DON’T MISS

Punky Reggae Count on a great mix of musical styles at this weekly dance party that’s always packed with a friendly, laid-back crowd. La Cita, 336 S. Hill St., L.A. (213) 687-7111.

Avaland at the Avalon Nick Warren’s minimal, mesmerizing beats will keep English electronic music fans in L.A. happy – if only for a night. With Damian Lazarus. Don’t miss this one. 1735 Vine St., Hollywood. (323) 462-8900.

Giant at Vanguard France’s Bob Sinclar drops some commercial Euro dance tracks on the unsuspecting at Giant. Don’t expect to hear harsh Ed Banger type tracks tonight – Sinclar likes the smoother side of house almost to the point of pop music. 6021 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 463-3331.

Boombox at Grand Star Boombox celebrates its first anniversary in a big way with A Tribe Called Quest’s Ali Shaheed Muhammad. Stone’s Throw Records’ Percee P will also be in the house, with multiple DJs (including Flying Lotus) in several rooms spinning experimental hip-hop and more. 943 Sun Mun Way, L.A. (213) 626-2285.

Deep at Vanguard Philadelphia’s King Britt and Ursula Rucker pretend it’s the mid-1990s again at the legendary weekly house party Deep. 6021 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 463-3331.

Joe Rogan The five-year veteran of NBC’s “Newsradio” and host of the network’s “Fear Factor” performs his stand-up act (adults only) at the House of Blues Anaheim, 1530 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim. 9 p.m. (714) 778-2583. Also Sat., Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills, 8 p.m. (818) 879-5016.

Laugh Out Loud 2 David Spade, Jeff Garlin, Chelsea Handler, Bill Bellamy and Jerry O’Connell headline a benefit on behalf of Camp Max Strauss, operated by Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters. $150 per person. Laugh Factory, 8001 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A. 7 p.m.

B.J. Novak The actor (“Ryan Howard”), writer and supervising producer for television’s “The Office” performs his stand-up act. Hollywood Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. 8 p.m.; Also 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Sat. (323) 651-2583.

Loni Love The comic frequently seen on TV talk shows was voted best stand-up at the 2003 U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colo. Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. 8 p.m.; Also 7 and 9:15 p.m. Sat. (310) 372-1193.

Louis CK The former comedy writer for Conan O’Brien and Chris Rock and star of HBO’s “Lucky Louie” performs his stand-up act. Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills.8 p.m. (818) 879-5016.

Effinfunny.com – Live Stand-up show with the Sklar Brothers, Dragon Boy Suede (Howard Kremer), Jonah Ray, Brody Stevens, Steve Agee and Hassan Minhaj. Empty Stage Comedy Theatre, 2372 Veteran Ave., West L.A. 10 p.m. (310) 470-3560.

Dylan Brady’s Thinking Allowed An evening of storytellers and humorists with Brady, Jackie Kashian, Annabelle Gurwitch, Jane Edith Wilson, Jonathan Solomon and host Beverly Mickens. Hollywood Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. 8 p.m. (323) 651-2583.