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blue whale
123 astronaut E S Onizuka St. Suite 301
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tel: 213-620-0908

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hours
monday through saturday  |  Doors open at 8:00 pm.
Music starts around 9:00 pm.
closed  sundays

21 + over with ID  |  children under 21 can be accompanied by a guardian

subterranean parking entry from 2nd street.

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  1. Do you guys have a cover? Does it change night by night?

    1. cover charge changes with the act but usually $10. : )

  2. What is the ticket situation for David Binney? do you take reservations? i want a seat close to the stage, what should i do?

    1. Hi Chuck,
      Sorry about getting to this just now.
      I’m sure you’ve already found out that the venue is free seating and no reservations needed.
      Hope you enjoyed the show and come back again !

  3. how early would you recommend arriving on a sat. night for good seating?

    1. the seating is free moving and is not set. come when you can and find a spot that you like.
      our doors open at 7:30pm.

  4. Are tickets available for The Necks, Sept 22nd?

    1. yes, this is the link to purchase tickets.
      http://thenecks-zvents.eventbrite.com/

      1. are tics available for steve coleman on 9/21?

      2. please call our line 213-620-0908

  5. depends on the night and the performer but usually from $5 or $10 and if there’s a notable act could cost at least $25.
    cash is preferred but we do take credit cards.

  6. An older responsible relative or friend is preferred.

  7. This is the link to purchase Kneebody tickets for any of the 3 night performances at BlueWhale.
    https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/201128

  8. bluewhale tickets are usually available on the night of the show. as long as you’re accompanying her responsibly, then yes.

  9. no tables at the Whale. all free movable seats. come early to grab that comfortable place in the audience.

  10. I and my friends just arrived from Japan today. We are a party of 4 that would like to attend your New Years Eve show. Do you still have tickets available? If so, how can we purchase the tickets. We are keeping our fingers crossed. I would appreciate it if you would reply to me on this message board as well as to my personal e-mail: globalyama@aol.com

    1. Hope you’ve enjoyed the New Years’ Eve show! :)

  11. Hey guys! George Harris here from http://www.jazzweekly.com. Just posted the Souza review on the site. Hope you like it. Take care, George

  12. for saturday, jan 7, what is the cover and do i need to reserve if i have about 8 people?

    1. there is no reservation at the Whale. please show up early to guarantee your entry.
      cover is usually $10 but could fluctuate to the performer’s specs.

  13. Is there a jam session anymore? Thanks

    1. there will be jam sessions but not on a regular schedule as before. please check the calendar for updates.

  14. George Harris here from http://www.jazzweekly.com. Just posted Ovespian’s great gig. Will try to cover another one this month. Love the music and vibe there. Reminds me of the original and first incarnation of the Bakery

  15. Hi there

    Great venue!

    Please send me posters to put up in our store to spread the word of your shows to the shoppers here.
    Amoeba Music 6400 Sunset Blvd Hollywood CA 90028 Attn: Ricky Fry.

    Cheers!!

  16. Is it possible to buy tickets for the show on feb 28 ahead of time? Can I buy online?
    Carl

    1. Here’s the ticket purchase link to the show tonight.

      http://claudiaquintet.eventbrite.com/

  17. can you get adv tix for kneebody?

    1. advance tickets are available here. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/230777

  18. Is it possible to buy tickets to this Sat. cd release ahead of time?

    Thanks

    Jeff

    1. no presale for this show. please arrive early to purchase tickets.

  19. Is it possible to buy presale tickets for march 24th?

    1. we will have presale features available soon but not soon enough for the 24th. please arrive early and purchase at the door.

  20. we have a group of 10 celebrating a bday, and want to check out blue whale this sat 5/19. is there cover and if so, how much? who’s playing? and what time do doors open/show begins? thanks!

  21. we have a group of 10 celebrating a bday this Sat 5/19, and want to check out Blue Whale. any cover/how much? who’s playing? what time do doors open/show begins? thanks!

    1. we got a great band this saturday > Charles Altura Quintet.[Charles Altura (guitar) Quintet with Daniel Rosenboom (trumpet) + Ruslan Sirota (piano) + Hamilton Price (bass) + Gavin Salmon (drums)] cover is $10. doors open at 8pm. first set starts around 9pm.

      1. thank you!! can’t wait!

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