Shows fit for royalty
From classical to folk-punk, heavy hitters from across the musical spectrum descend upon L.A. during the week ahead for a stacked selection of live offerings.
Gustavo Dudamel 10-Year Anniversary Concert
Celebrate the L.A. Phil’s decade under the city’s beloved conductor with “Bravo Gustavo!” at the Hollywood Bowl. Complete with fireworks, the evening will see Dudamel lead performances of Tchaikovsky and music from Hollywood’s Golden Age, including John Williams and Henry Mancini, with Khatia Buniatishvili on piano. Tickets start at $9.
Hollywood Bowl, 2301 North Highland Ave., 8 p.m. Thursday.
Queen
Queen’s biopic-sparked victory lap continues this weekend as its “Rhapsody” tour hits town with singer Adam Lambert. Fans can expect a deep dive into the band’s hit-filled catalog (even the deep cuts are now karaoke standards) with a pair of shows sure to be as freewheeling and wild as the band’s storied legacy.
The Forum, 3900 West Manchester Blvd., 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Femme it Forward feat. Brandy, Monica, Ashanti and more
The summer’s multi-city “Femme it Foward” event series is a stacked celebration of female empowerment showcasing rising and established voices in music and entertainment. The L.A. edition hits the Microsoft Theater with a can’t-miss bill of pop, R&B and hip-hop icons. Brandy and Monica lead the night, alongside powerhouse peers Ashanti, Keri Hilson, Amerie and Lil Mo for an unforgettable night of slow jams and party anthems. Tickets start at $30.
Microsoft Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Court, 7 p.m. Friday.
Dean Wareham
Indie polymath Dean Wareham returns to the Teragram stage for a special performance of “On Fire,” the 1989 album he recorded with erstwhile cult favorites Galaxie 500. Still regarded as a favorite among critics and fans alike, the album’s dream pop riffs and orchestration remain as fresh and stirring as ever. Wareham will be joined by Luna bandmate Britta Phillips on bass, Jason Quever on guitar and Roger Brogan on drums. Tickets cost $26.
Teragram Ballroom, 1234 West 7th St., 9 p.m. Friday.
Los Master Plus
Hailing from Guadalajara, Los Master Plus made their name as a mustachioed duo knocking out kitschy — and undeniably catchy — cumbia covers of everyone from Radiohead to Sisqo. But El Comanche and Larry Mon have since proved themselves as more than just a novelty, delivering electroinfused cumbia originals that will make for one heck of an outdoor dance party this weekend at MacArthur Park. Attendance is free.
Levitt Pavilion, 2230 West 6th St., 7 p.m. Friday.
Mekons
Lester Bangs called Mekons “the most revolutionary group in the history of rock ’n’ roll,” and with good reason. Since emerging in 1977, the folk-punk icons have honed their own path, muddling lines between genre, high and low art, and whatever other expectations have come their way. On the tails of their latest album, “Deserted,” the British American group stops by Highland Park’s Lodge Room for a rare intimate set that’s sure to nudge the dial forward, as only Mekons can. Tickets cost $25.
Lodge Room Highland Park, 104 North Avenue 56, 8 p.m. Monday.