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LOS ANGELES Vol. 8
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TABLE OF CON TENT S
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ABOUT LOS ANGELES
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
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BAR GUIDE
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LGBTQ ORGS & ATTRACTIONS
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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ABOUT LOS ANGELES LGBTQ Los Angeles If you can handle the traffic, the tans and the “business,” you can have a great time in LA’s gay scene. A must for any gay traveler in the area is West Hollywood--an autonomous gay city right in the center of LA. With 40 percent of its citizens identifying as gay, WeHo is in fact the gayest city in the country. LA boasts some other great gay ‘hoods’, from pockets of Silver Lake to more mixed and trendy Mt. Washington and Los Feliz. Yes, there are more options for men than for women, but a good time can still be had by all. Remember, nobody walks in LA, so you have to plan your evening or beach trip well, especially if you are drinking. Unless you are in West Hollywood, bars are not a hop, skip and a jump away from each other, so make sure you keep enough money in your pocket for a taxi. If you’re interested in a different kind of cultural pursuit, there is gay theatre, music and incredible Hollywood attractions. You never know, you may just get discovered while you’re there!
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RESTAURANT GUI DE Bestia Trendy Italian restaurant from an acclaimed husband-&-wife team highlights creative seasonal fare. 2121 E 7th Pl, Los Angeles, CA
Bar Amá Reimagined cantina features Tex-Mex comfort food with an upmarket twist along with a tequila menu. 118 W 4th St, Los Angeles, CA
Redbird Innovative New American dishes are paired with creative cocktails & a snazzy, historic setting. 114 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA
Craft Los Angeles Renowned chef Tom Colicchio’s farmto-table New American fare plated in a sleek, elegant setting. 10100 Constellation Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Water Grill Downtown landmark presents a wide array of delicately prepared seafood in a relaxed, elegant space. 544 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Bavel Ori Menashe’s Middle Eastern followup to his always-packed Bestia, with a similar downtown vibe. 500 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA
71Above Luxe eatery, bar & lounge on the 71st floor for high-end modern American cuisine & panoramic views. 633 W 5th St 71st floor, Los Angeles, CA
The Palm Storied chain serving high-end steakhouse fare, seafood & diverse wines in clubby surrounds. 1100 Flower St, Los Angeles, CA
Perch Glamorous rooftop setting with French small plates, handcrafted cocktails & grand views of the city. 448 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA
Otium New American cuisine, cocktails & high design are offered in an airy space next to The Broad museum. 222 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA
République Restaurant Modern French plates served in a striking space with communal tables, plus a bakery & cocktail bar. 624 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Rossoblu Steve Samson’s Bolognese-inspired menu, including handmade pastas and Italian wines. 1124 San Julian St, Los Angeles, CA
The Factory Kitchen Open kitchen in a reclaimed factory space turning out handmade pastas & traditional Italian dishes. 1300 Factory Pl, Los Angeles, CA
Nobu Los Angeles Upmarket standard for Peruvianaccented Japanese fare served in a chic, happening setting. 903 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Majordomo David Chang eatery offering noodles & creatively prepared meat & fish in an industrial-chic space. 1725 Naud St, Los Angeles, CA
Girl & the Goat Innovative New American dishes with global flavors served in a trendy restaurant with high ceilings. 555-3 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA
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2022 EVENT SCH E DULE APRIL
detail, and color – truly illuminating the mind of the genius. Learn more at discoverlosangeles.com.
APR 1
NYCHOS: THE AWAKENING
APR 23/24
Step inside a completely new realm of immersive art, created by interdisciplinary artist and muralist NYCHOS. “The Awakening,” a new unparalleled experience presented by Mirus Gallery, takes attendees on a journey of rebirth.
FESTIVAL OF BOOKS
Bibliophiles flock to the USC campus for this L.A. Times-curated event, where you can roam stalls from booksellers and catch readings and panels from some of the most recognizable names in literature. This year’s lineup includes the likes of Janelle Monáe, Amanda Gorman, Max Greenfield, Terry Crews, Ziggy Marley, Meena Harris and more. Learn more about this at timeout.com.
This museum-style show shares a compelling story of personal introspection through large-scale paintings, interactive artworks, projection, animation, sculptures and more, taking attendees well beyond the traditional gallery format into new all-encompassing territory. Learn more at discoverlosangeles.com.
MAY MAY 1-30
HAYAO MIYAZAKI
“Hayao Miyazaki” features over 300 storyboards, concept images and backgrounds, many of them on display outside of Studio Ghibli’s Tokyo headquarters for the first time. It pulls from the director’s 11 feature films, with a particularly strong tilt toward My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away as well as his lush, enchanted forest settings. Find out more in our full preview of the exhibit. Learn more about this at timeout.com.
APR 14
ASSASSINS
A darkly comic Tony-award winner that examines the motives of the nine notorious Americans who took their shot at the President of the United States, Assassins is the twelfth Sondheim musical mounted by East West Players in its fifty-six year history of producing theatre in Los Angeles. This wickedly subversive spectacle explores the national fixation on celebrity and its violent intersection with the American dream. Learn more at discoverlosangeles.com.
MAY 5-16
A GARDEN OF WORDS: THE CALLIGRAPHY OF LIU FANG YUAN Step inside the snug Studio for Lodging the Mind and you’ll find 20 poetic calligraphic scrolls that inspired inscriptions at named sites across the surrounding Chinese garden.
APR 20
IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH
From creators of the blockbuster exhibit seen by over 2 million visitors in Paris and after a sold-out run in Toronto, the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit makes its mark at a super-secret location in the heart of LA! Lose yourself in 500,000 cubic feet of monumental projections animating Vincent van Gogh’s oeuvre. Wander through entrancing, moving images that highlight brushstrokes,
For anyone who can only decipher the Latin alphabet, the wall texts help unpack the art behind the Chinese characters: one breaks down the order of strokes with a step-by-step diagram while another unfurls the different
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BAR GU ID E Abbey One of L.A.’s most popular hangouts. 692 N Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, CA
Revolver It’s back! 8851 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA
Micky’s Iconic WeHo club makes comeback. 8857 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA
Oil Can Harry’s 11502 Ventura Blvd.,Studio City, CA Cobra Latin bar in the Valley. 10937 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, CA
Eagle LA Long-standing leather bar. 4219 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
The Bullet Bar Roughin’ it in the Valley. 10522 Burbank Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Faultline Bar Leather, rock and a whole lotta lovin. Silverlake - 4216 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Club Tempo Latin fever. 5520 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA
RAGE Restaurant & Bar WeHo institution attracts an 18+ crowd. 8911 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA
Gym Sportsbar Touchdown in West Hollywood. 8737 Santa Monica Blvd.,
Mother Lode WeHo bar, without the WeHo attitude. 8944 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA
West Hollywood, CA Metropolitan Nightclub Warehouse-turned-mega club. 652 N LA Peer Drive, West Hollywood, CA
Akbar Alterna-cool lounge in Silverlake. Silverlake - 4356 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Club Chico Latino Hotspot in Montebello. 2915 W Beverly Blvd., Montebello, CA
Fiesta Cantina Tropical gay bar with half shirted-men. 8865 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA
Precinct DTLA Spacious, brick-lined gay bar with lively events. 357 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Gold Coast Friendly neighborhood cruise bar. 8228 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA
Bar Mattachine Sleek bi-level cocktail lounge with dark woods & pops of color. 221 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA
Tigerheat Thursdays (@ Avalon) LA’s hot 18+ party night. 1735 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA
Fubar NYC’s East Village meets West Hollywood. 7994 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA
Trunks Pool rules at this laid back spot. 8809 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA
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2022 EVENT SCH E DULE components of a scroll mount. Learn more about this at timeout.com.
JUN 17
MAY 6
We Angelenos go gaga for flea markets in this city like tourists for L.A. landmarks. Adding to the throng of artisanal havens, Phillip Dane continues one of the best with this monthly night market called Odd Nights at the Autry. Think of it as dance party meets happy hour meets shopping extravaganza. With live local bands, beer gardens, cocktail lounges, a full bar, gourmet food trucks, a slew of vendors, face painting and more, you might want to start reserving third Fridays in your calendar.
ODD NIGHTS AT THE AUTRY
FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
If you’re sick of First Fridays only offering a high density of food trucks and lines at your favorite dive bars, check out something old—in a good way, we promise—at the Natural History Museum, where First Fridays offer dinosaurs and DJs. Learn more about this at timeout.com.
MAY 7
ROOFTOP MOVIES AT THE MONTALBÁN
JUN 25/26
Watch a slate of classics from the past couple of decades on one of the prettiest rooftops in Hollywood at this outdoor screenings series. All movies are piped in over sets of provided (and sanitized) wireless headphones. Before showtime, make sure to hit up the bar or the on-site kitchen. Learn more about this at timeout.com.
DAY TRIP FESTIVAL
JUNE
JULY
JUN 8
JUL 1-17
House music hits the Queen Mary waterfront during this two-day fest. The 2021 outing (which featured Chromeo and Diplo) jumped from the harbor to SoFi Stadium to, eventually, the NOS Event Center, so here’s hoping the location sticks this time around. Stay updated at timeout.com.
MON LAFERTE
THINKING OF YOU. I MEAN ME. I MEAN YOU.
Chilean singer and multi-instrumentalist Norma Monserrat Bustamante Laferte, better known as Mon Laferte, serves up her warm blend of rock, blues, pop and cumbia. Learn much more about this event at timeout.com.
Her works are in just about every contemporary collection in town and her bold Futura captions have been endlessly ripped off. But LACMA has put together a proper exhibition of the influential artist with “Barbara Kruger: Thinking of You. I Mean Me. I Mean You.” The videos and large-scale vinyl wraps span four decades, while the audio soundscapes extend across the museum campus. Learn more at timeout.com.
JUN 12
LA PRIDE
One of the biggest pride events in the country, LA Pride attracts thousands to a what had typically been a two-day fest and parade in West Hollywood—but this year moves east to Hollywood. The atmosphere is good-natured and raucous; local color is provided by divas, drag queens and DJs. Learn much more about this event at timeout.com.
JUL 2/9/16/23/30
STREET FOOD CINEMA
For dinner and a movie, all in one, just follow the food trucks. During
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2022 EVENT SCH E DULE the spring, summer and fall, Street Food Cinema throws together a series of outdoor parties—usually alfresco, sometimes in a drive-in format—that include screenings of some of our favorite movies, paired with an assortment of gourmet food trucks and even a live music performance from a cool local band. The screenings are held in venues across L.A. and alternate from week to week, so make sure to check the schedule. Check timeout.com for various details on the event.
AUGUST
JUL 29-31
SUM 41 + SIMPLE PLAN
AUG 1-30
LAUREN HALSEY
L.A. artist Lauren Halsey installs works of architectural mappings at the University Art Gallery at CSUDH, with pops of red, black and green (the colors of the Pan-African flag) in conversation with orange, yellow, pink and blue hyper pigments (the colors of South Central). Learn more at timeout.com.
AUG 6
HARD SUMMER
Though locally born EDM juggernaut HARD Summer has hopped around Southern California in recent years, its dedication to bringing the biggest names in the hip-hop and electronic scene has stayed the course. Learn much more about this event online at timeout.com.
I heard you’re doing okay, but I want you to know that a pair of Canadian pop-punk favorites are touring together this summer. Sum 41 and Simple Plan’s Blame Canada tour is coming town, though—we don’t wanna waste your time—you’ll have to drive down to Anaheim to see them. It’ll be worth it so make sure to visit timeout.com for info.
JUL 31
AUG 13/14
Turn on any L.A. radio station and you’ll inevitably hear Anthony Kiedis’s voice drawing out every syllable of “California.” Nearly four decades in, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are no less obsessed with the City of Angels or their funk rock roots; the tube socks may have remained behind in a bygone era, but the Flea-driven attitude is here to stay. Visit timeout.com for details.
Pop a top and drop a tailgate at this late summer country music festival. Jake Owen, Billy Currington, Eli Young Band and Chris Janson top the lineup. Find the event at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. Learn more details about this festival at timeout.com.
TAILGATE FEST
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS
AUG 18-20
FOO FIGHTERS
After an intimate show in Agoura Hills and then an arena-sized one at the
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LGBTQ COM MU NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTER Hollywood - 1625 N Schrader Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
AIDS RESEARCH ALLIANCE Downtown 1400 S. Grand Ave. Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA
L.A. GAY & LESBIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Supporting gay shops PO Box 57555, Sherman Oaks, CA
GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE NETWORK Making schools safe 1145 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
VARSITY GAY LEAGUE America’s largest LGBTQ rec sports league West Hollywood - Los Angeles, CA
STONEWALL DEMOCRATIC CLUB Blue states unite 7985 Santa Monica Blvd., #325, West Hollywood, CA
EMPOWERING SPIRITS FOUNDATION, INC. Grassroots-based civil rights organization 8313 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
WOMEN ALIVE 1566 S Burnside Ave , Los Angeles, CA
AIDS PROJECT LOS ANGELES 611 S Kingsley Drive, Los Angeles, CA
AIDS/LIFECYCLE Riding to end AIDS Hollywood - 1125 N McCadden Pl , Los Angeles, CA
GAY & LESBIAN ELDER HOUSING Triangle Square Hollywood - 1602 N. Ivar Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
AVER - GREATER LOS ANGELES Serving LGBT Veterans P.O. Box 531764, Los Angeles, CA
API EQUALITY-LA Asians and Pacific Islanders for Marriage Equality 1125 N McCadden Place, #154, Los Angeles, CA
OASIS CLINIC HIV AIDS PROGRAM HIV/AIDS facility 1807 E 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA
FRIENDS COMMUNITY CENTER Treatment and research center Hollywood - 1419 N LA Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
PROJECT ANGEL FOOD Hollywood - 922 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA
BIENESTAR Hollywood - 5326 E Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
VENICE PRIDE Pride parade and celebration in Venice 55 N Venice Blvd, #502, Venice, CA
GAY & LESBIAN ALLIANCE AGAINST DEFAMATION - GLAAD Miracle Mile/Wilshire Corridor 5455 Wilshire Blvd. #1500, Los Angeles, CA
MY FRIEND’S PLACE A Safe Place For Homeless Youth Hollywood - 5850 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
THE TREVOR PROJECT LGBT teen suicide hotline 9056 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 208, West Hollywood, CA
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2022 EVENT SCH E DULE Forum, Dave Grohl and co. are playing for an even bigger crowd with a pair of dates at the Banc of California Stadium. Expect a pretty fantastic show; we caught the band at Vax Live, where they tackled about a half-dozen fan-favorite songs, and found them to be an energetic highlight. See more information at timeout.com.
nameless, with no pictures, concerts or interviews. Since then, he’s made the leap from mystery-cloaked DIY buzz magnet to pro-hyped superstar drenched in drugged out psycho-sexual fantasy with ’80s funk bass-lines and a glossy pop shimmer. Learn more at timeout.com.
SEPTEMBER
PRIMAVERA SOUND
SEPT 1-30
STEPPING ON THE TAIL OF A RAINBOW + THIS IS NOT AMERICA’S FLAG
Takashi Murakami will be the center of the Broad’s specially ticketed spring exhibition, alongside a second exhibition that explores the symbolism of the American flag. All of the Murakami pieces in the Broad’s collection will be on view in “Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow.” Known for his colorful smiling flowers and cartoonish pop art murals, you’ll be able to see 18 works from the contemporary Japanese artist, as well as some to-be-detailed immersive environments from the artist’s studio. Learn more at timeout.com.
SEPT 2/3
THE WEEKND
When R&B singer Abel Tesfaye released his debut mixtape, House of Balloons, in 2011, he did so hidden behind the Weeknd moniker: faceless and
SEPT 16-18
After having to push off its slated 2020 debut, Primavera Sound is—fingers crossed—bound for L.A. again, with a pretty impressive lineup to boast, too. The fest, which originated in Barcelona, will see Arctic Monkeys, Lorde and Nine Inch Nails atop its 2022 lineup. The three-day event, scheduled for September 16 through 18 at L.A. State Historic State Park, also includes the likes of James Blake, Mitski, Clairo, Darkside, Khruangbin, Arca, Stereolab and Kim Gordon. Learn more online at timeout.com.
SEPT 16-18
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL
Bask in the glow of the blinking Las Vegas lights during this beautiful mess of a music festival. Eighteen city blocks become a playground for music lovers of all types at the genre-spanning Life is Beautiful. Embrace all of the things that are both wonderful and awful about Vegas trips and you’ll be rewarded with what’s typically a fantastic lineup.
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Fuel Medical Group..................................10-11
MENTAL HEALTH Mental Health America of Los Angeles............ 5
FINANCIAL ADVISOR Chris Horner- Raymond James........................ 3
MORTGAGES Jose Tejada- Guaranteed Rate Inc.................... 9
HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES CARE Homecare Inc......................................... 1
RESTAURANT Cocinas y Calaveras.......................................... 7
INVITATION SERVICES VIP Invitations & Events................................... 9
WEDDING & EVENT PLANNING VIP Invitations & Events................................... 9
MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST Carole Roth M.A. LMFT..................................... 9
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