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Here are some LA shows supporting people impacted by the fires
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Musicians, artists, and creatives are coming together to donate their time and talents to support people affected by the wildfires.
Los Angeles is always bursting with events, but we’ve compiled a list of shows that are dedicated to raising money for displaced families, relief funds, and nonprofit organizations.
Here’s what you need to know and how to get tickets…
We Love LA
Billie Lee, Babs Gray, Guy Branum and other comedians are performing a fundraiser at the Lyric Hyperion Theater & Cafe tonight.
The stand up starts at 7:30 p.m., and you can purchase tickets here. For those that can’t make it in person, there’s ticket options for showing your support from a distance, including a livestream link.
All proceeds will go to the GoFundMe wildfire relief fund.
Fire Aid Picolandia
At least 10 artists will take the stage at 6 p.m. Saturday for a benefit concert at the Pico Rivera Sports Arena.
You can buy tickets to see Banda La Lujosa, Los Anguis, Aliados de California and the other performers here.
All net proceeds will be donated to Journey of Love and Hope.
Pasadena Neighbor Day
The third annual Pasadena Neighbor Day will include six San Gabriel Valley bands, including The Nextdoors of East Pasadena and Quazar and the Bamboozled of Altadena.
It’ll run from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Wild Parrot Brewing Company. You can find the full lineup here.
A percentage of food and beverage sales will go to the Pasadena Educational Foundation and its fire relief efforts. A percentage of The Nextdoors merchandise sales will go towards Pasadena Symphony and Pops members who were directly impacted by the fires.
People are encouraged to bring small instruments in good condition to donate to the Pasadena Symphony and Pops, PS Youth Orchestra, and Eliot Arts Magnet School students.
Metal Hall of Fame fundraiser
The annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala will now be a telethon to raise money for families displaced by the fires.
The ceremony will kick off at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the Grand Theater in Anaheim, featuring performances by Rikki Rockett, Kill Devil Hill, and former Megadeth members Chris Poland and Jeff Young.
A livestream link will be posted the day of the event here, with all funds being donated to L.A. County wildfire victims. You can also buy tickets to attend in person here.
For the Love of L.A.
COZY is hosting a wildfire fundraiser at 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Catch One.
You can snag tickets here, and all sales will go to the Black Music Action Coalition and the Latino Community Foundation’s L.A. Wildfire Relief Funds.
“Because house music was born from Black and Brown communities, and we’re here to honor the roots of this culture while giving back to the people who shaped it,” the event page says. “So slip into something fierce and let’s show this city the love it deserves.”
FireAid
More than a dozen notable names including Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Stevie Nicks, and Sting will perform at the FireAid benefit concert on Thursday, Jan. 30.
The “evening of music and solidarity” will be held at both the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome in Inglewood at the same time, according to its website.
The concert is dedicated to rebuilding communities devastated by the recent fires. Donations will be distributed under the Annenberg Foundation and will go toward short-term relief and preventing future disasters in Southern California.
Tickets go on sale at 12 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, and you can sign up for updates here. There will be no presale. Tickets are valid only for one venue, so choose carefully at checkout.
The show starts at 6 p.m. and will also be broadcast on Max, Apple Music, Prime Video and Netflix, among others.
You can donate here.
LA Fire Benefits
Insomniac, an L.A. based electronic music company, is hosting 16 benefit shows at a series of Southern California venues through the end of January.
Artists like Oliver Heldens, Sidequest and Deorro are donating their time, with all proceeds going directly to people affected by the fires.
“Love and positivity are the foundations of our community, and together, we know we can overcome any challenge set before us,” Insomniac said on social media.
You can find the details and tickets here.
Lake Avenue Church
Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena will host a series of benefit concerts — and they need your help.
Chris Kolbeck told LAist they’re looking for Christian artists and worship groups who can donate a performance “for one purpose — to raise funds for all those affected by the fires.”
Lake Avenue Church is looking to host three concerts — one around Easter, another during the summer, and on the anniversary of the Eaton Fire. The space is currently being used by Samaritan’s Purse volunteers, Kolbeck noted.
If you’d like to learn more about the concerts or how to donate, please send an email to: cjkolbeck@gmail.com.
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Fire resources and tips
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If you have to evacuate:
- Why fire officials don't want you to stay and defend your home
- How to get packed up
- How to leave your house
- What evacuation terms mean and how to sign up for alerts
Navigating fire conditions:
- How to drive in high winds and fire danger
- How to prep for power outages
- How to navigate poor air quality
How to help yourself and others:
- Resources for fire victims, evacuees and first responders
- If you want to help fire victims, resist the urge to volunteer
- How to help find lost pets
How to start the recovery process:
- What to do — and not do — when you get home after a wildfire
- How to make an insurance claim
- How to safely clean up wildfire ash
What to do for your kids:
- How to talk to children about wildfires and losing a home
- What parents should know about wildfire air quality
Prepare for the next disaster:
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