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• The Grindhouse Film Festival returns to the New Beverly Cinema tonight at 7:30 PM, featuring screenings of The Hollywood Hillside Strangler (aka Hollywood 90028) and Don't Go In the House. Show up on time for the free raffle and vintage exploitation trailers. Admission is $7.

• San Francisco avant-pop band (and great live show) Deerhoof are at The Echo with the Flying Luttenbachers and Mika Miko. Show starts at 8:30 PM; tickets are $12.

• Animal Collective and Amps for Christ are playing tonight at the El Rey. Doors open at 8 PM; tickets are $20.50.