Indie rock legends Weezer stunned Venice Beach-goers on Friday by playing a surprise rooftop show.

The acoustic pop-up drew a crowd of hundreds outside the Hinano Cafe, where the group belted out several classics to promote their just-announced tour, “The Gathering.”

The band wowed fans with by playing a handful of their greatest hits — including “Buddy Holly,” “Say It Ain’t So” and “Undone – The Sweater Song” — joined by guest Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino.


  Weezer performs on the roof of the Hinano Cafe in Venice Beach. BACKGRID Weezer performs on the roof of the Hinano Cafe in Venice Beach. BACKGRID

  Weezer performed the surprise set to kick off their “Weezer: The Gathering – Initiation Week.”
 Weezer performed the surprise set to kick off their “Weezer: The Gathering – Initiation Week.”

Weezer performed the surprise set to kick off their “Weezer: The Gathering – Initiation Week,” a series of surprise events happening around LA. The band’s nationwide tour is set to kick off September 8 in Sacramento, Rolling Stone reported.

Fans looking to attend the group’s “Initiation Week” events can RSVP but aren’t guaranteed admission.

Upcoming events include a pinball and pickleball tournament.

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