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SQUARE ONE: Our warmest welcome..................................................5

GET2DTLA: Event picks of the week......................................................7

To be or not to be? theater guide..........................................................8

DTLA Make Over: Neihule Salon & Nail Spa........................................10

DTLA Make Over: UNFADEABLE KHALIL.............................................12

This Week in Sports.................................................................................13

Doing the Most: Tourist Guide..............................................................14

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MODERN DAY HISToRIA: MUSEUM GUIDE.........................................18

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bob baker’s marionette theaterBaker died 2014 but he left behind a lifetime worth of smiles and memories, 1,000’s of enchanting, hand-craft-ed puppets, the beautiful Cultural-Historical landmark. On Stage Now: THE CIRCUS: A brilliant and beautiful musical extravaganza! The world’s greatest puppet show, unearthed from the archives, featuring a vast array of colorful creations not seen for decades! The show runs June 30th through September 20th. 1345 W 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026. (213) 250-9995.

ahmanson theater As one of the nation’s most influential nonprofit the-atre companies, the Ahmanson proudly continues their 50-year tradition of using the art of theatre to broaden horizons and illuminate new perspectives. On Stage Now: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME A National Theatre production and To-ny®-winning play follows 15-year-old Christopher, who has an extraordinary brain; although he is exceptionally intelligent he’s ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. Show runs August 2nd through September 10th. 135 N Grand Avenue, LA, CA 90012. (213) 628-2772.

east west playersEstablished in 1965, East West Players has been hailed as the nation’s leading Asian American theater troupe for our award-winning productions that blend Eastern and Western movement, costumes, language, and music. EWP has premiered more than 100 plays and musicals about the Asian Pacific American experience and has held more than 1,000 readings and workshops. East West Players will be presenting their 52nd Anniversary Season, THE COMPANY WE KEEP, taking place from Fall 2017 through Summer 2018, featuring The Robey Theatre Company, Japanese American Cultural & Com-munity Center (JACCC), and the Los Angeles LGBT Cen-ter, including two world premieres, an acclaimed revival, and the LA premiere of an award-winning Broadway musical.120 Judge John Aiso St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

la opera Since 1948 The LA Opera has maintained a talented ros-ter of resident artists, young singers who perform regu-larly in main stage productions as well as the company’s community programs under the personal supervision of Peter Hemmings, Plácido Domingo, Kent Nagano, and current Music Director James Conlon. On Stage Now: LA Opera is preparing for their 2017/2018 season, and while season tickets and chances to engage with commu-nity workshops (including Opera Camp and Pre-Opera Talks) are plentiful this summer, the world will have to wait to enjoy the grandeur of soaring falsettos and baritone performances with the first season opener of CARMEN coming September 9th. 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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latino american theater centerFor over 29 years the Latino American Theater has pro-vided a world-class arts center for those pursuing artistic excellence. Still excited about the renaming of one of five theaters in honor of award-winning Mexican American actress and community activist Lupe Ontiveros, who was a founding member of the company, it looks like LATC is preparing for their fall season, with little on the calendar besides their popular Art Walk pop up, held every 2nd Thursday of the month. Indie artists, guest djs, and a full bar offered by the theater house in the main lobby make for a memorable Art Walk adventure every time. 514 S Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013.

cornerstone theater companyFor over 29 years featuring plays that celebrate many voices with pop-up theaters staged sometimes in theaters, parking lots, factories, schools and subway stations, taken up residence in small towns and urban neighborhoods, collaborating with locals from start to finish to tell their unique stories. Coming Soon: Corner-stone just wrapped up their 30th Anniversary Bridge Awards last week and are preparing for their next sea-son. 708 Traction Ave, LA, CA 90013. (213) 613-1700.

redcatThrough performances, exhibitions, screenings, and lit-erary events, REDCAT introduces diverse audiences, stu-dents and artists to the most influential developments in the arts from around the world, and gives artists in this region the creative support they need to achieve national and international stature. On Stage Now: THE NEW ORIGINAL WORKS FESTIVAL The annual NOW Festival transforms REDCAT into a vital laboratory for the creation of new contemporary performances. This year’s festival launches nine new works by Los Angeles artists who invent hybrid artistic disciplines, re-imagine traditions and confront urgent issues. Show runs July 17th to August 12th. 631 W. 2nd Street, LA, CA 90012.

mark taper forumUnder the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Ritchie, this theatre creates an extraordinary connection be-tween artists and audiences that only starts on the stage, reflecting the community it serves as one of the nation’s most influential nonprofit theatre companies for over 50-years. Coming Soon: The Mark Taper Forum is preparing to present HEISENBERG with Mary Louise Parker amidst the bustle of a crowded London train sta-tion, Georgie spots Alex, a much older man, and plants a kiss on his neck. Show runs from June 28nd to August 6th. 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 628-2772.

NEW ORIGINAL WORKS FESTIVAL - now showing at REDCAT

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When it comes to salons, people tend to find a stylist or brand

that they like and stick with it. I liter-ally used to follow my stylist when he moved between three different salons in the city years ago. People care that much about their hair. Well, Los Angeles, let me introduce to your new favorite… Neihulé, a chic urban salon located in Pershing Square.

Neihulé is your one stop shop for any and all beauty needs, men and women alike. Yours truly just visit-ed the salon to undergo a night-on-the-town makeover and the experts worked their magic to make me L.A. nightlife ready. From head to toe, the wonderful stylists and technicians at Neihulé transformed me from drab to fab!

Neihulé owners, husband and wife team Atouzo and Yvonne Nei-hulé, along with their amazing staff, pampered me in preparation for a

night out in Hollywood. Upon arrival, Yvonne immediately asked me what sort of look and changes I was hop-ing to achieve. I loved this. Customer service is paramount at Neihulé, and everyone was constantly checking in with me throughout each service I received to make sure it was exactly what I wanted. I got the full treat-ment – hair color, mani/pedi, spray tan, and makeup application. But the salon offers an even greater variety of services like waxing, eyebrow mi-croblading, and facials.

dtla makeover>> neihule salon & nail spa >> by sarah vita DTLA-WEEKLY.COM

When you walk past Neihulé, located on the corner of 6th

and Olive, it stands out as a glowing gem amongst the grittiness of down-town L.A. with its clean, white façade and sleek look. Neihulé lives up to its appearance, offering clients high quality salon services in the heart of downtown Los Angeles.

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GEL POLISHI started off at the nail bar, a service

at their Pershing Square location.

What’s lovely about Neihulé’s nail bar, is the offering of organic polish and matching gel/traditional polish so your mani and pedi can match! They also use an LED curing light to dry the gel polish that doesn’t harm your skin like the UV lamps. Hao did both my gel manicure and pedicure and was such a joy to chat with. My nails and hands came out look-ing pristine, healthy, and matching! The pedicure chairs upstairs are particularly comfortable.

SPRAY TANFollowing my nail services, I saw Ju-

liette Spink for a spray tan. I’m a beach bum and naturally tan, so I wasn’t sure what sort of effect a spray tan would have on me. But Juliette’s work and Neihulé’s product offer a sort of subtle glow that left my skin bronzed and healthy looking, almost shimmery! Their spray tan doesn’t look orange, too brown (that Friends epi-sode where Ross goes to the tanning salon comes to mind), and doesn’t streak. Not to mention it doesn’t smell like a spray tan, so you don’t walk out looking and smelling artificial. It’s just the right amount of color and glow that gives your body a toned, healthy look.

HAIR COLORWhen I entered Neihulé, my hair was

the byproduct of a previous color process-ing that had since faded and I was the vic-tim of some severe split ends. Yvonne put me in the hands of color genius, stylist Stefanie Cuesta, who gave my lavender/silver hair a serious color punch. Stefanie began by bringing up my highlights and lightening my hair, a process that takes some time to lift the existing pigment from my tresses. Then she brightened it with some seriously vibrant violet color that she painted on my hair. She’s an artist, you guys. Finally, she glossed my hair like it has never been glossed before. It was so shiny and soft even after all the bleach-ing it has endured. She trimmed it to a flattering face-framing shape that satis-fied my request to maintain length. Hair processing like this takes some serious time, and Stefanie was such a pleasure to work with for my hours in the chair. We were chatting it up like old friends within minutes, bonding over dogs, visiting New Orleans, and road trips. That’s the thing about Neihulé, you enter the salon alone, and feel like you’ve made several new friends by the time you leave. They’re that cool and welcoming.

Hair, skin, nails…. done!

And the finishing touch that truly had me ready for a night out was professional makeup application with Juliette. I’ve al-ways been a product girl, a makeup junk-ie. But I’ll be the first to admit I’m not the best at knowing how to apply my makeup properly or the most effective. Like Ste-fanie and Hao, Juliette is so lovely and sweet. She really makes the whole process fun (as if going to the salon and getting pampered isn’t fun enough already). What I really loved about Juliette was that she explained everything she was doing as she applied products to my face. It was like a mini-lesson in skincare and makeup application! I was happy to find that the products she used were paraben-free and cruelty-free, too!

A lot of people forget that the stuff we put on our skin absorbs into our body. Especially living in the concrete jungle that is downtown Los Angeles, any-thing to eliminate toxic intake is good in my book.

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Finding the right barber can be a tough process, especially for black men, which is why you often hear of celebrities

flying out their “day one” barber. So naturally, I was suspicious when my editor told me I was doing a make-over piece and I was to get my hair cut by a man I had never even met. It was terrifying and honestly, I had no intentions of showing up, but when I did I was more than grateful.

The Unfadeable Khalil took all my worries away the moment I saw him working. He a

part of the new breed of DTLA entrepreneurs and a damn good barber. He represents downtown LA to the fullest extent despite only being in town for about three years. He bikes to work owns Taste of Universal across the street and is a key aspect in the rebuilding that is taking place in downtown LA. He is the epitome of what living downtown means and on top of that, he can cut the hell out of some hair. K

Khalil began as a barber twelve years ago, learn-ing his technique from his older brother before going to barber school where he flew by without a problem. With the help of former running back Ricky Williams, Khalil opened his first shop in Dallas, Texas. Khalil did not believe Williams was actually in the NFL until he saw him in action on television one day due to Wil-liam’s lack of height. The shop they created was more than just a place to get a haircut, it was a curated experience that kept people coming back and feeling damn good about themselves, a similiar process Khalil has brought with him to Salon 6 in the Historic Core, where Khalil works now.

When I sat down in his chair at Salon 6, I had no idea what to expect. I’m a basic guy and I always get a basic cut, but he went to work on my head like a direc-tor with a vision. Cutting and working smoothly while listening to the banging beats of Drake’s classics.

I have never been so comfortable as I was with him behind the clippers, despite knowing him for a shorter amount of time than my current barber.

This guy could work. As I got to know him better he got to know my head better, cutting it precisely to make me look like one of his well-known clients. I was comfortable and at that moment I realized what he meant when he told me he enjoyed the feeling he gave his clients.

Khalil is looking to do more than just cut hair. He is trying to create. not just a look, but a feeling. The feeling he gives his clients and the feeling he gets after looking at his client’s faces of approval after a fresh cut. Twenty years of getting my haircut and I never felt that good when the barber handed me the mirror and told me to check out my cut. I looked at myself and was in shock, I could barely recognize the man in the mirror. I looked damn good.

He is one of those trusted barbers celebrities fly out, from Tyga to TI.

I was dying?Khalil asked me if I wanted dye and initially, but I had hesitated an answered no. I did not want to look like one of those fools with a painted on beard. When he asked again, I looked back in the mirror after what he had just done, I trusted him and told him yes. But then as he mixed a dark brown dye together and start-ed applying it, I started to regret it.

That’s when my editor walked in and asked: “Where’s our guy” as I sat right in front of her, I was nervous. I was thinking the dye was definitely throw-ing her off. When she finally realized it was me, the look on her face could only mean one thing. So, I got more nervous at my style as the dye was wet on my hair, obviously darker than normal and I was scared shitless because I thought she could tell that it looked like paint.

She asked if I liked it, but before I could answer Khalil stepped in. “Ah, I’m not done yet” Whew the weight was lifted. Why did I not trust this magician with clippers at this point? I have no idea. I sat there letting the dye set in for a minute more or so and then he took me to the back to wash it out. The warm rinse felt fantastic. After he washed the dye out and brought me back out front I looked at myself in the mirror and I was even better looking than before which I did not think was possible at this point.

DTLA is shaping him into a force to be reckoned with. The Unfadeable Khalil is the GOAT

in this city.

Never in my life had I received this kind of treat-ment at the barbershop and I loved it. Hell, at my current barbershop I am not even sure if they have any hair washing stations. If they do I surely had not been introduced to them. But Khalil is a different type of barber, and I got the full Unfadeable Khalil experience.

This man worked wonders and I could do nothing but thank him. Every moment I spent in his chair was relaxing and when I walked out of the shop I felt like a changed man. I got the Unfadeable Effect and I now see why he was frequently flown out to private islands to cut hair. 548 S Spring St # 111, Los Angeles, CA 90013 - #theunfadeablekhalil

12 dtla makeover>> unfadeable khalil >> by josh noble

THE UNFADEABLE KHALIL

dtla makeoverBecause DTLA is it’s own little before and after party - Isn’t it?

NFL Training Camp Begins For Rams and ChargersBoth the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers begin Training Camp on last weekend, the Rams on Satur-day, July 29th, the Chargers begin the next day, Sunday July 30th. The Rams and Chargers have new head coaches and are rebuilding for the future. Training Camp is an incredible fan experience for one and all-from families to the die hard fans-sitting in the bleachers with binocu-lars grading the talent.

Los Angeles RAMS to Host 2017 Training CampThe Los Angeles Rams will host their 2017 Training Camp presented by AT&T at the University of California, Irvine, for the second-consecutive year beginning on Saturday, July 29-August 17th, beginning at 3 p.m.

The 2017 Rams Training Camp will feature 15 practices at UCI that are open to the public, including one joint practice with the Chargers on Wednesday, August 9. All open practices are free to the public. Gates open 90 minutes prior to the start of practice and select players will sign auto-graphs after all open practices.

Amenities such as a fan tunnel, a beer garden, shaded seats and daily fan giveaways are a great reason to turn out.

This year, the Rams Fan Zone will oc-cupy an expanded footprint allowing more fans to access the space. Fan Zone will feature the Rams Digital Photo Booth, an interactive kids zone, a Combine present-ed by 24 Hour Fitness, Rams Legends Au-tograph Area (on select camp dates), and merchandise and concessions available for purchase. Back To School Community Drive (Fri-day, August 4) - In partnership with The Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA), the Rams will promote ‘Back to School’ by asking fans to donate school supplies. The first 3,000 fans who donate one or more school supplies will receive an LA Rams com-memorative cup.

Quarterback Jared Goff enters his second year, to help him adjust to the speed and intensity of the NFL, the Rams hired 30-yr. old wunderkind Sean McVay to become the Rams new head coach, the former offensive coordinator for the Wash-ington Redskins. McVay helped groom Redskins QB Kirk Cousins to an elite star. Fans are praying he can work the same magic with Goff, the Rams finished with a disappointing Mark of 4-12 last season. What happend to Todd Gurley? The Running Back was one of Fanta-sy Footballs biggest bust last year. A Sophmore slump to say the least; he averaged a pedestrian 3.2 yards per carry after rushing for over 1,000 yards in his rookie campaign. Despite his dropoff last year, he showed signs of brilliance late in the season. DTLA Weekly is predicting his patience and work ethic will come to fruition in the form of breakout TD runs at the Coliseum.

Finally, Defensive Tackle Aaron Don-ald is in the middle of a contract dispute. The Rams need to pay him, for he is worth every penny. The Rams identity is built on defense. LOS ANGELES CHARGERSThe Chargers situation is a bit more tricky. First, one must register at www.chargers.com to reserve a seat. All for a PRACTICE! It doesn’t end there. Gates to Jack Hammett Sports Complex will open one hour before the start of each practice session. Official parking is available at the OC Fair and Events Center at the Gate 3 parking lot off Fairview Drive is $10. Chargers Training Camp goes from July 30th through August 22nd. In the off-season, the Chargers hired An-thony Lynn. The former Running Backs coach of the Buffalo bills is no nonsense. He plans on installing a brutal running attack featuring Melvin Gordon. However, when Phillip Rivers is under center, it’s hard to imagine he won’t still heave the ball at any given moment. And that is an awesome weapon. The Chargers drafted Wide Receiver Mike Williams from Clemson. Many insiders claim the Chargers are a sleeper this year, so beware AFC West.

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Order in the courts, dine in or take out...Not just for law making anymore, the COURTS DISTRICT of DTLA

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With its independence, CHINATOWN has strength-

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Where SKID ROW meets the INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE

DISTRICT, with community leaders and entrepreneurs

willing to solve the problems of an area known for having

the 2nd largest homeless population in the country.

The HISTORIC CORE is revi-talized with new bike lanes,

parklettes, community gardens, outdoor concerts, artisan pop-ups, and 2 of

the most highly anticipated self-guided art tours in the

country.

ARTS DISTRICT is DTLA’s perfect mix of fine art galler-ies, creative loft style living, organic eating, and BEER,

hosting the most eclectic mix of indie artisan showcases

and micro-brewing compa-nies in all of Los Angeles.

LITTLE TOKYO is the heart of the largest Japanese-Amer-ican population in America. With over 3500 welcoming residents, and hundreds of

shops Little Tokyo sees its fair share of tourism in DTLA.

The Absolute Most: OLD JAPANESE UNION CHURCH

Think: 1922, East Coast Players, LAArt-Core, World Class Theater,

30+ Years.

The Most: JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM

Think: Tradition, Exhibits, WW2, Sculpture, History, Extraordinary

Origami.

The Almost: The Metro Regional Connector Think: All of Downtown’s Districts Connect-ed allowing passengers to transfer

to Blue, Expo, Red and Purple Lines, bypassing Union Station.

The Utmost:JZenshuji a Sōtō Zen Temple

Think: Shakyamuni Buddha, Commu-nity Garden, Meditation.

The Absolute Most: HAUSER WIRTH & SCHIMMEL

Think: Globe Mills Complex, Art World, Manuela Restaurant,

Art Exhibits, Installations.

The Most: ANGEL CITY BREWERY

Think: IPA, Beer Tasting, Local Enter-tainment, Karaoke, Comedy Night, New Mini-Festivals, Indie Art Shows.

The Almost: Institute of Contemporary Art

Think: Museum, 12,700Sqft., Industrial Building, 32-Year-Old Art Institution.

Architecture by wHY, Public Program-ming, Retail Stores.

The Utmost:ARTISTS & FLEAS

Think: Unique, Fashion, Art and Craft Show, Vintage, Food Trucks, Satur-

days.

The Absolute Most: SMORGASBURG

Think: Alameda Marketplace, 10,000 Visitors, Indie Artisan, Sunday, Food,

Music, Vintage, Wellness, Donuts.

The Most: LAMP/Union Rescue Mission/SkidRow

Housing TrustThink: Non Profit, Giving, Public Ser-

vice, Fundraising, Art Events.

The Almost: TheROW

Think: 1.3 million Sqft,. Multi-Use Complex, Residents, Shopping,

Restaurants, Local Entertainment, Creative Office Spaces.

The Utmost:GLADY’S PARK

Think: Concerts, Town Hall Meetings, Sports Court, Soup Lines,

Community.

The FASHION DISTRICT is a stitched oasis where fashion designers, wholesalers, mar-ket weeks, retailed fashion wares, accessories, textiles,

and shoppers collide.

The Absolute Most: NIGHT ON BROADWAY

Think: Outdoor concert, 12 Historic Theaters, Live Performances, Food

Trucks, Crepes, Huge Crowds.

The Most: DOWNTOWN ARTWALK

Think: Creativity, Nighttime Celebra-tion, Gallery, Artists, Crepes, Local Entertainment, Food Trucks on 7th, Street Vendors, Interactive Exhibits,

Bar Crawl.

The Almost: Renovation of the Old Cecil Hotel

Think: Nightstalker, Shining, American Horror Story, Hospice, Haunted.

The Utmost:GRAND CENTRAL MARKET

Think: Food Mart, Oyster Bar, Cafes, Spices, Historic, Produce, Traditional

Foods, Variety, Landmark.

The Absolute Most:CALIFORNIA MARKET CENTER

Think: Designers. ShowCase, Market Week, Fashion, Accessories, Textiles,

Fashion Run Way.

The Most:SANTEE ALLEY

Think: Bargains, SwapMeet, Bizarre, Street Dogs, Wigs, Wholesale Purses,

Immitation Perfume.

The Almost:BIGGER! BETTER!

Wall Florist MarketThink: Coral Forest, Farmer’s Market, Grilled Food, Aqua Frescas, Whole-

sale Flowers. Saturdays.

The Utmost:THE COOPER BUILDING

Think: Historic Landmark, Huge Shop-ping Bags, Full Fashion, Designers,

Showcase, Sample Sale, Men’s Suits.

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Lanza Bros Market (1926)337 E 1st Street LA, 90012 (213) 626-9132#suehirocafe $$

Cielito Lindo (1938)1 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (213) 687-4391#cielitolindola $

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La Luz del Dia (1959)1 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (213) 628-7495#olverastreet $$

Otomisan (1956)2506 1/2 E 1st St., LA, 90033 (323) 526-1150#otomisan $$$

Original Tommy’s (1946)2575 Beverly Blvd, LA, 90057(213) 389-9060#originaltommys $

Belasco Theater (1926)1050 S. Hill St., LA 90015(213) 746-5670#belascola $$

The Regent Theater (1914)448 S. Main LA 90014(323) 284-5727#regenttheaterla $$

Theater at the ACE (1927)929 S. Broadway, LA 90014(213) 709-6156 #theater_acedtla $$

Original Pantry (1924)2575 Beverly Blvd, LA, 90057(213) 972-9279#the_orignial_pantry $$

Pacific Dining Car (1920)1310 W 6th Street, LA, 90017(213) 483-6000#pacificdiningcar $$$

Clifton’s Cafeteria (1935)648 S Broadway, LA, 90014(213) 627-1673#cliftonsla $$

Iron Triangle (2016)1581 Industrial St., LA 90021 (323) 364-4415#irontrianglebrewing_dtla $$

breweries>>Angel City Brewery (2013)216 Alameda, LA, 90012 (213) 622-1261#angelcitybeer $$

Arts District Brewing (2015)828 Traction Ave, LA 90012(213) 519-5887#artsdistrictbrewing $$

Eighty Two (2014)707 E 4th Pl, LA, CA 90013(213) 626-8200#eightytwola $$

The Globe (1913)740 S Broadway, LA, 90014(213) 489-1667#globetheatrela $$

The Mayan (1927)1038 S. Hill St., LA 90015(213) 746-4287#themayan $$

The Orpheum (1926)842 S. Broadway, LA 90014(877) 677-4386#theorpheumtheater $$

3rd Generation (2015)808 W. 7th St., LA 90013(213) 627-8166#3rdgenerationbar $$

Eat. Drink Americano (2012)923 3rd St., LA 90012(213) 620-0781#eatdrinkamericano $$

Ham & Eggs Tavern (2013)433 W. 8th St, LA, 90014(213) 891-6939#gohameggs $$

71 Above (2016)633 W. 5th, LA 90013(213) 712-2683#71abovebar $$$

Artisan House (2011)614 S. Main St., LA 90013 (213) 622-6333#artisanhousela $$

Cerveteca DTLA (2014)923 E. 3rd St., LA 90012(213) 805-5862#cervetecadtla $$

Beelman’s Pub (2014)600 S Spring St, LA 90014(213) 622-1022 #beelmansdtla $$

Emerson Royce Bar (2015)1936 E. 7th St, LA 90021(213) 784-9006#theemersonla $$$

Church & State (2013)1850 Industrial St, LA 90012(213) 405-1434#churchandstatebistro $$$

Crepes Sans Frontieres (2013)541 S. Spring St., LA 90013(213) 623-3606 #crepessansfrontieres $$

Bottega Louie (2009)700 S. Grand Ave, LA 90014 (213) 802-1470#bottegalouie $$$

El Compadre (2014)1248 S. Figueroa LA 90014(213) 749-0025#elcompadredtla $$

Far Bar (2005)347 E. 1st St., LA 90012 (213) 617-9990#farbar_la $$

Coles (1908)118 E. 6th St., LA 90014(213) 622-4090#colesdtla $$

Wild Living Food (2017) 760 S Main St, LA, CA 90014 #wildlivingfood $$$

Brack Shop Tavern (2016)525 W. 7th St., LA 90014(213) 232-8657 #brackshoptavern $$

BS Taqueria (2015)514 W. 7th St., LA 90014(213) 680-2600#bstaqueria

El Cholo (2010)1037 S Flower St, LA 90015(213) 746-7750#elcholola $$

Don Chente (2015)1248 S. Figueroa St., 90015(213) 814-4865#donchentedtla $$

Barcito (2015)403 W. 12th St., LA 90014(213) 415-1821#barcitola $$

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Mumford Brewery (2015)416 Boyd St., LA, 90013 www.mumfordbrewing.com#mumfordbrewing

Boomtown Brewery (2015)700 Jackson St., LA 90012(213) 709-6156 #boomtownbrewery $$

Mikkeller (2017)330 W. Olympic Bl., LA 90015 (213) 596-9005#mikkellerbeer $$

Birds & Bees (2017)207 S. Broadway, LA, 90012 (213) 537-0510#birdsandbeesla $$

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Karl Strauss (2017)600 Wilshire Bl., LA 90017(213) 228-2739#karlstraussbeer $$

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5 Star Bar267 S Main St, LA, 90012(213) 625-1037 #5starbar $

Cana Rum Bar (2010)714 W. Olympic Bl., LA 90015(213) 745-7092 #canarumbarla $$

Monty Bar (2011)1222 W. 7th St. LA 90017(213) 228-6000#themontybar $

<<historic theaters>>

Bestia (2010)2121 E 7th Pl, LA 90021(213) 514-5724#bestiadtla $$$

Kai Japanese Roots (2017)542 S Broadway, LA 90013(213) 232-4900#kaijapaneseroots $$

Bernedettes1013 Alpine Street LA, 90012 (213) 250-2464#eastsidedeli $$

District711 S Hope St, LA 90015(213) 612-3185# $$

Figat7th735 S Figueroa St #133(213) 239-5654# $$$

HEALTHYCHOICES

Urth Cafe451 S Hewitt St,LA 90013(213) 628-3781# $$

Zinc Cafe580 Mateo St, LA 90013(323) 825-5381#zinccafeandmarke $$

Juice Crafters702 S Spring St, LA 90014(213) 689-4555# $$

Pitchoun545 S Olive St, LA 90013(213) 689-3240# $$

Green Grotto541 S Spring St #133, 90013(213) 265-7409# $$

Little Damage Soft Serve700 S Spring St, CA 90014(213) 628-3443# $$

The Alley (2007)1820 Industrial #260, 90021(213) 935-8189# $$

Philippe Original (1908)1001 N Alameda St., 90012(213) 628-3781#philippetheog $$

San Antonio Winery (1917)737 Lamar Ave, LA 90031(213) 382-8449#santantoniowinery $$$

Eastside Italian Deli (1929)1013 Alpine Street LA, 90012 (213) 250-2464#eastsidedeli $$

Misturo Cafe (1935)117 Japanese Village, 90012 (213) 613-1028#misturocafe $$

El Paso Inn (1930)11 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (915) 772-4264 #elpasoinla $$

Casa La Golondrina (1930)17 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (213) 628-4349#lagolondrina $$$

HMS Bounty (1935)3357 Wilshire Blvd LA, 90010(213) 385-7275#hmsbounty $$

Langer’s Deli (1947)704 S Alvarado St., LA 90057 (213) 483-8050 #langersdeli $$

Wendall’s Bar (2013)656 S. Main St., LA, 90014 (213) 709-6156 #wendalldtla $

King Eddy Saloon (1933)131 E. 5th Street, LA, 90013 (213) 629-2023#kingeddysaloon $

Tony’s Saloon (2009)2017 E. 7th St., LA, 90021 (213) 622-5523#tonyssaloon $

General Lees (1890)475 Gin LIng Way, LA 90012 (213) 625-7500#generaleesla $

Hank’s Bar (1954)840 S Grand Ave, LA 90017(213) 623-7718#hanksbardtla $

Love Song (2014)446 S. Main St., LA 90013 (323) 284-5728#thelovesongbar $$

Shoo Shoo Baby (2017)717 W 7th St. LA, CA 90017(213) 688-7755#shooshoobaby $$$

Down N Out Bar (1996)501 S Spring St, LA 90013 (213) 221-7595 $ #dnobar

Golden Gopher (1905)114 W. 8th Street, LA, 90014 (213) 614-8001 #goldengopherla $

Lexington Bar (2014)129 E 3rd St, LA, CA 90013(213) 291-5723 $

eat.drink.

Broken Spanish1050 S Flower St, LA 90015(213) 749-1460#brokenspanishla $$$

Blu Jam (2017)541 S. Spring St., LA 90013(323) 951-9191#hmsbounty $$

Escondite (1964)410 Boyd St., LA 90013(213) 626-1800#theescondite $$

BoardRoom (2017)135 N Grand Ave, LA 90012 213-972-8556#boardroom_la $$

Prank (2017)1100 S Hope St, LA 90015(213) 493-4786 #prankbar $$

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Las Perlas (2010)107 E. 6th, LA 90013(213) 988-8355#lasperlasla $$$

Little Bear (2012)523 W. 7th St., LA 90021(213) 622-8100#littlebearla $$$

LA Biergarten (2015)750 S. Broadway LA 90014213-628-3737#labiergarten $$

Preux & Proper (2014)840 S Spring St, LA 90014(213) 896-0090#preuxandproper $$

Little Sister (2015)523 W 7th St, LA 90017(213) 628-3146#littlesisterdtla $$

Library Bar (2007)707 S Grand Ave LA 90017 (213) 614-0053#librarybarla $$

Villain’s Tavern (2010)1356 Palmetto St, LA, 90013(213) 613-0766#villainstavern $$

Mas Malo (2011)515 W 7th St, LA 90014(213) 985-4332#masmalodtla $$

Little Jewel (2014)207 Ord St, L A 90012(213) 620-0461#littlejewel_la $$

Wurstkuche (2008)800 E. 3rd Street, LA 90013(213) 687-4444#wurstkuche $$

Otium (2015)222 S Hope St, LA 90012(213) 935-8500 #otiumla $$$

Spring Restaurant (2016)257 S Spring St, LA 90012(213) 372-5189#springlosangeles $$$

Redwood Bar (1999)316 W. 2nd St., LA 90012 (213) 680-2600#redwoodbar $

Yxta Cocina (2009) 601 S Central Ave, LA 90021(213) 622-5540 #yxta_cocinamexicana $$

Spitz (2011)316 W. 2nd St., LA 90012 (213) 680-2600#spitzpics $$

Vespaio (2015)225 S. Grand Ave. LA 90012(213) 221-7244#vespaiodtla $$$

Red Bird (2014)114 E 2nd St, LA 90012(213) 788-1191#redbirdla $$$

Le Petit Paris (2015)418 S Spring St, LA 90013(213) 217-4445#lepetitparis_la $$$

Wolf & Crane (2013)366 E 2nd St, LA, CA 90012(213) 935-8249#wolfandcranebar $$

Pez Cantina (2014)401 S Grand Ave LA (213) 258-2280#pezcantina $$

Tom George (2017)707 S Grand Ave LA 90017 (424) 362-6263#tomgeorgerestaurant $$$

Perch (2011) 448 S Hill St., L A 90013(213) 802-1770#perchlosangeles $$$

eat. drink. (dance). sleep.

Nixon Lounge (2014)Luxe City Center Hotel800 W. Olympic Bl, LA 90015(213)745-0162#luxecitycenter

Invention Bar (2013)Athletic Club431 W. 7th St., LA 90014(213) 625-2211#laac

Rooftop & Spin (2012)Standard Hotel555 S Flower St., LA 90017(213) 439-3065#spinstandardla

Galaxy Bar (1923)Millennium Biltmore506 S. Grand Ave., LA 90071(213) 624-1011#biltmorehotel

Bar & Kitchen (2014)@O Hotel819 S. Flower St. LA 90017(213) 784-3048#barandkitchen

Multiply Bar (2016)Kawada Hotel416 S. Spring St, LA 90013(213) 988-0826#multiply.la

Brasserie Sheraton Hotel711 S. Hope St. LA 90017(213) 488-3500#sheratonladt

gLance Lobby Bar (2010)JW Marriott900 W Olympic Bl. LA 90015(213) 765-8600#jalalive

Bona Vista Lounge (1976)Bonaventure Hotel336 S. Hill St., LA 90013(213) 687-7111#westinbonaventure

WGP4 (2010)Ritz Carlton900 W. Olympic Bl. LA 90015(213) 743-8800#ritzcarltonla

Los Angeles Hotel (2017)333 S Figueroa St, LA 90071(213) 617-1133#thelahotel

NOE (2011)Omni Hotel251 S Olive St, LA 90012(213) 617-3300 #omnihotel

drink.dance.

La Cita Bar336 S. Hill St., LA 90013(213) 687-7111#lacitabar $

Continental Club (2014)116 W 4th St., LA 90013(213) 620-0279#continentalclub $$

Grand Star Jazz (1946)943 N Broadway(213) 626-2285#grandstarjazzclub $

Blue J’s (2016)333 S Alameda St LA 90013(213) 988-7326#bluejlounge $$

Elevate Lounge (2007)811 Wilshire Blvd, LA 90014(213) 623-7100#elevatelounge $$

Conga Room (2008)800 W. Olympic Bl, LA 90015(213) 745-0162#congaroom $$

Exchange LA (2010)618 S. Spring St., LA, 90013(213) 627-8070#exchangela $$

The Reserve (2015)650 S. Spring St., 90014(213) 327-0057#thereserve $$

Resident DTLA (2015)428 S Hewitt St., LA 90013www.residentdtla.com#residentdtla $$

The Lash (2013)117 Winston Ave, LA 90013(213) 687-7723#thelashsocial $

Club Soho (2013)333 S. Boylston St, LA 90017(213) 989-7979 #clubsohola $$

Mezcalero DTLA (2017)510 S. Broadway, LA 90013(213) 628-3337#mezcalerodtla $$

Rock and Reillys615 S Flower St, LA 90017(213) 537-0554#rocknreillys $$

Stocking Frame911 Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 488-0373#stockingframe $$

Westbound DTLA300 S Santa Fe Ave 90013(213) 262-9291 # $$$

The Yard House17 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (213) 628-4349#lagolondrina $$$

Tuck Hotel820 S Spring St, LA 90014(213) 947-3815#

Hotel Figueroa (1976)939 S Figueroa St, LA 90015(213) 627-8971#

18 Social & MetropolisIndigo Hotel899 Francisco St, LA 90017(213) 232-8800#-

Bona Vista Lounge (1976)Bonaventure Hotel336 S. Hill St., LA 90013(213) 687-7111#westinbonaventure

Miro888 Wilshire Blvd, LA, 90017(915) 772-4264 #mirodtla $$

California Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)Established in 1979, MOCA is an art-ist-founded museum dedicated to collect-ing and exhibiting contemporary art. With one of the most compelling collections of contemporary art in the world, compris-ing roughly 7000 objects, created after 1940, preserving the works for future generations. 250 South Grand Ave LA, CA 90012.

African American Firefighter mu-seum Fire Station #30 AAFM is DTLA saying “thanks” for the first 100 years of service by African American Firefighters from 1897 to 1997. Valued testimony from actual Firefighters of yesteryear, like Sam Haskins, who was listed as the first Los Angeles Fireman of African decent in 1892, was also killed while responding to a fire in 1895. 1401 S Central Ave, LA, CA 90021.

Japanese American National Museum (JANM)The Japanese American National Muse-um is the first and largest museum in the United States dedicated to sharing the ex-perience of Japanese American ancestry. The JANM showcases the amazing works of famed and contemporary Japanese artists, historical exhibitions, and host cultural events. 100 N Central Ave, LA, CA 90012.

El Pueblo de Los Angeles The origin of LA, founded by 11 African American Spanish speaking families, (pobladores) accompanied by the Spanish military and Catholic church in 1787. Since it has become DTLA’s favorite Mex-ican marketplace, and cultural gathering center hosting Olvera Street, Pico House, first churches and other historic sites. 125 Paseo De La Plaza, LA, CA 90012.

African American History MuseumDesigned by African American architects, Jack Haywood and the late Vince Pro-by, the CAHM was opened to the public during the Olympic Games of July 1984, housing artifacts that “allow us to trace the African American experience from the western shores of Africa to the fields of the South,” and later migrations. 600 State Dr. Exposition Park. LA, CA 90037.

Italian American Museum of Los Angeles Museum of Los Angeles is to foster under-standing of Southern California’s di-verse heritage through research, historic preservation, exhibitions and educational programs that examine the history and contributions of Italian Americans and Italians in Los Angeles and the United States. 644 North Main St, LA, CA 90012.

Chinese American Museum (CAM)Symbolically housed in the oldest and last surviving structure of LA, the Garnier Building, once known as the unofficial “city hall” built in 1890, CAM holds the last missing pieces of DTLA’s original Chi-natown. After restoration on December 18, 2003, CAM opened, linking the past to a future for Chinese Americans span-ning over 150 years. 425 N Los Angeles St, LA, CA 90012.

Southwest Museum of the Ameri-can Indian Located in the Mt. Washington area of Los Angeles, just a few miles north of Downtown, this collection deals mainly with Native Americans, including exhibits dedicated to the American Indians of the Great Plains, California, and the North-west Coast. 234 Museum Drive, LA, CA 90065.

Korean American Museum (KAM)Located just a few miles west of the epi-center of DTLA, KAM interprets and pre-serves the history, culture, and achieve-ments of Korean Americans dating back to the 1880s, examining and discussing current issues, and exploring innovative ways to communicate the Korean Ameri-can experience fostering the advancement of Korean American culture. 3727 W 6th St #519, LA, CA 90020.

Animal Museum (NMAS)Located inside a 3-story brick warehouse built in 1909, NMAS aka the Animal Museum is the first museum of its kind dedicated to enriching the lives of animals and people through exploration of our shared experience, promoting respect for life and compassionate ethics in advanc-ing healthy, meaningful interconnections with the animal world. 421 Colyton St. LA, CA 90013.

Sports MuseumThe Sports Museum features rare items and exhibits from every sport but focuses mainly on baseball, beginning with its humble origins over 145 years ago. It includes old bats, gloves, uniform, balls and equipment and is home to the most complete collection of baseball technol-ogy in the world. 1900 S Main St, LA CA 90015.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) Since its inception in 1965, LAC-MA has been devoted to collecting works of art that span both history and geography. LACMA is the larg-est art museum in the western US, with a collection that includes nearly 130,000 objects dating from antiquity to the present. 5905 Wilshire Blvd, LA, CA 90036.

The Broad Museum Founded by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad opened in 2015, the muse-um is home to the 2,000 works of art in the Broad collection, which is among the most prominent holdings of postwar and contemporary art worldwide, launching an active program of rotating temporary exhibitions and innovative audience en-gagement, welcoming 180,000 visitors to date. 221 S. Grand Ave. LA, CA 90012.

National History Museum (NHM)You want to go back? You can go all the way back to Prehistoric Pangaea at the National History Museum. With over 300 real fossils, 20 complete dinosaurs and ancient sea creatures that may or may not still exist beneath the deep, the Age of the Dinosaur is brought into existence as well as the extraordinary journey of prehistoric man. 900 Exposition Blvd, LA, CA 90007.

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