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: The Submarines, The Growlers, Pity Party, Summer Darling
  Vitals: Echoplex on Saturday, March 6
  (details at LA Weekly)

• Region: Downtown
  Music: Boyz II Men
  Vitals: Club Nokia on Saturday, March 6
  (details at LA Weekly)

• Region: Miracle Mile
  Music: Little Boots, Dragonette, Class Actress
  Vitals: El Rey on Wednesday, March 10
  (details at LA Weekly)