L'imagerie
Neighborhood: Studio CIty

12117 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604

stephy s. writes: If you are looking for some amazing vintage poster art, tour posters, pop culture art or anything that just reeks of cool, then this is your place. I've been to plenty a gallery/store with great stuff, but I've been coming here for a good 12 years…

Foothill Cinema 10

854 E Alosta Ave
Azusa, CA 91702

Jill C. writes: my ghetto movie theater is no longer ghetto!!!  this area is still under construction but so many good things will be coming soon!  

they've remodeled the theater to have stadium seats.  they've increased the prices a little but at $4 for matinee and…

Art Theatre

2025 E 4th St
Long Beach, CA 90814

Jose O. writes: I appreciate the theater's history, and would like to see it remain open in order to maintain its status as the last neighborhood movie theater in Long Beach. But let's be honest, it's a lousy place to watch a film. It's musty, the seats are torn and…

Laemmle Town Center 5
Neighborhood: Encino

17200 Ventura Blvd
Encino, CA 91316

Lauren M. writes: I went back and forth between two stars and four on this one.. then decided to give it the cop-out rating of three stars. Love and I went to see Lars and the Real Girl last night and found lots of (free) parking, no lines, and sort-of-friendly…

Plummer Auditorium

201 E Chapman Ave
Fullerton, CA 92832

Eric G. writes: A posh red-velvet theatre from a great time past.

Relax in the luxury of a nice upholstered chair, gaze up at the ornate ceiling and ornamented walls and fixtures. You feel like a million bucks and wish you were wearing a tux with a starlet on your…

Museum of Neon Art
Neighborhood: Downtown

136 W 4th St
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Abby A. writes: There's just nothing like bright lights and when those bright lights are made up of neon, what you get is beautiful art that usually can be seen at the Museum of Neon Art (MONA).  Unfortunately, MONA has lost its lease at the Olympic Boulevard…

Catch One
Neighborhood: Mid-City

4067 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90019

Shauna D. writes: I've attended Ground Control here several times.  Ground Control is goth karaoke or what they bill themselves as "alternative karaoke." http://www.darxxide.co...

Now, shockingly enough for a yelper, I hate karaoke.  Some of you know the Minty does not…

McCabe's Concert Information
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

3101 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Leigh M. writes: This place is fabulous for intimate shows. You feel like you are hanging out while a friend plays. It's nice to sit, even if the chairs aren't so comfy.

Dave & Buster's

400 S Baldwin Ave
Arcadia, CA 91066

FoodSlut .. writes: Some of you guys might have fun parents.  I certainly didn't.  Chuck e cheese?  NAH!  Only if it was some kid's bday party (never mine) and his/her GPA better be above 4.3 (that was the minimum requirement to be my friend, according to papa Slut).…

Burbank Bar and Grille
Neighborhood: Burbank

112 North San Fernando Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502

Monica P. writes: I came here for a birthday celebration.  I was far far far from home, this was the first time I had ever been out in Burbank.  The Burbank Bar and Grille is in a very charming neighborhood....lots of nightlife and restaurants.

Anyhow, it's located on…

LA Greek Fest
Neighborhood: South Los Angeles

1324 S Normandie Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90006

Tristen P. writes: OPAI! Beware of Greeks bearing gifts!!

Those Greeks sure know how to party. Parking was a nightmare. They told us to go this way, then that way, then we couldn't park here, or there, that's staff only. We're not important enough to park there. Do…

Culver City Summer Sunset Music Festival

City Hall Courtyard
9770 Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232

Nicky C. writes: If you, like:
1)  music (jazz, swing, salsa, folk, brazilian...)
2)  being outdoors
3)  meeting people
4)  dancing
5)  the summer
6)  free things

Stop by the Culver Summer Sunset Music Festival.  Every Thursday night there are different live performances.…

AMC Marina Pacifica 12

6346 E Pacific Coast Hwy.
Long Beach, CA 90803

ericka L. writes: The number one reason to love this theater is the FREE PARKING. Free parking! Bitches, don't complain about a "good side" and a "bad side" for seating. You ain't paying for parking, and that's saying something in the greater LA area. Shut up and…

Oktoberfest 2006

Alpine Village
833 w. Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90502

food j. writes: I'm not even sure if there are words to describe this event. Literally.  Arrived tonight close to midnight, was "holla'd" at about four times within walking through the entrance.  Had almost an entire stein of beer poured on me, and got to witness my…

The Electric Lodge
Neighborhood: Venice

1416 Electric Ave
Venice, CA 90291

Nancy Y. writes: This is a review of just the performance venue; it is informal and laid back.  Theater style seating, it's not a big place. Seating is a little tight, any of the seats are probably just as good.  Intimate space, you can hear the performers on the…

Coffee Gallery Backstage
Neighborhood: Pasadena

2029 Lake St
Altadena, CA 91003

Ryan Q. writes: Now this is my kind of music venue.. intimate (don't say small, that's just unfair) and surprisingly classy... maybe I just had my expectations set low when I heard a Celtic group that I liked was going to be playing at some "coffee house" -- but I…

Warner Brothers VIP Studio Tour
Neighborhood: Burbank

3400 Riverside Drive
Burbank, CA 91522

Mike L. writes: Not as famous as the big dog in town, Universal Studios.

This is an actual tour you can take to visit a real life movie studio. Of course they are only going to show you the non-working portion of the studio lot. You can actually see many actors and…

DWP Light Festival
Neighborhood: Griffith Park/Los Feliz

4730 Crystal Springs Dr
Griffith Park
Los Angeles, CA 90027

dvl .. writes: stressed about holiday traffic and shopping? end-of-the year crunch-time at work got you down? if you're in the area you owe it to yourself to take a moment -- a WEEKDAY moment -- to drive though LADWP's festival of lights to get you in the holiday…

Il Corral
Neighborhood: Wilshire Center

662 N Heliotrope Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90004

Joanna S. writes: Bobby Trendy and Martha Stewart would shit a brick if they saw the rope swing setup in this hole-in-the-wall.

Lodestone Theatre Ensemble
Neighborhood: Burbank

1111B Olive Avenue
GTC Burbank
Burbank, CA 91506

Ken N. writes: Lodestone is a relatively new Asian American theatre group - it's relative, because they existed in an earlier incarnation as a strictly Korean American theatre group founded by the brilliant Korean actor Soon-Tek Oh as the Society of Heritage…

The Thrilling Adventure and Supernatural Suspense Hour
Neighborhood: North Hollywood

1253 North Vine
Hollywood, CA 90068

paulo s. writes: If you've been in Los Angeles long enough, you probably remember the days when it was easy to get into a Jon Brion show, before the Entertainment Weekly crowd caught on to the fact that A-List talent like Michael Stipe and Fiona Apple were often in…

Chinese American Museum of Los Angeles
Neighborhood: Downtown

425 North Los Angeles St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Trisha L. writes: Impressive museum--interesting exhibits, cleverly designed displays, and knowledgeable staff. The focus is the history of Chinese Americans in Los Angeles (and greater California) from around 1850 to the present. The museum is in El Pueblo de Los…

Los Angeles Artists Market
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

517 1/2 N Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036

dawson s. writes: If you love art and could do without pretense, you'll love the LA Artists Market.

This is an inviting little space on Fairfax featuring an eclectic mix of local artists that reminds you of what an art gallery ought to be. They regularly open new…

Millennium Dance Complex
Neighborhood: North Hollywood

5113 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601

Beth T. writes: I've got my groove back.

Took a beginning hip hop class and learned a sweet pop and lock routine and now all I want to do is dance everyday.  Expect to walk into the class and learn at a pretty fast pace, faster than you would expect for a "beginner"…

Robocon
Neighborhood: Elysian Park

988 N Hill St
Ste 202
Los Angeles, CA 90012

reg t. writes: Hate shopping? Waiting for a table at the Empress Pavilion? Allow Robocon to transform two bummers into one fun experience.

This tiny, organized shop stocks quirky and unique looking gifts for all ages and tastes -- from "too cool"  or "seen it all"…

Giant Robot 2

2062 Sawtelle Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Jaye C. writes: Tons of irrelevance going on in here, I personally think the name Giant Robot 2 is a bit misleading coz I was hoping they'd have a massive collection of toys here instead of the cluster-f of nonsense and only having a handful of KidRobot things (not…

Elizabeth Paige Smith - Atelier
Neighborhood: Venice

1423 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice, CA 90291

Ken N. writes: Part of me is sorry to see how artsy, funky Abbot Kinney Boulevard has become UPSCALE, chi-chi Abbot Kinney Boulevard, but I have to admit, there are some great stores on this street, and this one is a relatively new, potentially great one.  The…

Justin TImberlake Concert

Honda Center
Anaheim, CA 92825

Ginger A. writes: Justin TImberlake Concert  

Ohh Justin, why oh why must you be so darn charming and entertaining! Why!! This is the 4th time, yes the 4th time I see Justin Timberlake as a solo act. I saw him twice on the "Stripped/Justified" tour with Christina…

Fowler Museum at UCLA
Neighborhood: Westwood

308 Charles E Young Dr N
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Toni L. writes: For such a small place the Fowler Museum packs a huge punch. I might argue against coming here if you don't live in the area or are a student at UCLA as parking inevitably sucks. However, if you frequent the area regularly, stop by. The building is…

Martha Knoebel Dance Theatre

CSULB Arts Ticket Office
6200 Atherton St
Long Beach, CA 90815

Kamini S. writes: This is an excellent venue to view dance. The theatre is small enough that every seat is a good one. It utilizes stadium seating.  Everyone has a good sight of the performance: no big hair in the way.  The only fault is that there isn't enough leg…

Laemmle's Grande 4 Plex
Neighborhood: Downtown

345 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071

Linda L. writes: It was suprisingly *almost* crowded (ok, I thought it would be empty) when we caught a movie here.  Better than fighting the crowds at the AMC super-giant-mega plexes, but just a little dingy and worn for my taste.

For those parking at the World…

LA Derby Dolls' Dollhouse
Neighborhood: Downtown

Little Tokyo Shopping Center
333 Alameda
Los Angeles, CA 90189

Amy K. writes: ***12/10/07*** This home is closed but the Dolls are still rolling!  New home:
LA Derby Dolls
Doll Factory
1910 W Temple Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90026

The Dollhouse is the permanent home (finally!) for the LA Derby Dolls,
LA's only banked track roller derby…

Jim Henson Studios

1416 North LaBrea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90189

George M. writes: This is the George Clinton Mothership if you are a child on this planet. The Jim Henson Studios is a small collection of buildings on La Brea , in the heart of Hollywood. This is where the Muppets live, but before that, this was the studio, sets and…

Bert Green Fine Art
Neighborhood: Downtown

102 W 5th St
Los Angeles, CA 90013

frank L. writes: Yay pornographic art and 'free,' cheap wine!  Downtown Art Walk: enjoyed the wit and sarcasm in the Villacis exhibit, gawked at the blatantly erotic flower art, and loved the 'free' wine.  'Free' because they have a donation cup placed in front of…

WEEDS

Showtime Network
Showtime Network
Los Angeles, CA 90189

Lena B. writes: ok, i am hooked...not on the actual stuff, but the show, duh!!!
i love that brother-in-law dude.  i pray that i will never ever marry into a family that has someone sick like that as a member.  maybe i am a masochist...it gives me the greatest joy…

Tuesday Night Cafe' Project

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Jenny Y. writes: Tuesday Nights at the Cafe are FAMILY to me.  Such an encouraging space for folks of color to share, tell stories and create music.  Support Tuesday Nights at the Cafe!

FYI: It's right in Little Tokyo and for the shows nights, you can zip over from…

The Lab 101 Gallery
Neighborhood: Culver City

8530 Washington Blvd
Ste B
Culver City, CA 90232

Anh T. writes: I used to come for their special exhibit openings, where great art and free booze make a delightful combination. The space is very clean and minimalistic, a great canvas for the artwork they display. I've seen some of my local favorites, including…