USC Galen Center
Neighborhood: South Los Angeles

Jefferson Blvd at Figueroa St
Southeast Corner
Los Angeles, CA 90089

D. R. writes: I would have given this place four stars but the sympathetic USC fans and security that said I was right (much to the chagrin of the PAC 10 officials) make this a 5 star place.

The game
Arizona vs USC last year

Less than a minute left USC up 3 in…

Artistic Gallery

16441-B Magnolia Ave.
Westminster, CA 92684

kris n. writes: I went to Aaron Bros and although service was good, it was like $327 to frame a 9x12 piece!

Artistic Gallery is a small shop and the owner is also an artist so had a good eye and was very helpful w/ suggestions. I mean, the process of framing, alone,…

Breaking the Mode exhibit at LACMA
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90189

Valentina D. writes: I'm a bit of a fashion groupie...okay, I'm alot of a fashion groupie.  There's a photo of me at age 4, wearing a pair of my mother's high heels, my oldest sister's Easter hat, and clutching an issue of Vogue for dear life. I'm leaning into the camera…

Lumina Academy
Neighborhood: Pasadena

1054 N Allen Ave
Pasadena, CA 91106

Madeline P. writes: Lumina Academy is a smallish dance studio and tutoring school just about 10 blocks north on Allen Ave. above the 210 fwy.

I decided to try belly dancing as my new year's resolution to get more in touch with my body.  Naturally, I was very hesitant…

Norris Center for the Performing Arts

27570 Crossfield Drive
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274

Aimee S. writes: The org I work for received 50 free tickets to check out "High School Musical" (based on the wildly successful Disney movie) playing here.  So we load up our vans and off we go.

The venue is simple but very nice.  We got balcony seats and the…

Tropico de Nopal Gallery-Art
Neighborhood: Westlake, Silver Lake

1665 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026

Ericka S. writes: If you're in the Echo Park area, this is a great place to visit if you have a couple of hours to spare (at most!).  They have great cultural exhibits in art and fashion.  We always make it a point to visit around Day of the Day to see their amazing…

Renaissance Faire

Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area
Irwindale, CA 91706

Pamela R. writes: I went to the Renaissance Faire with my cousin a few years ago and had a lot of fun. It's amazing how many people get into the spirit of it and wear costumes. everyone is very friendly and there is a lot of entertainment including a belly dancing…

Mann Marketplace 4
Neighborhood: Glendale

144 South Brand Blvd.
Suite P
Glendale, CA 91206

Laurice M. writes: Much better than the one a block away. It's bigger [stadium seating] and cleaner and [somewhat] newer. There are student discounts [score!] and the lines for tickets are never crazy. Not my favorite theater in the world, but it'll do!

Brentwood Theatre

11301 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90073

stephen p. writes: This smart venue is tucked behind San Vincente in Brentwood. I went to see Billy 'Fucking' Connolly which was an amazing 2hr show...!

There is ample (if a little expensive) $7 parking next to the theatre, but oddly there is no bar. (Well, I guess…

Automobile Driving Museum
Neighborhood: El Segundo

610 Lairport Street

El Segundo, CA 90245

clare w. writes: GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION on March 24 and 25, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public is invited and admission is free.

Barnacle Brothers

5230 Alhambra Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90032

Paul F. writes: In an alley far, far away....well, not THAT far away, but still, a good drive. OK not even that long a drive, but if I had to walk? OK OK so it was actually 5 minutes from my house. GEEEZ!

After a dozen or so beers, maybe a shot of vodka I'm shocked I…

Bovard Auditorium
Neighborhood: South Los Angeles

3551 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, CA 90089

Taline G. writes: Okay, so as a Bruin for Life, I refused to put my review of Bovard Auditorium (found on the 'sc campus) under a review for 'sc...
Anyway, I got the opportunity to see one of my favorite bands (OZO) here last night (3/27) and although I was EXTREMELY…

El Portal Theater
Neighborhood: North Hollywood

5269 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601

Lilani E. writes: Located in the NoHo Arts District, about a block from Pit Fire Grill and 2 doors down from Tokyo Delves, El Portal stands modestly.  I watched my sister's friend Crystal perform with the Praxis Dance Company perform.  

We paid a little bit extra for…

Guardsman Lounge

7850 Florence Ave
Downey, CA 90240

Ginger A. writes: I came here after going to the Ricky Martin concert last night. I was expecting to be just a regular bar, with a jukebox  but they had a DJ! An awesome DJ which was a good thing because I still felt like shaking my bon bon after watching Ricky…

Loa Alamitos Race Track

Katella Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90721

Renee M. writes: Nestled between 2 churches and CostCo is the Los Alamitos Race Track!  Not too busy and close to home.  Ok maybe I am gonna go to hell but It's a good place to go kill a few hours with the kids.  My daughter enjoys watching the horses, and it is…

Rumba Room
Neighborhood: Hollywood

1000 Universal Studios Blvd
Ste 208
Universal City, CA 91608

Melissa K. writes: Will be adding this to one of my favorites.
Went to Salsa Sunday at the Rumba Room - free cover, free salsa lesson 8-9pm, and had a great time with the chicas.  (The only thing we had to pay for was parking at CityWalk ($10), and when you carpool and…

Fremont Center Theater

1000 Fremont Ave
South Pasadena, CA 91030

Lisa N. writes: This is a tiny theater, about 70 or so seats in what looks like a converted house.

I recently saw Farenheit 451.  The play itself was great, we went opening night and Ray Bradbury was there which was really cool.

There was a patio to hang out it until…

Project Playlist

Los Angeles, CA 90189

amy j. writes: Dubbed the "social music experiment," you can generate playlists to post on your favourite social networking site.  It's like making a mix of your favourite mp3's as your own personal jukebox.  You get a limit of 75 songs!  Talk about awesome.  I…

The Hollywood Museum
Neighborhood: Hollywood

1660 N Highland Ave
Hollywood, CA 90028

Rinky N. writes: We thoroughly enjoyed our visit here.  A bit overpriced but "Hey!" it's okay to splurge now and then.  As a Baby Boomer who grew up in LA I am old enough to remember many of the stars who frequented the Max Factor Salon in it's Glory Days.

I found the…

Lake Shrine Temple
Neighborhood: Pacific Palisades

17190 Sunset Blvd.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Nancy H. writes: this place is absolutely tranquil and peaceful. you forget that you are in LA when you come here. It's has a man made lake which you can walk around and enjoy the peacefulness and nature that surrounds it. There must be thousands of koi fishes…

Space Station Casting Studios
Neighborhood: Hollywood

1258 N Highland Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90038

Meg W. writes: I found Space Station when we had to add an extra day to an audition and  the Complex was all booked up.  They were very nice and helpful and you absolutely can't beat the prices.  It was a little hard to find the first time, but Space Station is…

Ticketmaster

Los Angeles, CA 90001

Linn H. writes: Thanks to Ticketmaster and American Express, I get to see my favorite band for free (mostly)!!!! But damn your convenience fees and order processing fees!

See you in July Snow Patrol!

Crewest
Neighborhood: Downtown

110 Winston Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Karen H. writes: Crewest is one of my favorite galleries in LA. It is most definitely an urban art/graffiti gallery and quite frankly, to me, serves as the definition of how I view Los Angeles artistically. Let's face it, very few parts of LA are as clean and pretty…

Purple Rose
Neighborhood: Granada Hills

10315 Woodley Ave
Granada Hills, CA 91344

Lori M. writes: I recently met Rebecca by pure chance, completely unsolicited and not expecting to hear what she had to tell me at all.  I did not ask for her advice nor did I ask any particular questions at all. I was simply doing my job.  She told me that my name…

The Eagles

Los Angeles, CA 90189

Eric W. writes: As a boy I didn't really care for the California Cowboy musical stylings of this band but now that I'm an older more ridiculous person I have flip flopped my positioning on the band and the classic rock I have come to accept as not bad.
Now  you can…

The Japanese Garden
Neighborhood: Lake Balboa

6100 Woodley Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91406

Edward B. writes: Japanese garden...

Not as nice as the Huntington botanical gardens' Japanese Garden.   But it's close....and less expensive to get in.

Caution: It can get smelly sometimes...  The water that supply's their lake's water is from the reclamation plant…

Starline Tours
Neighborhood: Hollywood

6541 Hollywood Blvd
# 110
Los Angeles, CA 90028

T-Bone L. writes: I took the Grand Tour of LA.  It's a 5.5 hour trip of ALL the highlights made all the more enjoyable by Papi (historian, mountain man, funny guy) the tour guide extraordinare.  He rocked!

Club Culinaire-Picnic des Chefs
Neighborhood: Elysian Park

Elysian Park
Los Angeles, CA 90189

Valentina D. writes: I have many regrets in life.  One of them is not finding out about Club Culinaire before this weekend.
Even though I was raised in Italy and am thoroughly albeit confusingly Italian (didja know...Italy was actually a conglomeration of small states…

Hawaiian Inter-Club Council of Southern California

3850 W Manhattan Beach Blvd
Lawndale, CA 90261

Pamela R. writes: The 2007 HO'OLAULE'A will be on July 21-22 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. There will be performances by groups representing Hawai`i's multicultural heritage. There will also be Hawai`i Polynesian arts, crafts, music, dance, and food.

d.e.n. contemporary
Neighborhood: Culver City

6023 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232

Valentina D. writes: People are always telling me I have an interesting job. Maybe so.  However, do I get to crochet wall hangings out of cassette tape?  Do I get to wreak havoc with everyday objects from Home Depot? Do I get to fling my paint-saturated body in front of…

LaBare Hollywood
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

7969 Santa Monica Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90068

Elizabeth D. writes: There are two things I know: #1: Wu-Tang Clan ain't nothing to F@*% with AND #2: La Bare Hollywood is a guaranteed good time for the ladies.
When my friend Katie graduated from grad school, we asked "We'll celebrate however you want. What would you…

Le Studio Dance
Neighborhood: Pasadena

57 Palmetto Dr
Pasadena, CA 91109

Robert G. writes: This is where I spend my Saturday mornings as my daughter receives ballet lessons.

There's a lot going on here. There are three classrooms in the main building, and I think they have another one or two next door.  I've seen pilattes and modern dance…

Inside the Ford
Neighborhood: Hollywood

2580 Cahuenga Blvd E
Los Angeles, CA 90068

Ken N. writes: Inside the Ford is called that so people won't think you're talking about the massive 1200 seat Ford Amphitheatre.  They share the same address, but I have to say, I've been Inside the Ford many times, but never in the actual Amphitheatre.  Some…

The Thought
Neighborhood: Hollywood

1621 1/2 N Cahuenga Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028

sharon e. writes: This little space doesn't advertise - it doesn't even have a phone... but it's right next to my favorite little bar in the city: the burgundy room.  

The owner of the burgundy room also owns the art gallery as well... he's owned the space for about 4…

The Fountain Theatre
Neighborhood: Hollywood

5060 Fountain Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029

Yvette L. writes: ***********FOREVER FLAMENCO****************

oh boy! bring your cash ladies..........
It was a great performance this past father's day.
Timo Timo Timo
what a beauty........
This flamenco artist took over the stage and the theatre, he is like Plasma TV on…

Hudson Guild
Neighborhood: Hollywood

6539 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Caroline L. writes: hudson mainstage, hudson backstage, and blank theatre.
all close to each other and all good small theatres
people should start supporting actual talented actors and actresses that are working for their passion not money.
i work with these people and…

Long Beach Armada

4700 Deukmejian Dr
Long Beach, CA 90804

Brandon S. writes: As a baseball fan and a resident of Ventura County I am extremely jealous of and a little bit frustrated by you Long Beach.  You have in your backyard something that I would kill to have in Ventura, a minor league baseball team, and yet, you don't…