate musical journey from 6-9 PM—the perfect weekend finale.
Muddy Mondays with The Rose Valley Thorns
Experience the best of Ojai’s music scene every week at the Ojai Pub. From soulful singer-songwriters and high-energy bluegrass bands to funky jam sessions and genre-bending originals, our live music […]
Hot Club of Los Angeles
“We’re still swingin’ Swing Gitan over here!” Hot Club of Los Angeles blazes through two sets of dazzling Django jazz at our acclaimed Monday night residency (est. 2011). Find out […]
Minglewood Mondaze
Weekly LA Dead Night in Sherman Oaks with a rotating cast of musicians every week. 2 sets of Grateful Dead music with snacks and shakedown on the back patio.
The Brig Band
The Brig Band is an L.A. jam band that has been playing Live since 2002 Aptly named after a Venice CA bar, the Brig Band was formed in 2002 by […]
Boots by the Beach
Live country music every Tuesday at 8PM right after trivia. Stay after trivia for Boots by the Beach, our new country night featuring our rotating live country bands, Taylor Johns […]










