Mazzy Star 33 1/3 Launch Party and Tribute Show

📖🎶 So Tonight That I Might See — Book Launch & Live Tribute

Come celebrate the release of SO TONIGHT THAT I MIGHT SEE, a new entry in the 33 1/3 series authored by Anthony Gomez III, alongside co-presenter Sofía Aguilar. This book dives deep into the history of Mazzy Star's rise to fame, exploring the band's emergence against a backdrop of gentrification, escalating violence, and a vibrant renaissance of Chicanx art in Los Angeles.

The evening pairs a book launch with a live tribute showcase, featuring an eclectic lineup of performers honoring the enduring influence of Mazzy Star's music. 🌙✨

🎤 Featured Performers

• Dacity — the drag queen persona of queer event organizer extraordinaire
• Sweet Peas — a collaborative project between Tim (of Lone Regicide) and Katya Urban (of Margueriete)
• Tia Hormiga — a creative force behind the festival Yipps and the band Maldita Sopita, with deep roots in southeast LA's arts scene
• Sandalwood & Luella — a special cross-genre collaboration
• Grawn — the musical duo of Grady and Shawn, blending humor, friendship, and a genuine love of Mazzy Star

✍️ About the Authors

Anthony Gomez III is an Assistant Professor of English at the University of Oklahoma, with scholarly interests spanning 19th and 20th century American literature and popular culture. He is also a published fiction writer whose short stories have appeared in Huizache, Shenandoah, New Letters, and Four Way Review. Learn more at anthonygomeziii.com.

Sofía Aguilar (she/they) is a Chicana writer, editor, teaching artist, community organizer, and library worker based in Los Angeles. Her writing has been featured in the L.A. Times, Latino Book Review, Acentos Review, and New Orleans Review, among others. She is the author of amor. (Bottlecap Press) and Queer Latine Heroes: 25 Changemakers from Latin America and the U.S. from History and Today (Jessica Kingsley Publishers). Visit her at sofiaaguilar.com or find her on social media @sofiaxaguilar.

🎸 An unforgettable night of literature, music, and community celebrating the legacy of Mazzy Star and the culture that shaped them.