Strictly Social @ Skinnie’s Lounge
4923 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood;
myspace.com/lastrictlysocial
21+/9 p.m./free with RSVP to events@nu-soulmag.com before 10 p.m./$5 without
Prepare yourself for an evening of soul, featuring a special performance by Sy Smith, as well as an early listening party for her new album, Conflict. Special guest DJ Daz and the resident DJ line-up of Destroyer, Milky Wayne and MYXZLPLIX keep the soul, neo-soul, house and funky grooves coming.
THURSDAY, MAY 29
Afrofunke Five-Year Anniversary @ Zanzibar
1301 5th St. Santa Monica;
myspace.com/afrofunke
21+/9 p.m./$10
Wow, has it really been five years? Well, this is the perfect time for the regulars to show their support, the seldom-goers to make their way back and the newbies to discover their new favorite Westside spot. Resident DJ Jeremy Sole will be joined on the decks by an impressive crew, including Haul, Jedi, Al Jackson, Daz, Jamie Strong, Danny Holloway and Matt Robinson.
FRIDAY, MAY 30
James Pants Record Release Party @ Turntable Lab
424 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles
All Ages/7 p.m./FREE
It’s a little on the early side of the night, but this is the perfect pre-party destination. Celebrating the release of James Pants’ album Welcome on Stones Throw Records, there will be tunes courtesy of the Stones Throw crew, beer and some good folks. Oh yeah, and an in-store performance from the man himself, so you can hear his electro-disco-beats extravaganza for yourself.
SATURDAY, MAY 31
Soundlessons @ E3rd Steakhouse & Lounge
734 E. 3rd St., Downtown;
soundlessons.com
21+/9:30 p.m./$5 until 10:30 p.m./$10 after
At this monthly getdown, the Soundlessons collective – J-Logic, Kutmah, Alfred Hawkins, Jun – and special guests spin a mix of hip-hop, funk, soul, disco, house and other dance-y tunes. And while it may sound strange that it takes place at a steakhouse, that means you can get food until 1 a.m. Hosted by Aloe Blacc, of Stones Throw and Do-Over fame.
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