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VOL 8 NO 13 #113/ Sept 7th - Sept 13th 2017/ DTLA-WEEKLY.COM

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REAL ESTATE Downtown Appetite>> corporation food hall/ DTLA Cocktail of the week>> Preux & Proper To be Or Not To bE? doing the most>> dtla travel guide/ GET 2 DTLA/ THIS WEEK IN SPORTS/ map inside

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VOL 8 NO 13 #113/ sept 7TH - sept 13th 2017

rasmus ray lee & Helena le of Premier Real Estate photography by: maxim shapovalov location: BUNKER HILL, DTLA

Nerd Pins Stickin’ It To Em’.......................................................................5 GET2DTLA: Event Stamps of the week..................................................7 This Week in Sports with Christopher Floch..........................................8 CORPORATION FOOD HALL: Why It Will Change DTLA....................9 REAL ESTATE EMPIRE Premier Real Estate...........................................10 DTLA Cocktail of the Week: Pruex & Proper: Slow Southern Style....12 MODERN DAY HISToRIA: MUSEUM GUIDE.........................................13 Doing the Most: Tourist Guide...............................................................14 eat. drink. dance. sleep BAR REVIEW....................................................16 To Be Or Not To Be? Theater Guide......................................................18 FOR ADVERTISING CALL: 888-732-DTLA EDITOR@DTLA-WEEKLY.COM

DOWNTOWN WEEKLY LA editor and chief KERI FREEMAN entertainment DONOVAN FREEMAN this week in sports CHRISTOPHER FLOCH special assignment MELINA PARIS MILCAH HALILI SARAH VITA JOSH NOBLE SHANE BILLINGS SEAN TURTLE MACKENZIE HORRAS MADELINE ADAMO BRIANNE KLIPP RYAN KAZEMAINI & JODY MILLER movie buff FREDERICK MINTCHELL fashion court HENRY DUARTE NIKO BROWN social media ART HUNTER comics GREG GOULD NISHANT SALDANHA ERIC ROSNER

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artists in residence>> Nerd pins by sean turtle

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Nerd Pins

stickS it to ANGEL CITY BREWERY

his Sunday, NerdPins is teaming up with BB-CRE.8 to host a pin pop-up show at Angel City Brewery. The show, called Pins & Pints, will feature over 40 pin companies and artists and the first 150 people will get a free

ith plans to continue to pay homage to culture with their entire line of products, the future is bright for NerdPins. Local artist and the brains behind NerdPins, Joe VanDyke, creates eye-catching pins that are more like wearable art. NerdPins has over 130 different kinds of pins in the collection. One can see notable characters from movies, musicians, and basically stuff that VanDyke and other nerds might be into.

pin. There will also be food trucks, giveaways, and of course, a lot of people who really like pins. Most people are fans of pins are especially if they represent something that they are into.

Nerds Are Cool

Some of the most successful and destructive human endeavors have been at the hands of nerds. The government has a bunch of nerds sitting in a room right now studying something. To nerd-out on something is to really know a lot about something random or go on and on about or study intensely. Words hurt but nerd doesn’t anymore. That being said, NerdPins’ name gives clue to the subject portrayed on the pins. Scanning the Etsy page will give you glimpses from favorite movies with different takes on some memorable characters. There are pins that you will not relate to which is great because it is an opportunity to learn something new. At around ten bucks per pin, the size is pretty big with brilliant color and craftsmanship.

Revenge of the NerdPins

Pins are a great conversation starter and eing mentioned on BuzzFeed and gain- can reveal a lot about the personality ing almost 10k Instagram followers in of the person dawning them. It makes complete sense that there has been a a short ten months, NerdPins is getting a lot of attention. VanDyke says that getting surge in this type of pop-up event. There through initial “worries and fears and tak- is a demand for community among pin ing the steps to grow” was a challenge. Yet fans. Clothes are the only place for pins! You can make a statement on bags, it has paid off in the connections he has a cork board at home, or use them as curmade and all of the fun along the way. rency.

NerdPins is all about expression and fun and according to VanDyke,

“It’s an inclusive spirit with collaborations and shows with other artists happening as much as possible.” He draws and creates new pins when not shipping out orders. With such a wide variety of pins, nerds of types are proudly sporting their interests on their sleeves, literally. So be sure to check out this amazing pop-up show at Angel City Brewery this Sunday from 12pm-6pm in the Arts District behind 216 Alameda St in DTLA. If you only go to one pin pop-up show this season, make it this one!

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MC HAMMER STAPLES CENTER 7:30PM SOUTH PARK

SUN STOCK FESTIVAL THE REEF ALL DAY USC/EXPO

PINS & PINTS

ANGEL CITY BREWERY 12PM - 5PM ARTS DISTRICT

MOIST MONDAYS W/ DJ MOIST LA CITA BAR 9PM - 2AM HISTORIC CORE

CANNABIS WORLD EXPO LA CONVENTION CTR ALL DAY SOUTH PARK

HISTORY OF SKA GRAMMY MUSEUM ALL DAY SOUTH PARK

GRAMMY MUSEUM 6PM SOUTH PARK

ARTS DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET 3RD & TRACTION 11AM-5PM ARTS DISTRICT

LATINO BOOK FAMILY FEST LA PLAZA DE CULTURA 10AM USC/EXPO

BODY WORLDS EXHIBIT CAL SCIENCE CENTER ALL DAY EXPO/USC

BROADWAY & ORD 8PM CHINATOWN

UNION STATION 5:30PM - 10PM COURTS DISTRICT

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BOOK SIGNING INDUSTRY LA 7PM - 11PM

STORY EXPO LA CONVENTION CTR ALL DAY SOUTH PARK

ICA GRAND OPENING ICA MUSEUM ALL DAY ARTS DISTRICT

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ELLA AT 100 CLOSING GRAMMY MUSEUM 10AM - 6:30PM SOUTH PARK

ART HOUSE FILMS LA LIVE ALL DAY SOUTH PARK

BEAT SWAP MEET GRAND PARK 11AM - 4PM COURTS DISTRICT

CAROICA BLUE WHALE 9PM LITTLE TOKYO

SLEEPAWAY GAMES

$8 MOVIES REGAL CINEMAS @LA LIVE ALL DAY SOUTH PARK

DOWNTOWN INDIE THEATER 10PM COURTS DISTRICT

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downtown Appetite>> corporation food hall by madeline adamo 9

corporation Food Hall here’s why it will change DTLA

he future is lunch. At least, that’s the vision of the developers behind downtown LA’s first boutique food court, Corporation Food Hall, which opened its vast doors between the 7th & 8th block section of Spring Street September 1st. And why a food hall? The re-imagining of the 1980’s food court has spurred a renaissance across every great city in Northern America, mirroring the European customs of communal dining and modestly sized artisan offerings. You won’t see a quarter pounder here, but instead gourmet balanced options teetering on the decadent and ringing up at $10-15/meal. So eat your heart out Los Angeles. Despite pressures to open a bar, the Shomof Group was set on a lunch option to position a thriving daytime business to wake up the previously dormant one-block-span connecting the historic and fashion districts along Spring. Before Little Damage and Juice Crafters galvanized the corner of 7th, foot traffic on the sleepy block was

shown here>> pig pen delicacy showing off their delicious jam burger and taters The hall’s eight culinary entities are comprised of popular LA food trucks and pop-ups gone brick and mortar as well as existing cult-followed eateries across southern California. Poke2Go and Buddha Belly (food truck ArroyLA) will be serving up Asian fusion, Funculo: flour dusted homemade The Shomof Group’s commitment pasta and sauce, Soom Soom: farmto a day-time business doesn’t mean libations are off the table by to-table Mediterranean, Pig Pen Deliany means. A state of the art bar hug- cacy: pork-centric comfort food turned art, Tacos Tu Madres: unconventionging the end of building’s post-indusal Mexican (home to truffle guacamotrial interior is planning on operating le…shall we say more?), On The Thirty: during the hall’s regular 11am-11pm business hours, in addition to offering artisan cocktails and wine plus an after-hours drinks until 2 am. Patrons addition pizza station featuring a tiled Naples pizza oven that cooks pizza to can enjoy world renowned mixology perfection in less than 3 minutes, and and 5-star wines from LA name On lastly, L.A’s coffee and brunch InstaThe Thirty, the masterminds behind gram rock star, Bardonna. the hall’s spirited offerings. nearly all extinct. Corporation Food Hall, along with the Holland Partner Group’s adjacent towers, offering a combined 500+ luxury apartments come next year, is sure to bring new life to the entire block stretch.

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10. DTLA REAL ESTATE EMPIRE by Madeline Adamo

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EMPIRE The Expert Team of

PREMIER

Lucky for PRE, Rasmus was already a firm believer in city living. Opting to live in apartments his whole adult life, Rasmus thrives off the genuine and more-friendly interactions of living in close proximity to others and the hustle and bustle mixed use developments bring. “ Some people love the beach, but I love tall buildings. Looking up at them gives me a sense of calm,” he admits. “Everything in downtown LA is building up. It feels natural to live in that for me.”

It’s no wonder then that PRE is consistently voted 5 out of 5 stars on Yelp, and has the top customer service rating in the country for their field. No one knows the real estate business better, which is no surprise given their collective team of experts in real estate law and loans, putting PRE on top.

No wonder PRE has so successfully serviced DTLA. Its humble visionaries are truly one with the city. Rasmus, who in addition to being the C.O.O is also the company’s designated broker and office manager, has with his team helped several hundreds of people looking for the right investment, buying their properties, selling their properties, renting out their properties, and finding properties to lease and live in- all contributing to the growth of DTLA.

Prior to Premier Real Estate, all DTLA listings were managed by agents in offices out of Los Feliz, Hollywood, or elsewhere. Brokers and agents wouldn’t work let alone live in the city. So what did the PRE founders do? Moved into a ground level office in South Park and invested. Big time.

Helena Le and Rasmus Ray Lee of PRE photo by Maxim Shapovalov

his favorite spots, Prank, in the LUMA Tower. Next door the Hygge Bakery, his creation, of course, exhibiting a wall size black and white photo of Rasmus himself proudly showcasing a selection of Danish cakes. “ArtThey Came, ists build the atmosphere They Conquered on the ground, developers When Danish native Rasmus stepped “You need developers to build up from that- they onto DTLA soil in the early 2000’s he build but you need artists to make it brick and mortar.” looked beyond the desolation and make things hot,” says Rascrime and saw a thriving art commu mus over dinner at one of

nd pioneers they are. Committed to building their lives as well as their livelihoods in DTLA, Rasmus Ray Lee and Helena Le of Premier Real Estate have a true eye for potential and a deeply rooted love of the land that shows in their zeal for helping clients thrive in DTLA.

asmus points out that the artists were in DTLA long before anyone else, and long before anyone else even thought to live in the city. And he and his colleagues weren’t about to miss all the fun. The team of 10 employees all either live in or own properties in DTLA, giving them exclusive insight into the market and a true passion for the city itself. Look at any picture on the company’s Yelp page and you’ll see PRE staff both working and playing hard in a city they undoubtedly adore.

A Foundation of Faith

Real Estate

ourteen years ago these entrepreneurs stuck their flag in the depleted soil of a sleepy Downtown Los Angeles and set up shop, taking a leap of faith in the DTLA real estate market that perhaps only our pioneer ancestors could relate to.

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nity. Being a musician himself, and one fresh from playing the NYC and Boston scene no less, he knew all too well that art districts invariably lead to development. Sharing his foresight was another East Coast transplant, Vietnam native Helena Le, the mastermind behind Premier Real Estate and the founding mother of the company’s DTLA office.

Being the oldest real estate office in downtown Los Angeles has paid off. The company’s newest listings include names like The Ritz Carlton and the LUMA Towers, and since opening, they’ve sold over $100 million worth in properties in the last 3 years. Quite a leap of faith and a lucky draw when considering the scene they came into.

“Majority of Downtown LA looked as if a nuclear bomb had gone off,” recalls Rasmus of the vibe of DTLA pre-turn of the century. “I think that is how most people saw it until 2000.” And in 2003, Rasmus saw lofts.

Recalling his first view of the Flower Street Lofts, Rasmus explains the light bulb that went off, as he suddenly realized that these were going to be the next big thing.

“LA didn’t have a sense of lofts… condos, lofts, these were going to be hot.”

The Team

A scroll through the PRE Yelp or Facebook page and you can see why customers choose Premier. A cheery collective smile back at you, as they are shown working hard but more importantly playing hard in a city they’re obviously very proud of. This crew’s got soul, a byproduct of living and loving the city they service no doubt, and why they get their customers the best investments, every time. Many skills contribute to the versatility of the PRE team, who work together on projects despite commission, a rare synergy in the stereotypically ultra competitive real estate industry. Rasmus explains that among them there is a photographer, a notary, a contractor, a short sale specialist, loan modifier, a CPA, and an investment specialist providing holistic financial assessments and extensive personal experience investing in DTLA. All staff live or own in the DTLA area, and are invested in the city’s industry and future. A visit to their office on Hope Street solidifies the tone of the company by its modern but warm design and open concept, no cubicles but instead integrated conference areas and clean desks, with giant windows looking straight out at the bustling sideway it sits on. Cont..page 18

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DTLA COCKTALE OF THE WEEK PREUX&PROPER: SLOW SOUTHERN STYLE by Jody Miller

Preux: French, from Old French prod, prud, prous chilalrous, capable, valiant.

hat’s quite a reputation to live up to, for a restaurant. But when Louisiana native Joshua Kopel opened Preux & Proper on the corner of S. Spring and Main in a brick facade building accented with black iron rails, he must have had an epiphany and knew he was going to bring something scarce and special to DTLA – a bar and restaurant integrating the rich culinary traditions and swagger of the South with So Cal foodie culture. But food was only part of the plan, rather, Preux & Proper would be an experience, an immersion into a magnanimous world of hospitality and warmth. When you add renegade New American Chef Sammy Monsour and mixology mistress Kassady Wiggins to the smoldering cauldron, you get New Southern food and drink that accentuates the meaning of fine dining. DTLA Weekly had the pleasure of speaking with manager Victoria Lane in depth about the concept and philosophy of Preux & Proper. She is not only proud of their success as a business, but for the impact, they have on the DTLA culinary landscape. Q. Tell me about the owner Joshua Kopel’s background? He’s from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, which is why people often mistake us for a Cajun/Creole restaurant when what we are bringing to Los Angeles is a larger, Southern experience. You will find those iconic dishes on our menus, primarily downstairs in Preux, but we are offering low country, Tex Mex and other historically significant dishes that you find in any high-end Southern restaurant.

“Southern food is, by nature, rich and full of flavor. What we are doing is sustainable and organic, which makes it a great deal more healthy. We use heritage veggies, which are the oldest seeds on the planet.” We buy responsibly farmed and fished products. Not everything is fried. It’s possible to mix things up and get some nutrition in there. We have some surprising items such as our Ogo Caesar Salad made with Ogo seaweed, which is very high in nutrient value. To be frank, we all deserve a little comfort food now and then. If you are concerned about your calorie intake, save us for your cheat day. You won’t be disappointed. With names like Sarsparilla Smoke Show, Voodoo Queen, and Thugs Passion, is it any wonder we chose Preux & Proper as our location for DTLA Cocktail of the Week? Mixology diva Kassady has conjured the Beauty School Dropout; a refreshing blend of sloe gin, dry gin, egg whites, lemon house made grenadine and Angostura bitters. The result is a frothy yet sultry brew reminiscent of a dizzy and dreamy Southern night. Preux & Proper, 840 S. Spring Street, LA CA, 90014 - 213 896-0090 preuxandproper.com

eauty School Drop Out may not be as beautiful as them other gals but she’s a sweet frothy reminder

Q. What makes Preux & Proper truly Southern? The most important hallmark is the extraordinary hospitality. It is a badge of honor to feed people until they are full and treat them like family. We often go above and beyond in order to bring people unique experiences within our walls. You cannot fake passion. We are executing that daily with a great deal of love. Q. What can an Angeleno learn from the Southern tradition The South is the largest region of the US. It is also the region that most perfectly represents the US as a whole due to the fact that everyone who settled in those states added to the culture. It is a melting pot of techniques, flavors, and traditions. It is also what other countries view as American Cuisine - BBQ, Mac and Cheese, etc. So, everyone’s favorite things are all found within the heading of Southern Food and a massive number of cultures were soaked up into it to form what we are cooking today. Q. Many people here may be apprehensive about Southern cuisine due to its reputation for being rich in calories. What can you tell them about Preux & Proper that may surprise them?

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momuments in time>> DTLa Museum guide brought to you by art walk news 13

MODERN DAY PRE-HISTORIA>> MUSEUM GUIDE The Broad Museum

National History Museum (NHM)

California Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)

African American Firefighter museum Fire Station #30

Japanese American National Museum (JANM)

El Pueblo de Los Angeles

Founded by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad opened in 2015, the museum 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 engagement, welcoming 180,000 visitors to date. 221 S. Grand Ave. LA, CA 90012.

Established in 1979, MOCA is an artist-founded museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting contemporary art. With one of the most compelling collections of contemporary art in the world, comprising roughly 7000 objects, created after 1940, preserving the works for future generations. 250 South Grand Ave LA, CA 90012.

The Japanese American National Museum is the first and largest museum in the United States dedicated to sharing the experience 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.

African American History Museum Designed by African American architects, Jack Haywood and the late Vince Proby, 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.

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 Chinatown. After restoration on December 18, 2003, CAM opened, linking the past to a future for Chinese Americans spanning over 150 years. 425 N Los Angeles St, LA, CA 90012.

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.

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. 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 Mexican marketplace, and cultural gathering center hosting Olvera Street, Pico House, first churches and other historic sites. 125 Paseo De La Plaza, LA, CA 90012.

Italian American Museum of Los Angeles

Museum of Los Angeles is to foster understanding of Southern California’s diverse 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.

Southwest Museum of the American 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 Northwest Coast. 234 Museum Drive, LA, CA 90065.

Korean American Museum (KAM)

Animal Museum (NMAS)

Sports Museum

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

Located just a few miles west of the epicenter of DTLA, KAM interprets and preserves the history, culture, and achievements of Korean Americans dating back to the 1880s, examining and discussing current issues, and exploring innovative ways to communicate the Korean American experience fostering the advancement of Korean American culture. 3727 W 6th St #519, LA, CA 90020. The 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 technology in the world. 1900 S Main St, LA CA 90015.

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 advancing healthy, meaningful interconnections with the animal world. 421 Colyton St. LA, CA 90013.

Since its inception in 1965, LACMA has been devoted to collecting works of art that span both history and geography. LACMA is the largest 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.

doing the most>> downtown los angeles

little tokyo

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With its independence, CHINATOWN has strengthened its romantic and familiar relationship with Downtown, demonstrating it is as gentle as it is honest with its gifts for DTLA.

Order in the courts, dine in or take out...Not just for law making anymore, the COURTS DISTRICT of DTLA offers a gambit of public art, a 360 degree observation deck, legendary eateries and historical landmarks.

LITTLE TOKYO is the heart of the largest Japanese-American population in America. With over 3500 welcoming residents, and hundreds of shops Little Tokyo sees its fair share of tourism in DTLA.

ARTS DISTRICT is DTLA’s perfect mix of fine art galleries, creative loft style living, organic eating, and BEER, hosting the most eclectic mix of indie artisan showcases and micro-brewing companies in all of Los Angeles.

The HISTORIC CORE is revitalized 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.

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 FASHION DISTRICT is a stitched oasis where fashion designers, wholesalers, market weeks, retailed fashion wares, accessories, textiles, and shoppers collide.

The Absolute Most:

south park

financial china town district

BUNKER HILL is DTLA’s leader in live performance art, presenting formally trained theater, dance and musical performances, including those in the visual arts as well as presenting DTLA’s master chefs.

SOUTH PARK is no doubt the new Entertainment capital of the world with tours & expos, national sporting events, award ceremonies, comedy shows, restaurants, and a discotheque, almost completely surrounded by world class hotels.

Sure, the FINANCIAL DISTRICT sounds like it’s ALL WORK and no play, but with historic landmarks, sky tops with full bars, thrill rides, & award winning happy hours, prepare yourself for the pressures of excitement.

The Absolute Most:

MUSIC CENTER Think: Walt Disney Concert Hall, LA Philharmonic, LA Opera, Center Theater Group Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, Ticket Booth.

The Most:

Staples Center/LA LIVE Think: Sports Area, Live Concerts, Movie Theater, Bowling Alley, XGames, 4 Star Hotels, Rooftop Spas.

The Most:

GRAND PARK Think: Lunch Time Food Trucks, Dia Los Muertos, We Are Los Angeles, Family Reunion, Light Up the Holidays. 4th of July.

Los Angeles Convention Center Think: Expos, Network, AirPort, Media Pass.

The Almost:

METROPOLIS Think: Panoramic Views, New Skyline, Sky Pools, Dogparks, Exquisite Dining, Boutique Hotel, Cabanas.

The Utmost:

Music Center’s Grand MakeOver Think: $30 million in renovations over the next two years.

The Almost:

SKYSPACE Think: Full bar, 70 stories up, Breathtaking Views, Magic Carpet Ride, Glass Slide.

The Most:

WILSHIRE GRAND Think: Sushi with a view, Poolside Bar, Rooftop Restaurants, Hotel Rooms, Palm Trees.

The Almost:

110/105/10/5 FWY Intersection Think: Car Radio, Traffic, MapQuest, Windshield, Congestion, Bumpers, CHP, Road rage.

The Utmost:

MOCA CONTEMPORARY Think: Art of Our Time, Exhibits, Collections, Programs.

REGAL CINEMAS Think: Block Buster Movies, Film Screenings, $8 Dollar Tuesdays, Pop Corn, RedVines, and now...Beer!!!

THE BLOC Think: International Brands, Shopping Mecca, Outdoor Terrace, Art Installations and Live Performances.

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AU LAC NOE 71 ABOVE

EL COMPADRE TOMS URBAN KATSUYA

BOTTEGA LOUIE MIRO TOM GEORGE

civic district

bunker hill

The Absolute Most:

tour guide

CHINATOWN CENTRAL PLAZA Jazz Club, Dim Sum, Hanfu, Peking Duck, Culture Festivals.

The Most:

GIN LIN WAY Think: Red Lanterns, Neon, Vintage Chinese Architecture, Jazz Clubs1938.

The Almost:

Year of the Dog Think: Loyalty. Careful Observation. Plenty of new restaurants, art shows, and a new year of cultural festivities.

UNION STATION Think: Subway, Maps, Train Station.

The Most:

CITY HALL Think: Observation Deck, Farmer’s Market, Outdoor Concerts, Local Government.

The Almost:

Polyphonoptic Tower Think: Kinetic Sculpture, Music, Lights, Synchronization, Water, Flood, Faulty to Fixed.

The Utmost:

OLVERA STREET Think: Birth Place of Los Angeles, Mexican Marketplace, Authentic food, Aztec Dancers, Mariachis, Catholic Church.

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CHUNG KING ROAD Think: Art Openings, Art Galleries, Antiques, Curio Shops, Live Performances.

PHO 87 LASA SEA FRESH

CIENTO LINDO TRAXX NICKS CAFE

OLD JAPANESE UNION CHURCH Think: 1922, East Coast Players, LAArtCore, 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 Connected allowing passengers to transfer to Blue, Expo, Red and Purple Lines, bypassing Union Station.

The Utmost:

HAUSER WIRTH & SCHIMMEL Think: Globe Mills Complex, Art World, Manuela Restaurant, Art Exhibits, Installations.

The Most:

ANGEL CITY BREWERY Think: IPA, Beer Tasting, Local Entertainment, 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 Programming, Retail Stores.

The Utmost:

historic core

NIGHT ON BROADWAY Think: Outdoor concert, 12 Historic Theaters, Live Performances, Food Trucks, Crepes, Huge Crowds.

The Most:

the skidz

fashion district

SMORGASBURG Think: Alameda Marketplace, 10,000 Visitors, Indie Artisan, Sunday, Food, Music, Vintage, Wellness, Donuts.

CALIFORNIA MARKET CENTER Think: Designers. ShowCase, Market Week, Fashion, Accessories, Textiles, Fashion Run Way.

The Most:

DOWNTOWN ARTWALK Think: Creativity, Nighttime Celebration, Gallery, Artists, Crepes, Local Entertainment, Food Trucks on 7th, Street Vendors, Interactive Exhibits, Bar Crawl.

LAMP/Union Rescue Mission/SkidRow Housing Trust Think: Non Profit, Giving, Public Service, Fundraising, Art Events.

SANTEE ALLEY Think: Bargains, SwapMeet, Bizarre, Street Dogs, Wigs, Wholesale Purses, Immitation Perfume.

The Almost:

Renovation of the Old Cecil Hotel Think: Nightstalker, Shining, American Horror Story, Hospice, Haunted.

TheROW Think: 1.3 million Sqft,. Multi-Use Complex, Residents, Shopping, Restaurants, Local Entertainment, Creative Office Spaces.

The Utmost:

BIGGER! BETTER! Wall Florist Market Think: Coral Forest, Farmer’s Market, Grilled Food, Aqua Frescas, Wholesale Flowers. Saturdays.

The Utmost:

JZenshuji a Sōtō Zen Temple Think: Shakyamuni Buddha, Community Garden, Meditation.

ARTISTS & FLEAS Think: Unique, Fashion, Art and Craft Show, Vintage, Food Trucks, Saturdays.

GRAND CENTRAL MARKET Think: Food Mart, Oyster Bar, Cafes, Spices, Historic, Produce, Traditional Foods, Variety, Landmark.

GLADY’S PARK Think: Concerts, Town Hall Meetings, Sports Court, Soup Lines, Community.

THE COOPER BUILDING Think: Historic Landmark, Huge Shopping Bags, Full Fashion, Designers, Showcase, Sample Sale, Men’s Suits.

top food picks

KAGAYA SUSHI GEN OYSTARS

BESTIA ZINK CAFE THE ALLEY

LE PETITE PARIS LITTLE DAMAGE

CREPES SANS FRONTIERES

THE ESCONDITE YXTE COCINA COMFORT LA

LOCALITA GUEDOS BRONZED AUSSIE

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<< EAT. DRINK. DANCE. SLEEP >>

CHOICES

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

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

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

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

Juice Crafters 702 S Spring St, LA 90014 (213) 689-4555 # $$

Pitchoun 545 S Olive St, LA 90013 (213) 689-3240 # $$

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 $$$

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 $

Green Grotto 541 S Spring St #133, 90013 (213) 265-7409 # $$

Little Damage Soft Serve 700 S Spring St, CA 90014 (213) 628-3443 # $$

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 $$$

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

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

Urth Cafe 451 S Hewitt St,LA 90013 (213) 628-3781 # $$

Zinc Cafe 580 Mateo St, LA 90013 (323) 825-5381 #zinccafeandmarke

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bernedettes 1013 Alpine Street LA, 90012 (213) 250-2464 #eastsidedeli $$

5 Star Bar 267 S Main St, LA, 90012 (213) 625-1037 #5starbar $

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

DRINK

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

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

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

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

Lexington Bar (2014) King Eddy Saloon (1933) 129 E 3rd St, LA, CA 90013 131 E. 5th Street, LA, 90013 (213) 629-2023 (213) 291-5723 $ #kingeddysaloon $

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

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

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 $$$

eat.drink.

<<ratings>>

breweries>>

service decor

taste parking

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 $$

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

community

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

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

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

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

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

$$$

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Figat7th 735 S Figueroa St #133 (213) 239-5654 # $$$

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

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

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

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

District 711 S Hope St, LA 90015 (213) 612-3185 #

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

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

Broken Spanish 1050 S Flower St, LA 90015 (213) 749-1460 #brokenspanishla $$$

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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<<historic theaters>> $$

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Yard House 17 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (213) 628-4349 #lagolondrina $$$

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

Stocking Frame 911 Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 488-0373 #stockingframe $$

LA Biergarten (2015) 750 S. Broadway LA 90014 213-628-3737 #labiergarten $$

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

Miro 888 Wilshire Blvd, LA, 90017 (915) 772-4264 #mirodtla $$

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

Rock and Reillys 615 S Flower St, LA 90017 (213) 537-0554 #rocknreillys $$

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 $$

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Westbound DTLA 300 S Santa Fe Ave 90013 (213) 262-9291 # $$$

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

La Cita Bar 336 S. Hill St., LA 90013 (213) 687-7111 #lacitabar

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

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

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

$$$

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

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

eat. drink. (dance). sleep. Bar & Kitchen (2014) @O Hotel 819 S. Flower St. LA 90017 (213) 784-3048 #barandkitchen

Brasserie Sheraton Hotel 711 S. Hope St. LA 90017 (213) 488-3500 #sheratonladt

Multiply Bar (2016) Kawada Hotel 416 S. Spring St, LA 90013 (213) 988-0826 #multiply.la

gLance Lobby Bar (2010) JW Marriott 900 W Olympic Bl. LA 90015 (213) 765-8600 #jalalive

Galaxy Bar (1923) Millennium Biltmore 506 S. Grand Ave., LA 90071 (213) 624-1011 #biltmorehotel

Invention Bar (2013) Athletic Club 431 W. 7th St., LA 90014 (213) 625-2211 #laac

Nixon Lounge (2014) Luxe City Center Hotel 800 W. Olympic Bl, LA 90015 (213)745-0162 #luxecitycenter

Rooftop & Spin (2012) Standard Hotel 555 S Flower St., LA 90017 (213) 439-3065 #spinstandardla

WGP4 (2010) Ritz Carlton 900 W. Olympic Bl. LA 90015 (213) 743-8800 #ritzcarltonla

Bona Vista Lounge (1976) Bonaventure Hotel 336 S. Hill St., LA 90013 (213) 687-7111 #westinbonaventure

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

NOE (2011) Omni Hotel 251 S Olive St, LA 90012 (213) 617-3300 #omnihotel

Tuck Hotel 820 S Spring St, LA 90014 (213) 947-3815 #

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

18 Social & Metropolis Indigo Hotel 899 Francisco St, LA 90017 (213) 232-8800 #-

Bona Vista Lounge (1976) Bonaventure Hotel 336 S. Hill St., LA 90013 (213) 687-7111 #westinbonaventure

The Future of

PREMIER

Real Estate

The Future of DTLA I

Cont...by Madeline Adamo

t’s hard to discount a symbiotic relationship between the pioneering real estate company of DTLA and the city’s exponential growth. After all, they were the only ones who believed enough in the city to open their office in the bare bones of a pre-renaissance DTLA over a decade ago. So what can we expect from PRE as their high-rises soar around them? Well for one, a second branch opening in the arts district next year, which Rasmus will also lead as designated broker and office manager. Also, expansion globally, as

And perhaps the most exciting of all is PRE’s success in bringing buyers into the highly anticipated Ocean Wide Plaza, a beacon of global sophistication and high-rise innovation, bringing residential offerings from Park Hyatt which will be half condos half hotel, two towers of non-branded condos, and open-air retail as DTLA’s first high-end mall. The towers are set to open in 2019. In the meantime, PRE is working double-time opening up the conversations needed to ensure that despite soaring real estate prices organizations are put in place to ensure affordable housing. The company is searching for partnerships to create funds to help organizations that launch programs and opportunities for those affected by gentrification and dramatic rent hikes.

For Rasmus, the social challenges that come with development are something he is not taking lightly, but he also sees an array of new opportunity for the residents of DTLA as jobs at all sorts of skill levels are emerging with the booming of business.

“It inspires me to do more,” says Rasmus, the wheels turning in his mind as he looks around the bohemian interior of Prank’s distinctive dining room, the bar filling up with DTLA locals and professionals energized from a work day of promise and prosperity. “It’s truly supply and demand in DTLA.” Premier Real Estate 1100 S Hope ST, STE 102, Los Angeles, CA 90015. 213-995-5057.

To Be or Not to Be?

THEATER PICKS

ahmanson theater bob baker’s 24 street theater marionette theater As one of the nation’s most influential nonprofit theatre 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 Tony®-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.

la opera

Since 1948 The LA Opera has maintained a talented roster of resident artists, young singers who perform regularly 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 community 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.

Baker died 2014 but he left behind a lifetime worth of smiles and memories, 1,000’s of enchanting, hand-crafted 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.

mark taper forum

Under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Ritchie, this theatre creates an extraordinary connection between 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 HEAD OF PASSES with an astonishing, deeply moving new drama about family, acceptance, and the power of faith from MacArthur “Genius Award”-winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney (The Brother/Sister Plays), featuring Tony Award® winner Phylicia Rashad Show runs from September 13th to October 22nd. 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 628-2772.

This arts organization built in 1928 as a Carriage House, once home to the working horses of the grand Victorian homes in this neighborhood. On Stage Now: Two political prisoners are allowed to interact with one another for one hour a week — but must remain in their chairs and never stand. As they entertain each other with stories of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, we witness the power of theater to transport them, and us, into the realm of the imagination, even as we remain bound to our seats. September 9th through Oct 16th. 1117 West 24th Street LA, CA 90007. 213 -745-6516.

redcat

Through performances, exhibitions, screenings, and literary events, REDCAT introduces diverse audiences, students 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. Coming Soon: REDCAT’s 15th Season: Vital Artists at a Crucial Time, a bold international program of daring and provocative artists who confront the most vital issues of our time with intelligent, memorable experiences you won’t soon forget beginning September 16th. 631 W. 2nd Street, LA, CA 90012.

how’s the weather?

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client bases grow in China, Taiwan, India, and Korea. PRE is currently featured on a number of international listing websites, as DTLA becomes recognized globally as a fast-growing cosmopolitan giant.

GREG GOULD

corporation food hall>> cont from page 9

iners will have the opportunity to sit at communal tables along the main artery of the hall’s interior or sit bar style along the station’s counters as they watch their food being prepared in fully-equip kitchens ranging from 202 to 288 square feet each. The hall even has high chairs- not always easy to find in the culinary hot spots of Los Angeles, where dog bowls are often more commonplace than boosters. A good amount of high-top tables are also available on the hall’s street view patio, where diners can enjoy their food as well as their alcoholic beverages while taking in the energy of Downtown Los Angeles’s historic district and up and coming businesses.

The hall’s high-ceilinged industrial-modern design also serves as a canvas for urban art and murals, offering what are sure to be some of the city’s best places for photography. Diners can easily snap some #foodporn of their decadent plates, framed by the chic reclaimed wood tabletops, or take a selfie by the interactive murals decorating the hall’s elegant cement walls, with inscriptions such as “Sorry for what I said when I was hungry,” and “To Live and Dine in LA.” And if living fully in LA is what your after then why not have Corporation Food Hall all to yourself? The space is available to those wishing to book for private events, giving one’s guests the ultimate culinary adventure all under one roof. The hall’s acoustics and hip urban vibe are sure to make the hall rise to the top as one of DTLA’s most sought after venues, an area that is already highly desirable for wedding receptions, fundraisers, private parties, and corporate gatherings. Whether it’s family, friends, food, or a scene you’re looking for in downtown Los Angeles, you can have it all at Corporation Food Hall, where cuisine selections are your own as well as the experience. Spring Street has been a little hungry, but it looks like that is all about to change. 742 S. Spring St, Los Angeles, CA.