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

• Region: Echo Park
  Music: DJ Spinna + DJ Scratch + J. Rocc (90s party)
  Vitals: Echoplex on Friday, December 11
  (details at LA Weekly)

• Region: Westwood
  Music: Mia Doi Todd (Gondry video screening + performance)
  Vitals: Hammer Museum on Thursdayday, December 17
  (details at LA Weekly)