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As the entertainment capital of the world, Los Angeles is overflowing with theater, art, dance, film and television. The city has a variety of options for every entertainment taste.

Theaters

The creative activity in the theaters of Los Angeles easily proves that LA does indeed have culture. Even well-established film and television actors hone their skills at LA's many theaters. The Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County complex in Downtown Los Angeles houses many of the city's major theater venues, including the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Mark Taper Forum and the Ahmanson Theatre.

Museums

With a reputation for plastic culture, Los Angeles surprises many visitors with its fine art resources. The newly rebuilt Getty Center is a breathtaking architectural work before you even see the collections inside. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has impressive permanent collections as well as top-billed shows. LA is also home to many smaller, private galleries, concentrated especially in Venice and the Melrose area of Hollywood. If nature and science excite you more than a rare Van Gogh, the California Science Center is a hands-on educational facility that takes science to the extreme, and the Natural History Museum has 35 galleries of environmental science displays to explore. For a more serious-minded museum visit, the Los Angeles Museum of Tolerance is a stop for the humanitarian-minded tourist. The museum offers classes in racial diversity and acceptance, and offers tours for school children and interested adults. It is a powerful, moving and informative institution.

For those who have eclectic or more specialized tastes, be sure to check out the Museum of Neon Art, the Vintage Animation Gallery and the Museum In Black.

Film

Mann's Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard stands out as one of the most famous cinema houses ever built. Crowds descend upon the outlandish faux-Asian theater every day to measure the famous feet and hands imprinted on the sidewalk outside. Across the street from the Mann's Chinese, the Egyptian Theater stands in flashing Vegas-style glory.

Comedy

With countless small theaters and clubs in Los Angeles, open mic nights for struggling comedians are everywhere. For a more polished performance check out the famous Groundlings. This well-known "training camp" for television shows like Saturday Night Live has an ever-changing billing of up-and-comers with an occasional star headliner. The Improv and the Comedy Store consistently feature well-known, professional headliners as well as budding new talent.

Music

When they are not out partying on the Sunset Strip, rock-and-roll musicians can be found performing at several Los Angeles venues. The Palace, the El Rey Theatre and the Palladium each house small acts. The Forum, the Universal Amphitheater and the Staples Center are the location of choice for larger rock shows. Classical and jazz concerts are usually found at the Hollywood Bowl and The Greek Theatre.

Sporting Events

LA sports fans have plenty to keep them busy, with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Clippers, the WNBA's Sparks, the Dodgers and the Kings. If those sports aren't your bag, check out the Hollywood Park Racetrack for some fast-paced betting fun.

Amusement and Theme Parks

Los Angeles and its surrounding areas are home to many world-famous and exciting amusement parks. The most well-known the world over is Disneyland, America's Magic Kingdom and Disney's California Adventure. Experience the magic of moviemaking at Universal Studios and check out the good-time rides and attractions of Knott's Berry Farm. For rollercoaster thrills go to Six Flags Magic Mountain, and for watersliding chills, don't miss Raging Waters.

Nightclubs

What's hot in this city changes almost overnight, and word of mouth is everything. However, for a good sampling of what LA has to offer, be sure to check out: Whisky a Go Go, Rodney's English Disco, The Knitting Factory, the Garden of Eden, Fais Do-Do and the Beauty Bar.

Shopping and Hanging Out

People-watching in Los Angeles can definitely be considered a spectator sport. Although it bears no resemblance to the former hit television show, Melrose is the best sidewalk spectacle. Crammed full of sidewalk cafes, bars, coffeehouses and boutiques, the street is always full of activity and unusual characters.

If true Hollywood stars and ubr-glam shopping are what you are looking for, Rodeo Drive is the ultimate destination. The world-renowned street is always bustling with film stars in baseball caps trying to blend in and Hollywood wives in diamonds trying to stand out. Gucci, Prada and Tiffany & Co. are all represented here, so if you have buying in mind be sure to bring all of your credit cards.

If the ultra-chic shops and thousand-dollar price tags aren't exactly what you seek, Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade offers shoppers a wide variety of upscale boutiques and well-known chains, all under the shining sun of this beach town. Universal City Walk is the Valley's answer to great shopping and entertainment along a stretch of pedestrian walkways. And if you're looking for something downright bizarre or unique, don't leave town without checking out Skeletons in the Closet (the official "gift shop" of the LA County Coroner's Office), Necromance (for all of your Gothic, bone jewelry and dead animal specimen needs), Hollywood Neon (offering any design, picture or logo in neon), The Pleasure Chest (featuring sexy toys and intimate playthings) or the Wound & Wound Toy Company (specializing in amazing wind-up toys from past and present).







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Groundlings


A comedic tradition
 7307 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046
+1 323 934 4747
http://www.groundlings.com
Groundlings
Improv


The famous comedy club
 8162 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046
+1 323 651 2583
http://www.improv2.com/hollywood.html
Improv
Wound & Wound Toy Company


Old-fashioned treasures
 7374 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046
+1 800 937 0561
http://www.thewoundandwound.com
Wound & Wound Toy Company
Comedy Store


Funny!
 8433 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90069
+1 323 650 6268
http://www.comedystore.com
Comedy Store
Garden of Eden


Trendy and exclusive
 7080 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028
+1 323 465 3336
http://www.gardenofedenla.com/
Garden of Eden
Universal City Walk


Shopping and entertainment
 1000 Universal Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 91608
+1 818 622 4455
http://www.citywalkhollywood.com/
Universal City Walk
Disneyland Park


The original Magic Kingdom
 1313 South Harbor Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 92803-3232
+1 714 781 4565
http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/parks/landing?name=DisneylandParkLandingPage
Disneyland Park
Raging Waters


Wet thrills in the sun!
 111 Raging Waters Drive
Los Angeles, CA 91773
+1 909 802 2200
http://www.ragingwaters.com
Raging Waters
Knott's Berry Farm


Wholesome family fun park
 8039 Beach Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90620
+1 714 220 5200
http://www.knottsberryfarm.com/
Knott's Berry Farm
Cafe-Club Fais Do-Do


Have a ball!
 5257 West Adams Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90016
+1 323 954 8080
http://www.faisdodo.com/
Cafe-Club Fais Do-Do
Museum of Tolerance


High-tech exploration of prejudice
 9786 West Pico Boulevard
Simon Wiesenthal Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90035
+1 310 553 8403
http://www.museumoftolerance.com/
Museum of Tolerance
Tiffany & Co.


Elegance and beauty on Rodeo Drive
 210 North Rodeo Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90210
+1 310 273 8880
http://www.tiffany.ca/locations/store_locations_city.asp?storeID=6&
Tiffany & Co.
Gucci


Great design
 347 North Rodeo Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90210
+1 310 278 3451
http://www.gucci.com
Gucci
Ahmanson Theatre


Major stars and directors in musicals, comedies and dramas
 135 North Grand Avenue
Music Center
Los Angeles, CA 90012
+1 213 628 772
http://www.taperahmanson.com
Ahmanson Theatre
Santa Monica
Los Angeles
Santa Monica
Downtown
Los Angeles
Downtown
Knitting Factory


A New York institution comes to L.A.
 7021 Hollywood Boulevard
Suite 209
Los Angeles, CA 90028
+1 323 463 0204
http://www.knittingfactory.com/
Knitting Factory
Beauty Bar


A martini and a manicure
 1638 North Cahuenga Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028
+1 323 464 7676
http://www.beautybar.com/
Beauty Bar
Vintage Animation Gallery


Animation artwork
 1404 Third Street Promenade
Los Angeles, CA 90401
+1 310 393 8666
http://www.cartoonz.com/
Vintage Animation Gallery
Hollywood Park Racetrack


Legendary track
 1050 South Prairie Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90301
+1 310 419 1500
http://www.hollywoodpark.com
Hollywood Park Racetrack
Necromance


Unusual, bizarre and downright macabre
 7220 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046
+1 323 934 8684
http://www.necromance.com
Necromance
Disney's California Adventure


Experience California, Disney-style
 1600 Disneyland Drive
Los Angeles, CA 92802
+1 714 781 4565
http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneylandresort/CaliforniaAdventure/index
Disney's California Adventure
Los Angeles Lakers


Show time
 555 North Nash Street
Los Angeles, CA 90245
+1 310 426 6000
http://www.nba.com/lakers/
Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Sparks


WNBA action at the Forum
 3900 West Manchester Blvd
(Great Western Forum)
Los Angeles, CA 90306
+1 310 419 3131
http://www.wnba.com/sparks/
Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles Kings


He shoots; he scores
 1111 South Figueroa Street
(Staples Center)
Los Angeles, CA 90015
+1 213 742 7100
http://www.lakings.com
Los Angeles Kings
Mann's Chinese Theatre


Hollywood's premier movie house
 6925 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028
+1 323 464 8111
http://www.manntheatres.com
Mann's Chinese Theatre
Hollywood Bowl


Intimate summer concerts
 2301 North Highland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90068
+1 323 850 2000
http://www.hollywoodbowl.com
Hollywood Bowl
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion


Music center's crown jewel
 135 North Grand Avenue
Los Angeles Music Center
Los Angeles, CA 90012
+1 213 972 7211
http://www.musiccenter.org/rent_dcp.html
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Greek Theatre


A breathtaking seasonal venue
 2700 North Vermont
(Griffith Park)
Los Angeles, CA 90027
+1 323 665 5857
http://www.greektheatrela.com/
Greek Theatre
Egyptian Theater


A Hollywood landmark
 6712 Hollywood Boulevard
Between Las Palmas and McCadden
Los Angeles, CA 90028
+1 323 466 3456
http://www.egyptiantheatre.com
Egyptian Theater
Universal Studios


Where movies are made
 100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City
Los Angeles, CA 91608
+1 800 8 6483 7725
http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com
Universal Studios
Staples Center


This arena has it all
 1111 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
+1 213 742 7340
http://www.staplescenter.com/
Staples Center
Hollywood Palladium


A Hollywood institution
 6215 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028
+1 323 962 7600
http://www.hollywoodpalladium.com/
Hollywood Palladium
LACMA: Los Angeles County Museum of Art


One of the country's best
 5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
+1 323 857 6000 / +1 323 857 6010 (Tickets)
http://www.lacma.org/
LACMA: Los Angeles County Museum of Art
California Science Center


Science class was never this fun
 700 State Drive
Exposition Park
Los Angeles, CA 90037
+1 323 724 3623
http://www.casciencectr.org
California Science Center
Los Angeles Dodgers


An L.A. institution
 1000 Elysian Park Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
+1 213 480 3232 (Tickets)
http://www.dodgers.com
Los Angeles Dodgers
Whisky a Go Go


Whisky a Go Go
 8901 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90069
310 652 4202
http://www.whiskyagogo.com/
Whisky a Go Go
Mark Taper Forum


Varied quality on an unusual thrust stage
 135 North Grand Avenue at Temple Street
(Music Center of Los Angeles County)
Los Angeles, CA 90012
+1 213 628 2772
http://www.taperahmanson.com
Mark Taper Forum
Gibson Amphitheatre


Big name concerts
 100 Universal City Plaza
Universal Citywalk
Los Angeles, CA 91608
+1 818 622 4440 (Box Office)
http://www.gibson.com/
Gibson Amphitheatre
Rey Theatre


Rey Theatre
 5515 Wilshire Boulevard
(between Fairfax Avenue and La Brea Avenue)
Los Angeles, CA 90036
+1 323 936 6400
http://www.theelrey.com/
Rey Theatre
Six Flags Magic Mountain


More than just the Colossus
 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway
Los Angeles, CA 91355
+1 818 367 5965 / +1 661 255 4100
http://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Beverly Hills/Rodeo Drive Shopping District


Expensive shopping
 Rodeo Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90210
Beverly Hills/Rodeo Drive Shopping District
Melrose Avenue Shopping District


The epitome of L.A. shopping
 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046
+1 213 624 7300 / +1 800 228 2452 (Toll Free)
Melrose Avenue Shopping District
Third Street Promenade


Huge shopping district
 3rd Street (between Wilshire and Broadway)
Los Angeles, CA 90401
+1 310 393 8355 (Bayside District Corporation)
http://downtownsm.com
Third Street Promenade
Prada


The height of fashion
 343 North Rodeo Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90210
+1 310 278 8661
http://www.prada.com/
Prada
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