Sidetracked
FAQ

The questions people actually ask

Short, honest answers about how Sidetracked works. If yours isn't here, the Support page has an email that a real person reads.

What is Sidetracked?

A free iPhone app for things to do in Los Angeles — live music, pop-ups and underground events. The feed leans toward what you save and tap, there's a map of what's close, and the Guide answers questions like a friend who knows the city.

Who picks these events?

A person publishes every event on Sidetracked. Listings are handpicked and verified by a human before they go live.

Is Sidetracked free?

Yes. Browsing, the map and saving cost nothing. Tickets come from the organizer, and when there's an official link, it's on the listing.

How do I get tickets?

Open an event for its address, time and price. When the organizer has a ticket or RSVP link, it's there too.

What does "free" mean on a listing?

We only say free when the organizer does. If the price isn't confirmed, we don't guess.

Why is Sidetracked only in LA?

Because every event is handpicked, and that only works in one city. Everything listed is in LA, from Venice to DTLA.

Is Sidetracked on Android?

Not yet — iPhone only for now. The web catalog works anywhere: getsidetracked.app/events.

Are the times in LA time?

Yes. Every date and time on Sidetracked is Los Angeles time.

Where do people actually find underground shows in LA?

Mostly from flyers, group chats and whoever they talked to at the last one. Sidetracked puts DJ sets, warehouse nights, vinyl nights and pop-ups in one place, with the venue and the start time.

An event listing is wrong, or I want my event listed

Email sidetracked.hq@gmail.com — a real person reads it. Listings are free; we just have to verify they're real. The details are on our Support page.