Poom Poom Tuesday at El Cid

Most dance nights in town wait for the weekend. Poom Poom Tuesday does not. On October 13, El Cid on Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake turns a regular Tuesday into a night of soca, afrobeats and reggae-dancehall, with the patio doing a lot of the work. If you are hunting for things to do in Los Angeles that don't need a Friday or Saturday, this is a solid candidate.

When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 10 PM to 2 AM Where: El Cid, 4212 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029 Tickets: $13.65 on DICE

What to expect

The listing describes the night in four words: soca, afrobeats, reggae-dancehall and patio vibes. That is a Caribbean and West African sound palette built for moving. Soca brings the fast, bright carnival energy. Afrobeats keeps the groove warm and steady. Reggae-dancehall adds the bass-heavy riddims that tend to pull a crowd onto the floor. The flyer leans into the reggae side with its vinyl-record artwork, so expect a relaxed, friendly room rather than a stiff club scene.

The event page does not publish a lineup, so there are no named DJs here. Check the DICE listing closer to the date in case that changes.

It is also a good fit for anyone exploring EDM in Los Angeles beyond the usual house and techno rooms. Dance music in this city is wider than one genre, and a Tuesday party built on diaspora sounds is a good reminder of that.

Getting there and practical info

El Cid sits on Sunset Boulevard in the heart of Silver Lake, a neighborhood that keeps its bars and music rooms busy on weeknights. Parking on Sunset can be tight after dark, so plan some extra time for street parking or use a rideshare, especially if you intend to have a drink. The party runs until 2 AM, which makes a ride home the easier call anyway.

Tickets are $13.65 through DICE, and the ticket page is the place to confirm age requirements and any door policies before you go. Buying ahead is the simplest way to avoid a surprise at the entrance.

A Tuesday night also means a calmer crowd than a weekend. Showing up around 10 PM when the doors open gives you room to claim a spot on the patio, get a feel for the music and settle in before the floor fills up. Pair it with an early dinner nearby and you have a full evening out without burning a weekend slot.

More nights out

Browse the rest of our EDM events for other parties across the city, or head to the Silver Lake guide for more to do around the neighborhood.