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ON THE COVER page 10 dtla film fest: Square One: Our Warmest Welcome.....................................................4 Cocktails in the City comes to Los Angeles...........................................5 GET2DTLA: Event Stamps of the week..................................................7 This Week in Sports with Christopher Floch..........................................8 MOVIE BUFF: Downtown Film Fest Movies Not Walls .......................10 MODERN DAY HISToRIA: MUSEUM GUIDE.........................................13 Doing the Most: Tourist Guide...............................................................14 eat. drink. dance. sleep BAR REVIEW....................................................16 To Be Or Not To Be? Theater Guide......................................................18 HOW’S THE WEATHER?..........................................................................19 FOR ADVERTISING CALL: 888-732-DTLA EDITOR@DTLA-WEEKLY.COM

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usc survives scare ultimately winning 27-24 over texas

am Darnold and the NO. 4 USC Trojans were on the brink of suffering a devastating upset loss to the Texas Longhorns on Saturday, September 16th at the Coliseum. USC ultimately survived the scare in overtime outlasting Texas 27-24 in Double OT.

This rematch lived up to the hype! The Trojans offense struggled all night, while the new receiving core dropped numerous passes. Compounding the frustration for ‘SC, the running game was stuffed. Wide Receiver Deontay Burnett was the saving grace, hauling in two critical touchdown receptions. USC has won 12 consecutive games, now PAC-12 season begins. The Trojans will face the Cal Golden Bears in Berkeley on Saturday, September 23rd.

Rams And Chargers Fall Short In Final Seconds his instant classic was a sloppy, turn- Mere hours after the thrilling USC Texas Overtime game, the stadium crew did over riddled game, where both teams respectively gave the contest away several a marvelous job transforming the Coliseum overnight from burgundy to blue, times. Still, it was pandemonium as USC as the L.A. Rams fell to the Washington and Texas were knotted at 17 all heading Redskins, 27-20 on Sunday, September into the thrilling Overtime. 17th. After both teams scored touchdowns The Redskins scored the game-winIn the first OT, Christian Rector stepped ning TD with 1:49 left in the 4th quarter. up to make the biggest play of the night. Redskins QB Kirk Cousins threw an 11Texas QB Sam Ehlinger was centimeters yard touchdown pass to Ryan Grant in from the goal line before Rector stripped the back corner of the end zone. Once the the ball ajar, the Trojans recovered the Rams got the pigskin back, Jared Goff fumble. made a disastrous error on the first play. McGrath put an exclamation point on the crisp, breezy gorgeous Saturday night Goff locked eyes with Wide Receiver Cooper Kupp, telegraphed a pass that was by drilling a 43-yard walk off field goal to preserve the Trojans flawless record at (3- promptly intercepted. The loss drops the Rams to (1-1). 0). The Rams’ defense allowed the “It was a great win against a great Redskins, who played with a sense of team,” said Darnold postgame. urgency, 229 yards on the ground. Including touchdown runs of 71 and 7 yards by Darnold had an uneven performance, Chris Thompson. The Rams had no anthrowing for 397 yards, 3 TD’s, and 2 inswers for Washington’s ground attack. terceptions Defensive Lineman and All-Pro Aaron Leading up to the game, there was Donald returned to the lineup after a bitendless hype about the rematch of the ter contract dispute has reached an end. 2006 Rose Bowl, when Texas captured the Also, the Rams were resilient on Sunday BCS Title in the closing seconds, winning afternoon. Finding themselves in a 10-0 41-38. The skeptics anticipated a Trojans hole, they staged a comeback. blowout, however, Texas has pride and a Rams head Coach Sean Mcvay faced off new head coach showed the country Texas against his old team. He was an assistant is back. for the Redskins for seven years, three

years as the Offensive Coordinator. Where he nurtured Kirk Cousins. The 31-yearold Mcvay is the quarterback whisperer. Leading the impressive comeback was Running Back Todd Gurley. It was his finest performance since the team relocated. He ran for 88 yards, scored a TD, he scored another on a swing pass from Goff, hurdling over a Redskin defender for the score. The Los Angeles Rams travel to the Bay Area for a special Thursday night matchup with the San Francisco 49ers On Thursday, September 21st. Kickoff is at 5:20 P.M. on the NFL Network. At the same time, the Los Angeles Rams were battling the Redskins, the Los Angeles Chargers hosted their first game in L.A. since 1960. Unfortunately, akin to last week’s game, a missed field goal by new Kicker Younghoo Koo cost the Chargers yet another victory. Final score: Miami Dolphins 19 Los Angeles Chargers 17. Dolphins Kicker Corey Parker connected on a 54-yard field goal which proved to be the difference. Imagine had Koo made either field goal, the Bolts might be (2-0). The Chargers are playing at the StubHub Center, an intimate setting in Carson for a football game. The 27.000 seat stadium is the home of the L.A. Galaxy, an ideal setting for an organization that has received an icy reception from a city which demands the win. In the loss, Tight End Antonio Gates caught his 112th TD pass. He broke the NFL record for most touchdowns by a Tight End, the old record was held by legendary Kansas City Chief Tony Gonzalez. Speaking of the Kansas City Chiefs, who have been dominant thus far in 2017, at (2-0), the Chiefs rank NO. 1 in the NFL Power Rankings. Kansas City is led by Quarterback Alex Smith, and rookie phenomenon, Running Back Kareem Hunt. The Los Angeles Chargers host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, September with at the StubHub Center. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:25 P.M.

the adventures of jenny damage

nd there it was, for all to see, like a giant black and white checkered flagship that had landed on one of the more destitute corners that bordered the Historic Core. A corner plagued with darkened windows, wandering nomads, abandoned storefronts and the giant ancient ruins of a land that once was. For months the inhabitants of the region stood motionless wondering what lied beyond of the brown-papered windows that hid the unknown, until one day, without a hint of fanfare, it opened, but still many had no idea what it was.

story by Keri Freeman Illustrated by Eric Rosner

Jenny Damage, standing alone with

her tiny hands wrapped around a dark gray ice cream swirled perfectly inside an even darker, almost black, ice cream cone. Her jet black hair blowing alongside a tiny cape flowing with a list of ice cream ingredients that no one had ever dared to explore. “It’s healthy”, she said, “made from activated charcoal, that’s why it’s dark.”

“See the horns?” The internet nearly shut down thanks to all the Instagram posts and so did half the ice cream shops around the city. Little Damage, eh? That became an understatement for the competition.

Sometimes things just have a way of working out...Here’s a former USC grad who majored in business, who was once traumatized by ice cream. Suffering from Whoa, awwwwe, wowwww! The crowd crooned, as they came in closer and closer the evils of being lactose intolerant, she to observe the unfamiliar. “I have battled had almost been forced to give it up. But, not this time Lactose! After beating her old Lactose Intolerance and have lived to nemesis, Damage went to work in her labtell the tale. I bring you ice cream and oratory, where she still spends most days vegan ice cream as well. Care to try coming up with wondrous flavors for the some?” And just like that, the corner of 7th and masses; unconventional recipes that allow Spring was transformed. The entire way we us to step outside of our comfort zone and looked and felt about ice cream was trans- get a little adventurous. Flavors like Black formed too. From that moment on, things Jack or Unicorn Tears, a light blue ice cream that looks like a teardrop fallen would never be the same for Downtown from a magical unicorn and tastes just like Los Angeles. vanilla birthday cake First, there was one, then there were many.

nside, a countertop, bar stools and more checked squares, with a window decal that read, “Little Damage” which could have meant anything and boggled much imagination. Hmmm, we thought, must be some kind of new sandwich shop. But no, we were wrong. It was no sandwich shop at all, and when the doors finally opened out came the pint-sized wonder named, Jenny. Jenny Damage.

“Wait, wait!” cried Jenny, but it was too late, once the people got a chance to try the fantastic flavors they just kept coming and coming. It wouldn’t stop. And after the press got a hold of the story the lines began to form around the block. For months ice cream fanatics were flocking in from all over the world just to get a taste of Jenny’s dark creations.

“It’s Goth ice cream.” they proclaimed, “It’s sinfully delicious”, they shouted. “It’s as dark as our souls” they decreed.

Well, Happy Birthday DTLA~ Jenny Damage has brought you all one hell of a gift. It’s Ice Cream all day, every day! For Jenny, the pressure of feeding thousands of people a day has calmed down a little, but the shop still fills each day as Little Damage continues to attract people from all over the globe. “It’s amazing to see and meet smiling faces who share a common interest – ice cream!” says Jenny Damage. And the flavors rotate with the seasons, meaning, there are more flavors to come. So visit Little Damage, try something new and take a picture, because it’s definitely gonna last longer than the ice cream once you put your lips to it. Little Damage is located at 700 S. Spring Street, LA CA 90014. #little.damage

10. MOVIE BUFF>> DTLA FILM FEST BY SEAN HURDLE

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MOVIES NOT WALLS

his Sept. 21-30 marks the 9th annual DTLA Film Festival. Programming will mainly be held at the Regal 14 at LA Live and features filmmakers from right here in L.A. and around the world. One such program, “Only In DTLA”, features local filmmakers with films shot exclusively within the confines of DTLA. With constant efforts made to focus on cultural and ethnic diversity, the DTLA Film Festival is sure to engage all audiences.

were focused Downtown in 2007 as organizers realized they had outgrown the area’s venues. Plus, they were already using historic theaters on Broadway Street so it was an easy choice. Around this same time, the indie film community in L.A. was continually moving eastward. Today, the DTLA Film Festival has become the largest single film event in Downtown. Showing over 100 films of all genres, the selection is progressive, to say the least. Not to mention, the festival has live music events, seminars, and more. UCLA v. USC Film Face Off.

Due to popular demand, special programming he DTLA Film Festival embraces the signa- was set up for student films like the series ture cultural, ethnic, and gender diversity of UCLA v. USC. Students were offered a disLos Angeles and is one of the only completely counted film submission rate. UCLA extension volunteer-run film festivals of its type, the non- has a campus in downtown LA and offers stuprofit festival features an extensive selection dents a lot of help with screenwriting courses of film. Without any paid staff, the DTLA Film and certificate programs providing students Festival is dependent on committed volunteers with practical knowledge from real-world expeand a list of sponsors including Regal L.A. Live riences. Completing a film and entering in the Cinemas, Maven, Level DTLA, Atelier apartfestival circuit is the solid experience that gives ments, and more. the next generation of filmmakers the opportunity to see how audiences respond and what DTLA FILM FESTIVAL SHOWCASES questions arise. INDEPENDENT CINEMA USC film student and Director, Sohil Vaidya, As much as festival directors actively sought has a sixteen minute short that was chosen out films from women, LGTBQ, and people of by his school out of 150 films. Being from color, their intent was also set on being a plat- India, he seemed modest about his film being form for genuinely independent films. Origichosen. “It was three days of production nally launched in 2000 as the Silver Lake Film but I was out of money to finish the film,” Festival, eastsiders flocked to screenings at says Vaidya. After eight months on hiatus, the iconic Vista Theater and others. Efforts he pulled the funds necessary for the musical

score and editing. You can view Vaidya’s film along with the USC/UCLA shorts program on 9/24 in Theater 11 at 2 pm. ENEMY NATIONS FILM SERIES This year’s theme for the DTLA Film Festival is ‘Movies. Not walls.’ According to the US Census Bureau, nearly 40% of L.A. residents are foreign-born persons. Being the most diverse city center, DTLA was in high demand for an intentional film festival for the longest time. At this years DTLA Film Festival, you can expect to find distinct programs for short form, features, and as part of this year’s theme, the first Enemy Nations Film Series which presents films from the Muslim majority countries affected by presidential travel bans. In the least, these films will give a give greater perspective counterbalancing any negative media trends to demonize people of the Muslim community. The power of storytelling through a film in other countries still resonates like the days of old. One film from this series documents changes from war-torn Syria. ‘Houses Without Doors’ by Avo Kaprealian, was shot from the balcony of a home that sits on the front lines. Through the film, Kaprealian’s family and neighborhood undergo dramatic changes. This is a film festival not to be missed! The schedule is spread out and accommodating enough for even the busiest movie buffs. Supporting this festival is support for experimental independent filmmaking.

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Opening Night Film: A Thousand Junkies Thu, September 21, 2017 - 7:00pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 11

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Dare To Be Different Fri, September 22, 2017 - 7:00pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 12 The Work Fri, September 22, 2017 - 7:10pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 13 Restraint Fri, September 22, 2017 - 9:00pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 12 Unlocked, The World of Games Revealed - Part 1: First and Final Episodes Fri, September 22, 2017 - 9:10pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 13

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The Cloud Forest Sat, September 23, 2017 - 9:30pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 14

DTLA Film Festival Shorts: Unusual Objects Sat, September 23, 2017 - 5:10pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 13 DTLA Film Festival Shorts: What The Doc Ordered Sat, September 23, 2017 - 1:00pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 12 DTLA Film Festival Shorts: Wonder Women Sat, September 23, 2017 - 3:10pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 12 Unlocked, The World of Games Revealed - Part 2: Episodes 4 and 6, Plus Audience-Interactive ‘ Street Fighter’ Competition Sat, September 23, 2017 - 8:45pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 12 DTLA Film Festival Shorts: Only in DTLA Sat, September 23, 2017 - 5:00pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 12 DTLA Film Festival Shorts: This Modern World Sat, September 23, 2017 - 3:00pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 13 Zoé: Panoramas Sat, September 23, 2017 - 8:50pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 13 7 Enemy Nations: Shorts Sat, September 23, 2017 - 1:20pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 14 DTLA Film Festival Shorts: LOL WTF Sat, September 23, 2017 - 1:10pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 13 Sea Gypsies: The Far Side of the World Sat, September 23, 2017 6:15pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 14

Blur Circle Sun, September 24, 2017 - 8:15pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 13 DTLA Film Festival Shorts: UCLA vs. USC Sun, September 24, 2017 - 2:00pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 11 Future ‘38 Sun, September 24, 2017 - 8:50pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 12 Tilt Sun, September 24, 2017 - 6:50pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 12 Viral Beauty Sun, September 24, 2017 - 6:25pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 13

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Cassette: A Documentary Mixtape Tue, September 26, 2017 - 8:00pm Regent Theater DTLA Most Beautiful Island Tue, September 26, 2017 - 7:00pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 12

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Plug Love Wed, September 27, 2017 - 7:30pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 12

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This Is Everything: Gigi Gorgeous Thu, September 28, 2017 - 7:00pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 12

Next Gen TV: Webseries 1 Sun, September 24, 2017 - 3:00pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 12

This Is Everything: Gigi Gorgeous | After-Screening Party Thu, September 28, 2017 - 9:00pm @Bar Mattachine

Next Gen TV: Webseries 2 Sun, September 24, 2017 - 4:50pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 12

The Cat That Changed America Fri, September 29, 2017 - 7:00pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 12

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The Dating Project Sun, September 24, 2017 - 4:30pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 11

Dog Park Fri, September 29, 2017 - 9:10pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 13

The Pathological Optimist Mon, September 25, 2017 - 7:30pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 14

Hard Surfaces (formerly, The Moleskin Diary) Fri, September 29, 2017 - 7:10pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 13

Super Dark Times Mon, September 25, 2017 - 7:00pm Regal LA Live - Theater 12

Life Hack Fri, September 29, 2017 - 8:45pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 12

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DTLA Film Festival Shorts: Student Series Sat, September 30, 2017 - 1:00pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 11 Web Series Spotlight: ‘555’ Sat, September 30, 2017 - 3:00pm - REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 11 The Player Closing Film Sat, September 30, 2017 - 6:00pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 11 FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.DTLAFF.COM

Enemy Nations Series: Forbidden Cuba Sat, Sep 23, 2017 7:00pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 12 Laura Gets A Cat Sat, September 23, 2017 - 7:50pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 14 7 Enemy Nations: Here the Seats are Vacant Sat, September 23, 2017 - 2:50pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 14 7 Enemy Nations: Houses Without Doors Sat, September 23, 2017 - 4:25pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 14

A Gray State Sat, September 23, 2017 7:00pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 13

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Bluefin Sun, September 24, 2017 - 4:30pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 13 A Real Look At Distribution Sun, September 24, 2017 - 3:10pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 13 Blue Line Station Sun, September 24, 2017 - 8:55pm REGAL L.A. LIVE - Theater 11

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MODERN DAY PRE-HISTORIA>> MUSEUM GUIDE The Broad Museum

National History Museum (NHM)

California Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)

African American Firefighter museum Fire Station #30

Japanese American National Museum (JANM)

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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.

African American History Museum Designed by African American architects, Jack Haywood and the late Vince Proby, the CAHM 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.

Chinese American Museum (CAM)

Symbolically 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.

Italian American Museum of Los Angeles

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.

Southwest Museum of the American Indian

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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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.

Order in the courts, dine in or take out...Not just for law making anymore, the COURTS DISTRICT of DTLA offers a gambit of public art, a 360 degree observation deck, legendary eateries and historical landmarks.

The Absolute Most:

The Absolute Most: MUSIC CENTER Think: Walt Disney Concert Hall, LA Philharmonic, LA Opera, Center Theater Group Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, Ticket Booth.

The Most:

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

The Most:

GRAND PARK Think: Lunch Time Food Trucks, Dia Los Muertos, We Are Los Angeles, Family Reunion, Light Up the Holidays. 4th of July.

Los Angeles Convention Center Think: Expos, Network, AirPort, Media Pass.

The Almost:

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

The Utmost:

Music Center’s Grand MakeOver Think: $30 million in renovations over the next two years.

The Almost:

SKYSPACE Think: Full bar, 70 stories up, Breathtaking Views, Magic Carpet Ride, Glass Slide.

The Most:

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

The Almost:

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

The Utmost:

MOCA CONTEMPORARY Think: Art of Our Time, Exhibits, Collections, Programs.

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

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

top food picks

AU LAC NOE 71 ABOVE

EL COMPADRE TOMS URBAN KATSUYA

BOTTEGA LOUIE MIRO TOM GEORGE

CHINATOWN CENTRAL PLAZA Jazz Club, Dim Sum, Hanfu, Peking Duck, Culture Festivals.

The Most:

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

The Almost:

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

UNION STATION Think: Subway, Maps, Train Station.

The Most:

CITY HALL Think: Observation Deck, Farmer’s Market, Outdoor Concerts, Local Government.

The Almost:

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

The Utmost:

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

top food picks

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

PHO 87 LASA SEA FRESH

CIENTO LINDO TRAXX NICKS CAFE

tour guide

fashion district

little tokyo

arts district

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:

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 & SCHIMMEL 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:

historic core

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

The Most:

the skidz

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:

DOWNTOWN ARTWALK Think: Creativity, Nighttime Celebration, Gallery, Artists, Crepes, Local Entertainment, Food Trucks on 7th, Street Vendors, Interactive Exhibits, Bar Crawl.

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:

Renovation of the Old Cecil Hotel Think: Nightstalker, Shining, American Horror Story, Hospice, Haunted.

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

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.

top food picks

KAGAYA SUSHI GEN OYSTARS

BESTIA ZINK CAFE THE ALLEY

LE PETITE PARIS LITTLE DAMAGE

CREPES SANS FRONTIERES

THE ESCONDITE YXTE COCINA COMFORT LA

LOCALITA GUEDOS BRONZED AUSSIE

EAT

HEALTHY

<< EAT. DRINK. DANCE. SLEEP >>

CHOICES

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 $

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) 629-2023 (213) 291-5723 $ #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 $$$

eat.drink.

<<ratings>>

breweries>>

service decor

taste parking

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 $$

community

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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<<historic theaters>> $$

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 $$

eat.drink. 17 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

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 $$$

drink.dance. 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 $$

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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18 To be or not to be? dtla theater guide

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ahmanson theater bob baker’s 24 street theater marionette theater

As one of the nation’s most influential nonprofit theatre companies, the Ahmanson proudly continues their 50-year tradition of using the art of theatre to broaden horizons and illuminate new perspectives. On Stage Now: RED SHOES a beloved fairytale and Academy Award®-winning movie, that seduced audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its tale of obsession, possession, and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. .Show runs September 15th through October 1st. 135 N Grand Avenue, LA, CA 90012. (213) 628-2772.

Baker died 2014 but he left behind a lifetime worth of smiles and memories, 1,000’s of enchanting, hand-crafted puppets, the beautiful Cultural-Historical landmark. On Stage Now: “HALLOWE’EN SPOOKTACULAR” a delightful, family-friendly, hour long musical revue, set to haunting and jazzy holiday-themed tunes celebrating nearly every decade with refreshments after the show in Baker’s charmingly thrilling historical Party Room. 1345 W 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026. (213) 250-9995.

latino american theater center

east west players

Established in 1965, East West Players has been hailed as the nation’s leading Asian American theater troupe for our award-winning productions that blend Eastern and Western movement, costumes, language, and music. EWP has premiered more than 100 plays and musicals about the Asian Pacific American experience and has held more than 1,000 readings and workshops. East West Players will be presenting their 52nd Anniversary Season, THE COMPANY WE KEEP, taking place from Fall 2017 through Summer 2018, featuring The Robey Theatre Company, Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC), and the Los Angeles LGBT Center, including two world premieres, an acclaimed revival, and the LA premiere of an award-winning Broadway musical.120 Judge John Aiso St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

la opera

Since 1948 The LA Opera has maintained a talented roster of resident artists, young singers who perform regularly in main stage productions as well as the company’s community programs under the personal supervision of Peter Hemmings, Plácido Domingo, Kent Nagano, and current Music Director James Conlon. On Stage Now: LA Opera is preparing for their 2017/2018 season, and while season tickets and chances to engage with community workshops (including Opera Camp and Pre-Opera Talks) are plentiful this summer, the world will have to wait to enjoy the grandeur of soaring falsettos and baritone performances with the first season opener of CARMEN starring Ana MarÍa MartÍnez through October 1st. 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

This arts organization built in 1928 as a Carriage House, once home to the working horses of the grand Victorian homes in this neighborhood. On Stage Now: Two political prisoners are allowed to interact with one another for one hour a week — but must remain in their chairs and never stand. As they entertain each other with stories of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, we witness the power of theater to transport them, and us, into the realm of the imagination, even as we remain bound to our seats. September 9th through Oct 16th. 1117 West 24th Street LA, CA 90007. 213 -745-6516.

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mark taper forum

Under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Ritchie, this theatre creates an extraordinary connection between artists and audiences that only starts on the stage, reflecting the community it serves as one of the nation’s most influential nonprofit theatre companies for over 50-years. Coming Soon: The Mark Taper Forum is preparing to present HEAD OF PASSES with an astonishing, deeply moving new drama about family, acceptance, and the power of faith from MacArthur “Genius Award”-winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney (The Brother/Sister Plays), featuring Tony Award® winner Phylicia Rashad Show runs from September 13th to October 22nd. 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 628-2772.

For over 29 years the Latino American Theater has provided a world-class arts center for those pursuing artistic excellence. Still excited about the renaming of one of five theaters in honor of award-winning Mexican American actress and community activist Lupe Ontiveros, who was a founding member of the company, it looks like LATC is preparing for their fall season, with little on the calendar besides their popular Art Walk pop up, held every 2nd Thursday of the month. Indie artists, guest djs, and a full bar offered by the theater house in the main lobby make for a memorable Art Walk adventure every time. 514 S Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013.

redcat

Through performances, exhibitions, screenings, and literary events, REDCAT introduces diverse audiences, students and artists to the most influential developments in the arts from around the world, and gives artists in this region the creative support they need to achieve national and international stature. Coming Soon: Faustin Linyekula/Studios Kabako: Sur les traces de Dinozord The riveting and elegant work of Congolese choreographer and writer Faustin Linyekula nurtures hope in the face of the ongoing legacy of war and ruin in the Democratic Republic of the Congo beginning September 28th through September 30th. 631 W. 2nd Street, LA, CA 90012.

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