Best Shows This Week: August 23 – August 29, 2021

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With summer soon coming to a close, there is no shortage of heavy hitters back to play at a variety of SoCal venues. From the iconic Brian Wilson and The 5th Dimension to Latin to electronic to rock, there is something for everyone this week. Two-day Beyond Wonderland festival will take over San Bernardino with your favorite DJs.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25

Goo Goo Dolls and Sister Hazel at Pacific Amphitheatre, All Ages, 7:30 PM, $30.00 – $68.00

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26

Foo Fighters at The Forum, All Ages, 8:30 PM, SOLD OUT

The Flaming Lips at Pacific Amphitheatre, All Ages, 7:30, $20.00 – $65.00

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27

Music Journalist Betto Arcos with special guest Gaby Moreno at The GRAMMY Museum, All Ages, 7:00 PM, $15.00

Beyond Wonderland with Dillon Francis, Diesel, KSHMR, Markus Schulz, Nicole Moudaber, Subtronics, Tiesto, more at NOS Events Center21+, 5:00 PM, $93.99 – $329.99

Carlos Vives with LA Phil (Gustavo Dudamel, conductor) at Hollywood Bowl, All Ages, 8:00 PM, $16.00 – $164.00

Coheed and Cambria and The Used at FivePoint Amphitheatre, All Ages, 6:30 PM, $29.00 – $99.00

NERO at Academy, 21+, 10:00 PM, $20.00 – $90.00

Chris Lake at Shrine Expo Hall, All Ages, 7:00 PM, $49.50 – $60.00

3OH!3 at The Roxy, All Ages, 9:00 PM, $10.00 – $20.00

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28

Beyond Wonderland with Alison Wonderland, Deorro, Diplo, Dubfire, Flosstradamus, Gammer, Gryffin, Infected Mushroom, Laidback Luke, Markus Schulz, Mercer, Party Favor, Paul Oakenfold, Sidepiece, more at NOS Events Center, 21+, 5:00 PM, $93.99 – $329.99

Carlos Vives with LA Phil (Gustavo Dudamel, conductor) at Hollywood Bowl, All Ages, 8:00 PM, $17.00 – $173.00 Carlos Vives with LA Phil (Gustavo Dudamel, conductor) at Hollywood Bowl, All Ages, 8:00 PM, $17.00 – $173.00

Nicole Atkins at Troubadour, All Ages, 8:00 PM, $20.10

Chromeo at Exchange, 21+, 10:00 PM, $20.00 – $90.00

Chris Lake at Shrine Expo Hall, All Ages, 7:00 PM, $49.50 – $60.00

3LAU at Academy, 21+, 10:00 PM, $25.00 – $100.00

Mercer at TIME Nightclub, 21+, 9:30 PM, $15.00 – $30.00

SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 

Brian Wilson: Greatest Hits Live! with special guests Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin at Terrace Theater, Long Beach Convention Center, All Ages, 8:00 PM, $59.50 – $135.50

The 5th Dimension at The Coach House, All Ages, 7:00 PM, $40.00