Sunset Strip Picks of the Week: Sam Sparro, Wild Child and Misfit Sideshow Cabaret

Head to On The Rox, the intimate VIP lounge above the , this Tuesday, April 3 for a celebratory signing party welcoming hip-hopper Johnny Polygon to Cisco Adler’s new-ish indie imprint — Bananabeat records. Joining a roster that already includes Mickey Avalon, Shwayze, and of course, Mr. Adler, Johnny Polygon is set to break the mainstream with his soon to be released, new full-length Pussy Gun. Doors open 8 p.m. www.theroxyonsunset.com

Wednesday, April 4 Rebel Music TV presents a Misfit Sideshow Cabaret at the . This punk rock variety show will feature performances by White Flag Down, Black Monday, Dirty Filthy Mugs, plus burlesque teases by Cinnamon Britches, Tara Misioux and a special performance by The Freakshow Deluxe. Don’t miss this cavalcade of cabaret madness. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Tickets to this 21-and-older show are only $10. www.viperroom.com

Get your death metal fix this Thursday, April 5 when presents The Black Dahlia Murder with Nile, Skeleton Witch and Hour of Penance. That’s right, get your fill of double kick and polyp inducing, vocal cord growling while mom and dad circle the block in the family station wagon. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets for this all-ages show are $20 advance/$23 day of show. www.hob.com/losangeles

PICK OF THE WEEK: Friday, April 6 the welcomes the triumphant return of electro-funk dance artist Sam Sparro. Best known for his mega smash hit “Black and Gold,” Sparro is poised to take back the spotlight with his new effort Return to Paradise, due out this spring. Doors open 7 p.m. Tickets to this 18-and-older show are $15. www.keyclub.com

This Saturday, April 7 punch that DeLorian up to 88 mph, and revisit the of the glorious 1960s, when officially sanctioned The Doors tribute band Wild Child takes the stage for the ultimate flashback experience. It’s the closest you’ll ever get to reliving those “Strange Days” of the early Sunset Strip. Doors open at 8 p.m. This show is all ages. www.whiskyagogo.com

Easter Sunday hits The Sunset Strip with many dining options. Southern-style Gospel brunch at House of Blues; Easter champagne brunch at Sunset Marquis, mega brunch on The London West Hollywood’s rooftop (with optional bloody mary cart addition), Mad Hatter afternoon tea at Boxwood Café from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Dia de Pascua and Mexican Passover menus at Rosa Mexicano.

-- Brent X Mendoza, @brentXmendoza

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