LA events Aug 24–30: Sparks games, Mamamoo, David Byrne at the Bowl, free Amoeba signings, and so much more
There is exactly one week a year when a WNBA doubleheader, a Talking Heads legend, and a K-pop supergroup all book the same six-block radius of downtown Los Angeles, and it happens to be this one.
Between August 24 and August 30, Crypto.com Arena alone hosts three separate ticketed audiences that have nothing in common except a parking garage. Everywhere else in the city, Amoeba Hollywood is quietly running a five-day residency of free in-store signings that most Angelenos will scroll past without noticing.
Monday, August 24
Jim James: Free Acoustic Set and Album Signing
Jim James, frontman of My Morning Jacket, plays a free acoustic set and signs copies of his new solo album at Amoeba Hollywood. The performance is tied to the album’s release and requires purchasing the vinyl in person to receive a signing ticket. When: 5:00 PM Where: Amoeba Music, 6200 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles Contact: amoeba.com
The Breeders
The Breeders play the Hollywood Palladium as part of their current tour. When: 7:00 PM Where: Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles Contact: hollywoodpalladium.com
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Atlanta Dream
The Sparks open the week with a home game against the Atlanta Dream. When: 7:00 PM Where: Crypto.com Arena, 1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles Contact: cryptoarena.com
Tuesday, August 25
You, Me + The Whales: Free In-Store Performance and Signing
You, Me + the Whales performs and signs albums at Amoeba Hollywood, the second of the week’s five consecutive free in-store dates at the shop. When: 5:00 PM Where: Amoeba Music, 6200 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles Contact: amoeba.com
Tori Amos: In Times of Dragons Tour
Tori Amos brings her In Times of Dragons tour to the Greek Theatre. When: 8:00 PM Where: Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles Contact: lagreektheatre.com
Mamamoo: 2026 US Tour
Mamamoo plays Crypto.com Arena as the tenth stop and fifth US date of their 2026 World Tour, “4WARD.” When: 7:30 PM (doors 6:00 PM) Where: Crypto.com Arena, 1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles Contact: cryptoarena.com
Right After You Left: Andrew Santino, Josh Johnson & Special Guests
A stand-up lineup headlined by Andrew Santino and Josh Johnson plays the Palladium, one night after The Breeders leave the same stage. When: 8:00 PM Where: Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles Contact: hollywoodpalladium.com
Thursday, August 27
Generación Suicida: Free In-Store Performance and Signing
LA’s own Generación Suicida celebrates their new LP with a live performance and signing at Amoeba Hollywood — a day before the record’s official release. When: 5:00 PM Where: Amoeba Music, 6200 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles Contact: amoeba.com
Preseason Game 2: Los Angeles Chargers vs. Los Angeles Rams
LA plays LA in an NFL preseason matchup at SoFi Stadium. When: 7:00 PM Where: SoFi Stadium, 1001 Stadium Dr, Inglewood Contact: sofistadium.com
Friday, August 28
Mike D Album Release Listening Party
Amoeba Hollywood hosts a listening party for Mike D’s debut solo album on its release day. Mike D himself will not be in attendance — this is a fan listening event, not an appearance — with giveaways while supplies last. When: 5:00 PM Where: Amoeba Music, 6200 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles Contact: amoeba.com
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Washington Mystics
The Sparks close their home week against the Washington Mystics. When: 7:00 PM Where: Crypto.com Arena, 1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles Contact: cryptoarena.com
David Byrne: Who Is the Sky?
David Byrne and his 13-member ensemble open a two-night run at the Hollywood Bowl in support of his first album since 2018’s “American Utopia,” pulling from his Talking Heads catalog and his collaborations with Brian Eno. When: 8:00 PM Where: Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles Contact: hollywoodbowl.com
Saturday, August 29
USC Trojans vs. San Jose State Spartans
USC opens its football season against San Jose State at the Coliseum. When: Check kickoff time at official site Where: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, 3911 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles Contact: uscsports.com
Courtney Barnett: Creature of Habit Tour
Courtney Barnett brings her fourth studio album, “Creature of Habit,” to the Hollywood Palladium — the closing West Coast date of a run that also hit San Francisco’s Fillmore three nights running. When: 7:00 PM Where: Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles Contact: hollywoodpalladium.com
Sunday, August 30
DTLA Proud Festival x SUMMERTRAMP
DTLA’s long-running LGBTQ+ Pride celebration returns for a full day of music, performances, and community programming. When: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Where: LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 N Main St, Los Angeles Contact: dtlaproud.com
Day Trip: Loco Dice and Archie Hamilton
German DJ/producer Loco Dice and London’s Archie Hamilton headline an outdoor Day Trip party. When: Starts 2:00 PM Where: Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles Contact: discoverlosangeles.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Amoeba Hollywood in-store events free? Yes. All five in-store performances this week — Jim James, You Me + the Whales, Generación Suicida, and the Mike D listening party — are free and open to the public, though some require an album purchase to receive a post-performance signing ticket.
Do the LA Sparks play twice at Crypto.com Arena this week? Yes. The Sparks host Atlanta Dream on Monday, August 24, and Washington Mystics on Friday, August 28, both at 7:00 PM.
Is David Byrne playing more than one night at the Hollywood Bowl? Yes. The Friday, August 28 date covered here is the first of two consecutive nights; Byrne returns August 29 as well.
