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.
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Artists who play at The Smell
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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 is a long-standing, volunteer-run, all-ages venue known for its gritty atmosphere and focus on punk and experimental music. Full schedule on Mood.
Where is The Smell?+
Located at 247 S Main St, Los Angeles, the venue entrance is tucked in an alleyway between 3rd & Spring streets in the Historic Core.
Does The Smell serve alcohol?+
No, The Smell is a dry, all-ages space, so it does not serve alcohol.