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The Smell

Downtown Los Angeles / Los Angeles

The Smell is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit, all-ages Downtown space for DIY music, art, punk, noise, experimental bills, and local artists.

Downtown Los Angelesall agesDIY and experimentallocal punk and noise

Next on stage

Conch (Shanghai, China) / SLUG (Osaka, Japan) / Presser

Saturday, October 17 at 8:00 PM

6

Upcoming shows

6

Dates listed

Sat + Fri

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What to expect

A night at The Smell

Choose The Smell for a community-run all-ages DIY bill rather than a conventional bar or theater production. The venue does not serve alcohol; review the event for the complete artist list, start time, advance-ticket notes, current entry guidance, and any program-specific details.

Nearby picks

Before or after the show

Food and neighborhood stops to pair with the show. Check travel time and current hours, and reserve where appropriate.

  • Restaurant

    Maccheroni Republic ↗

    A nearby Italian restaurant for a sit-down meal before the show; reserve when useful.

  • Restaurant

    Redbird ↗

    A restaurant in the former Vibiana rectory for a reservation-led dinner before an evening event.

  • Quick bite

    Grand Central Market ↗

    A food hall with multiple counters for a flexible earlier meal; verify individual vendor hours.

  • Attraction

    The Last Bookstore ↗

    A large independent bookstore and gallery space for an earlier Downtown visit; check current hours.

  • Attraction

    The Museum of Contemporary Art ↗

    MOCA's Grand Avenue location is suited to a daytime art stop; confirm exhibitions and closing time.

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