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Free Shows
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Last Week
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Events for Tue, September 22nd, 2026
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…
Week of Events
Sunday, September 20, 2026
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September 20, 2026Strange Hotels: It’s My Friday Every Sunday
Strange Hotels: It’s My Friday Every Sunday
Discover Strange Hotels’ electrifying Sunday night residency at Davey Wayne’s in Hollywood, where the weekend doesn’t end — it transforms into an unforgettable experience.
Monday, September 21, 2026
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September 21, 2026Minglewood Mondaze
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September 21, 2026Hot Club of Los Angeles
Minglewood Mondaze
Join Ashton Slater’s Minglewood Mondaze at the Barrel Tavern in Sherman Oaks—a free weekly Grateful Dead tribute night featuring top LA jam scene talent.
Hot Club of Los Angeles
Hot Club of Los Angeles brings sizzling Django-inspired gypsy jazz to Monday nights. Discover LA’s beloved residency since 2011—no cover, free parking!
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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September 22, 2026Bluegrass Night
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September 22, 2026The Brig Band
Bluegrass Night
Discover Bluegrass Night every Tuesday at Bigfoot East in Atwater Village. Enjoy live banjo music and boot-scootin’ fun from 8 ’til late, presented by Hellbent Booking.
The Brig Band
Discover the Brig Band, an iconic L.A. jam band blending jazz, funk, hip-hop, and rock since 2002, featuring world-class musicians from legendary acts.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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September 23, 2026Ojai Valley Bluegrass Pick
Ojai Valley Bluegrass Pick
Join our weekly Wednesday bluegrass jam night at the brewery, 6–8pm. All skill levels welcome — bring your instrument, enjoy BBQ and cold beer. No cover charge!
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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September 24, 2026Ventura Dead Night
Ventura Dead Night
Join Ventura Dead Night every Thursday at Winchester’s! The Peoples Dead delivers free, all-ages Grateful Dead jams from 6–10pm with community vibes downtown.
Friday, September 25, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
No events on this day.
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.
Strange Hotels: It’s My Friday Every Sunday
Good Times at Davey Wayne’s 1611 N El Centro Ave, Los AngelesWeek of Events
Sunday, October 4, 2026
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October 4, 2026Strange Hotels: It’s My Friday Every Sunday
Strange Hotels: It’s My Friday Every Sunday
Discover Strange Hotels’ electrifying Sunday night residency at Davey Wayne’s in Hollywood, where the weekend doesn’t end — it transforms into an unforgettable experience.
Monday, October 5, 2026
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October 5, 2026Minglewood Mondaze
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October 5, 2026Hot Club of Los Angeles
Minglewood Mondaze
Join Ashton Slater’s Minglewood Mondaze at the Barrel Tavern in Sherman Oaks—a free weekly Grateful Dead tribute night featuring top LA jam scene talent.
Hot Club of Los Angeles
Hot Club of Los Angeles brings sizzling Django-inspired gypsy jazz to Monday nights. Discover LA’s beloved residency since 2011—no cover, free parking!
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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October 6, 2026Bluegrass Night
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October 6, 2026The Brig Band
Bluegrass Night
Discover Bluegrass Night every Tuesday at Bigfoot East in Atwater Village. Enjoy live banjo music and boot-scootin’ fun from 8 ’til late, presented by Hellbent Booking.
The Brig Band
Discover the Brig Band, an iconic L.A. jam band blending jazz, funk, hip-hop, and rock since 2002, featuring world-class musicians from legendary acts.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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October 7, 2026Ojai Valley Bluegrass Pick
Ojai Valley Bluegrass Pick
Join our weekly Wednesday bluegrass jam night at the brewery, 6–8pm. All skill levels welcome — bring your instrument, enjoy BBQ and cold beer. No cover charge!
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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October 8, 2026Ventura Dead Night
Ventura Dead Night
Join Ventura Dead Night every Thursday at Winchester’s! The Peoples Dead delivers free, all-ages Grateful Dead jams from 6–10pm with community vibes downtown.
Friday, October 9, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
No events on this day.