BUY TICKETS: Jill Scott w/ J Bambi at YouTube Theater
Let’s head out to check out some great live music, Scenestar readers. There are a lot of options this Wednesday, and we’re picking an icon for our pick for Show of the Night: Jill Scott! You can see neo-soul singer Jill Scott live in Inglewood when she headlines the second of two shows in support of her latest release, To Whom This May Concern, tonight at YouTube Theater as part of her “To Whom This May Concern Tour.” J Bambii will be opening the show.
If you can’t get into our Show of the Night, your other music options include performances by AJR, Bandalos Chinos, Bible Gurlzz, Ben Böhmer, Karly Bowman, Ani DiFranco, Donzii, Jamie Foxx, Gipsy Kings, Goth Babe, The Happy Fits, Tiffany Haddish, Anthony Jeselnik, Natalie Maguire, New Brigade, Playlunch, Rio Lane, RÜFÜS DU SOL, The Army, The Navy, Trevor Wallace, Harland Williams, and many more.
Click here for ticket links and info on today’s shows and upcoming local shows in 2026 and beyond on our concert calendar. For any further updates, be sure to also follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, or Twitter for any last-minute news and set times (posted daily in the comments section) if available for select shows!
SHOWS OF THE NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
Rüfüs Du Sol w/ Ben Böhmer at the Kia Forum (6:30pm)
Jill Scott w/ J Bambi at YouTube Theater (8:00pm)
Ani DiFranco w/ Valerie June at the Ford (8:00pm)
Playlunch w/ Yagki at The Echo (8:00pm)
Karly Bowman w/ Mila Cargo & Ryann Barnes at the Moroccan Lounge (6:30pm)
Donzii w/ Mondo Mundo & Fuedal at Zebulon (8:00pm)
Lynae Vanee w/ Kid Fury at the Lodge Room (8:00pm)
Bible Gurlzz (Angel Bat Dawid + Georgia Anne Muldrow) at 2220 Arts + Archives (8:00pm)
Hyps w/ CA in LA & Powder Pink and Sweet at Gold-Diggers (7:00pm)
Jay Lee Campbell w/ Jacob Ungerleider at Healing Force of the Universe (8:00pm)
We Found New Music (WFNM) Wednesdays w/ Rio Lane, Teona Zak, Caleb Dee, Natalie Maguire, If Diamonds Rust, & KingStarlight at Backbeat On Sunset at Hotel Ziggy (FREE w/ RSVP – 7:00pm)
Rocknite.LA w/ Molly Horses, Trash Castle, & Sister Riot at the Airliner (7:30pm)
Evening Elephants (In-Store Performance & ‘Wholeheartedly, Terribly Sweet’ Signing) at Licorice Pizza Records (FREE w/ RSVP – 7:00pm)
Global Spin Live: &TEAM at the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live (7:30pm)
Stanley Jordan Trio at Blue Note Los Angeles (7:00pm)
Stanley Jordan Trio at Blue Note Los Angeles (9:30pm)
Beyond The Beat: A Celebration of True Music Hosted by Brian Collier at B-Side at Blue Note Los Angeles (10:00pm)
Horace Silver Tribute by Esteban Adame Quartet at the Catalina Jazz Club (8:30pm)
Carlo Alfonso at the Baked Potato (8:00pm & 10:00pm)
Christena Rich w/ Laurence Juber & Guitar Noir at Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill & Jazz (6:00pm)
Jazz Night w/ “Groove Nation 8” plus Funky Diva – Carol Hatchett at Aviator Nation Dreamland – Malibu (FREE w/ RSVP – 7:00pm)
Daru Jones w/ T.Nava at the Sun Rose (8:30pm)
Nicolaus Gelin Quartet w/ Miles Lennox, Myles Martin, Jermaine Paul, & Iris Estes at Sam’s First Bar (7:30pm)
Clinic Wednesdays: Amore w/ Luigi Amore, Possibly Sunny, Denyc, & Lola at Jungle Hollywood (FREE w/ RSVP – 10:00pm)
Artist Showcase w/ Razo, Yung Keeta, Snakeslutz, TokyoFrenzy, IHaveDreams, Ser4ph, Tomfaygo, & Kushion at The Spot (FREE w/ RSVP – 8:00pm)
DJ Cassandra Dalí at Sid’s Bar at Sid The Cat Auditorium (FREE w/ RSVP – 5:00pm)
Smiley Bone Jones at Lost Property – LP Vinyl Bar (FREE – 8:00pm)
Wenzdays Party w/ DJ Tommy, JPEG, & Jayson Farber at Boardner’s (FREE – 10:00pm)
Nightshift After Hours at the Lexington (11:00pm)
Salsa Night w/ DJ Sako at Members (8:00pm)
It’s Probably Nothing…. w/ Chris Ramsay & Special Guests at El Rey Theatre (8:00pm)
Anthony Jeselnik and Enemies w/ Anthony Jeselnik at Largo at the Coronet (8:00pm)
TDE Presents Top Notch Comedy w/ Mike Epps, Earthquake, Zainab Johnson, & Tony Baker – Hosted by Lance Woods at the Comedy Store – Main Room (8:00pm)
Headliners of the OR w/ Trevor Wallace, Harland Williams, Craig Conant, Eleanor Kerrigan, & more at the Comedy Store – Original Room (9:00pm)
Late Night at The Store at the Comedy Store – Original Room (11:30pm)
The Comedy Store Alumni Show Hosted by Bob Wheeler w/ Cynthia Levin, Surprise Guest, Lisa Orkin, Gerry Bednob, Sam Kwasman, Amy Ashton, & Paul Rodriguez at the Comedy Store – Belly Room (8:00pm)
Set of the Night at the Comedy Store – Belly Room (10:00pm)
Comedy Crush w/ Tiffany Haddish, Trevor Wallace, Ron Funches, Caroline Rhea, Justine Marino, Avery Pearson, & Huge Special Guests at Hollywood Improv – The Main Room (7:30pm)
Lab Work at Hollywood Improv – The Lab (6:00pm)
Star F*ckers w/ Amy Silverberg, Alexa Loftus, Macey Isaacs, Courtney O’Donnell, Mike Liebenson, Jackson Banks, Nori Reed, & Max Fox at Hollywood Improv – The Lab (8:30pm)
Eclipse Extravaganza w/ Evan Nathaniel Grim at Dynasty Typewriter at the Hayworth (7:00pm)
Mark Hayes & Friends w/ Mark Hayes, Denny Love, Trevor Wallace, & Ray Lau at the Upstairs (8:00pm)
International Pop Overthrow w/ Sunlight For Sale, Hidden Pictures, Sarah Shafey, Cal Everett, & The Doods at Redwood Bar & Grill (7:30pm)
Annabell Lee w/ Miss Marquez at El Cid (7:00pm)
Days Weeks Years at Harvard & Stone (8:00pm)
Young & Dead at Townhouse Venice at Del Monte Speakeasy (8:00pm)
Come Sing With the Band – Live Band Karaoke at Harvelle’s Santa Monica (9:00pm)
Wednesday Night Trivia w/ Travis at Molly Malone’s LA (7:30pm)
Computer w/ Checkpoint Charlie & Smother at the Haven Pomona (7:00pm)
Brain Party Trivia at Alex’s Bar (FREE w/ RSVP – 6:30pm)
Ian Zunich at Alex’s Bar (FREE w/ RSVP – 9:00pm)
The Army, The Navy (In-Store Performance & ‘Fake Brave Life’ Signing) at Fingerprints Long Beach (5:30pm)
AJR w/ The Happy Fits & Avery Cochrane at the Pacific Amphitheatre (7:30pm)
Bandalos Chinos at the Observatory (8:00pm)
New Brigade w/ Everybody Takes One & About Face at Programme (7:00pm)
Elena Gilliam & The George Gilliam Quartet at Ivan’z House at Mozambique (7:00pm)
Open Mic Night w/ Chris Cruz at the Wayfarer (FREE w/ RSVP – 7:00pm)
Nurse John at the Brea Improv (7:30pm)
Nurse John at the Brea Improv (9:45pm)
Island Magic Mike at the Irvine Improv (7:30pm)
Borderline Country Night at the Canyon Club – Agoura Hills (7:00pm)
Country Night at the Canyon Club – Agoura Hills (7:00pm)
Ain’t Nothing Changed w/ Jamie Foxx at the Stand Up Comedy Club (8:00pm)
Ain’t Nothing Changed w/ Jamie Foxx at the Stand Up Comedy Club (10:30pm)
SUPEReeeGO/Foo’s Got Talent Live w/ Eric Ochoa at the Ontario Improv (8:00pm)
Goth Babe w/ JW Francis at Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace – Indoors (9:00pm)
Gipsy Kings (feat. Nicolas Reyes) at Libbey Bowl (7:00pm)
Local Acoustic Night w/ Pocket Fox Trio, Lone Quail, Jason Ramblas, & Uncle Rico at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club (6:00pm)
Mooncult at Gold-Diggers (CANCELLED)
Mario at Spotlight 29 Casino (CANCELLED)
It’s Probably Nothing…. w/ Chris Ramsay & Special Guests at The Novo (RELOCATED)
Fred Armisen Playlist w/ Fred Armisen at Permanent Records Roadhouse (RESCHEDULED – 6:00pm)
Fred Armisen Playlist w/ Fred Armisen at Permanent Records Roadhouse (RESCHEDULED – 9:00pm)
For a list of upcoming shows with links in and around Los Angeles, please visit our online concert calendar here.
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