LIVE in LA
Searching for shows this week? Don’t worry—Mic Drop has you covered. Welcome to Live Music: For You (Los Angeles). Each week, we highlight our top picks across genres, collectives, and venues. Whether you’re budgeting or ready to splurge, this list offers something for everyone.
To kick things off, we’re spotlighting Cercle Music’s multi-day experience, Cercle Odyssey. It’s not just a concert—it’s an immersive audio-visual journey, bringing legendary electronic artists to the heart of LA.
Beyond that, you’ll find local flavor from collectives like Auntie., The LA Raver, and Rave Haven. We’re also shouting out favorite venues, including 1720 and Exchange LA. So, if you’re down to support local scenes, these events deserve your attention.
And as always, we didn’t forget the after-hours. From warehouse parties to secret-location raves, we’ve got your late nights covered too. Let’s jump into the week.
Wednesday, May 7:
Cercle Odyssey kicks off with Paul Kalkbrenner at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Known for melodic minimalism and euphoric techno, Kalkbrenner blends Berlin roots with global appeal.
Cercle Odyssey hosts Paul Kalkbrenner in Los Angeles, USA
- First act: Natascha Polké
- TIME & DATE: 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM, May 7, 2025
- LOCATION: Los Angeles Convention Center; 1201 S Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015
- TICKETS: $180.00
Thursday, May 8:
Thursday is stacked. At 1720, catch Thouxanbanfauni with special guests. Simultaneously, Cercle Odyssey hosts Empire of the Sun for a genre-blending visual spectacle (Roi Turbo opening).
Cercle Odyssey hosts Empire of the Sun Live in Los Angeles, USA
- First act: Roi Turbo
- TIME & DATE: 5:00 – 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM, May 8, 2025
- LOCATION: Los Angeles Convention Center; 1201 S Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015
- TICKETS: $180.00
Thouxanbanfauni Westcoast run w/special guests
- All ages
- TIME & DATE: 7:00 PM, May 8, 2025
- LOCATION: 1720 Warehouse LA; 1720 E. 16th St., Los Angeles, CA
- TICKETS: $16.40 – $23.10
Friday, May 9:
Friday means variety. Homage Brewing welcomes Anastazja back to LA for a night of Afro, Latin, and Chicago house deep cuts. Then, Cercle brings Moby to LA for a deep, emotional performance. Meanwhile, 1720 hosts DJibouti, sunflwr, and No_4mat—expect lo-fi house vibes and melodic house.
If that’s not your speed, REFORM delivers with Azyr’s five-hour techno set, supported by local favorite Casska. Prefer something chill and local? Head to The Goldfish for a Taurus season bash on Friday—it’s free!
Anastazja, JOAQU.N, Slaterrose, DJ Amo
- TIME & DATE: 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM, May 9, 2025
- Homage Brewing, 1219 N Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
- TICKETS: FIRST COME FIRST SERVE AT THE DOOR
Cercle Odyssey hosts Moby in Los Angeles, USA
- First act: Emmit Fenn DJ SET (5:00 PM showing)
- First act: Eli & Fur DJ SET (9:30 PM showing)
- TIME & DATE: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM and 9:30 – 11:30 PM, May 9, 2025
- LOCATION: Los Angeles Convention Center; 1201 S Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015
- TICKETS: $180.00
May 9, continued…
Minty Boi presents: DJibouti, sunflower and No_4mat
- Ages 18 and up
- TIME & DATE: 10:30 PM, May 9, 2025
- LOCATION: 1720 WAREHOUSE LA; 1720 E. 16th Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021
- TICKETS: $28.25 – $45.25
REFORM presents: Azyr [5 Hour Set] & Casska
- TIME & DATE: 11:00 PM – 5:00 PM, May 9, 2025
- LOCATION: Secret location TBA
- TICKETS: $52.00
TAURUS PARTY, 21+ EVENT
- Dj Dani and ALYZA
- TIME & DATE: 8:00 PM, May 9, 2025
- LOCATION: The Goldfish; 5043 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
- TICKETS: FREE
Saturday, May 10:
Saturday turns up the heat. Cercle hosts The Blaze, delivering emotional deep house and hypnotic visuals. But, if you need something a little quicker, faster, better and stronger, head to Exchange LA to see MPH go all night long—it’ll be a UK Garage takeover.
Also, don’t miss Auntie.’s one-year anniversary. This queer woman-owned collective throws down at a secret location with Blu:sh, Trax Unit, OJ, Etari and Lechuga. Finally, LA Raver and Rave Haven team up for Divergence, a two-stage afters split between dubstep and house.
Booked on May 10
Auntie. Presents: Blu:sh, Trax Unit, OJ, Etari and Lechuga
- One-year anniversary
- TIME & DATE: 11:00 PM – 6:00 AM, May 10, 2025
- LOCATION: Secret Location TBA
- TICKETS: $28.55, $10.00 BEFORE 12 AM
Cercle Odyssey hosts The Blaze in Los Angeles, CA
- First act: Orion DJ SET (5:00 PM showing)
- First act: Durante (9:30 PM showing)
- TIME & DATE: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM, May 10, 2025
- LOCATION: Los Angeles Convention Center; 1201 S Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015
- TICKETS: $240.00
MPH at Exchange LA
- TIME & DATE: 10:00 PM – 3:00 AM, May 10, 2025
- LOCATION: Exchange LA; 618 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90014
- TICKETS: $24.95
The LA Raver x Rave Haven presents: Divergence
- The Afters
- 2 stages: bass, dubstep, riddim | house, techno
- TIME & DATE: 11:00 PM – 5:00 AM, May 10, 2025
- LOCATION: Secret Location TBA
- TICKETS: $15 – $20
Sunday, May 11:
Close your week with a legend. Black Coffee brings soulful, Afro-house to Cercle Odyssey’s final night at the Convention Center.
Cercle Odyssey hosts Black Coffee in Los Angeles, CA
- First act: Airrica (5:00 PM showing)
- First act: Kaz James (9:30 PM showing)
- TIME & DATE: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM, May 11, 2025
- LOCATION: Los Angeles Convention Center; 1201 S Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015
- TICKETS: $180.00
So, if you were wondering what to do this week, now you know. Grab your crew, plan your nights, and we’ll see you on the dance floor.
