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.

SATURDAY

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.

SUNDAY

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.

Comedy TODAY

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.

FRIDAY

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.