Los Angeles has many reasons to go dancing in the next few days, and many hot dogs to eat this weekend for 4th of July. Be sure to check out the MetroWize guide to America’s favorite act of patriotism (that is, BBQing, swimming, and drinking beer). For those who enjoy non-themed celebrations, we’ve got a few suggestions on how to spend your time.

Monday Social tackles another day of the week this Wednesday with west coast legends Donald Glaude and DJ Dan at Hollywood’s green-goes Ecco (7/1).

On Friday, Control gets a little hipstered out with Treasure Fingers and Posso The DJ. Treasure Finger’s “Cross The Dancefloor” cut seriously reverberated on the dancefloor last year, even gaining the disco nod of approval by Chromeo, and nabbing the kid a spot on A-Trak’s Fools Gold record label. When the LA ‘fashionistas,’ Marylouise Pels and Vanessa "Night-Moves" Giovacchini, get behind the decks, the room transforms into a stylish runway of electro, and you’re the model.

Saturday, we’ve got a few non-4th of July themed parties. Avalon’s walls will quake with progressive house by Sander Kleinenberg, Joachim Garraud, and Steve Prior (7/4). Meanwhile, at Vanguard, Swedish house DJ and producer John Dahlbäck arrives from London to spin, along with Audio Fly. The young Dahlbäck founded Pickadoll Records, releasing artists like Sébastien Léger and Dada Life, as well as putting out his own creations. Hopefully, he’ll manage to squeeze in his Alanis Morrisette remix.

While your feet recover from the weekend dancefloor, check out 6 Jokes & A Queen of Comedy, a stand-up event featuring comedians Sommore, J. Anthony Brown, George Willborn, Don "DC" Curry, Michael Coylar, Damon Williams, and Jimmie "JJ" Walker at Nokia Theatre (7/5). Or, watch symphony cross with indie rock as Grammy-nominated Death Cab for Cutie and Canada’s favorite sisters Tegan and Sara collaborate with the LA Philharmonic at Hollywood Bowl. This concert benefits the Los Angeles Philharmonic Musicians Pension Fund, so for retirement’s sake, check it out (7/5).

Finally, kick the we’re back at work blues cuddled by The Hold Steady’s rock and roll (7/7). The Brooklyn band’s blend of storytelling lyrics and riff-laden guitars should make you glad that even a Tuesday in Los Angeles is more exciting than a Friday in Podunk, South Dakota.