October 21, 2009

M Bar Los Angeles

Owner Joe Reynolds transformed a strip-mall Romanian restaurant into a cross between an old-school Hollywood haunt and a gussied-up basement rec room with a basic Italian menu and some sort of entertainment (comedy, dramedy, live music) six nights a week.

  Hollywood, Culture, Dinner Theater, Experimental

November 15, 2007

The Echoplex Los Angeles

Take a note from the underground and look here for music, performance, and wild one-off parties like Irregular Wine Tastings (peculiar pairings and oenoculture commentary) and Down & Derby (a monthly night of drinks and dancing on roller skates).

  Echo Park, Culture, Artsy, Boozehound

March 1, 2007

McCabe’s Guitar Shop Los Angeles

With a selection of instruments and a rep for service that’s second to none, the musician’s paradise hosts legendary acoustic shows in the backroom with unknowns as well as big names who are just passing through.

  Pico, Culture, Live Music

August 3, 2006

Greek Theatre Los Angeles

Venue of the gods. Catch divine performances under the stars surrounded by the lush hills of Griffith Park.

  Griffith Park, Culture, Alfresco, Live Music

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

May 12, 2005

The Echo Los Angeles

  Angelino Heights, Culture, Indie Music, Live Music

January 7, 2005

Spaceland Los Angeles

Small, loud, and raucous. Sort of the opposite of outer space. But exactly what a cutting-edge music venue should be. Go here to see bands you won’t stop hearing about in a few months’ time. Free entry Monday nights.

  Silver Lake, Culture, DJs, Live Music