The Smell — Attraction in Los Angeles

I have been coming here for about a year. There's no parking FOR the smell and the entrance is from the alleyway, so its a bit difficult to get there. The alleyway is also porrly lit, but theres a community usually hanging around outside, so its not a dangerous area. They have snacks and drinks for a dollar ($1). The venue itself is also poorly lit and cramped. (But thats good in this case!!) (it does get nice and toasty warm in there. Real moist) There are two available restrooms, small lounge area, zine section, book selection, and some places to sit. There are loads of art on the walls. If you go: please please please Invest in the $1 earplugs at the snack shack. You will not regret it.

Make sure that you look at whos playing and the cost by checking their website or their social media. Their pricing varies, but always affordable. Buying tickets online comes outmore affordable, at-door tickets cost about $5 more. Shows typically start at 8/9 and end near 10:30/11:00. Usually 2-3 bands play.

The Smell is also volunteer run, so check out the black binder on the front desk to see openings. Volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to, Cashier at Snack Shack, front desk/ check-in, and sound...

The Smell is Iconic in the L.A. DIY scene. It's an all age music venue and the kids and people there are some of the most excepting, kind and fun loving people you will ever meet. Its a wide variety of people of all walks of life. All shows are $5 dollars and for kids without alot of spending money its the best night you ask for and they come in groves. By car, bus, metro, uber and from far and wide. Vendors come set up out sell tacos or something if the kids are hungry they can grab food ($) there is a whole a scene of kids that grow up at The Smell. Its nothing out of the ordinary to meet someone that is 25 and has been coming to The Smell since they were 15. It's and Icon...

The Smell definitely lives up to its name—it really does smell. An all ages venue. While the venue has an underground, DIY charm, and it’s honestly super cool and punk- the music is often lackluster, with about 90% of the acts being non-talented teenage wannabes. (Not to be too harsh) On top of that, the crowd dynamic can be uncomfortable. There’s a strange mix of mid-20s and 30s weirdos who aggressively try to mosh and shove around the 13-to-15-year-old kids in the crowd, which feels out of place and unnecessary. If you’re into raw, unfiltered spaces, it might be worth checking out, but the vibe and overall experience leave much to be desired. Also hard to...