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ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE: ENVIRONMENT[AL] AT SCI-ARC by Adeline Binaco

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riday, June 15th will bring a transformation to SCI-Arc Gallery as Art District’s premier Architecture Academy presents Environment[al], featuring the work of architects, designers and landscape architects.

hrough the construction of a landscapes and substrates the exhibition space is designed as a facsimile of the soil conditions that are found in the Owens Valley [to the North East of Los Angeles, the source of half of the water for Los Angeles, brought to us by the Los Angeles Aqueduct. A sound map of the LA River is accessed through proximity sensors integrated within the exhibition’s landscape. When gallery visitors interact with the plants, sounds recorded at different points along the river will become audible, conjuring the diverse environments of the river. The work of each of the exhibition participants is installed or projected into a series of concave receptacles within the landscape. The exhibition features both visions for the future of architecture as well as architectural applications in the context of environmental and climatic change.

SCI-Arc’s Environment[al] also examines contemporary attitudes toward environment in a post-digital context, the capacity of constructed natures to produce admixtures of the natural and the synthetic and the changing character of environment in the context of technological innovation. Taking into account recent approaches to our understanding of environment and contemporary modes of ecological awareness, the exhibition considers the possibility of environments where qualities are fused with objects not normally associated with them. Sites, objects, and spaces become estranged to engender multiple authenticities and produce a fusion between architectural form and forms germane to constructed natures. Environment[al] includes works by Izaskun Chinchilla [Izaskun Chinchilla Architects], Enric Ruiz Geli [Cloud 9], Carme Pinós [Estudio Carme Pinós], Wolf Prix [Coop Himmelb(l)au], Gilles Retsin, and Günther Vogt [Vogt Landschaftsarchitekten]. The exhibition is curated by Herwig Baumgartner and Marcelyn Gow. The exhibition discussion at 5pm will include Herwig Baumgartner, Violeta Burckhardt, Izaskun Chinchilla, Vittoria Di Palma, Hernan Diaz Alonso, Enric Ruiz Geli, Marcelyn Gow, Gilles Restin, Marrikka Trotter and Gunther Vogt. The exhibit runs June 15th - August 26th. For more information visit www.sciarc.edu

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

National History Museum (NHM)

Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)

African American Firefighter Museum Fire Station #30

Japanese American National Museum (JANM)

El Pueblo de Los Angeles

CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM

Italian American Museum of Los Angeles

Chinese American Museum Sym-

Southwest Museum of the American Indian

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

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

The Japanese American National Museum is the first and largest museum in the United States dedicated to sharing the experience of Japanese American ancestry. The JANM showcases the amazing works of famed and contemporary Japanese artists, historical exhibitions, and host cultural events. 100 N Central Ave, LA, CA 90012.

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

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

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

AAFM is DTLA saying “thanks” for the first 100 years of service by African American Firefighters from 1897 to 1997. Valued testimony from actual Firefighters of yesteryear, like Sam Haskins, who was listed as the first Los Angeles Fireman of African decent in 1892, was also killed while responding to a fire in 1895. 1401 S Central Ave, LA, CA 90021. The origin of LA, founded by 11 African American Spanish speaking families, (pobladores) accompanied by the Spanish military and Catholic church in 1787. Since it has become DTLA’s favorite Mexican marketplace, and cultural gathering center hosting Olvera Street, Pico House, first churches and other historic sites. 125 Paseo De La Plaza, LA, CA 90012.

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

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

Korean American Museum (KAM)

Animal Museum (NMAS)

Sports Museum

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

Located just a few miles west of the epicenter of DTLA, KAM interprets and preserves the history, culture, and achievements of Korean Americans dating back to the 1880s, examining and discussing current issues, and exploring innovative ways to communicate the Korean American experience fostering the advancement of Korean American culture. 3727 W 6th St #519, LA, CA 90020. The Sports Museum features rare items and exhibits from every sport but focuses mainly on baseball, beginning with its humble origins over 145 years ago. It includes old bats, gloves, uniform, balls and equipment and is home to the most complete collection of baseball technology in the world. 1900 S Main St, LA CA 90015.

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

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

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he Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) hosted its Fourth Annual Blue Diamond Gala, last Monday, a star-studded evening featuring an exhilarating performance by multi-award winning, platinum-selling singer-songwriter John Legend. Comedy icons Arsenio Hall and George Lopez emceed the evening, which raised over $2.2 Million and was attended by 1,700 guests.

he Los Angeles Dodgers Ownership Group presented the 2018 Blue Diamond Gala. The group includes Mark Walter, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Todd Boehly, Robert “Bobby” Patton, Jr., and Peter Guber. LADF is the official team charity of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Its primary focus is to support cornerstone programs in Sports + Recreation, Education + Literacy and Health + Wellness benefitting children and families in need throughout the greater Los Angeles region. By leveraging strategic partnerships, the mission is to harness the power of the Dodger brand and the passion Dodger fans have for Los Angeles into a vehicle for positive change in underserved communities. Proceeds from the Blue Diamond Gala will support the expansion of its direct programs — Dodgers Dreamfields and Dodger RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities). Photos Courtesy Getty Foundation.

10. 10 GREAT PLACES: FATHER’S DAY BY KERI FREEMAN

10 GREAT PLACES FOR FATHER’S DAY... This Father’s Day, DTLA has more to offer DAD (young and old) than ever before. By the time you’re done lavishing dad with gifts from prestigious club memberships to top of the line products and services, your dad will thank you for being the absolute best gift the cosmos could have sent him. Here’s Downtown Weekly’s list 10 Great Places to For Father’s Day and the Gifts That Go With Them. ONE: Donuts For Dad!

The first-ever DTLA Donut Festival is coming to Union Station Father’s Day Weekend. This momentously mouthwatering event will showcase donuts in all their magnificent glory. Take a stroll with dad through The Whole Donut Marketplace, a baker’s dozen of donut vendors from LA’s old-school cult favorites to trendy “fashion-forward” donuts from celebrity pastry chefs. Even Hollywood cult favorite turn donut master Danny Trejo will be adding his original recipes in plain, glazed, and filled; traditional and (of course) donut holes. www.unionstationla.com

TWO: Preux & Proper

What do dads, signature cocktails and Southern hospitality have in common? If you said JUJU give yourself an oyster. Better yet, treat your dad to a dozen, or maybe some steak, pork chops, rabbit, crustaceans and jambalaya! Celebrate dad with DTLA’s most entertaining dining experience and instantly transport yourself to the French Quarter at Preux and Proper. With exposed brick, iron rods, burning oil lamps, outside patio, and upper deck, P &P is a local favorite, just as famous for its fine dining, as it is for live jazz, brass bands and zydeco. Dad is going to love this experience and make this his favorite getaway for sure, and to remind him of just how much he loves a great steak, we recommend giving him the gift of a sharp knife, so he can definitely try this at home. www.preuxandproper.com

THREE: A Relaxing Day at Desuar Spa

Long ago, in the time before a New Downtown would step into the light, Downtown saturated us with the speakeasy effect. Back then, the Downtown underground hospitality scene had attached itself to rooftops, warehouses, in private lofts or beneath the surface of the earth. With the New Downtown came that same allure, but this time it would include not only bars and nightclubs but other types of hidden gems like sublevel basement sanctuaries like Desuar Spa. Bring dad and his muscle and skin ailments to Desuar Spa. Desuar specializes in Swedish and deep tissue massage. Dad can say goodbye to chronic aches and pains and enjoy a scalp massage, reflexology, and aromatherapy in any of the spa which eight rooms including a room that lets dad soak and sip, while he sits back and relaxes inside a deep brass tub. www.spadesuar.com

10 GREAT PLACES: FATHER’S DAY BY KERI FREEMAN

AND THE GIFTS THAT GO WITH THEM Gift to Go with It: Sinners and Saints Dessert Shop DTLA just keeps getting sweeter and sweeter! When it comes to desserts, we are FLOSS’n! But not all of us live on the wild side capable of digesting the sinful treats. Some of us prefer our sweets gluten free. Now, thanks to Sinners and Saints Dessert Shop, dad can enjoy cupcakes, tarts, puddings, pecan bars, cream puffs, cakes and pies, all gluten-free. Visit Corporation Food Hall at 724 S. Spring and order a gift box of desserts for dad, that taste just heavenly. www.sinnersandsaints.com

Gift to Go with It: Ross Cutlery

Owned and operated by brothers Richard and Allen Wattenberg since 1962, Ross Cutlery was recently passed down to daughter/apprentice Jennifer Wattenberg Velazquez. Jennifer now overseas their timeless selection of knives, scissors, barbering and hunting tools in the same tradition that allowed the shop to become a DTLA landmark. Known for supplying numerous kitchens, customers revisit often taking advantage of their signature sharpening and repair services. Ross Cutlery truly does offer the best quality knives from all over the world. Thanks to you, dad is gonna cut like a master, whether it be in the kitchen, in the mirror or on the hunt. www.rossculterly.com

Gift to Go with It: Relaxation with style from Recliners.LA

Speaking of sitting back and relaxing. Recliner LA is open on 9th and Olive. Along with the motto “you design it, we build it”, their innovative selections make the process of buying a recliner or sofa interactive and enjoyable. With showrooms in Santa Monica, Pasadena, Redondo Beach, Costa Mesa and DTLA, the company can boast they have the largest selection of styles, sizes, fabrics, legs, recliners and sofa beds in all the land. These aren’t your old grandpappies recliners either, Recliner LA’s relaxation mechanisms are built to last and bold in color and design. These are modernized personal relaxation hubs that fit anywhere; the office, the den, patio or bed-

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DTLA COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK: PREUX & PROPER: BEETS BY K

DTLA COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK BEETS BY K

milagro tequila, beet syrup, jalapeno, thai basil

PROUD NEW PAPA, Josh Kopel, owner of one of DTLA’s Happiest Hang out spots, Preux & Proper, has yet another “new beginning” to celebrate this week. ...Now Open Thursday thru Sunday...Preux & Propers’s new Proper Dining Hall. Here’s a unique dining experience where guests are encouraged to experience P&Ps Southern hospitality in the form of a beautifully rustic new Proper Dining Hall dinner menu served in true Southern style, with guests encouraged to share large signature dishes with the entire table. Situated upstairs, Preux & Proper’s new Proper Dining Hall provides an unrivaled, upscale intimacy for those seeking an evening of sumptuous Southern dining and occasional live jazz. Best of all, the drink menu, created by Beverage Director Kassady Wiggins ensures every drink is blended seamlessly with the dinner items. Downtown Weekly joined the cast and crew of Preux & Proper for the grand unveiling last Tuesday, which kept guests as chipper as they were detoxified, thanks to DTLA Weekly’s choice for DTLA Cocktail of the Week... Beets by K!!! This spicy, crimson thirst quencher, was tart but not bitter and welcomed like a long lost relative by our livers and other eternal organs. The sting of jalapeños reminded us that Southern hospitality has an edge, and officially introducing us to the Cajun underground as seen through the eyes of the tequila lover, less than three seconds after our first sip. Bring on the JUJU! Beets by K is pure magic - DTLA is always willing to visit Preux & Proper’s new Proper Dining Hall and sit for a spell. For more information or reservations call 213.896.0090. #preuxandproper

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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.

Coming Soon... “American Ballet Theatre: La Bayadere”

On Stage NOW...

135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012. May 12 - Jun 3

los angeles theater center

514 S Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013. Through Jun 24

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.

Coming Soon... LATC is preparing for 2018/19 Schedule

Coming Soon...

514 S Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013.

redcat

“As We Babble On”

120 Judge John Aiso St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Through Jun 24

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.

On Stage NOW... “Partch: Daphne of the Dunes”

Coming Soon...

631 W. 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Jun 15 - 16

bob baker’s marionettes

2018/2019 Season

135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

la phil

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

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

“Enchanted Toy Shop”

Coming Soon... “California Soul 2018 Gala”

On Stage NOW...

1345 W 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026. Jun 14 - 24

mark taper forum

135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Sept 27

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...

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2018/2019 Season

135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

“The Humans”

135 N Grand Ave, LA, CA 90012. Jun 19 - Jul 29

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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.

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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

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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.

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!!!

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.

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

The Most:

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

The Almost:

Institute of Contemporary Art Think: Museum, 12,700Sqft., Industrial Building, 32-Year-Old Art Institution. Architecture by wHY, Public Programming, Retail Stores.

The Utmost:

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

The Most:

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

The Almost:

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

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

The Most:

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:

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:

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

The Utmost:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DRINK

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

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

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

Lexington Bar (2014) King Eddy Saloon (1933) 129 E 3rd St, LA, CA 90013 131 E. 5th Street, LA, 90013 (213) 291-5723 $ (213) 629-2023 #kingeddysaloon $

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 $$

<<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 $$

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Great Gift: LOFTWAY

Speaking of bedrooms... Close your eyes! Okay...now open them! When your dad opens his eyes and realizes he’s sitting in his new recliner in his new home, you’ll have the proudest dad in the DT. Yeah, dad needs a loft. LOFTWAY is a full-service Real Estate brokerage founded by Christiano Sampaio on the principles of customization and personal service and has been catering to LOFT dwellers since 2003. Since LOFTWAY has moved away from the model of the mammoth real estate company by being light and fast and able to move with the market and adapt to its ever-changing environment without missing a beat. Dad will join the ranks of hundreds of happy clients who have keys to their new homes thanks to their expertise. www.loftway.com

FOUR: Celebrate with Sunday Grooves at FIGat7th

DTLA loves a great shopping experience. Thanks to Brookfield and its artistic grandson, Arts Brookfield, Figat7th has it all. Best of all its a one-stop shop for entertaining, feeding and finding the perfect gift for dad. From sporting goods to slacks DTLA can shop Figat7th for well-known brands while enjoying live music, guest djs, film, theater, and rotating art exhibits from worldclass talents all year round.

Gift to Go with It: Anything from CALL 888.505.6387

Nordstrom’s Rack, Zara, or even maybe a big screen from Target …It’s smack dead in the middle of the City and promises the best shopping experience you’ll ever have with validated parking and courtyard eateries, and fine dining just the right fit for us urban dwellers. www.figat7th.com

10 GREAT PLACES FOR FATHER’S DAY

FIVE: Celebrate with LA BULLA

Let’s get ready to ruummmmble.... La Plaza De Cultura y Artes will host The 4th Annual “La Bulla”, A Lucha Libre Experience on Saturday, June 16. In the spirit of Lucha Libre the celebration will feature activities including an art exhibit showcasing the talents of over 100 various artists. One of a kind Lucha Libre art themed pieces will be up for sale alongside a live art competition; fashion show, vendors, photography, exhibit; movie screenings and two stages of entertainment. Drinks and music abound, dad will have the best time with or without a mask. www.lapca.org

Gift to Go with It: Membership at Rise Athletics

Should your dad yearn for more wrestling excitement or just love a great workout, may we suggest a membership to Rise Athletics? Rise Athletics is “Downtown for Workout”... Rise Athletics offers boxing and martial arts training within the cage, on the mat, in the boxing ring, or puts you up against an army of punching bags. If dad was ever too strict, here’s your chance to show him who much you appreciated those childhood moments - in the ring. www.riseathleticsla.com

SIX: A Day at the Museum

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition! The discovery of King Tut’s tomb is one of the greatest archeological finds in modern history. The wealth of knowledge gained from his life and death has renewed worldwide interest in the treasures Egypt has to offer. This Father’s Day, celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb at the California Science Center with the world premiere of KING TUT: TREASURES OF

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THE GOLDEN PHARAOH–the largest King Tut exhibition ever toured! Discover over 150 authentic artifacts from King Tut’s celebrated tomb–60 of which have never traveled outside of Egypt, until now.

Gift to Go with It: You may

never be able to afford any of these priceless treasures if you’re thinking about buying one of them for a gift for dad or explain how King Tut looks so good for a 3,300-year-old mummy, but you can still use this joyful annual to treat dad like a king. www.californiasciencecenter.org

SEVEN: FIFA World Cup Meets LA Beer Week

There’s just something about a worldwide competition that makes you wanna represent! Well done FIFA, this year you’ve landed smack dab in the middle of LA Beer Week. If you and dad love a hearty hop variety like we know you do, you’ll want to spend Father’s Day watch the games and relate over a few brews. Expect a bit of rowdy in DTLA as the bars fill up this weekend but rest assured there are still cozy hideaways that remind us of hearth and the heart stone. Treat dad to Stocking Frame, DTLA’s favorite little cabin in the woods where you two can watch the games, remanence and soak up the suds with hearty American comfort foods including DTLA’s Weekly’s Burger World Cup 2017 Winner, the Gold Foil Burger. www. thestockingframe.com

EIGHT: LA Athletic Club

All exclusive memberships to Downtown’s most prestigious clubs always make for cherished gifts. For more than 125 years, The Los Angeles Athletic Club has remained dedicated to task with meticulously maintained fine antiques, handcrafted furniture and state-of-the-art athletic and spa facilities, award-winning restaurants, bars, luxury conference rooms, and hotel amenities perfect for dad as he enjoys his “home away from home”.

Gift to Go with It: The LA Athletic Club has

completed over 2 years of renovations including a hidden Blue Room bar, and new male and female spa facilities making Father’s Day at LA Athletic Club a great place to celebrate and a great gift as well. www.laac.com

NINE: Smorgasburg at The Row

Remember that old dusty part of town that only fisherman and inspiring high school models dared to frequent? You know, DTLA’s vast Warehouse district, famous for its welcoming row of tents, fresh fish, produce and gigantic American Apparel outlet. Well, it’s gone. Although some remnants such as the produce and fish outlets still remain, the Warehouse District, like many of DTLA’s neighboring hoods is now polished so shiny it’s attracting thousands of new consumers each week. www.rowdtla.com

Gift to Go with It: Every Sun-

day, the Row greets the hungry minions of Smogasburg, allowing space under its huge oak tree for those who seek to empty their plates as they exit Smorgasburg, a cornucopia of culinary variety that also features indie artisans who just happen to offer one of a kind gifts. If dad loves the music he’ll love browsing the many vintage record vendors of Beat Swap Meet, while the rest of Smorgasburg takes on the hordes. www.la.smorgasburg.com

TEN: Daphne of the Dunes at REDCAT This weekend, Grammy aware winning Partch presents a new world premiere of music and ecclectic choreography to REDCAT. Partch’s dance-drama Daphne of the Dunes, and his ever-popular Barstow feature music by Ben Johnston’s exquisite String Quartet #9. Keep in mind, this type of theater involves free form expression, keeping your nerves on edge. If you feel the need to giggle out of nervousness as barefoot grownups writhe to the sounds of the symphony, don’t! Save your giggles for later, we know just the place. www. redcat.org

Gift to Go with It: Dinner & Comedy at UNCABERET at Au LAC

UnCabaret is DTLAs legendary venue for wildly fun, idiosyncratic, conversational comedy, now celebrating its 25th year. Just up the road from REDCAT, they also serve a full menu of vegan cuisine with a full bar with organic choices plus kombucha on tap and various coconut and other healthy green drinks. www.aulac.com