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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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
July 1, 2002
Amoeba Records Los Angeles
In nature, amoebas are really, really (really) small. In L.A, Amoeba is really, really (really) big. The selection of used music can be so intimidating, you might want to plot out a strategy.
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.
May 12, 2005
The Echo Los Angeles
A destination for indie rockers, electro fiends, and the neofolkster hippies in between. Rockabilly country barbecues and funky soul-jam dance parties should not be missed.
Photo: Getty Images
May 4, 2007
Equator Vinyl Los Angeles
An independent, eclectic-eccentric, multiculti stockpile of around 1,500 records, ranging from $15 to $1,500, for vinyl junkies of every ilk. Frequent release parties, signings, and live performances give you more bang for none of your buck.
August 23, 2004
Ooga Booga Los Angeles
Not a scary monster but an offbeat Chinatown boutique where you’ll score one-of-a-kind clothing from local designers and artists, art books, rare magazines, and esoteric albums from grind to emo core.
Photo: Courtesy of Ooga Booga
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