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DOWNTOWN WEEKLY LA editor and chief KERI FREEMAN entertainment DONOVAN FREEMAN this week in sports CHRISTOPHER FLOCH special assignment RYAN KAZEMAINI CLAIRE BUCKLAND BRYAN HELLIOS & JODY MILLER TO BE OR NOT TO BE? GET2DTLA SQUARE ONE KERI FREEMAN fashion court HENRY DUARTE DOMINIQUE LOVINGS social media ART HUNTER comics GREG GOULD design and layout KERI FREEMAN HAN JASPER AKA HANFU JAZZ photography

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uccess is not a destination, but the road that you’re on. Being successful means that you’re working hard and walking your walk every day. You can only live your dream by working hard towards it. That’s living your dream.

-Marlon Wayans

SINNERS & SWEETS

the rich, creamy texture of dtla veganism 601 S. Los Angeles street, los angeles, CA 90013

GUADALA HARRYS

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hella desserts on earth 724 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

a great Mexican place in replace of fine crepes 541 S. Spring St, Los Angeles, CA. 90013

ANKLE BITER BY KERI FREEMAN VOL 9 NO 06 - APRIL 5th - APRIL 11th 2018 WIENGART PLANS TO BUILD PROJECTS IN THE SKIDZ

BURRITOS AND COCKTAILS TO FEED THE HUNGRY

Greenbar Distillery is donating one burrito for each cocktail served with its CITY Bright gin at L.A. restaurants and bars in the #DrinkCityGin campaign. The company’s goal is to serve 10,000 drinks in March and give out 10,000 burritos.

Greenbar Distillery has join forces with The Burrito Project volunteers to make and distribute burritos on multiple days throughout Los Angeles county in April. Restaurant participants including True Food Kitchen, Sage Plant Based Bistro, Mohawk Bend, Beelman’s, Sixth Street Tavern and Redbird. @greenbardistillery

1 MILLION SWEET SUDS OF HOPE

Raw Sugar Living, a natural personal care brand that has been donating tons of pure, wholesome ingredients has given away 1 million bars of soap as part of their “Raw Giving” Initiative program focused on improving lives across the globe.

For every Raw Sugar Living product purchased, one bar of soap is donated to a person in need and on Thursday, May 17th from 4pm to 7pm they will host a celebration atop the Union Rescue Mission in commemoration. @rawsugarliving

SOCALGAS REACHING DIVERSITY GOALS

Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced that 2017 marked the 25th consecutive year the company exceeded the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) goal for contracting purchases with women, minority, service-disabled veteran, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender-owned businesses. More than 42 percent of the utility’s contract spending went to minority-owned companies, surpassing the CPUC’s goal of 21.5 percent. Overall, SoCalGas spent more than $640 million dollars with 638 diverse suppliers last year. @socalgas

Weingart Center Association, case management and housing support for homeless residents, is set to present their plan for two mixed use towers to the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council on April 17th. This affordable housing project would produce 382 new units, space for retai; and for those who need it, counciling and case management. Other perks include a fitness center, library, game room, and TV lounge. www. wiengart.org

STRICTLY BUSINESS at the LA HOTEL

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the USC Marshall School of Business will host the 31st annual Asia/Pacific Business Outlook Conference (APBO). This unique mixture of over 50 leading academic, business and government experts are coming to LA Hotel April 16th and 17th. Be the first to hear directly from the speakers, participants and a nationwide group of about 300 American managers including private one-on-one appointments with senior commercial officers from American embassies and consulates in 18 economies looking to become more competitive in the dynamic Asia/Pacific marketplace. The LA Hotel, Downtown (333 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071. apboconference.com

TAKE MY CAR!

FUN LOVERS OF STAND UP: SARAH SILVERMAN (yes!!!) but...

CITY ATTORNEY MIKE FEUER?

Carsharing is a major part of the environmental sustainability movement. The study found that for every one car shared, about ten are taken off the road. Now, thanks to Getaround, DTLA can instantly rent and drive great cars shared by people in their city Each car is equipped with Getaround Connect™, a proprietary technology that enables renters to locate and unlock the car using the Getaround app. Many owners are earning over $1,000 per month already by sharing their car when it would otherwise be idle. @ getaround

KALEB EATS!

Fun Lovers Unite! An Evening of Music, Comedy, And Gun Sense will benefit Women Against Gun Violence who have been working to reduce gun violence for twenty-five years, offering free educational programs and helping to pass some of the nation’s toughest gun laws.

Stand-up comedian, actress, writer and producer Sarah Silverman and Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer are the latest performer and speaker to confirm their appearance at Fun Lovers Unite: An Evening of Music, Comedy and Gun Sense in support of Women Against Gun Violence on Thursday May 24 at the Regent Theater in DTLA. Advance general admission tix are $25 and VIP tickets are $100.

Kaleb Havens, the young man who determined himself to a 46 day hunger strike to call attention to the needs of Skid Row was seen unchained and back at the church among fellow members leading the liturgy at the Los Angeles Catholic Worker - His first meal before heading back to his church, fish and chips and two Modelos at Catch 21. Kaleb, remained stead fast in his quest, avoiding arrest and starvation.

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JAMUNA YOGA BY JODY MILLER PHOTOS BY HANFU JAZZ

JAMUNA YOGA: Ancient Tradition Meets Urban Attitude

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pon the third floor of The Mandel on S. Olive St, a marvelous vivication is in motion for the people of downtown. The high beam ceilings, cement floors and open concept kitchen all with an abundance of natural light from an oversized picture window may not sound unlike any other DTLA loft space by its mere depiction. It certainly doesn’t fit the common portrait of the modern yoga studio to which some have grown all too accustomed. But Jamuna Yoga is anything but typical yoga studio. In fact, to call it a studio may be a bit misleading.

Downtown Weekly had the pleasure of spending quality time with Jenna and Val on a cloudy and atypically chilly Friday afternoon, which meant we got the honor to sit down in the only chair in the studio, and chat awhile with this truly delightful couple. The short amount of time we spent with them convinced us that their passions run deep and devotion to their craft runs high. Very high.

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founders and owners of Jamuna, Jenna Faith and Vallabh (Val) Das, have given DTLA its very own yoga home: a notion they felt DTLA desperately needed. Making traditional yoga accessible and acceptable to the growing professional DTLA demographic is something Jenna and Val are consistently striving to achieve. That translates to not merely a space to hold a class, but an urban retreat where ancient traditions are explored while building community, trust, and a holistic lifestyle.

Jenna and Val’s yoga journey has taken them around the globe, but a bullseye leads them to settle on DTLA’s historic core. A native New Yorker with an animated and expressive persona, Jenna loves the hustle and bustle of downtown reminiscent of New York, yet the profane visibility of the less fortunate side of humanity resembles the startling culture clash that is so much a part of India where the couple was most recently stationed. In fact, this merging of the spiritual and physical worlds is at the core of Jenna and Val’s practice and teaching.

Struggles with chronic pain and fibromyalgia were a catalyst to the teenaged Jenna’s pursuit of yoga, but the inability to find the right teacher and format led her away from the trendy, flavorof-the-month variety found in New York to a more focused and spiritually fulfilling path of Jivamukti Yoga, Under the tutelage of the most esteemed teachers and mentors of this most demanding of yoga practices, Jenna has completed a comprehensive 800-hour certification.

Meanwhile, husband Val’s soft-spoken demeanor is in stark contrast to Jenna’s exuberance, is an accomplished yogi in the Bhakti tradition, in addition to holding an MA in Asian Languages & Literature. He’s helped write, translate, and edit books by numerous yoga masters.

Val will often open the class with call and response chanting or singing while playing the harmonium. You’ll feel noticeably calmer after the languid serenade.

PHOTOS BY HANFU JAZZ So how does that oversized picture window fit into all this? Imagine greeting the rising sun in all its glory. That alone is a good enough reason to show up for a 6:15 am class.

That doesn’t mean things don’t ever depart from the celestial. Jenna is a modern city girl and welcomes you to rock out Jivamukti style with classic rock, hip-hop, or club beats. If a short lunch break is all the time you can spare, the 45-minute Recharge class should be on your calendar. The same goes for their very popular weekend brunch when asana yoga is followed by a vegan brunch amongst friends. In fact, there is a full class schedule for every level from early morning until late night weekdays and all day until early evening on the weekends.

Jenna and Val chose DTLA because they knew the single city dwellers needed a space they could call their own. Where they could come and be welcomed to a community of instructors and friends join them on a spiritual, emotional and physical journey amongst an atmosphere of challenge and compassion. Jamuna Yoga. 711 S. Olive St. Los Angeles, CA 90014. @jamunayoga

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he young boy grabbed his mirror in time to watch a tear roll down his chin before it landed unto the polished stone floor. The child let out a huge sigh as he plopped into his elaborately decorated chair desperately seeking escape from the weight of the world resting upon his shoulders.

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he boy looked around the room for something to relieve his mind from the memory of his dead father’s face.

His eyes came to rest on one of his favorite board games. He dumped the knucklebones, disks and cones from the hardcarved Senet set and called out to his half-sister…

“Ankhesenamun…

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TREASURES OF THE GO

“Every time this King travels we know something new about him,” Dr. Hawass said.

Ankhesenamun

Using state of the art scientific processes …Ankhesenamun…” we have been able to determine the lineage, health and personal habits of the boy King Dr. Hawass said.

As the mirage of the boy fades into the Dr. Hawass excitedly shared he feels conpast, the most intimate objects of King Tut, fident another discovery will be found by the youngest Pharaoh in history, remain his team currently searching in the Valley extraordinarily intact even after 3,300 of the Kings for Tutankhamun’s widow… years!

Ankhesenamun.

For a limited time over 150 of the young King’s personal belongings he used during “We think that something soon will life and while preparing for immortality are happen,” Dr. Hawass said. “This will on display at the Los Angeles California give more attraction to your exhibit in Science Center. this town.”

World renowned Egyptian Archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass spoke passionately Dubbed as the real life Indiana Jones, about King Tut and the mysteries of Egypt Dr. Hawass has dedicated his life to finding to members of the press gathered at the and preserving Egyptian artifacts. His conScience Center for a preview of the “Trea- tagious enthusiasm has encouraged tourist sures of the Golden Pharaoh.” to visit Egypt which he insists is safe and one of the most special places on earth to visit.

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he discovery of King Tut’s tomb is one of the greatest archaeological finds in modern history. The wealth of knowledge gained from his life and death has renewed world-wide interest in the treasures Egypt has to offer.

“To the people of Egypt first and foremost because these are your treasures we want to thank you for lending those treasures one more time to us,” Garcetti said.

With the construction of King Tut’s permanent resting spot at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Garcetti issued a warning for anyone wishing to see Tut to not miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

“For anybody who hasn’t bought tickets yet, this will be the last time that Tut comes to us,” Garcetti said.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was just a young child when Tut came to Los Angeles, but he said the experience of seeing the Boy King stayed with him Tickets for Tut: Treasures of the Goldand deeply influenced his lifelong love en Pharaoh are expected to sell out so it is of everything Egyptian. recommended to purchase tickets in advance. californiasciencecenter.org

“There is no country in the world that has this magic like my country Egypt,” Dr. Hawass said.

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from budapest with love

here are many words in the English language that naturally go together; up and down. hot and cold. sugar and spice. But Italy and Hungary? With the exception of the occasional History Channel war documentary, those are two words that rarely appear in the same sentence.

The European influence is immediately visible upon arrival through the aforementioned mahogany entrance. Though not quite as opulent as the train station in central Budapest, the geometric Euro-chic décor is made all the more invito how did DTLA become the home ing with a ménage of warm of an Italian restaurant by way of copper and orange tones as Budapest, on the prime location of if sprinkled with paprika. A 7th and Grand? Welcome to the world bold red moped audaciously of TomGeorge, a popular new denizen adorns the stairway, while in DTLA’s robust dining scene. With a oversized windows beckon the sunlight. theatre-like marquee above the dark wood The extended bar has become one of double door entrance keeping in tune with DTLA’s most coveted watering holes the aura of “big city” TomGeorge is easily for aperitivo and savvy cocktails. on par with any of the well established fine A wraparound patio dining options Yet, seasoned restauranallows for a scenic teurs, “Tom and George” chose DTLA to sidewalk view bepresent their gastronomic sensations to neath plentiful heat the New World. lamps. What really shines, however, is Tamas Sztano and Gyorgy Lefkovthe stellar service. ics opened their first Italian restaurant Manager Omar Roin downtown Budapest in 2002, and it’s driguez, a Wolfgang been a hot spot for locals, jet setters and Puck veteran, vows European glitterati since. More locations that hospitality is followed and then it was time to come the main ingredient overseas and conquer the West. This time, to a great restauthough, the Italian fare is peppered with a rant.

Hungarian accent to produce a rich continental cuisine that is keenly aware of Chef Jager California food sensibilities.

Shook agrees emphatically.

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“Our kitchen staff takes great pride in what they do.” he says.

“Love is poured into every dish.”

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his dedication shows with smiles and an aim to please from the moment you arrive.

The menu consists of popular items that fill the tables around you.

For starters: the Eggplant Bruschetta - an Italian

staple transformed into a flavorful Hungarian appetizer or the Charred Octopus with romesco, On the leaner side, the Kale Apple Salad and Ahi Tuna Loin in a piccata and citrus sauce are all deliciously light and generously portioned. One of their best-selling items, the Budapest “Lecsó” Ratatouille Pizza features a spicy homemade Hungarian sausage, chives and sour cream. Hardcore spice lovers, however, may wish to add dried chili flakes or chili oil to earn the (S) icon on the menu. Traditionalists will likely devour the hearty Spaghetti with Lamb Meatballs. So vegans will not go hungry, TomGeorge offers ample choices, which include vegan pizza and Roasted Cauliflower with roasted eggplant, pickled onion, dukkha, and mint. If you have your heart set on Goulash, you will swear their’s taste just like grandma’s.

Dessert ranges from the oozing chocolate lava cake to a refreshing citrus tarte.

TomGeorge offers a popular weekend brunch and

a weekday power lunch that has become a favorite for downtown professionals.

The bridge from the heart of Europe via Italy to California can be a tricky one to navigate, but TomGeorge does it with finesse at ev-

ery step. And while the streets of DTLA are not exactly as quaint as the cobblestone alleyways of Europa, TomGeorge brings Europe’s charms a little closer. 707 S. Grand Ave. LA, CA 90017. @tomgeorgela

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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.

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

The Most:

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

The Almost:

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

The Utmost:

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

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

The Most:

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:

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

top food picks EL CHOLO BARCITO KATSUYA

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

The Most:

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

The Almost:

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

The Utmost:

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

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

The Utmost:

UNION STATION Think: Subway, Maps, Train Station.

The Most:

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

The Almost:

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

The Utmost:

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

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

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little tokyo

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.

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

The Most:

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

The Almost:

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

The Utmost:

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

The Most:

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

The Almost:

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

Architecture by wHY, Public Programming, Retail Stores.

The Utmost:

historic core

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

The Most:

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

The Almost:

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:

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

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

The Almost:

The Almost:

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

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

The Utmost:

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

The Utmost:

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

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

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

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

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

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

National History Museum (NHM)

Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)

African American Firefighter Museum Fire Station #30

Japanese American National Museum (JANM)

El Pueblo de Los Angeles

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.

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.

CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM

Italian American Museum of Los Angeles

Chinese American Museum 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.

Southwest Museum of the American Indian

Korean American Museum (KAM)

Animal Museum (NMAS)

Sports Museum

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

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

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.

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

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

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.

To be or not to be? DTLA THEATER GUIDE dorothy chandlier pavilion

24th street theater

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion homes the Los Angeles Opera and Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance

Creating award-winning theatre for young audiences that is sophisticated enough for adults.

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On Stage Now...

“Complexions Contemporary Ballet” 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

April 20 - 22

los angeles theater center

“ICE.”

514 S Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013.

April 7 - Jun 10

east west players

For over 29 years the Latino American Theater has provided a world-class arts center.

EWP has premiered more than 100 plays and musicals about the Asian Pacific American experience.

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LATC is preparing for 2018/19 Schedule 514 S Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013.

redcat

“Soft Power”

120 Judge John Aiso St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

May 20 - Jun 10

cornerstone theater

REDCAT introduces diverse audiences, students and artists to the most influential developments in the arts.

The LA Opera has maintained a talented roster of resident artists, young singers who perform regularly.

COMING SOON...

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“The Wooster Group: A PINK CHAIR” 631 W. 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

April 5 - 15

bob baker’s marionettes

1,000’s of enchanting, hand-crafted puppets in performance at this Cultural-Historical landmark.

On Stage Now...

“the Circus”

1345 W 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026.

April 5 - Jun 10

mark taper forum

“Café Vida”

135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Apr 26 - May 20

la phil

Redefining what an orchestra can be, the LA Phil is one of the world’s most open and dynamic cities.

On Stage Now...

“Beethoven & Sibelius”

135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

April 5 - April 8

ahmanson theater

One of the nation’s most influential nonprofit theatre companies for over 50-years.

As one of the nation’s most influential nonprofit theatre companies.

Coming Soon...

Coming in 2018

2018/2019 Season

135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

“SOFT POWER”

135 N Grand Ave, LA, CA 90012.

May 3 - Jun 10

The title A PINK CHAIR (In Place of a Fake Antique) comes from one of Kantor’s manifestos. It describes a theater that gives the simplest, everyday objects – chairs – hallucinatory power to summon up forgotten histoREDCAT, CalArts’ downtown center for contemporary arts, ry and memory. In A PINK CHAIR, the Group investigates this theatrical rite presents the legendary New of communication with spirits past by York theater ensemble, The exploring Kantor’s penultimate producWooster Group in A PINK tion, I Shall Never Return, and through it, CHAIR (In Place of a Fake An- Kantor’s lifelong obsession with the myth tique), April 5 - April 15th. of the return of Odysseus.

REDCAT AND WOOSTER GROUP OFFER SEAT IN THE PINK CHAIR

The Wooster Group’s newest piece weaves together live performance, music, and video in an encounter with one of the greatest figures of the 20th century avant-garde theater: the iconic Polish stage director Tadeusz Kantor (19151990).

Directed by Elizabeth LeCompte, A PINK CHAIR features performances by Zbigniew Bzymek, Enver Chakartash, Jim Fletcher, Ari Fliakos, Gareth Hobbs, Erin Mullin, Suzzy Roche, Danusia Trevino, and Kate Valk. www.REDCAT.org

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