Rock & Pop Listings

Every Sun.—Sean Howard hosts an open mike, 8 p.m.; later, it’s Matthew Thompson, Up All Night, followed by the late-night jam.

Mon.—Francine Robbins presents music TBA, 9 p.m.; at 11:30 p.m., it’s Bill Wiseman & the Wiseguys.

Every Tues.—Rasselmania, with four dueling guest DJs.

Every Wed.—Cabaret and jazz chanteuse Tina Stevens, followed by El Cochino’s Hump Day Fiesta; call for info.

Every Thurs.—Get scorched at El Diablo’s Funhouse, 9 p.m.

THE CANYON, 28912 Roadside Dr., Agoura Hills. A 2,000-pound gold Buddha greets you on entrance. Full dinner menu. Over 21. (818) 879-5016.

Fri.—Mini Driver, Boogie Knights, 9 p.m.; $10.

Sat.—The Fab Four, 9 p.m.; $26.50.

Wed.—Danny Seraphine & Marc Bonilla’s California Transit Authority, 9 p.m.; $10.

THE CAT CLUB, 8911 Sunset Blvd., W. Hlywd. Stray Cat Slim Jim Phantom oversees this Sunset Strip saloon with an upstairs lounge, back patio and potential drop-in star power. Full bar. Over 21. (310) 657-0888.

Fri.—Club Fiendwith music TBA.

Sat.—PSI, Selena Ryan, Shitting Glitter, Kingfinger, Junkload, Lustre.

Sun.—Happenin’ Harry & the Hap Tones All-Star Band, who are frequently joined by big-name metallisti.

Mon.—Voodoo Saints, Holly Gleason, Chris Fox, Prophecy, Olivia Reardon, Ron Buni.

Tues.—Los Defensores, Bobot Adrenaline, Van Randon, The Shannons, Still Life Homicide.

Wed.—108, Mercury Rose, Jaytea ASO, Sus Hijos, Wolfpack.

Thurs.—The Star Fuckers featuring Slim Jim Phantom, former Dee Dee Ramone sideman Stefan Adika, Gunners Dizzy Reid, Gilby Clarke, Snakepit man Eric Dover (and, usually, an abundance of name drop-ins); plus, Liars & Cheats, Trainwrecks, Ballentine, Genason.

COBALT CAFE, 22047 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. A whole lotta punk, hard rock, hip-hop and teenage rebellion at this all-ages coffeehouse. (818) 348-3789.

Fri.—Monumentous, Ruthven, Obliterated, Operation Downfall, Krisiun Classics, 6:15 p.m.; $7.

Sat.—Kerria,Dreams of Reality, A Heart Is Broken, Enblessin, Sound the Alarm, The Good Cheer, 7 p.m.; $10.

Sun.-Mon. & Wed.—Call for info.

Every Tues.—Rick Luperthosts the spoken-word open reading, 9 p.m. (sign up at 8:30 p.m.; one-drink min.); preceded by an open mike at 8 p.m. This week’s guest is Los Feliz spoken-word artisan Keith Niles (Kiss the Bongwater).

Thurs.—Nothing Less, Disalto, Iris Code, Kidtoucher, Hindsight, 6:30 p.m.; $7.

THE DERBY, 4500 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Feliz. This celebrity-friendly, spacious abode has curtained booths and a central bar for the thirsty. Dinner is served from Louise’s Trattoria. Over 21. (323) 663-8979.

Fri. & Thurs.—Call for info.

Every Sat.—The Denwith guest DJs.

Sun.—Swing night features The Jonathan Stout Orchestra.

Mon.—Bella Beretta’s night of burlesque.

Tues.—The Breakups, others.

Wed.—The Absentee, Firebug, Grandville.

DRAGONFLY, 6510 Santa Monica Blvd., Hlywd. Backroom and patio for passing out. Fri.-Sat. dance nights. Full bar. Over 21. (323) 466-6111.

Fri.—Miss Kitty’s Parlor, a tawdry fetish-themed affair.

Sat.—Fast Times at Dragonfly with music TBA, followed by DJ Ben Baller.

Every Sun.—The Spazmatics, DJ Morty.

Tues.-Wed.—Call for info.

Every Thurs.—Blazin’ Reggae, a dancehall-dub-night with guest DJs.

THE ECHO, 1822 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park. Full bar. Over 21 (some shows all ages). (213) 413-8200. See Dance Clubs for more info.

Fri.— The Aggrolites, Chow Nasty, Punky Reggae Party, 8:30 p.m.; $10; over 18.

Sat.— Aussie mood rockers The Drones; also, Kelly Stoltz, 6 p.m.; $8; all ages. At 10 p.m., Hang the DJs; $8; over 18.

Sun.— Some Girls, Upsilon Acrux, Bad Dudes, 6 p.m.; $8; all ages. At 10 p.m., Part Time Punkswith Gogogo Airheart; no cover; over 18.

GO Mon.—An artfully varied no-cover bill with Lili de la Mora’s The Year Zero; pastoral dreaminess from True Classical combo Listing Ship (with members of Eels and W.A.C.O.); Cosmo Segurson (putting live scores to short films); elegantly layered prog-jazz rockisms via underrated musician-composer Michael Whitmore; plus, Minuteman Mike Watt and ex–Black Flag bassist Kira Roessler’s dueling bass duo, Dos; 8:30 p.m.; free.

Tues.—Latin reggae tribe Quinto Sol, with the deft, drastic dub master Scientist; Elijah Emmanuel & the Revelations, DJ Sloe Poke, 9 p.m.; $10.

Wed.—Dub Club with reggae DJs, 9 p.m.; $10.

Thurs.—Mice Parade, Tom Brousseau, Heavenly States, 8:30 p.m.; $8; over 18.

FAIS DO-DO, 5257 W. Adams Blvd. Beer & wine. Over 21 (unless otherwise indicated). (323) 954-8080.

14 BELOW, 1348 14th St., Santa Monica. Full bar. Over 21. (310) 451-5040.

Fri.—Mike Watt’s Banyan; also, The Nervous Return, SNS; $10.

Sat.—San Francisco jam heads Tea Leaf Green; $15.

Every Sun.—Deadheads Cubensis.

Every Mon.—Ska from Meet Me at the Pub.

Tues.—Keith Wolf, Sam Mellon & the Skylarks, Mark Gothard.

Wed.—Die Young, Twig, Depkick, Joe Cardillo.

Thurs.—Skeleton Key, Tarantula A.D., Graves Brothers Deluxe.

GENGHIS COHEN, 740 N. Fairfax Ave., W. Hlywd. Cozy but crucial A&R hang. Full bar. All ages. (323) 653-0640.

Fri.—Amanda Watkins, Jesse Friedman, Scott E. Moore, Beyond the Pale.

Sat.—Ryan Bisio, Melissa Maki, Coop, Cory Phillips.

Mon.—Ronee Martin, Albert Khasky.

Tues.—Joe Cardillo, Brandon Krandon, Ryker Jones.