We love a good summer jam just like we love chicks with bad reputations (and we know you do too). So take a journey with us back to the early ’80s when disco was choking on its last breath and Joan Jett was screaming with predatory pomp. It’s time to whip out that black & leather and CLONE JOAN!

Special Guests for Your Party Pleasure:

- KATE CRASH (http://www.katecrash.com/)
The self-described “most entertaining thing on earth” aka poet/rocker/revolutionary

- PURPLE CRUSH (http://www.purplecrush.com​/)
The electroclash duo who paved the way for some of your favorite artists…aka, the hardest working couple in the LA music scene.

- BARON VON LUXXURY (http://www.discoworkout.co​m/)
Artist & DJ extraordinaire dubbed “The post-post synthpop king” by LA Weekly, BvL’s debut solo album comes out this Fall on Manimal Vinyl. Check out his remixes for Glass Candy, HEALTH and others as well as his rad blog www.discoworkout.com.

- DJ NEW BERLIN (http://www.teleportdoor.co​m/)
He loves rock ‘n roll…and will leave you sweating on the dance floor.

- MING VAUZE & DYLAN GRAY (http://soundcloud.com/sleepmask – http://soundcloud.com/dylandray - http://soundcloud.com/redsunblackmoon)

So come and take your time and DANCE WITH US!!!

WHEN: Saturday, July 30 – 9pm to 2am*
WHERE: 3 Clubs
HOW MUCH: $5 (before 11pm)
DRESS CODE: GLAM JOAN JETT

*Drink specials before 11pm!!

RSVP on Facebook

We love outdoor music festivals more than a little, and in our neighborhood, two come to mind. The Sulverlake Jubilee is this weekend, (better known as the music festival that doesn’t fence off all of Sunset Blvd.) Knowing that along with the lineup means you should get off the couch and go too.

Check out the LAist’s preview here

Silver Lake Jubilee

Saturday May 21st-Sunday May 22nd
Myra Avenue & Sunset
Los Angeles, CA 90026

Likewise near Culver City tonight L><X is hosting a new opening by Marcos Rio. We love LA>< primarily because they’re known for buying billboard space and displaying modern contemporary artists alongside the I-10. We’ll be there for the see and be seen at 7pm.

Marcos Ramirez ERRE: How Many Revolutions? LAX ART

Saturday May 21st : Reception 7-9pm
2640 S. La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034 PH:310.559.0166

A veteran SXSW-goer knows that it’s almost pointless to buy a badge or wristband during SXSW. Not when there’s WAY too much fun to be had going to the FREE parties. The only caveat is that you must rsvp for each one. So here’s your strategy:

(1) Get a new email address, just for this week. I recommend Gmail or hotmail. You never want to use your REAL email address when rsvp-ing, or you’ll never see the end of it.

Also though some companies are now getting wise and insisting that you link to their Facebook app which automatically gives them limitless access to your account. In that case (2) Remember to go back to your Facebook account and purge all the SXSW apps and hanger-ons that might interfere with your precious music listening time when you get home.

(3) Rent a bike, and buy a small over the shoulder bag to hold your things. Trust me you don’t want to get stuck parking downtown during the music fest, and moreover you’ll need the flexibility that riding a bike brings. The bag is extra to hold your jacket for later that night, plus camera, or stash (Whatever that may be).

(4) RSVP to anything listed below and pick up your confirmation as soon as possible. Seriously. Starting with the all week items. You’ll need to lock down at least one of these multi day parties as a place to meet up with friends from day to day, guaranteeing some small bit of entertainment along with free alcohol and food.

I rate the events by the following, ** and will be updating this list on the fly.

ALL WEEK

- the FADER Fort : RSVP

- The Purevolume House : RSVP

- FILTER Magazine Party : RSVP

- The W Hotel Austin : RSVP

Monday March 14th

TV on the Radio & Sleigh Bells – 9pm-1am :  RSVP

Tuesday March 15th

- Soul Around the World (I’ll be there on the decks at 1am) : RSVP

Wednesday March 16th

- 7pm-2am: Nightshifters SXSW Showcase | RSVP

- 8pm-2am: U-Tern, Smalltown DJs, Eleven, and more | RSVP

- 11:30am-6pm: All Saints Party w/ Friendly Fires | RSVP

- 4pm-9pm : Jester King Brewery

Thursday March 17th

- 1pm-2am: Creme De La Creme | RVSP with open bar
- 5pm-2am: Showdown at SXSW | RSVP Not Needed
- 7pm-2am: Two Sevens Clash | RSVP
- 8pm-2am: Rappers I Know | RSVP
- 9pm-2am: Digital Freshness | RSVP

Friday March 18th

- 10:45 pm : Zeale 32 @ SXSW Event Showcase The Marq 422 Congress Avenue, Wristbands or Cover

- 7:30pm-late : Fools Gold Show at the Austin Beauty Bar (A-Trak, etc..)

- 6pm-2am : Lawn party with !!! (Chk Chk Chk)

Saturday March 19th

- Rachel Ray’s BBQ at Stubbs : RSVP

- Trouble & Bass Party : RSVP

- Red Bull Thre3Style All-Star Showcase : RSVP & here

So — What other parties do you recommend?

Bemba Entertainment & Fusicology.com presents: Soul Around The World

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Momo’s
618 W 6th St, Suite 200,
Austin, TX, 78701
Doors open at 8:30 PM $10 Cover / $5 BEFORE 10PM
** I’ll be on from 1:15 am- 2:15am (Wednesday morning) **

Architects and Heroes @ SXSW

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Deseo’s
219 Congress (3rd and Congress)
Austin, TX, 78701
Doors open at 9:00 PM
** I’ll be on from 10 pm- 11:00pm **

Metropolooza @ Metropolis

Thursday, March 17, 2011
The Metropolis (yes the Metropolis)
2200 South Pleasant Valley Lane
Austin, TX, 78741
Doors open at 5:00 PM-10pm but most likely it will also go late\

Valentine’s Day has finally passed, and whether you’ve found a special someone yet or not, February is still the month of Love.

This is one of our favorite months mainly due to the cluster of Valentines Day, the Grammys, the NBA all star game, and the Oscars in three short week. Not to be outdone, it’s also the first year of our very own Sunset Starlets Burlesque show on Saturday the 26th!

Here’s the scoop :

1. Academy Awards themed burlesque by Hollywood’s finest troupe with 2 Miss Viva Las Vegas winners
2. Free loving cake balls made by Lil Rae Cakes to the first 50 in the door
3. Dj sets by New Berlin & Baron von Luxxury in the front & back patio action by Foniks
4. $15 at the door / a very limited number of $10 and even FEWER $5 presale tickets on sale now
5. $25 all you can drink open bar
6. Photobooth by SnapShotz + more

So grab your tickets now — worst case scenario you buy them at the door and drink for free all night for just $40 — on the Sunset Strip!

New Noir presents: Sunset Starlets Burlesque

Saturday Febuary 26th
The Libertine
8210 West Sunset Blvd Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA

TOKYO SOCIAL CLUB @ ROYAL/T

presents

“CHRISTMAS IS FOR CUPID” : HOLIDAY PARTY & COSTUME CONTEST

DEC. 22, 2010
7PM – MIDNIGHT

With SPECIALTY CHRISTMAS COCKTAILS & FREE SWEETS

*Gourmet tacos created by Chef Sean Chaney of Hot’s Kitchen in Hermosa Beach

& dj sets by resident New Berlin (teleportdoor / new-noir), Madame Hollywood (dj natasha) & Stephen R. (architects & heroes)

LOVE SHACK PARTIES will bring the spice with SENSUALITY SPECIALISTS!

SWAG BAGS RAFFLED ALL NIGHT and a SEXY HOLIDAY COSTUME CONTEST – WINNER GETS A PRIZE, SO DRESS TO IMPRESS!!!

For tickets and info visit :

www.new-noir.com/christmasisforcupid
christmasisforcupid.eventbrite.com/

Christmas is for Cupid
@ ROYAL/T CAFE
Wednesday December 22nd
8910 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
310.559.6300

We’re proud to announce our sister business New Noir is throwing a fun after work (pre-midnight) extravaganza with our friends at Royal/T. It’s called the Tokyo Social Club, and if you know the venue, you’ll love the concept. it’s simple — cake, dj’s, champaigne, and psycho musical chairs ping pong.  No one leaves friendless, and everyone is friendly. Grab your tickets now!

Tokyo Social Club

Friday October 15th
Royal/T Cafe
8910 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232

In other news — our friends at TurquoiseLA are hosting their first book signing for their involvement in this years CraveLA book at Firefly on Abbott Kinney. Frequent readers of Teleportdoor know both are our favorites, and a sure shot for early evening fun.

Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served. Books are $20 each and Vanessa De Vargas will be personally signing each one.

CraveLA Book Signing Event at Firefly

Thursday October 14th
1409 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291 PH: 310 450 6288

Puma’s also throwing a party tonight at the sunset towers in West Hollywood at the Sunset Towers near the Viper Room.

The PUMA Social Club LA

Tuesday October 19
The Sunset Towers – 9pm-late?
8730 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, California

With almost no online promotion at a almost obscure Tex-Mex restaurant on Sunset, this party has been packed all Summer.

I mean really, no one’s blogging about it, I’ve seen narry a flyer on car window or trashcan, and yet both floors and the back patio are popping off every week. Is it the mad cheap margaritas or the no lines, no ropes, no drama mantra that brings all the girls to the yard?

Tomorrow night New Berlin’s guest spinning with Foniks of the Cinesounds Crew for shameless tacos and tips. It doesn’t actually matter what we play, as long as it’s funky.

Doin It In the Park

Wednesday September 8th
Barragan’s Mexican Restaurant
1538 Sunset Blvd.
Echo Park, CA 90026

This Saturday our friends at Vanessa Squared Productions (interior designer Vanessa De Vargas and design editor Vanessa Kogevinas) are hosting their third High-End Designer Tag Sale shopping event in Brentwood. Think a high-end garage sale with professional advice from some of the best interior designers in Venice and Santa Monica.

The Designer Tag Sale is an upscale interior designer yard/tag sale hosted by Fyndes and Little Castle Productions that will feature over thirty of Los Angeles’ top interior designers and stores/vendors selling items including small furniture such as side-tables, lamps, rugs, pillows, art, accessories and more at incredibly low prices—from $5-$200 only!

I’ll be djing as well (New Berlin), and suggest you show up bright and early. Professional shoppers might want to camp out at 8am. — Seriously.

SATURDAY, JULY 31

201 Beloit Ave., (Brentwood)
Los Angeles, CA 90049
10am – 2pm
First 30 attendees receives a goodie bag!

Filed under the category “Reasons of why we love Los Angeles”, tonight’s Happy Happy show by April Hava Shenkman is happening at the Silverlake staple Meet, Mix, Mogul. One part German vaudevillian performance art, one part comedy — it’s hard to say there’s anything quite like her show in town.

FRIDAY, JULY 30

The Happy Happy Show (Variety Show – FIRST webisode LIVE taping)
Meet, Mix, Mogul
1519 Griffith Park Blvd. Silver Lake 90026
9–11pm

Our other weekend recommendations are below…

SATURDAY, JULY 31

The Showdown (Late Night event)
AREA 33
11822 TEALE STREET
Culver City, CA 90230

This night is going to be filled with surprise DJ spots both in the main room and the Patio!!Always chill on the Westside! More Chill space than you ever need…smoking patio…firepit…live art + gallery!…
This is going to be a night of DJ vs. DJ and a send off for SUNEVIL AKA Love Child.

NOTE:
If you would like to not have to deal with the presale discount membership donation the “password” at the door is “BATTLESHIP”

Stille Post: 7 curators > 7 artists (Art Show)
Kinkead Contemporary Gallery
6029 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
6–9pm
The opening reception for Stille Post: 7 curators > 7 artists based on the game of Telephone or Stille Post. The exhibition asked each curator to choose an artist who then chose a curator, and features Whitney Carter, Christopher Russell, Darin Klein, Kate Barclay, Brian Bress, Peter Harkawik, Jan Tumlir, Craig Stecyk, Cindy Ojeda, Laurie Steelink, Doug Harvey, Scott Marvel Cassidy , Daniel Mendel-Black, and Alex Sanchez.