Thanks to the beautiful year round weather, Los Angeles is home to some of the best outdoor music venues and events in the country. Whether you’re in the mood for pop, jazz, blues, alternative or electronica, there are music events taking place day and night that will keep you in the groove from the spring all the way to the fall.
LA's entertainment options are endless. But planning a night out in Los Angeles doesn't require hundreds of dollars in bottle service. Experience some of the most exciting entertainment and nightlife in LA for less than $20.
For more budget-friendly ways to experience LA, visit our guide to the 100 Almost-Free Things to Do in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is a mecca of arts and culture. Experiencing LA's artistic side doesn't require stacks of cash. Get your culture fix for less than $20 at these arts and cultural institutions.
For more budget-friendly ways to experience LA, visit our guide to the 100 Almost-Free Things to Do in Los Angeles.
Don't wait until pay day to go out on the town. Try one of LA's best things to do for $20 or less.
In addition to being the world’s movie-making capital, Los Angeles can also stake a claim to being one of the world’s great music cities, serving as the epicenter for everything from West Coast jazz to surf music and the singer-songwriter movement. LA has also made an indelible impact on the funk, punk, hip-hop and EDM genres. Covering all that musical ground in a day without wheels is a challenge, but an intrepid explorer can check out many of the city’s most famous music-related sites with a little creativity and an ear to the street.
This full-day itinerary takes approximately six to eight hours if all stops are visited. Skip stops if you are running low on time, or want to spend more time enjoying a particular point of interest.
Recommended Methods of Travel: Metro Bus & Rail, Walking
Total Distance: 13 miles. Distance Walking: 4 miles
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A trip to Museum Row and West Hollywood (aka WeHo) provides a true feast for the senses, including art, architecture, history, shopping, dining and nightlife. All it takes for some instant gratification is either a rather long walk or a short local bus ride. This full-day itinerary takes approximately six to eight hours if all stops are visited. Skip stops if you are running low on time, or want to spend more time enjoying a particular point of interest.
Recommended Methods of Travel: DASH Bus, Walking
Total Distance: 5 miles. Walking Distance: 3.5 miles.
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Why beat around the fact that Los Angeles is the Entertainment Capital of the World when you can delve right into it by exploring Hollywood. And the beauty of the region is that, while Hollywood covers a lot of ground geographically, many of its primary attractions are near each other. Plus the Metro Rail Red Line runs under much of the area, meaning that seeing stars doesn’t necessarily require driving cars.
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This week's highlights include concerts by world famous singers, a movie anniversary, a classic Broadway musical, and a day of dressing up and riding the Metro Rail.
The Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award-winning AMC TV series Mad Men takes place in the high-powered advertising world of 1960s Manhattan. But the show’s main sets are located in Los Angeles, and many of the on-location scenes are filmed in the LA area as well. To celebrate the premiere of Season 6, we round up the top Mad Men locations in Los Angeles from Season 5 and previous years. Mad Men fans (aka “Maddicts”) can follow our guide and imagine they’re closing a deal with Don Draper or having a drink with Peggy Olson.
From March 18 to April 26, more than 40 of LA’s leading museums and performance groups invite you to savor a masterpiece while saving up to 50% on admission during LA Tourism’s annual Discover the Arts in Los Angeles: History, Culture, Science and More campaign. Take advantage of special offers to enjoy an old favorite AND to discover a new cultural escape you’ve never experienced before.