Nightshift Afterhours at The Lexington Bar, Oct. 12

Most of downtown goes quiet by 2 a.m. on a Monday. Nightshift Afterhours is built for the people who are still wide awake, and it is one of the more unusual picks for EDM in Los Angeles this week.

When: Monday, October 12, 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Where: The Lexington Bar, 129 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Price: Free with RSVP Ages: 21+

What to expect

The room is a downtown speakeasy, and the night leans on underground house. The flyer lists house, tech and minimal, with the lineup curated by the Blind Tiger artist collective. The DJs are kept secret, so you go for the sound rather than a headliner. The organizers say the music should make you want to dance no matter the day or time, and a Monday-into-Tuesday slot puts that to the test.

Doors open late and the night is not meant to end early. If you are looking for raves in Los Angeles that run to sunrise-adjacent hours without a big festival crowd, a small room like this is the closer fit. Expect a dancefloor, low light and a crowd that came to listen.

Getting in

Entry is free through an RSVP on DICE, and the listing says the RSVP is valid before 1 a.m. Capacity is limited, so an RSVP does not guarantee a spot once the room fills. Bring a valid ID, because this is a 21+ night.

The listing also notes that you must enter through the alley, so plan for that instead of looking for a front door on 3rd Street. The venue sits near Little Tokyo, within walking distance of Metro service in the Little Tokyo area. Parking in the area is mostly paid lots, and a rideshare is easier after midnight.

More nights like this

Nightshift is billed as open after hours seven nights a week, so this Monday is one date in a longer run rather than a one-off. If you are mapping out things to do in Los Angeles after dark, check the downtown page for other late-night options, and browse the full EDM calendar for bigger shows around town.

Check the DICE page for any last-minute changes to the lineup or capacity before you head out.