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Music to Your Ears: BET EXPERIENCE WEEKEND LINE UP.....................3 SQUARE ONE: Our Warmest Welcome........................................................4 New DTLA Map Inside.....................................................................................6 GET 2 DTLA - ARTS &CULTURE EVENT CALENDAR...................................7 MODERN DAY PRE-HISTORIA>> MUSEUM GUIDE....................................8 10 GREAT PLACES FOR ROOFTOP COCKTAILS......................................9 DTLA Burger World Cup ..............................................................................10 DTLA Cocktail of the Week: Karamel Kiss at Nixo......................................12 To Be Or Not to Be Theater Guide...............................................................13 Doing the Most DTLA Travel Guide..................................................,.......15 FOR ADVERTISING CALL: 888-732-DTLA EDITOR@DTLA-WEEKLY.COM

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TWO FRIENDS

To celebrate the release of their new single “Bandaid,” Matt Halper and Eli Sones, the young masterminds behind Two Friends will make an appearance at Exchange LA on Friday, June 22nd. Their set will include their viral remixes of Dua Lipa’s “IDGAF,” Charlie Puth’s “How Long,” MGMT’s “Kids.” The Killers “Mr Brightside” and Kanye’s “Touch The Sky” as well as originals like “Just A Kid,” “While We’re Dreaming,” “Emily” and “Out Of Love.” This set will showcase how quickly the two in have mastered a wide range of genres from pop-leaning to dance-driven records. Downtown Weekly caught up with the duo to see where they like to hang out with they tour in DTLA.

BET EXPERIENCE

The 6th Annual BET Experience is at L.A. Live and the Los Angeles Convention Center, Thursday-Sunday, June 21-24. The annual entertainment and network gala is expected to pull up to 150,000 attendees.

BET Awards acts as the official start of the weekend, and will be hosted by LL Cool J featuring Nas, Ludacris and a special guest performance by Meek Mill. The BET Awards are presented, Thursday, 7 p.m. at Staples Center. A string of concerts soon to follow beginning WALE, Thursday, 9:30 p.m. at The Novo, followed by Chris Brown, SZA and Ella Mai, Friday, 7 p.m. at Staples Center and a Celebrity Basketball Game, Saturday at the Los Angeles Convention Center. South Park.

“One of our new favorite places downtown is the Banc of DAVIDO at the California Stadium BELASCO where LAFC plays. Dami Duro! Nigerian singer, songwriter extraordinary, DAVIDO will Had a chance to be performing live at the Historcheck out a couple ic Belasco Theater. Designed by Morgan, Walls & Clemgames. The atmo- architects ents. Morgan, Walls & Clements in sphere is electric 1926, this Spanish Renaissance, and the stadium is Moorish, and Gothic design probably never suspected it would beautiful.” some day host some of DTLA’s Exchange LA is located at 600 S. Spring Street, Historic Core.

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1050 S. Hill Street. Historic Core.

HOLLYWOOD CARNIVAL AT THE GLOBE THEATER

Plenty of Samba to go around at Hollywood Carnival weekend, featuring some of the most talented performing artists from the islands, including Nailah Blackman, Ravi B, Mr. Killa, fashion show and a long line of special guest DJs throughout the night.

Here’s an annual event not one to be missed, as these entertainers delight party worthy crowds inside of architects, Morgan, Walls & Clemen’s Globe Theater originally opened in 1913. 744 S. Broadway, Historic Core.

LOS ANGELES STRIKE FEST

See, this is what happens with Death Medal comes to stay for the weekend.. The Los Angeles Strikefest Nasty Savage, Exciter, Morbid Saint, Final Conflict, Dekapitator, Razor, Krallice, Demon Bitch, Nocturnus A.D., Wayfarer, Pounder, Night Demon, Blade Killer, Skeletal Remains, Strike Master, Dread, Cemetery Lust, Scrap Metal, Outline, Demon Hammer, Nightmare.

Friday Jun 22, 2018 – Sunday Jun 24, 2018. 448 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, Old Bank District.

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Ruby’s Beauty Spa Pop-up Shop will feature an upscale beautician, esthetician, and masseuse. Clients will be able to sample and purchase Ruby’s Natural Hair Care Products. They will also be able to have one on one conversations with the business women behind the brand.

Since it’s launch, Ruby’s gained popularity from our #1 seller “Love Oil” acclaimed with its thickness, richness and scalp soothing sensation which promotes hair growth and provides illustrious shine.

Ruby’s continues to create a line of all natural, unisex beauty products for all hair types and textures that the whole family can use.

Each product is made up of homemade, natural, sulfate- free ingredients infused with essential oils and lots of love to support healthy hair and skin.

Products that consist of oils, body butter, hair mud, shampoos, and conditioners.

yft and the American Cancer Society are expanding a partnership to provide rides to those battling cancer through Lyft’s platform in Los Angeles.

Ruby’s was launched in the summer of 2017 by creator and 25 year cosmetology veteran, LaShonda Sims. Sims dream to reality came in the form of a product that would produce a polished and professional look for clients without the added chemicals. Sims, in collaboration with cousins, Felice Sherrod Thomas and Shanika Adediran who joined forces to create an all natural family based beauty brand, Ruby’s.

Named after Sims late grandmother, Ruth Sherrod who went by “Ruby,” the family came together in an attempt to develop a quality, all-natural beauty brand that represented the diverse textures and styles of hair within her own family. www.rubysnaturalhaircare.com Welcome back La Tres Lingerie La Tres Lingerie has returned moving its shop from the Historic Core to South Park. Now located in the retail section of the Avant, the shop features everything from dainty laces to leather dominance.

The pink boutique also offers lounge wares, beauty products, and a book shelf of tantalizing written works. 1420 S. Figuroa LA CA, 90015. latreslingerie.com

Lyft’s Concierge Tool now allows Los Angeles patients to request free rides to cancer treatments as part of American Cancer Society’s Road To Recovery.

In addition to the existing programs in Las Vegas and Miami, the program will expand here and in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Denver, Houston, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and St. Louis.

When patients contact the American Cancer Society for a ride to cancer treatments, the American Cancer Society will be able to use Lyft’s Concierge tool to request those rides as part of the American Cancer Society’s Road To Recovery® program. Concierge is Lyft’s third-party web request platform which enables partners to request Lyft rides on behalf of their customers.

“Improving lives is core to everything that we do at Lyft, and we are proud to help provide reliable rides for people who need them most,” said Allen Narcisse, Lyft Los Angeles General Manager. “By partnering with the American Cancer Society, we are able to help give patients one less thing to worry about during their journey to recovery with access to potentially lifesaving treatments.”

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MODERN DAY PRE-HISTORIA: DOWNTOWN LA MUSEUM GUIDE The Broad Museum

National History Museum (NHM)

Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)

African American Firefighter Museum Fire Station #30

Japanese American National Museum (JANM)

El Pueblo de Los Angeles

CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM

Italian American Museum of Los Angeles

Chinese American Museum Sym-

Southwest Museum of the American Indian

Founded by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad opened in 2015, the museum is home to the 2,000 works of art in the Broad collection, which is among the most prominent holdings of postwar and contemporary art worldwide, launching an active program of rotating temporary exhibitions and innovative audience engagement, welcoming 180,000 visitors to date. 221 S. Grand Ave. LA, CA 90012.

Established in 1979, MOCA is an artist-founded museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting contemporary art. With one of the most compelling collections of contemporary art in the world, comprising roughly 7000 objects, created after 1940, preserving the works for future generations. 250 South Grand Ave LA, CA 90012.

The Japanese American National Museum is the first and largest museum in the United States dedicated to sharing the experience of Japanese American ancestry.

The JANM showcases the amazing works of famed and contemporary Japanese artists, historical exhibitions, and host cultural events. 100 N Central Ave, LA, CA 90012.

Designed by African American architects, Jack Haywood and the late Vince Proby, the CAAM was opened to the public during the Olympic Games of July 1984, housing artifacts that “allow us to trace the African American experience from the western shores of Africa to the fields of the South,” and later migrations. 600 State Dr. Exposition Park. LA, CA 90037.

bolically housed in the oldest and last surviving structure of LA, the Garnier Building, once known as the unofficial “city hall” built in 1890, CAM holds the last missing pieces of DTLA’s original Chinatown. After restoration on December 18, 2003, CAM opened, linking the past to a future for Chinese Americans spanning over 150 years. 425 N Los Angeles St, LA, CA 90012.

You want to go back? You can go all the way back to Prehistoric Pangaea at the National History Museum. With over 300 real fossils, 20 complete dinosaurs and ancient sea creatures that may or may not still exist beneath the deep, the Age of the Dinosaur is brought into existence as well as the extraordinary journey of prehistoric man. 900 Exposition Blvd, LA, CA 90007.

AAFM is DTLA saying “thanks” for the first 100 years of service by African American Firefighters from 1897 to 1997.

Valued testimony from actual Firefighters of yesteryear, like Sam Haskins, who was listed as the first Los Angeles Fireman of African decent in 1892, was also killed while responding to a fire in 1895. 1401 S Central Ave, LA, CA 90021.

The origin of LA, founded by 11 African American Spanish speaking families, (pobladores) accompanied by the Spanish military and Catholic church in 1787.

Since it has become DTLA’s favorite Mexican marketplace, and cultural gathering center hosting Olvera Street, Pico House, first churches and other historic sites.

125 Paseo De La Plaza, LA, CA 90012.

Museum of Los Angeles is to foster understanding of Southern California’s diverse heritage through research, historic preservation, exhibitions and educational programs that examine the history and contributions of Italian Americans and Italians in Los Angeles and the United States. 644 North Main St, LA, CA 90012.

Located in the Mt. Washington area of Los Angeles, just a few miles north of Downtown, this collection deals mainly with Native Americans, including exhibits dedicated to the American Indians of the Great Plains, California, and the Northwest Coast. 234 Museum Drive, LA, CA 90065.

Korean American Museum (KAM)

Animal Museum (NMAS)

Sports Museum

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

Located just a few miles west of the epicenter of DTLA, KAM interprets and preserves the history, culture, and achievements of Korean Americans dating back to the 1880s, examining and discussing current issues, and exploring innovative ways to communicate the Korean American experience fostering the advancement of Korean American culture. 3727 W 6th St #519, LA, CA 90020.

The Sports Museum features rare items and exhibits from every sport but focuses mainly on baseball, beginning with its humble origins over 145 years ago. It includes old bats, gloves, uniform, balls and equipment and is home to the most complete collection of baseball technology in the world. 1900 S Main St, LA CA 90015.

Located inside a 3-story brick warehouse built in 1909, NMAS aka the Animal Museum is the first museum of its kind dedicated to enriching the lives of animals and people through exploration of our shared experience, promoting respect for life and compassionate ethics in advancing healthy, meaningful interconnections with the animal world. 421 Colyton St. LA, CA 90013.

Since its inception in 1965, LACMA has been devoted to collecting works of art that span both history and geography. LACMA is the largest art museum in the western US, with a collection that includes nearly 130,000 objects dating from antiquity to the present. 5905 Wilshire Blvd, LA, CA 90036.

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ONE: The Nixo at Luxe

Be the envy of LA LIVE with this youthful yet sophisticated crowd. Whether enjoying the game or great cigar, winding down during happy hour, or getting together with friends, the Nixo at Luxe is the best choice for class that’s not overly pretentious. Nixo global kitchen + patio lounge features light bites, specialty cocktails, and extreme ambiance.

Located on the second-floor, rooftop patio of the Luxe City Center Hotel, Nixo offers live entertainment at no cover charge to Next Level Live, every Saturday night from 8pm – 11pm. Every Sunday they have Gerry Rothschild Band’s relaxing mix of blues, classic rock and country, 4pm – 7pm. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon with bottomless mimosas available for $18. luxecitycenter.com

TWO: Banc Of California Stadium

Expo/USC just opened the brand new Banc Of California Stadium. The intimate stadium holds 22,000 people. BCS not only provides fans a panoramic view of the field but also breaks the mold when it comes to hosting premium VIP events.

LAFC’s spacious party suites entertain up to 30 guests and feature rooftop lounge vantage point to the field. Restaurants, lounges, even an outdoor wading pool accentuate the stadium for a VIP experience unlike any other. Enjoy the game more with exclusive access to the newest and most unique club spaces in LA. Space is limited, book this year’s private cocktail bash before the calendar fills. www.lafc.com

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THREE: The Bonaventure Lounge @Westin Bonaventure

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel has got to be one of the most adored landmarks in all of Los Angeles. Built in 1974, the 35-story monument’s smoked glass-elevator ascension to enlightenment conveys to award-winning restaurant/bars on both the 34th and 35th floors offering relaxed atmospheres and refined services.

Breathtaking views of Downtown Los Angeles mix well with delicious appetizers and specialty drinks served in souvenir glassware. “It’s the perfect location for a romantic date or high-powered business meeting”. 404 S Figueroa Street, 90071. thebonaventure.com

cool and hey, there is an eel in the lobby.

Either way, once you’ve arrived chances are you will find you fit comfortably within Perch’s copious surroundings. Downtown Weekly recommends the Midnight in Paris, a mix of Park VS Cognac, Green Mark Vodka, crème de peche, lemon, and orange. It’s like midnight, early morning and high noon for your liver all at once.

Sip and enjoy while being virtually surrounded by the murmur of a dozen confirmations, live jazz and some of downtown’s most historic uprights. Look over Pershing Square to the south, face the Spring Street Strip to the east or dine face to face with the Historic CalEdison Building on Perch’s west side patio. 448 S Hill Street, 90013. perchla.com

FIVE: The Standard

The Standard is 12 Stories of youthful travelers, mostly under 35, who don’t yet suffer from the effects of age; including gravity, wrinkles, balding or shyness.

RSVP for the Rooftop pool parties. Take the escalator to the elevator, do not pass the Ping Pong Club, then make your way to the upper level for gatherings that begin midday and linger until closing any given weekend. The crowd is wet and wild, and the drinks are plentiful. May we recommend an accessory to go with that Standard issued white string bikini? A FOUR: Perch Raspberry Beret perhaps? At Standard, One of Downtown’s pioneering nesting rooftop situations. Perch is located on the the Raspberry Beret is a splendid mix of 13th and 15th floors of the historic Persh- premium vodka, raspberry, elderflower liqueur, lime to compliment any outfit. ing Building. Enter the lobby, take the Swim, dance, relax and make friends elevator past the eel to the “BIRD Floor” and exit the lift - where you must play the while enjoying Standard’s waterbed lounging pods, wading pool, fire pits and secret note on the old piano for entry. close up electric view of historic DTLA. 550 S. Flower, 90015.

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DTLA COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK: Nixo Patio Lounge: Karamel Kiss

DTLA COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK Karamel Kisss liqueur,

caramel flavored vodka, bailey butterscotch liqueur, chocolate bitters

Stylish, sleek and comfortable, Nixo Patio Lounge is an urban eatery featuring light bites, specialty cocktails, and unbeatable ambiance.

Seasoned Celebrity Chef Ben Diaz brings over 15 years of experience with a focus on seasonal and locally grown produce. Chef Ben has also achieved numerous accolades, but you may recognize him for his appearances on Food Network’s Chef Wanted and Cutthroat Kitchen, and as Winner of Cooking Channel’s Farmers Market Flip.

At Nixo, the cocktail selection is just as dynamic. Each handcrafted cocktail works well for making a good impression while looking down over the crowds of LA LIVE. Happy Hour from 4pm-7pm fills with hotel guests and locals entertained by live bands Saturday and Sunday. Downtown Weekly decided to dance to the tune of cararmel flavored vodka, thanks to this week’s choice for DTLA Cocktail of the Week ...the Karamel Kiss.

This drink was like romance in a martini glass and we fell in love at first sip. So gentle the milky substance caressed our lips. The Karamel Kiss was as sweet as a sugar daddy and bent on fulfilling our every need. As we went in for the smooch, we began to feel more affection for the sweet hints of butterscotch liqueur. The taste of chocolate bitters left behind a liquid memento and the bitter sweet scorn of wanting more... We invited the cocktail up to our room.

The “rock star of rooms” at 785 sq. ft. it’s the top choice of CEO’s and rendezvous with the best in premium accommodations.

But we forgot - you can’t hurry love. So tasty, our drink was gone within minutes.

Well, they say “it is better to have loved and lost than to never had loved at all”.

Nixo @Luxe City Center 1020 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 - (213) 748-1291

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631 W. 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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BUNKER HILL is DTLA’s leader in live performance art, presenting formally trained theater, dance and musical performances, including those in the visual arts as well as presenting DTLA’s master chefs.

SOUTH PARK is no doubt the new Entertainment capital of the world with tours & expos, national sporting events, award ceremonies, comedy shows, restaurants, and a discotheque, almost completely surrounded by world class hotels.

Sure, the FINANCIAL DISTRICT sounds like it’s ALL WORK and no play, but with historic landmarks, sky tops with full bars, thrill rides, & award winning happy hours, prepare yourself for the pressures of excitement.

With its independence, CHINATOWN has strengthened its romantic and familiar relationship with Downtown, demonstrating it is as gentle as it is honest with its gifts for DTLA.

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OUE-SKYSPACE Think: California’s Tallest Observation Deck, Private Events, 5Star Restaurants, 71 Stories, Skyslide.

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WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL Think: LA PHIL, 2018 Centennial Season, World Reknown Composers, Beethovan, Mickey

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MUSIC CENTER’S Grand MakeOver Think: $30 million in renovations over the next two years.

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REDCAT GALLERY Think: Performing Arts, Exhibits, Collections, & Multi Cultural Programing.

Staples Center/LA LIVE Think: Sports Area, Live Concerts, Movie Theater, Bowling Alley, XGames, 4 Star Hotels, Rooftop Spas.

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LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER Think: Expos, Network, AirPort, Media Pass.

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METROPOLIS Think: Panoramic Views, New Skyline, Sky Pools, Dogparks, Exquisite Dining, Boutique Hotel, Cabanas.

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REGAL CINEMAS Think: Block Buster Movies, Film Screenings, $8 Dollar Tuesdays, Pop Corn, RedVines, and now...Beer!!!

WILSHIRE GRAND Think: Sushi with a view, Poolside Bar, Rooftop Restaurants, Hotel Rooms, Palm Trees.

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LA LIBRARY Think: Tranquility, Historic Building, Field Trip, Courtyard Dining, Millions of Text, Research, Illuminati.

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110/105/10/5 FWY Intersection Think: Car Radio, Traffic, MapQuest, Windshield, Congestion, Bumpers, CHP, Road rage.

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THE BLOC Think: International Brands, Shopping Mecca, METRO, Outdoor Terrace, Art Installations and Live Performances.

CHINATOWN CENTRAL PLAZA Jazz Club, Dim Sum, Hanfu, Peking Duck, Chinese New Year’s, Culture Festivals.

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GIN LIN WAY Think: Red Lanterns, Neon, Vintage Chinese Architecture, Jazz Clubs1938.

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Year of the Dog Think: Loyalty. Careful Observation. Plenty of new restaurants, art shows, and a new year of cultural festivities.

The Utmost:

UNION STATION Think: Subway, Maps, Train Station.

The Most:

CITY HALL Think: City Council, Committee Meetings, City Planning, Ceremonies, Observation Deck, The Mayor Beacon, Projected Light Displays.

The Almost:

Polyphonoptic Tower Think: Kinetic Sculpture, Music, Lights, Synchronization, Water, Flood, Faulty to Fixed.

The Utmost:

CHUNG KING ROAD Think: Art Openings, Art Galleries, Antiques, Curio Shops, Live Performances.

OLVERA STREET Think: Birth Place of Los Angeles, Mexican Marketplace, Authentic food, Aztec Dancers, Mariachis, Catholic Church.

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LITTLE TOKYO is the heart of the largest Japanese-American population in America.

With over 3500 welcoming residents, and hundreds of shops Little Tokyo sees its fair share of tourism in DTLA.

ARTS DISTRICT is DTLA’s perfect mix of fine art galleries, creative loft style living, organic eating, and BEER, hosting the most eclectic mix of indie artisan showcases and micro-brewing companies in all of Los Angeles.

The HISTORIC CORE is revitalized with new bike lanes, parklettes, community gardens, outdoor concerts, artisan pop-ups, and 2 of the most highly anticipated self-guided art tours in the country.

Where SKID ROW meets the INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE DISTRICT, with community leaders and entrepreneurs willing to solve the problems of an area known for having the 2nd largest homeless population in the country.

The FASHION DISTRICT is a stitched oasis where fashion designers, wholesalers, market weeks, retailed fashion wares, accessories, textiles, and shoppers collide.

The Absolute Most:

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The Absolute Most:

OLD JAPANESE UNION CHURCH Think: 1922, East Coast Players, LAArtCore, World Class Theater, 30+ Years.

The Most:

JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM Think: Tradition, Exhibits, WW2, Sculpture, History, Extraordinary Origami.

The Almost:

The Metro Regional Connector Think: All of Downtown’s Districts Connected allowing passengers to transfer to Blue, Expo, Red and Purple Lines, bypassing Union Station.

The Utmost:

HAUSER & WIRTH Think: Globe Mills Complex, Art World, Manuela Restaurant, Art Exhibits, Installations.

The Most:

ANGEL CITY BREWERY Think: IPA, Beer Tasting, Local Entertainment, Karaoke, Comedy Night, New Mini-Festivals, Indie Art Shows.

The Almost:

Institute of Contemporary Art Think: Museum, 12,700Sqft., Industrial Building, 32-Year-Old Art Institution.

Architecture by wHY, Public Programming, Retail Stores.

The Utmost:

NIGHT ON BROADWAY Think: Outdoor concert, 12 Historic Theaters, Live Performances, Food Trucks, Crepes, Huge Crowds.

The Most:

DOWNTOWN ARTWALK Think: Creativity, Nighttime Celebration, Galleries, Artists, Entertainment, Street Vendors, Interactive Exhibits, Bar Crawl.

The Almost:

SMORGASBURG Think: Alameda Marketplace, 10,000 Visitors, Indie Artisan, Sunday, Food, Music, Vintage, Wellness, Donuts.

CALIFORNIA MARKET CENTER Think: Designers. ShowCase, Market Week, Fashion, Accessories, Textiles, Fashion Run Way.

The Most:

The Most:

LAMP/Union Rescue Mission/SkidRow Housing Trust Think: Non Profit, Giving, Public Service, Fundraising, Art Events.

SANTEE ALLEY Think: Bargains, SwapMeet, Bizarre, Street Dogs, Wigs, Wholesale Purses, Immitation Perfume.

The Almost:

The Almost:

BRINGING BACK BROADWAY Think: Street Car, Historic Theater, Wedding Boutiques, Parklettes, Night On Broadway

TheROW Think: 1.3 million Sqft,. Multi-Use Complex, Residents, Shopping, Restaurants, Local Entertainment, Creative Office Spaces.

The Utmost:

The Utmost:

BIGGER! BETTER! Wall Florist Market Think: Coral Forest, Farmer’s Market, Grilled Food, Aqua Frescas, Wholesale Flowers. Saturdays.

The Utmost:

JZenshuji a Sōtō Zen Temple Think: Shakyamuni Buddha, Community Garden, Meditation.

ARTISTS & FLEAS Think: Unique, Fashion, Art and Craft Show, Vintage, Food Trucks, Saturdays.

GRAND CENTRAL MARKET Think: Food Mart, Oyster Bar, Cafes, Spices, Historic, Produce, Traditional Foods, Variety, Landmark.

GLADY’S PARK Think: Concerts, Town Hall Meetings, Sports Court, Soup Lines, Community.

THE COOPER BUILDING Think: Historic Landmark, Huge Shopping Bags, Full Fashion, Designers, Showcase, Sample Sale, Men’s Suits.

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Eastside Italian Deli (1929) 1013 Alpine Street LA, 90012 (213) 250-2464 #eastsidedeli $$

Misturo Cafe (1935) 117 Japanese Village, 90012 (213) 613-1028 #misturocafe $$

La Luz del Dia (1959) 1 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (213) 628-7495 #olverastreet $$

Clifton’s Cafeteria (1935) 648 S Broadway, LA, 90014 (213) 627-1673 #cliftonsla $$

Juice Crafters 702 S Spring St, LA 90014 (213) 689-4555 # $$

Pitchoun 545 S Olive St, LA 90013 (213) 689-3240 # $$

El Paso Inn (1930) 11 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (915) 772-4264 #elpasoinla $$

Casa La Golondrina (1930) 17 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (213) 628-4349 #lagolondrina $$$

Otomisan (1956) 2506 1/2 E 1st St., LA, 90033 (323) 526-1150 #otomisan $$$

Original Tommy’s (1946) 2575 Beverly Blvd, LA, 90057 (213) 389-9060 #originaltommys $

Green Grotto 541 S Spring St #133, 90013 (213) 265-7409 # $$

Little Damage Soft Serve 700 S Spring St, CA 90014 (213) 628-3443 # $$

Philippe Original (1908) 1001 N Alameda St., 90012 (213) 628-3781 #philippetheog $$

San Antonio Winery (1917) 737 Lamar Ave, LA 90031 (213) 382-8449 #santantoniowinery $$$

Cielito Lindo (1938) 1 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (213) 687-4391 #cielitolindola $

Lanza Bros Market (1926) 337 E 1st Street LA, 90012 (213) 626-9132 #suehirocafe $$

Urth Cafe 451 S Hewitt St,LA 90013 (213) 628-3781 # $$

Zinc Cafe 580 Mateo St, LA 90013 (323) 825-5381 #zinccafeandmarke

HMS Bounty (1935) 3357 Wilshire Blvd LA, 90010 (213) 385-7275 #hmsbounty $$

Langer’s Deli (1947) 704 S Alvarado St., LA 90057 (213) 483-8050 #langersdeli $$

Original Pantry (1924) 2575 Beverly Blvd, LA, 90057 (213) 972-9279 #the_orignial_pantry $$

Pacific Dining Car (1920) 1310 W 6th Street, LA, 90017 (213) 483-6000 #pacificdiningcar $$$

The Alley (2007) 1820 Industrial #260, 90021 (213) 935-8189 # $$

Wild Living Food (2017) 760 S Main St, LA, CA 90014 #wildlivingfood $$$

Monty Bar (2011) 1222 W. 7th St. LA 90017 (213) 228-6000 #themontybar

Tony’s Saloon (2009) 2017 E. 7th St., LA, 90021 (213) 622-5523 #tonyssaloon $

Wendall’s Bar (2013) 656 S. Main St., LA, 90014 (213) 709-6156 #wendalldtla $

Bernedettes 1013 Alpine Street LA, 90012 (213) 250-2464 #eastsidedeli $$

5 Star Bar 267 S Main St, LA, 90012 (213) 625-1037 #5starbar $

Down N Out Bar (1996) 501 S Spring St, LA 90013 (213) 221-7595

#dnobar

DRINK

Hank’s Bar (1954) 840 S Grand Ave, LA 90017 $ (213) 623-7718 #hanksbardtla $

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Cana Rum Bar (2010) 714 W. Olympic Bl., LA 90015 (213) 745-7092 #canarumbarla $$

General Lees (1890) 475 Gin LIng Way, LA 90012 (213) 625-7500 #generaleesla $

Lexington Bar (2014) King Eddy Saloon (1933) 129 E 3rd St, LA, CA 90013 131 E. 5th Street, LA, 90013 (213) 291-5723

$ (213) 629-2023 #kingeddysaloon $

Eighty Two (2014) 707 E 4th Pl, LA, CA 90013 (213) 626-8200 #eightytwola $$

Golden Gopher (1905) 114 W. 8th Street, LA, 90014 (213) 614-8001 #goldengopherla $

Love Song (2014) 446 S. Main St., LA 90013 (323) 284-5728 #thelovesongbar $$

Shoo Shoo Baby (2017) 717 W 7th St. LA, CA 90017 (213) 688-7755 #shooshoobaby $$$

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Angel City Brewery (2013) 216 Alameda, LA, 90012 (213) 622-1261 #angelcitybeer $$

Arts District Brewing (2015) 828 Traction Ave, LA 90012 (213) 519-5887 #artsdistrictbrewing $$

Karl Strauss (2017) 600 Wilshire Bl., LA 90017 (213) 228-2739 #karlstraussbeer $$

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3rd Generation (2015) 808 W. 7th St., LA 90013 (213) 627-8166 #3rdgenerationbar $$

Birds & Bees (2017) 207 S. Broadway, LA, 90012 (213) 537-0510 #birdsandbeesla $$

Church & State (2013) 1850 Industrial St, LA 90012 (213) 405-1434 #churchandstatebistro $$$

El Compadre (2014) 1248 S. Figueroa LA 90014 (213) 749-0025 #elcompadredtla $$

71 Above (2016) 633 W. 5th, LA 90013 (213) 712-2683 #71abovebar

$$$

Blu Jam (2017) 541 S. Spring St., LA 90013 (323) 951-9191 #hmsbounty $$

Coles (1908) 118 E. 6th St., LA 90014 (213) 622-4090 #colesdtla $$

Emerson Royce Bar (2015) 1936 E. 7th St, LA 90021 (213) 784-9006 #theemersonla $$$

Boomtown Brewery (2015) 700 Jackson St., LA 90012 (213) 709-6156 #boomtownbrewery $$

Mikkeller (2017) 330 W. Olympic Bl., LA 90015 (213) 596-9005 #mikkellerbeer $$

Artisan House (2011) 614 S. Main St., LA 90013 (213) 622-6333 #artisanhousela $$

BoardRoom (2017) 135 N Grand Ave, LA 90012 213-972-8556 #boardroom_la $$

Crepes Sans Frontieres (2013) 541 S. Spring St., LA 90013 (213) 623-3606 #crepessansfrontieres $$

Figat7th 735 S Figueroa St #133 (213) 239-5654 # $$$

Iron Triangle (2016) 1581 Industrial St., LA 90021 (323) 364-4415 #irontrianglebrewing_dtla $$

Mumford Brewery (2015) 416 Boyd St., LA, 90013 www.mumfordbrewing.com #mumfordbrewing

Barcito (2015) 403 W. 12th St., LA 90014 (213) 415-1821 #barcitola $$

Bottega Louie (2009) 700 S. Grand Ave, LA 90014 (213) 802-1470 #bottegalouie $$$

District 711 S Hope St, LA 90015 (213) 612-3185 #

Escondite (1964) 410 Boyd St., LA 90013 (213) 626-1800 #theescondite

Beelman’s Pub (2014) 600 S Spring St, LA 90014 (213) 622-1022 #beelmansdtla $$

Broken Spanish 1050 S Flower St, LA 90015 (213) 749-1460 #brokenspanishla $$$

Don Chente (2015) 1248 S. Figueroa St., 90015 (213) 814-4865 #donchentedtla $$

Ham & Eggs Tavern (2013) 433 W. 8th St, LA, 90014 (213) 891-6939 #gohameggs $$

Bestia (2010) 2121 E 7th Pl, LA 90021 (213) 514-5724 #bestiadtla $$$

BS Taqueria (2015) 514 W. 7th St., LA 90014 (213) 680-2600 #bstaqueria

Eat. Drink Americano (2012) 923 3rd St., LA 90012 (213) 620-0781 #eatdrinkamericano $$

Far Bar (2005) 347 E. 1st St., LA 90012 (213) 617-9990 #farbar_la $$

Brack Shop Tavern (2016) 525 W. 7th St., LA 90014 (213) 232-8657 #brackshoptavern $$

Cerveteca DTLA (2014) 923 E. 3rd St., LA 90012 (213) 805-5862 #cervetecadtla

El Cholo (2010) 1037 S Flower St, LA 90015 (213) 746-7750 #elcholola $$

Kai Japanese Roots (2017) 542 S Broadway, LA 90013 (213) 232-4900 #kaijapaneseroots $$

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Belasco Theater (1926) 1050 S. Hill St., LA 90015 (213) 746-5670 #belascola $$

The Orpheum (1926) 842 S. Broadway, LA 90014 (877) 677-4386 #theorpheumtheater $$

The Globe (1913) 740 S Broadway, LA, 90014 (213) 489-1667 #globetheatrela $$

The Regent Theater (1914) 448 S. Main LA 90014 (323) 284-5727 #regenttheaterla $$

The Mayan (1927) 1038 S. Hill St., LA 90015 (213) 746-4287 #themayan $$

Theater at the ACE (1927) 929 S. Broadway, LA 90014 (213) 709-6156 #theater_acedtla $$

DTLA BEHIND BARS: EAT - DRINK - DANCE - SLEEP DTLA-WEEKLY.COM The Yard House 17 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (213) 628-4349 #lagolondrina $$$

Mas Malo (2011) 515 W 7th St, LA 90014 (213) 985-4332 #masmalodtla $$

Stocking Frame 911 Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 488-0373 #stockingframe $$

LA Biergarten (2015) 750 S. Broadway LA 90014 213-628-3737 #labiergarten $$

Yxta Cocina (2009) 601 S Central Ave, LA 90021 (213) 622-5540 #yxta_cocinamexicana $$

Miro 888 Wilshire Blvd, LA, 90017 (915) 772-4264 #mirodtla $$

Perch (2011) 448 S Hill St., L A 90013 (213) 802-1770 #perchlosangeles $$$

Rock and Reillys 615 S Flower St, LA 90017 (213) 537-0554 #rocknreillys $$

Little Bear (2012) 523 W. 7th St., LA 90021 (213) 622-8100 #littlebearla $$$

Le Petit Paris (2015) 418 S Spring St, LA 90013 (213) 217-4445 #lepetitparis_la $$$

Pez Cantina (2014) 401 S Grand Ave LA (213) 258-2280 #pezcantina

Library Bar (2007) 707 S Grand Ave LA 90017 (213) 614-0053 #librarybarla $$

Redwood Bar (1999) 316 W. 2nd St., LA 90012 (213) 680-2600 #redwoodbar

$

Spitz (2011) 316 W. 2nd St., LA 90012 (213) 680-2600 #spitzpics

$$

Preux & Proper (2014) 840 S Spring St, LA 90014 (213) 896-0090 #preuxandproper $$

Little Sister (2015) 523 W 7th St, LA 90017 (213) 628-3146 #littlesisterdtla $$

Wolf & Crane (2013) 366 E 2nd St, LA, CA 90012 (213) 935-8249 #wolfandcranebar $$

Spring Restaurant (2016) 257 S Spring St, LA 90012 (213) 372-5189 #springlosangeles $$$

Little Jewel (2014) 207 Ord St, L A 90012 (213) 620-0461 #littlejewel_la

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Mezcalero DTLA (2017) 510 S. Broadway, LA 90013 (213) 628-3337 #mezcalerodtla $$

Vespaio (2015) 225 S. Grand Ave. LA 90012 (213) 221-7244 #vespaiodtla $$$

Villain’s Tavern (2010) 1356 Palmetto St, LA, 90013 (213) 613-0766 #villainstavern $$

Tom George (2017) 707 S Grand Ave LA 90017 (424) 362-6263 #tomgeorgerestaurant $$$

Red Bird (2014) 114 E 2nd St, LA 90012 (213) 788-1191 #redbirdla $$$

Wurstkuche (2008) 800 E. 3rd Street, LA 90013 (213) 687-4444 #wurstkuche $$

Westbound DTLA 300 S Santa Fe Ave 90013 (213) 262-9291 # $$$

Prank (2017) 1100 S Hope St, LA 90015 (213) 493-4786 #prankbar $$

Otium (2015) 222 S Hope St, LA 90012 (213) 935-8500

#otiumla $$$

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Blue J’s (2016) 333 S Alameda St LA 90013 (213) 988-7326 #bluejlounge $$

Conga Room (2008) 800 W. Olympic Bl, LA 90015 (213) 745-0162 #congaroom $$

Elevate Lounge (2007) 811 Wilshire Blvd, LA 90014 (213) 623-7100 #elevatelounge $$

The Lash (2013) 117 Winston Ave, LA 90013 (213) 687-7723 #thelashsocial $

Continental Club (2014) 116 W 4th St., LA 90013 (213) 620-0279 #continentalclub

Exchange LA (2010) 618 S. Spring St., LA, 90013 (213) 627-8070 #exchangela $$

La Cita Bar 336 S. Hill St., LA 90013 (213) 687-7111 #lacitabar

$

The Reserve (2015) 650 S. Spring St., 90014 (213) 327-0057 #thereserve $$

Grand Star Jazz (1946) 943 N Broadway (213) 626-2285 #grandstarjazzclub

Las Perlas (2010) 107 E. 6th, LA 90013 (213) 988-8355 #lasperlasla

$$$

Resident DTLA (2015) 428 S Hewitt St., LA 90013 www.residentdtla.com #residentdtla $$

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Club Soho (2013) 333 S. Boylston St, LA 90017 (213) 989-7979 #clubsohola $$

$

eat. drink. (dance). sleep.

Bar & Kitchen (2014) @O Hotel 819 S. Flower St. LA 90017 (213) 784-3048 #barandkitchen

Brasserie Sheraton Hotel 711 S. Hope St. LA 90017 (213) 488-3500 #sheratonladt

Multiply Bar (2016) Kawada Hotel 416 S. Spring St, LA 90013 (213) 988-0826 #multiply.la

gLance Lobby Bar (2010) JW Marriott 900 W Olympic Bl. LA 90015 (213) 765-8600 #jalalive

Galaxy Bar (1923) Millennium Biltmore 506 S. Grand Ave., LA 90071 (213) 624-1011 #biltmorehotel

Invention Bar (2013) Athletic Club 431 W. 7th St., LA 90014 (213) 625-2211 #laac

Nixon Lounge (2014) Luxe City Center Hotel 800 W. Olympic Bl, LA 90015 (213)745-0162 #luxecitycenter

Rooftop & Spin (2012) Standard Hotel 555 S Flower St., LA 90017 (213) 439-3065 #spinstandardla

WGP4 (2010) Ritz Carlton 900 W. Olympic Bl. LA 90015 (213) 743-8800 #ritzcarltonla

Bona Vista Lounge (1976) Bonaventure Hotel 336 S. Hill St., LA 90013 (213) 687-7111 #westinbonaventure

Los Angeles Hotel (2017) 333 S Figueroa St, LA 90071 (213) 617-1133 #thelahotel

NOE (2011) Omni Hotel 251 S Olive St, LA 90012 (213) 617-3300 #omnihotel

Tuck Hotel 820 S Spring St, LA 90014 (213) 947-3815 #

Hotel Figueroa (1976) 939 S Figueroa St, LA 90015 (213) 627-8971 #

18 Social & Metropolis Indigo Hotel 899 Francisco St, LA 90017 (213) 232-8800 #-

Bona Vista Lounge (1976) Bonaventure Hotel 336 S. Hill St., LA 90013 (213) 687-7111 #westinbonaventure

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thu FRI sat sun mon tue wed 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 77 75 75 75 77 77 80 SIX: THE ACE HOTEL

Inspired by Hollywood’s famous Les Deux Cafe, Upstairs is the sky-high urban oasis at Ace Hotel. With a miniature pool and city lights stretched out in all directions, the bunker-like rooftop bar hosts events every night of the week — The 13th floor keeps DJs and live bands in constant rotation. Security is stern, and the bartenders can be a bit too serious, but the drinks are always strong so it balances out nicely. Plus, it’s on top of a 100-year-old hotel. For history or architectural design buffs, from the lobby to rooftop, the renovated designs of the Ace Hotel are nothing less than splendid. acehotel.com

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Takami has one of the most elegant wine list in Downtown beginning with their Bordeaux-style wine, Opus Meritage, One ’07, ’09, ’11 from Napa Valley at $385, ending with classic metallic bottles of Armand De Brignac “Ace of Spade” Champaign from Reims, France, B at $550. 811 Wilshire Blvd, 90071. www.takamisushi.com

SEVEN: Broken Shaker @Free Hand Hotel

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel has got to be one of the most adored landmarks in all of Los Angeles. Built in 1974, the 35-story monument’s smoked glass-elevator ascension to enlightenment conveys to award-winning restaurant/bars on both the 34th and 35th floors offering relaxed atmospheres and refined services. Breathtaking views of Downtown Los Angeles mix well with delicious appetizers and specialty drinks served in souvenir glassware. “It’s the perfect location for a romantic date or high-powered business meeting”. 404 S Figueroa Street, 90071. thebonaventure.com

EIGHT: Takami Sushiand Robata’s

The Financial District has no shortage of skyscrapers. If you really want to have a blast, consider taking the elevator 21 floors up to one of DTLA’s most unique rooftop lounging experiences. With a view that stretches around the corners of the rooftop exposing the south and west of DTLA and beyond, guests are only separated from the monstrous sky-capped neighbors by a thin smoked glass, making the atmosphere at Takami hard to top.

NINE: 71 Above

950 feet above ground level, OUE’s 71 Above offers views of the open kitchen, incredible wine collection and unbelievable panoramic sights overlooking all of Los Angeles. As close to a perfect atmosphere as one can come for an elegant lounge experience, 71 Above boast a full bar with a handcrafted cocktail menu featuring both traditional and signature varieties. Downtown Weekly’s cocktail of choice at 71 Above will always be the Sunset Cocktail (Peter McArthur), so fitting for the sophisticated, with its delicate mix of Siempre Blanco, Cinnamon, Lemon, Sweet Vermouth, Aperol, and Faire la Fête Brut, this cocktail pairs perfect with the full view of the sunset every evening. 633 W 5th Street.

90071. www.71above.com

TEN: Spire 73 @InterContinental

Enter the 73rd floor to Spire 73 – the tallest open-air bar in the Western Hemisphere. This rooftop lounge offers breathtaking views of the entire city, chic fire pits, signature cocktails and a wide selection of whiskey, including Downtown Weekly’s recommended 1100 FEET, a mix of Glenmorangie scotch, Benedictine, Lillet blanc, creole bitters, and dried apricots as culinary expressions to rival the view. Entry is free for non-hotel guest but there is a $25 entry fee after 8pm. Enjoy. www.spire73.com

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