How Sid the Cat Auditorium Plans to Redefine the 500-Cap Experience for Artists and Fans in L.A.

How Sid the Cat Auditorium Plans to Redefine the 500-Cap Experience for Artists and Fans in L.A.

In South Pasadena, a long-dormant school auditorium is about to get a second life as a new independent music venue. Sid the Cat Auditorium, slated to open within the next two months, takes its name from co-founder Kyle Wilkerson’s late cat, Sid — a pet remembered as much for his cool demeanor as his longevity. “He passed away just before the pandemic at almost 15,” Wilkerson says. “He lives on with the brand and the shows we do. He was a speci…