Cafe Bleu 3470 W. 6th St., L.A. 323-383-0180 A young, professional crowd comes
to see jazz and comedians on Thursdays and hip-hop and pop DJs on
Saturdays.
Cava 8384 W. 3rd St., L.A. 323-658-8898 This dark and sexy restaurant
features chef/owner Toribio Prado's innovative take on Spanish cuisine...
El Carmen 8138 W. 3rd St., L.A. 323-852-1552 El Carmen is a dead ringer for a
south-of-the-border cantina one might see in a " Miami Vice" rerun.
El Coyote 7312 Beverly Blvd., L.A. 323-939-2255 El Coyote's bar and most of its
dining rooms are usually packed with a young, trendy, after-work crowd who
come for the cheap food and classic cheesy decor.
ACME Comedy Theatre 135 N. La Brea Ave., L.A. 323-525-0202 ACME brings professional
sketch and improv shows to one of L.A.'s most impressive theater spaces.
Bang. Improv Studio 457 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A. 323-653-6886 Located south of Melrose in
the more vibrant part of Fairfax Avenue, Bang. Improv Studio offers up
hysterical long-form improv at an unbeatable price.
Cafe Bleu 3470 W. 6th St., L.A. 323-383-0180 A young, professional crowd comes
to see jazz and comedians on Thursdays and hip-hop and pop DJs on
Saturdays.
Level One 6311 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 323-655-4444 Jeff Goldblum's Mildred
Snitzer Orchestra plays Wednesday nights. No cover.
The Conga Room 5364 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 323-938-1696 Propelled by its extreme
colors and wildly tropical sensibilities, the Conga Room is as close to a
sexy Miami nightclub as you'll find in L.A. It's loud, proud and all fired
up.
El Rey Theatre 5515 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 323-936-4790 While their concert schedule
was recently reduced (along with their capacity limit), this theater-style
venue still hosts a number of top-notch concerts and edgy clubs.
Genghis Cohen 740 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A. 323-653-0640 Besides serving Chinese food
to local hipsters Genghis Cohen also brings live music to the
neighborhood.
Giancarlo on La Brea 143 N. La Brea Ave., L.A. 323-938-2504 Formerly Farfalla, Giancarlo
on La Brea boasts the same menu as its predecessor and the same authentic
Italian cuisine. Stop into Bar F2 upstairs for a cocktail before or after
dinner. Different musical performers take over the intimate stage several
nights a week.
Highland Grounds 742 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood 323-737-3743 Palm trees and a fire
pit highlight the open-air half of this java house and music venue.
The Conga Room 5364 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 323-938-1696 Propelled by its extreme
colors and wildly tropical sensibilities, the Conga Room is as close to a
sexy Miami nightclub as you'll find in L.A. It's loud, proud and all fired
up.
The Grove at Farmers Market 6333 W. 3rd St., L.A. Somewhere between small-town European charm and
highly processed Vegas-style schlock. Shopping includes the usual
suspects, plus a few notable lures including an Apple computer store and
Sur La Table. It's Valhalla for families and a good alternative to the
Beverly Center.
Level One 6311 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 323-655-4444 Jeff Goldblum's Mildred
Snitzer Orchestra plays Wednesday nights. No cover.
The Conga Room 5364 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 323-938-1696 Propelled by its extreme
colors and wildly tropical sensibilities, the Conga Room is as close to a
sexy Miami nightclub as you'll find in L.A. It's loud, proud and all fired
up.
The Grove at Farmers Market 6333 W. 3rd St., L.A. Somewhere between small-town European charm and
highly processed Vegas-style schlock. Shopping includes the usual
suspects, plus a few notable lures including an Apple computer store and
Sur La Table. It's Valhalla for families and a good alternative to the
Beverly Center.
