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GENRES FOR EVERYONE – AUG 3

The Melvins and The American Acoustic are in concert. Or, tickle you taste buds at MOFAD and grab some popcorn for the Hip Hop Film Festival.

The Wonderous Wiltern Theatre

Ever since it opened in the 1930’s, the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles has been a popular entertainment venue for music lovers and band followers to gain an up close and personal performance from their favorite singers and celebs.Wiltern Pic

The beautiful theatre is best known for small acoustic performances where fans can buy tickets through LiveNation for prices cheaper than those at larger venues. Even though the theatre is on the smaller side, the Wiltern is never short on amazing performers, from Lily Allen to Taking Back Sunday. As the big name bands prepare to take the stage, prepare for at least a few cool opening bands to perform.

As venues such as Staples Center get overrun by people, parking and cheap popcorn, those are choosing to head to the Wiltern where it feels like home and is just as noisy as if the band was playing in your own living room.

Insider’s Tip: Though the ticket prices and small venue are definite perks of visiting the Wiltern, the theatre is infamously known for outrageous drink prices such as $16.00 beers and expensive parking in their accompanying structure. Those selling tickets at the box office will advise you to park on the street to avoid long exiting lines and expensive fees.

3. Berklee Summer Concert Series Takes Over Boston July 1-31

Picture 5Berklee is one of the most prestigious music schools in the country, with famous alumni like John Mayer. This summer, at basically every major juncture in Boston there is a Berklee musician scheduled to perform. From downtown’s Prudential Center to Cambridge’s Kendall Square to the ICA and even Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor, you can hear up-and-coming artists and bands performing everything from Latin to blues to jazz to acoustic guitar. Most performances are free, so make sure to look at the website for times and locations.