Shoulder pads might not be the height of fashion these days, but they were all the rage at our Roaring Nights event on June 14, which celebrated music from the “raddest” decade.
Who doesn’t love the ‘80s? Big hair, neon colors, and, of course, the best music. In June, we kicked off our adults-only Roaring Nights summer music series with a celebration of ‘80s music, featuring headliners DJ Richard Blade and cover band Flashback Heart Attack. “The crowd was so fun,” says Blade. “I didn’t stop for four hours.” Between sets spent at his Rubik’s Cube-inspired DJ platform, the affable Blade posed for pictures with a few lucky guests.
Fans who weren’t able to make June’s event and get snaps with Blade can take heart: We’re closing out the 2018 Roaring Nights season with an ‘80s encore on Friday, September 14. With a “silent disco” among towering eucalyptus trees, special animal feedings and keeper talks, and a summer camp-inspired lounge area, it’s a uniquely “L.A. Zoo” experience that’s not to be missed.