First Fridays at the Natural History Museum

Time Out says

If you're sick of First Fridays only offering a high density of food trucks and lines at your favorite dive bars, check out something new—err, old rather—at the Natural History Museum, where First Fridays offer dinosaurs and DJs. The first Friday of every month from January through May, as well as the first Sunday in June, plays host to a KCRW-presented evening of music, allowing visitors of all ages to stay late for a night at the museum, which incidentally is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. Each month offers a different lineup of musical guests and museum tours and talks. Check out the museum’s website for advance tickets and updates on info.

April's tour and talk will focus on the periodic table, featuring a discussion with author Sam Kean; his bestseller, The Disappearing Spoon makes the seemingly dry topic exciting, focusing on the behind-the-scenes passion and betrayal in the scientific world. Afterwards, catch a DJ set from resident KCRW DJ Anthony Valadez featuring dynamic LA pop duo KISSES. The live performances in the mammal hall steal the show here though, always featuring up-and-coming hipster favorites. This month catch Dan Deacon, a composer-slash-social change proponent, and the buzzworthy performance-art punk rockers Japanther.