A short list of recommended L.A.-area shows for the coming week (plus videos for instant gratification). Click “details” for descriptions.

• Region: Downtown
  Music: Airborne Toxic Event w/ Calder Quartet (plus surprises)
  Vitals: Disney Hall on Friday, December 4
  (details at LA Weekly)

• Region: Echo Park
  Music: Cold Cave, Nite Jewel
  Vitals: The Echo on Sunday, December 6
  (details at LA Weekly)