September 8, 2009

A+D Museum Los Angeles

A is for architecture; D is for design. A museum is a place you go to look at things. You are the one who’s mesmerized by big, airy spaces housing the latest in the spaces that house us.

  Carthay, Culture

September 8, 2009

BCAM @ LACMA Los Angeles

Broad Contemporary Art Museum at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. A mouthful, right? Relax. L.A. museums are all about the acronyms. Say “Bee-Cam” at “Lak-mah” and save your energy for taking in an eyeful.

  Fairfax District, Culture, Artsy

May 20, 2009

Hands-On 3rd Los Angeles

Nothing like a little wool felting or jewelry making to make you feel like you’re back at camp. But this time you get eat whatever you want and leave whenever you please.

  Beverly Center, Culture, Tea Party

May 14, 2009

Country Club Los Angeles

Opened by Christian Strike, founder of Iconoclast Editions (a force behind the original Beautiful Losers traveling exhibition), the gallery expands the street cred of its original Cincinnati location to its second home on the streets of L.A.

  Fairfax District, Culture, Contemporary Art, Emerging Artists

November 15, 2007

The Cinefamily Los Angeles

Once an actual silent movie theater with a storied past, the local cinephile staple is the place to go for all things cult — from Jerry Lewis retrospectives to blaxploitation film series. Check out double-feature Fridays and music Thursdays.

  Fairfax District, Culture, Film Buff, Old Hollywood

March 23, 2006

El Rey Theatre Los Angeles

El Rey means “the king.” As in, this place is the king of that uniquely L.A. brand of deco theater-turned-hip music venue. This one’s a cut above: beautifully restored with a diner-style cafe for hanging out before the show.

  Fairfax District, Culture, Live Music