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SQUARE ONE: Our warmest welcome..................................................5 GET2DTLA: Event picks of the week......................................................7 To be or not to be? theater guide..........................................................8 DTLA Make Over: Neihule Salon & Nail Spa........................................10 DTLA Make Over: UNFADEABLE KHALIL.............................................12 This Week in Sports.................................................................................13 Doing the Most: Tourist Guide..............................................................14 eat. drink. dance. sleep...........................................................................16 MODERN DAY HISToRIA: MUSEUM GUIDE.........................................18

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To be or not to be? dtla theater guide

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ahmanson theater bob baker’s cornerstone marionette theater theater company 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: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME A National Theatre production and Tony®-winning play follows 15-year-old Christopher, who has an extraordinary brain; although he is exceptionally intelligent he’s ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. Show runs August 2nd through September 10th. 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: THE CIRCUS: A brilliant and beautiful musical extravaganza! The world’s greatest puppet show, unearthed from the archives, featuring a vast array of colorful creations not seen for decades! The show runs June 30th through September 20th. 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 coming September 9th. 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

For over 29 years featuring plays that celebrate many voices with pop-up theaters staged sometimes in theaters, parking lots, factories, schools and subway stations, taken up residence in small towns and urban neighborhoods, collaborating with locals from start to finish to tell their unique stories. Coming Soon: Cornerstone just wrapped up their 30th Anniversary Bridge Awards last week and are preparing for their next season. 708 Traction Ave, LA, CA 90013. (213) 613-1700.

NEW ORIGINAL WORKS FESTIVAL - now showing at REDCAT

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 HEISENBERG with Mary Louise Parker amidst the bustle of a crowded London train station, Georgie spots Alex, a much older man, and plants a kiss on his neck. Show runs from June 28nd to August 6th. 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. On Stage Now: THE NEW ORIGINAL WORKS FESTIVAL The annual NOW Festival transforms REDCAT into a vital laboratory for the creation of new contemporary performances. This year’s festival launches nine new works by Los Angeles artists who invent hybrid artistic disciplines, re-imagine traditions and confront urgent issues. Show runs July 17th to August 12th. 631 W. 2nd Street, LA, CA 90012.

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dtla make over

dtla makeover>> neihule salon & nail spa >> by sarah vita

neihule salon & nail spa

hen you walk past Neihulé, located on the corner of 6th and Olive, it stands out as a glowing gem amongst the grittiness of downtown L.A. with its clean, white façade and sleek look. Neihulé lives up to its appearance, offering clients high quality salon services in the heart of downtown Los Angeles.

hen it comes to salons, people tend to find a stylist or brand that they like and stick with it. I literally used to follow my stylist when he moved between three different salons in the city years ago. People care that much about their hair. Well, Los Angeles, let me introduce to your new favorite… Neihulé, a chic urban salon located in Pershing Square. Neihulé is your one stop shop for any and all beauty needs, men and women alike. Yours truly just visited the salon to undergo a night-onthe-town makeover and the experts worked their magic to make me L.A. nightlife ready. From head to toe, the wonderful stylists and technicians at Neihulé transformed me from drab to fab! Neihulé owners, husband and wife team Atouzo and Yvonne Neihulé, along with their amazing staff, pampered me in preparation for a

night out in Hollywood. Upon arrival, Yvonne immediately asked me what sort of look and changes I was hoping to achieve. I loved this. Customer service is paramount at Neihulé, and everyone was constantly checking in with me throughout each service I received to make sure it was exactly what I wanted. I got the full treatment – hair color, mani/pedi, spray tan, and makeup application. But the salon offers an even greater variety of services like waxing, eyebrow microblading, and facials.

dtla makeover>> neihule salon & nail spa >> by sarah vita

GEL POLISH

started off at the nail bar, a service at their Pershing Square location.

HAIR COLOR

When I entered Neihulé, my hair was the byproduct of a previous color processWhat’s lovely about Neihulé’s nail ing that had since faded and I was the vicbar, is the offering of organic polish and tim of some severe split ends. Yvonne put matching gel/traditional polish so your me in the hands of color genius, stylist mani and pedi can match! They also use Stefanie Cuesta, who gave my lavender/ an LED curing light to dry the gel polish silver hair a serious color punch. Stefanie that doesn’t harm your skin like the UV began by bringing up my highlights and lamps. Hao did both my gel manicure lightening my hair, a process that takes and pedicure and was such a joy to chat some time to lift the existing pigment from with. My nails and hands came out lookmy tresses. Then she brightened it with ing pristine, healthy, and matching! The some seriously vibrant violet color that pedicure chairs upstairs are particularly she painted on my hair. She’s an artist, comfortable. you guys. Finally, she glossed my hair like it has never been glossed before. It was so SPRAY TAN shiny and soft even after all the bleachFollowing my nail services, I saw Juing it has endured. She trimmed it to a liette Spink for a spray tan. I’m a beach flattering face-framing shape that satisbum and naturally tan, so I wasn’t sure what sort of effect a spray tan would have fied my request to maintain length. Hair processing like this takes some serious on me. But Juliette’s work and Neihulé’s time, and Stefanie was such a pleasure to product offer a sort of subtle glow that left my skin bronzed and healthy looking, work with for my hours in the chair. We almost shimmery! Their spray tan doesn’t were chatting it up like old friends within minutes, bonding over dogs, visiting New look orange, too brown (that Friends episode where Ross goes to the tanning salon Orleans, and road trips. That’s the thing comes to mind), and doesn’t streak. Not to about Neihulé, you enter the salon alone, and feel like you’ve made several new mention it doesn’t smell like a spray tan, friends by the time you leave. They’re that so you don’t walk out looking and cool and welcoming. smelling artificial. It’s just the right amount of color and glow that gives your body a toned, healthy look.

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Hair, skin, nails…. done! And the finishing touch that truly had me ready for a night out was professional makeup application with Juliette. I’ve always been a product girl, a makeup junkie. But I’ll be the first to admit I’m not the best at knowing how to apply my makeup properly or the most effective. Like Stefanie and Hao, Juliette is so lovely and sweet. She really makes the whole process fun (as if going to the salon and getting pampered isn’t fun enough already). What I really loved about Juliette was that she explained everything she was doing as she applied products to my face. It was like a mini-lesson in skincare and makeup application! I was happy to find that the products she used were paraben-free and cruelty-free, too! A lot of people forget that the stuff we put on our skin absorbs into our body. Especially living in the concrete jungle that is downtown Los Angeles, anything to eliminate toxic intake is good in my book. Continued on page 19

12 dtla makeover>> unfadeable khalil >> by josh noble

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Because DTLA is it’s own little before and after party - Isn’t it?

THE UNFADEABLE KHALIL

I have never been so comfortable as I was with him behind the clippers, despite knowing him for a shorter amount of time than my current barber. This guy could work. As I got to know him better he got to know my head better, cutting it precisely to make me look like one of his well-known clients. I was comfortable and at that moment I realized what he meant when he told me he enjoyed the feeling he gave his clients. Khalil is looking to do more than just cut hair. He is trying to create. not just a look, but a feeling. The feeling he gives his clients and the feeling he gets after looking at his client’s faces of approval after a fresh cut. Twenty years of getting my haircut and I never felt that good when the barber handed me the mirror and told me to check out my cut. I looked at myself and was in shock, I could barely recognize the man in the mirror. I looked damn good.

inding the right barber can be a tough process, especially for black men, which is why you often hear of celebrities flying out their “day one” barber. So naturally, I was suspicious when my editor told me I was doing a makeover piece and I was to get my hair cut by a man I had never even met. It was terrifying and honestly, I had no intentions of showing up, but when I did I was more than grateful.

he Unfadeable Khalil took all my worries away the moment I saw him working. He a part of the new breed of DTLA entrepreneurs and a damn good barber. He represents downtown LA to the fullest extent despite only being in town for about three years. He bikes to work owns Taste of Universal across the street and is a key aspect in the rebuilding that is taking place in downtown LA. He is the epitome of what living downtown means and on top of that, he can cut the hell out of some hair. K Khalil began as a barber twelve years ago, learning his technique from his older brother before going to barber school where he flew by without a problem. With the help of former running back Ricky Williams, Khalil opened his first shop in Dallas, Texas. Khalil did not believe Williams was actually in the NFL until he saw him in action on television one day due to William’s lack of height. The shop they created was more than just a place to get a haircut, it was a curated experience that kept people coming back and feeling damn good about themselves, a similiar process Khalil has brought with him to Salon 6 in the Historic Core, where Khalil works now. When I sat down in his chair at Salon 6, I had no idea what to expect. I’m a basic guy and I always get a basic cut, but he went to work on my head like a director with a vision. Cutting and working smoothly while listening to the banging beats of Drake’s classics.

He is one of those trusted barbers celebrities fly out, from Tyga to TI.

I was dying? Khalil asked me if I wanted dye and initially, but I had hesitated an answered no. I did not want to look like one of those fools with a painted on beard. When he asked again, I looked back in the mirror after what he had just done, I trusted him and told him yes. But then as he mixed a dark brown dye together and started applying it, I started to regret it. That’s when my editor walked in and asked: “Where’s our guy” as I sat right in front of her, I was nervous. I was thinking the dye was definitely throwing her off. When she finally realized it was me, the look on her face could only mean one thing. So, I got more nervous at my style as the dye was wet on my hair, obviously darker than normal and I was scared shitless because I thought she could tell that it looked like paint. She asked if I liked it, but before I could answer Khalil stepped in. “Ah, I’m not done yet” Whew the weight was lifted. Why did I not trust this magician with clippers at this point? I have no idea. I sat there letting the dye set in for a minute more or so and then he took me to the back to wash it out. The warm rinse felt fantastic. After he washed the dye out and brought me back out front I looked at myself in the mirror and I was even better looking than before which I did not think was possible at this point. DTLA is shaping him into a force to be reckoned with. The Unfadeable Khalil is the GOAT in this city. Never in my life had I received this kind of treatment at the barbershop and I loved it. Hell, at my current barbershop I am not even sure if they have any hair washing stations. If they do I surely had not been introduced to them. But Khalil is a different type of barber, and I got the full Unfadeable Khalil experience. This man worked wonders and I could do nothing but thank him. Every moment I spent in his chair was relaxing and when I walked out of the shop I felt like a changed man. I got the Unfadeable Effect and I now see why he was frequently flown out to private islands to cut hair. 548 S Spring St # 111, Los Angeles, CA 90013 - #theunfadeablekhalil

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Quarterback Jared Goff enters his second year, to help him adjust to the speed and intensity of the NFL, the Rams hired 30-yr. old wunderkind Sean McVay to become the Rams new head coach, the former offensive coordinator for the Washington Redskins. McVay helped groom NFL Training Camp Begins For Rams Redskins QB Kirk Cousins to an elite star. and Chargers Fans are praying he can work the same Both the Los Angeles Rams and the Los magic with Goff, the Rams finished with a Angeles Chargers begin Training Camp disappointing Mark of 4-12 last season. on last weekend, the Rams on Satur day, July 29th, the Chargers begin the What happend to Todd Gurley? next day, Sunday July 30th. The Rams The Running Back was one of Fantaand Chargers have new head coaches and sy Footballs biggest bust last year. A are rebuilding for the future. Training Sophmore slump to say the least; he Camp is an incredible fan experience for averaged a pedestrian 3.2 yards per carry one and all-from families to the die hard after rushing for over 1,000 yards in his fans-sitting in the bleachers with binocurookie campaign. Despite his dropoff last lars grading the talent. year, he showed signs of brilliance late in the season. DTLA Weekly is predicting Los Angeles RAMS to Host 2017 his patience and work ethic will come to Training Camp fruition in the form of breakout TD runs at The Los Angeles Rams will host their the Coliseum. 2017 Training Camp presented by AT&T Finally, Defensive Tackle Aaron Donat the University of California, Irvine, for ald is in the middle of a contract dispute. the second-consecutive year beginning on The Rams need to pay him, for he is worth Saturday, July 29-August 17th, beginning every penny. The Rams identity is built on at 3 p.m. defense. The 2017 Rams Training Camp will feature 15 practices at UCI that are open LOS ANGELES CHARGERS to the public, including one joint practice The Chargers situation is a bit more with the Chargers on Wednesday, August tricky. First, one must register at www. 9. All open practices are free to the public. chargers.com to reserve a seat. All for a Gates open 90 minutes prior to the start of PRACTICE! It doesn’t end there. Gates to practice and select players will sign autoJack Hammett Sports Complex will open graphs after all open practices. one hour before the start of each practice Amenities such as a fan tunnel, a beer session. Official parking is available at the garden, shaded seats and daily fan OC Fair and Events Center at the Gate 3 giveaways are a great reason to turn out. parking lot off Fairview Drive is $10. This year, the Rams Fan Zone will oc cupy an expanded footprint allowing more Chargers Training Camp goes from fans to access the space. Fan Zone will July 30th through August 22nd. feature the Rams Digital Photo Booth, an interactive kids zone, a Combine presentIn the off-season, the Chargers hired Aned by 24 Hour Fitness, Rams Legends Authony Lynn. The former Running Backs tograph Area (on select camp dates), and coach of the Buffalo bills is no nonsense. merchandise and concessions available for He plans on installing a brutal running purchase. attack featuring Melvin Gordon. However, when Phillip Rivers is under center, it’s Back To School Community Drive (Frihard to imagine he won’t still heave the day, August 4) - In partnership with The ball at any given moment. And that is an Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA), the Rams awesome weapon. will promote ‘Back to School’ by asking fans to donate school supplies. The first The Chargers drafted Wide Receiver 3,000 fans who donate one or more school Mike Williams from Clemson. Many supplies will receive an LA Rams cominsiders claim the Chargers are a sleeper memorative cup. this year, so beware AFC West.

doing the most>> downtown los angeles civic district

bunker hill

south park

financial china town district

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

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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) 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 $$$

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 $$$

Villainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

18 DOING THE MOST IN DTLA >> MUSEUM GUIDE >> BROUGHT TO YOU BY ART WALK NEWS

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)

El Pueblo de Los Angeles

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.

DTLA MAKEOVER>> NEIHULE SALON & NAIL SPA CONT...

MAGIC: NEIHULE SALON When the team finished working their magic, everyone in the salon

couldn’t stop commenting on my beautiful new look. The beauty experts at Neihulé will make you feel amazing inside and out.

Yvonne and Atouzo have created such a wonderful culture at Neihulé that is built on a strong

foundation of passion, good people, and talent. Neihulé has been open since 2008, the owners - visionaries in the downtown renaissance. They wanted to create an oasis in the middle of L.A. for people to come and get high-end service without high-end attitudes. And Yvonne and

Atouzo haven’t stopped dreaming. They have big plans for the salon and brand and are currently planning to open the Neihule Academy of Beauty - a cosmetology School. Yvonne wants to create a fresher take on the idea of the beauty academy and wants to make Neihulé more comprehensive as a brand. “Graduates will be salon ready” and the program will include an apprenticeship at Neihulé to give students hands on experience. TO LIVE A HAPPY LIFE Atouzo is of North East Indian heritage and their last name, Neihulé, means “to live a happy life”. Everything about the salon reflects that attitude and mission, so sincerely embraced by the husband wife duo and the Neihulé family that they have created. So whether you have a big event, need a touch-up, or just want to pamper yourself, go visit Neihulé, and let them help you live your happy life in style. 607 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014 #neihulesalon

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