Exploring Los Angeles
Arts and Entertainment
Attractions
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 590-3100
www.aquariumofpacific.org
Inhabits more than 500 species from Southern California/Baja, the Tropical Pacific and the Northern Pacific.
Admission
$20.95 ($16 from USC Ticket Office)
Hollywood Sign
Hollywood, CA
www.hollywoodsign.org
Famous Southern California landmark in the hills of Hollywood. Best places to see the sign are:
- Hollywood and Highland complex
- Corner of Beachwood Canyon Drive and Glen Holly
- Corner of Franklin Avenue and Gower Boulevard
- Lake Hollywood near Hollywood Reservoir (see Web site for directions)
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Hollywood, CA
www.hollywoodchamber.net
World’s most famous sidewalk. Five acres of bronze stars to honor greats of motion pictures, television, radio, recording and live theatre. Located on both sides of Hollywood Boulevard from Gower to La Brea and both sides of Vine Street from Yucca to Sunset. Web site above lists the locations of every Walk of Fame Star.
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Garden
5333 Zoo Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 644-4200
www.lazoo.org
Zoo features koalas, giraffes, zebras, elephants, flamingos, gorillas, a petting zoo and more.
Admission
$10; Safari Shuttle transports you through zoo for an extra $4.
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-8900
www.santamonicapier.org
Pier near sandy beach. Admission to pier is free. Features the following:
Carousel
(310) 394-8042
Vintage merry-go-round.
Pacific Park
380 Santa Monica Pier
(310) 260-8744
www.pacpark.com
Amusement park on pier features rides and a nine-hole miniature golf course. Unlimited-ride wristband $16.95. Mini golf extra. See Web site for coupons.
Playland Arcade
350 Santa Monica Pier
(310) 451-5133
www.playlandarcade.com
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
1600 Ocean Front Walk
(310) 393-6149
www.healthebay.org
Features interactive displays and touch tanks with tide pool animals. $5 donation suggested, $2 minimum to enter.
Clubs and Nightlife
Barney’s Beanery
8447 Santa Monica Blvd.
W. Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 654-2287
www.barneysbeanery.com
Pool games ($1.25 per game), arcade, a full sports bar, karaoke nights and a great happy hour.
B.B. King’s Blues Club
1000 Universal Center Dr.
Universal City, CA 91608
(818) 6-BB-KING
la.bbkingclubs.com
Features live blues, R&B, dance and world beat music seven nights a week.
Comedy Store
8433 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(323) 650-6268
www.thecomedystore.com
Stand up comedy club for 21 and over only. Tickets may be purchased online.
El Rey Theatre
5515 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 936-6400
www.theelrey.com
Venue features rock bands, dance club nights and special events. Tickets available online.
Fiesta Cantina
8865 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 652-8865
Gay scene, beach-themed cantina.
Special Deals
Daily happy hour, from 4 to 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., features two-for-one drinks.
Fox Sports Sky Box
1111 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 742-7345
www.levyrestaurants.com
Sports bar with 54 televisions for viewing games. Open three hours before events Monday through Friday and two hours prior on weekends at Staples Center.
House of Blues
8430 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(323) 848-5100
www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/sunsetstrip
Features live music, southern-inspired cuisine and a Sunday Gospel Brunch. Tickets required for some shows and may be purchased online.
Howl at the Moon
1000 Universal Center Dr.
Universal City, CA 91608
(818) 755-9970
www.howlatthemoon.com
Piano bar centered around audience interaction. No cover charge Monday through Wednesday. College night every Thursday ($1 cover charge starting at 7 p.m.).
Ice House
24 Mentor Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 577-1894
www.icehousecomedy.com
Stand up comedy shows. See Web site for show times, reservation information and cover charge prices. Two drink minimum.
Knitting Factory
7021 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 463-0204
www.knittingfactory.com
Well-known artists as well as cult bands perform at this music club. Tickets available online.
Largo
432 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 852-1073
www.largo-la.com
Comedy and music acts. Largo is 21 and over only for all shows, but patrons with dinner reservations can be of all ages. A $15 food minimum per person applies.
Laugh Factory
8001 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 656-1336
www.laughfactory.com
Offers stand up comedy. Reservations recommended. Tickets available online.
Special Deals
College Night held every Thursday at 10 p.m. Tickets are $18 ($10 with student ID). For reservations, call (323) 848-2800.
Miyagi’s on Sunset
8225 W. Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 650-3524
www.miyagisonsunset.com
Three-floor club features a casual dining area, intimate dining lounge, pool room and karaoke. After midnight tables cleared out for dancing. Reservations may be placed online.
Moose McGillycuddy’s
119 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 304-9955
www.mooserestaurantgroup.com
Live music and DJs with music from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, dancing, sports lounge, full bar and restaurant.
Special Deals
Happy hour Monday-Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. features half-off most drinks and appetizers.
Rage
8911 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 652-7055
www.ragewesthollywood.com
Three bars, a different DJ every night and a Boogie Nights disco dance party every Thursday. See Web site for cover charge information.
The Roxy Theatre
9009 W. Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 278-9457
www.theroxyonsunset.com
Dance floor/mosh pit, live music and bar. Eclectic bands perform.
Rumba Room
1000 Universal Studios Blvd.
Universal City, CA 91608
(818) 622-1222
www.rumbaroom.com
Latin dance club features live salsa, merengue, Latin jazz and rock en Español. Upscale attire required Saturday. Refer to Web site for information regarding special deals.
Viper Room
8852 W. Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 358-1881
www.viperroom.com
Live music, dancing, celebrity sightings and bar for 21 and older only.
Zita Trattoria and Bar
825 James M. Wood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 488-0400
Trojan Lounge on Wednesdays from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Discount on cover charge with college ID.
Special Deals
$3 draft beer, $4 margaritas and $5 martinis from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free shuttle picks up and drops off at 28th and Figueroa.
Concerts and Theatres
The Actors’ Gang Theatre
9070 Venice Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 838-GANG
www.theactorsgang.com
Presents bold, original works for the stage and daring interpretation of classics. Tickets available on Web site for $25 (a $3 Internet fee will apply).
Student Discount
Student tickets $20. Every Thursday night is a “pay what you can” performance.
A Noise Within
234 S. Brand Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91204
(818) 240-0910, ext. 1
www.anoisewithin.org
Performances in this small theatre include works of classic playwrights. Ticket prices range from $26-$38 depending on the time and day of the performance.
Special Deals
“Pay what you can” previews allow patrons to purchase tickets for what they can afford ($5 suggested minimum). Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. See Web site for preview dates. Tickets for student groups of 10 or more are $14 each and $18 for Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees.
East West Players
120 N. Judge John Aiso St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 625-7000
www.eastwestplayers.org
Performances include plays and musicals. Tickets for show previews are $20 ($10 with student ID). Regular performances $30 for balcony and $35 for orchestra section. Tickets can be purchased by telephone, online or at box office two hours before showtime.
Student Discount
$5 off regular performances with student ID.
Ford Amphitheatre
2580 W. Cahuenga Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90068
(323) 461-3673
www.fordamphitheatre.org
Presents small theatre productions. Tickets available at box office or online. Student discounts available.
Alternative Transportation
Take Metro Red Line to Universal City and take free Ford shuttle to theatre.
Greek Theatre
2700 N. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 665-5857
www.greektheatrela.com
The outdoor theatre, located in Griffith Park, offers concerts from various artists during the late spring and summer months only. Schedule available on their Web site. Tickets available at the box office or through Ticketmaster outlets, phone lines or online (www.ticketmaster.com).
The Groundlings
7307 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 934-4747
www.groundlings.com
Comedy troupe improv performances. Ticket prices range from $10 to $20.
Hollywood Bowl
2301 N. Highland Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90068
(323) 850-2000
www.hollywoodbowl.org
Features mainly orchestra (Los Angeles Philharmonic) and jazz concerts during the summer months only. Tickets available from box office or on Web site once season begins.
Student Rush
Available for Los Angeles Philharmonic performances only. See information under Music Center.
Kodak Theatre
6801 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 308-6300
www.kodaktheatre.com
Features musical productions and concerts. Tickets available at Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com) or at box office.
Alternative Transportation
Take Metro Red Line to the Hollywood and Highland Center stop.
Music Center
135 N. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 972-7211
www.musiccenter.org
The Music Center, located in downtown Los Angeles, is one of the three largest performing arts centers in the nation and is home to the Ahmanson Theatre, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Mark Taper Forum and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Each year more than 1.3 million people attend performances by its four performing arts companies:
- Los Angeles Philharmonic, (323) 850-2000, www.laphil.org
- Center Theatre Group, (213) 628-2772, www.centertheatregroup.org
- Los Angeles Opera, (213) 972-8001, www.losangelesopera.com
- Los Angeles Master Chorale, (800) 787-5262, www.lamc.org
Student Discounts
A limited number of tickets are available for purchase two hours prior to the curtain. Ticket prices range from $10 to $15 depending upon the performance. Refer to the performance company’s Web site for further details.Group Services offers student discounts to groups of 15 or more for $12 per person for plays and $20 for musicals. Call (213) 972-7231 for more details.Annual subscriptions to performances are also available for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Center Theater Group and the Los Angeles Opera. Visit the performance company’s Web site for more information.
Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 468-1770
www.pantages-theater.com
Hosts Broadway/L.A. shows. Tickets available at Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com) or at box office.
Alternative Transportation
Easily accessible by Metro Red Line. Get off at the Hollywood/Vine Station located directly across the street.
Pasadena Playhouse
39 S. El Molino Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 356-PLAY
www.pasadenaplayhouse.org
Historical theatre features performances of traditional works.
Shrine Auditorium
665 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-5116
www.shrinela.com
Offers concerts from various artists. Tickets available through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com).
Staples Center
1111 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 742-7340
www.staplescenter.com
Hosts concerts by various artists. Tickets available at the Staples Center’s box office or through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com. Purchase group tickets at www.aegtickets.com.
The Troubadour
9081 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 276-6168
www.troubadour.com
This all-ages club hosts singer-songwriters and rock bands. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or from the box office (on night of performance only).
The Wiltern LG
3790 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 388-1400
www.wiltern.com
Concerts from a variety of musicians. Tickets available through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com) or box office. Tickets purchased on day of show must be paid for in cash.
Movies
AMC Century City 15
10250 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 289-4AMC
www.amctheatres.com
Tickets $11. Matinee $9.
American Cinematheque
(323) 466-FILM
www.americancinematheque.com
Tickets $10 ($8 with student ID). Purchase tickets online at www.fandango.com.
Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
www.egyptiantheatre.com
Hosts revival and arthouse films.
Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
www.aerotheatre.com
Arclight Cinemas, Hollywood
6360 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 464-4226
www.arclightcinemas.com
Theatre with reserved seating. Tickets range from $11 for non-peak hour showings to $14 ($1 discount for members). Membership application available online.
The Bridge Cinema de Lux and IMAX
6081 Center Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-3375
www.thebridgecinema.com
Theatre includes 17 enormous screens, stadium seats and live stage shows before the movie. Tickets for regular shows $11.75, $8.50 for matinees. Tickets for regular IMAX showings $14.25, $11.75 for matinees. Student tickets $8.75 with valid ID.
Special Deal
Classic films from the ’30s to the ’80s are shown every third Tuesday at 1 p.m. A $1 ticket includes admission, popcorn and a drink.
Pacific El Capitan
6838 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 467-7674
www.disney.go.com/disneypictures/el_capitan
Historical theatre shows family flicks accompanied with live stage show. Tickets $13.
Flagship Theatres University Village 3
3323 S. Hoover St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 748-6321
www.flagshipmovies.com
Tickets $8.50. Matinee price $6 before 5 p.m. Admission $6 for USC students with valid ID.
IMAX – California Science Center
700 State Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 724-3623
www.californiasciencecenter.org
Features scientific exploration films only. Tickets $8 ($5.75 with student ID or $6 through USC Ticket Office).
Multiple Show Discounts
Two movies for $12.50 ($9.50 with student ID) and three movies for $17.25 ($13.50 with student ID).
Laemmle Theatres One Colorado
42 Miller Alley
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 744-1224
laemmle.com
Features independent and international films. Tickets $9.50 ($8 with student ID). Matinee price $6.50.
Laemmle Grande 4-Plex
345 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 617-0268
laemmle.com
Features independent and international films. Tickets $8.50 ($7 with student ID). Matinee price $6.50.
Loews Universal City 18
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
(818) 508-0588
www.enjoytheshow.com
Tickets $11 ($10 with student ID), $9 for matinee.
Magic Johnson Crenshaw 15
4020 Marlton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-5900
www.enjoytheshow.com
Tickets $9.50 ($8.50 with student ID), $7.50 for matinee.
Mann Beverly Center 13
8522 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 652-7760
www.manntheatres.com
Tickets $9.50 ($7.50 with student ID). $6.75 before 5 p.m.
Mann Grauman’s Chinese & Chinese 6
6925 Hollywood Blvd. &
6801 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 464-8111
www.manntheatres.com
Courtyard of famous Grauman’s Theatre bears stars’ footprints and inscriptions. Chinese 6 located on same block. Regular admission $12.75, matinees $9.
Pacific Theatres at the Grove
189 The Grove Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 692-0829
www.thegrovela.com
Tickets $11 Monday-Thursday and $12.50 Friday-Sunday. Matinees $8.75 Monday-Friday, $9.50 Saturday-Sunday.
Rialto Theater
1023 Fair Oaks Blvd.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 388-2122
www.landmarktheatres.com
Shows indie films, including regular showings of Rocky Horror Picture Show. Tickets $8.75 ($6 for first showof the day).
Royal Theatre
11523 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 477-5581
laemmle.com
Tickets $10 ($8.50 with student ID), $7 for matinee showings.
Museums
California African American Museum
Exposition Park
600 State Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 744-7432
www.caamuseum.org
Showcases historical artifacts as well as contributions to painting, sculpture and music. Closed Monday.
Admission
Free
California Science Center
Exposition Park
700 State Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 724-3623
www.californiasciencecenter.org
Offers informative science exhibits presented in interactive worlds.
Admission
Free for permanent exhibition galleries only. Donations accepted. See Web site for admission information for special exhibits.
Chinese American Museum
425 N. Los Angeles St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 485-8567
www.camla.org
Features exhibits on the rich culture and heritage of Chinese Americans, including contemporary arts, images and artifacts. Closed Mondays.
Admission
$3 ($2 for students with valid ID)
Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 440-7300
www.getty.edu/museum
Museum houses European paintings, drawings, sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, decorative arts and European and American photographs. Noted for its architecture and gardens. Closed Mondays.
Admission
Free
Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 440-7300
www.getty.edu/museum
An educational center and museum dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome and Etruria.
Admission
Free. Advance, timed tickets are required. Refer to Web site for availability.
Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 443-7000
www.hammer.ucla.edu
UCLA-operated museum that presents both contemporary and classic art. Closed Mondays.
Admission
$5. Free for students with valid ID and on Thursdays.
Hollywood Wax Museum
6767 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 462-8860
www.hollywoodwax.com
Features over 350 wax figures of icons from movies, television, recording arts, athletics and history.
Admission
$15.95
Special Deal
Print out coupon from Web site to save $2 off admission. Buy a combo ticket for the Hollywood Wax Museum and Guinness World of Records Museum for $17.95.
Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Rd.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 405-2100
www.huntington.org
Features rose, bonsai, desert, Japanese and other gardens. Art galleries feature British and French art of 18th and 19th centuries. Library Exhibition Halls display rare books and manuscripts of Anglo-American civilization. Closed Mondays.
Admission
$15 ($10 with student ID). Free first Thursday of every month.
Japanese American National Museum
369 E. 1st St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 625-0414
www.janm.org
Features a variety of Japanese paintings, sculpture and photography. Closed Mondays.
Admission
$8 ($4 with student ID). Free from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and all day every third Thursday of the month.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 857-6000
(323) 857-0098 (TDD)
www.lacma.org
LACMA’s collections feature American, Islamic, Asian, European and Latin American modern and contemporary art. Closed Wednesdays.
Admission
Regular admission $9 ($5 with student ID). Free after 5 p.m. daily.
Los Angeles Maritime Museum
Berth 84
Foot of 6th St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 548-7618
www.lamaritimemuseum.org
Features a presentation of maritime history of coastal California emphasizing the people and institutions of the port city of Los Angeles. Closed Mondays.
Admission
$3
Museum of the American West
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 667-2000
www.museumoftheamericanwest.org
Features art and historical memorabilia of the American West. Closed Mondays.
Admission
$9 ($5 with student ID). Free second Tuesday of the month.
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
(213) 626-6222
www.moca-la.org
Admission
$8 ($5 with student ID) at Geffen Contemporary and Grand Avenue locations; free at Pacific Design Center. Admission good for all MOCA locations on date of purchase. Free on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets available for purchase at www.tickets.com.
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Location features some of the larger MOCA exhibitions. Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Grand Avenue
250 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Host to underground galleries and special exhibitions. For alternative transportation, take Metro Red Line to Pershing Square. Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Pacific Design Center
8687 Melrose Ave.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Features rotating exhibitions of architecture, design and selections from MOCA’s permanent collection. Closed Mondays.
Museum of Latin American Art (MoLAA)
628 Alamitos Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 437-1689
www.molaa.org
Presents contemporary Latin American art created by artists who have lived or worked in Latin America since World War II. Closed Mondays.
Admission
$5 ($3 with student ID). Free on Fridays.
Museum of Neon Art
(213) 489-9918
www.neonmona.org
Main museum temporarily closed for relocation. Visit the temporary neon art exhibit at the California Science Center. Neon Cruise bus tours available June through October. See Web site for more information.
Museum of Tolerance
Simon Wiesenthal Plaza
9786 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 553-8403
www.museumoftolerance.com
Features interactive exhibits on dynamics of racism and prejudice in America and history of the Holocaust. Closed Saturday.
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 763-DINO
www.nhm.org
Permanent exhibitions feature African and American mammals, rare dinosaurs and fossils, marine animals, Native American and Pre-Columbian cultures, and historical artifacts from California and Southwest history.
Admission
Regular admission $9 ($6.50 with student ID). Free first Tuesday of the month.
Norton Simon Museum
411 W. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 449-6840
www.nortonsimon.org
Features private collections of European, American and Asian artwork. Closed Tuesdays.
Admission
$8 (free with student ID). Free first Friday of every month from 6 to 9 p.m.
Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits
5801 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 934-PAGE
www.tarpits.org
Showcases a diverse collection of Ice Age plants and animals found in tar pits.
Admission
$7 ($4.50 with student ID). Free on first Tuesday of each month.
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 930-CARS
www.petersen.org
Exhibits illustrate the evolution of automobiles. Classic cars also on display. Closed Mondays.
Admission
$10 ($5 with student ID)
Ripley’s Believe It or Not
6780 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 466-6335
www.ripleys.com
Features unusual and fascinating exhibits from around the world. Closed Sundays.
Admission
$12.99
Special Deals
See Web site for coupons.
Admission
Photo ID required. Regular admission to museum $10 ($7 with student ID). Admission to museum and special exhibit $15 ($11 with student ID).
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 440-4500
www.skirball.com
Multimedia installations, artifacts, photographs and sound recordings about history of Jewish people in the United States. Closed Mondays.
Admission
$8 ($6 with student ID) for permanent collection. See Web site for admission prices for special exhibits. All exhibits free on Thursdays.
Watts Towers Arts Center
1765 E. 107th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(213) 847-4646
www.trywatts.com
Folk-art towers made of tile, broken bottles and seashells. See Web site for tour information.


August 15th, 2007 at 1:19 pm
Also, not listed here are some great comedy venues for shows or classes:
Upright Citizens Brigade
Long-form improv and sketch comedy anywhere from free to $5 - http://www.ucbtheatre.com
IOWest
More long-form improv and sketch, they hold the L.A. Improv Marathon yearly - iowest.com
Also, check out LACMA’s website, because they have student rates and are free on certain dates.
August 16th, 2007 at 2:26 pm
I love going to Santa Monica Pier for beach daytrips with friends! You can spend a few hours at the coastline in the sand, explore the shops on the pier (the Playland arcade is pretty good too) and then still go shopping at the 3rd Street Shopping Mall. It has a great selection of shops from college friendly prices to major brands. You can spend hours at Santa Monica and it’s only a short drive away!
If you really want to go have a night on the town, catch the Metro bus to the Hollywood Bowl. It has an amazing selection of music throughout the year!
Going to the Staples Center is a must! Whether is going for a sports game or concert, it can’t be beat.
August 21st, 2007 at 12:39 pm
For truly luxurious movie-viewing, The Arclight at Sunset and Vine is the place. Reserved seating, wide aisles, no ads, and special 21 and over screenings. But beware, ticket prices run $10-14. Save up your nickles and treat yourself.
August 21st, 2007 at 12:43 pm
LACMA offers discounted student membership. I find it’s a great place to experience art from all around the world, or just spend time walking around Hancock Park/La Brea tarpits.
One tarpit is in the process of being excavated and can be viewed (through September, I think).
October 4th, 2007 at 2:03 pm
DKA, by Program Board, is a great way to watch movies for really cheap without having to leave campus — especially useful if you don’t have a car.
October 10th, 2007 at 4:38 pm
MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) is a nice cheap deal to check out some really different art. I like it a lot.
November 13th, 2007 at 11:40 am
The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena has a beautiful collection of Degas, Monet, Renoir, Goya, Picasso, VanGogh, and many more. If you bring your student I.D., you get in FREE. Parking is also FREE. If you don’t have a car, you should be able to take the Metro into Pasadena and then hop on a bus to the museum.