Lines of fans spanning generations gathered at Chain Reaction’s tiny strip mall parking lot for the venue’s final show. Chain Reaction hosted its last event on Friday, Dec. 19, featuring Rancho Santa ...

One of Southern California’s most enduring all-ages music hubs Chain Reaction announced its permanent closure on Tuesday, with final shows on Dec. 18 and 19, marking the end of an era for the punk, ...

Few venues epitomized the passion of live music like small, scrappy all-ages venue Chain Reaction. With an interior covered with band stickers and T-shirts and a cramped, enclosed alley with walls ...

And another one bites the dust. This one cuts deep for all the Southern California kids who got their introduction to countless acts in this one special place. No, I’m not talking about Disneyland—I’m ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. My name is Jon Halperin. I booked and managed Chain Reaction from 2000 to 2006. It started by accident while I was ...