Music
The Smell
Event Venue
The Smell is a long-standing, volunteer-run, all-ages venue located in the Historic Core of Downtown Los Angeles. It serves as a vital hub for the local underground scene, hosting punk, experimental, and noise acts within an unpretentious, gritty space.
Upcoming Events at The Smell
Upcoming Events8Playing Tonight
Secret Monument
Sun, 9 Aug @ 9:00 PM
away with words
Tue, 11 Aug @ 7:00 PM
Post Present Medium 25 Year Anniversary Celebration, Night I
Thu, 13 Aug @ 8:00 PM
Post Present Medium 25 Year Anniversary Celebration, Night II
Fri, 14 Aug @ 7:30 PM
Post Present Medium 25 Year Anniversary Celebration, Night III
Sat, 15 Aug @ 8:00 PM
Tron Austin / LottoRPG / Garrett Gloom
Fri, 28 Aug @ 8:00 PM
Big Scary Indian, Love At First Fight, Asleep At The Trigger
Sat, 29 Aug @ 7:30 PM
VONS ISLAND
Fri, 25 Sep @ 8:00 PM
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Artists who play at The Smell
Artists who play here
Venue Feel
An underground venue.
energy
60
rawness
0
underground
100
outdoor
0
nature
0
view
0
seating
20
dining
0
selectivity
0
queerness
40
age
0
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Tagged as
diy
allages
punk
experimental
downtownla
underground
livemusic
volunteer
historiccore
Common questions
What is The Smell like?+
The Smell in Los Angeles is versatile - the energy shifts with the programme rather than dominating it. It's deliberately off the main circuit.
What events does The Smell host?+
The Smell in Los Angeles hosts Punk, Experimental events.
Where is The Smell?+
The Smell is at 247 Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Historic Core neighbourhood, United States. A map link and directions are on the venue page.
What events are coming up at The Smell?+
Upcoming at The Smell: Secret Monument (9 Aug), away with words (11 Aug), Behavior (13 Aug). 8 events total currently listed.
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