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lay Activity Area area in a word, he variety of wheelchairs is astoundor four decades, inspiring. Seeto watches children of ing. While many in the not so distant P T mixed age shoot hoops and perform other past are dystopian the ones on display Abilities Expo physical activities under the disguise of at Abilities Expo are made for comfort has been the face paint. with some allowing one to stand straight up, while others are frankly out of this source for the world. For instance, there is this speedy The Abilities Expo becomes a WHEELCHAIR WOODSTOCK for many who low to the ground chair - neon green community of people wheels blazing past bewildered eyes, acare allowed the opportunity to meet extually resembling a chariot fit for Caeceptional individuals and the boisterous, with disabilities, their sar. energetic few who love the limelight. families, senior citizens, ne of the many perks veterans and healthis a new line of electric O wheelchairs which allow the care professionals. "As I enter user to zoom between the ed the mas tables and equipment with s i ve West Hall, I was am just so happy to see little girls their heads controlling the a bit skeptic in wheelchairs, having fun and seemovement. a l a o nother hum f yet ing the smiles on their faces,” beamed drum trade show. I LAJONETE SEETO, a cheerleader for misjudged ieron Virtual Reality the event e the Rollettes just before the Rollettes Therapy is a groundM ntirely. It breaking was an upl showed off their athleticism, delightstate of the art ifting expe ing the throngs of people who attendcompany on at the r i ence for expo. It helpsexhibit both the di ed the 2018 Abilities Expo; February the agonizing, s a bled comm 23-25th at the Los Angeles Convention unity, as painful aspects of physical w e l l a s their famil Center. therapy by transporting you ies.” - la jonete ShEE anywhere in the world. Just TO

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a native of Australia made her across the world voyage to the United States last year. She had never even been to America, and there she was being whisked away to the floor of the Convention Center.

he first booth she visits is labeled boldly in all possible places, “Ability Tools” displaying interactive gadgets that provide independence and freedom. Letting voices be heard for the first time, located in this area as well, is a pilot program called: Voice options, a California speech technology program connecting those with speech-language disabilities to iPads with speech apps. In particular, the Go Talk 4+ Ipad, complete with chat wrap and other communication apps.

arry Hernandez was hard to miss, his behemoth wheelchair, his garb, Laker Purple and Gold from head to toe, has enjoyed attending more than 30 Abilities Expos.

t was exciting to meet others who share my difficulties and experiences being handicapped. Oftentimes, our only chance to see others is in the waiting rooms of doctors or therapy appointments. The Expo opened many doors for people to connect. Meanwhile, the Pride Mobility Booth offered Loaner Scooters for EXPO visitors.

dawn the 3D goggles, and you will be walking down the steep and majestic Grand Canyon, or tight-roping that is sure to awaken your fear of heights.

Unfortunately, all things must pass. The Abilities Expo travels across North America for the remainder of 2018. For more info visit: abilitiesexpo.com LA CONVENTION CENTER IN SOUTH PARK is the largest convention center in the USA. Hosting millions of visitors annually LACC is located in the entertainment mecca of DTLA!

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10 Great Places for Book Worms in DTLA

elieve it or not, 2. Caravan BookStore: 64 years in Downtown, owner Leonpeople still read After ard Bernstein, 71, called it quits. But not books. In fact, after throwing one hell of a going away although a grow- party for bookworms everywhere. Originally meant to sell bibles, Caravan Booking number of Downstore became one of the oldest running town Patriots are readnovelty book stores in downtown, creating a book haven for rare, out-of-print books ing e-books on tablets on California, the Old West, and American and smartphones, print travel. Adorned with antiques, old maps, original paintings, sculptures and even books remain much few ships in a bottle the best memory more popular than their avisiting Caravan will always remain the digital counterparts... heavily mustached Bernstein, a historian enjoyed sharing random facts with and they just look better who his patrons. For those who didn’t get the on the shelf inside our chance to find that rare book at Caravan, DTLA lofts. Here is a list Bernstein says you can send him a letter - Caravan Book Store, P.O. Box 550, 7162 of 10 Great Places for Beverly Blvd., LA, 90036. Books in DTLA... 3. Kinokuniya:

1. The Last BookStore:

California’s largest new and used book store couples as downtowns most informative tourist attraction with over 250,000 books to choose from within its 22,000 sq. ft. space. A mammoth accomplishment for owner Josh Spencer, LBS features VINYL RECORDS, a cafe, book signings, specialty shops, mini galleries and live entertainment. Its huge labyrinth of books located in the mezzanine is coupled with so much creativity and knowledge it completely immerses your imagination within its realm. 453 S. Spring, LA 90013.

Kinokuniya Bookstore was founded in 1927 in Tokyo, Japan. But you don’t need a passport for your speed fantasies this time. Kinokuniya’s 11 US locations include Little Tokyo’s Weller Court, now not only a place to eat, mix and mingle but a place to meet authors, artists, and illustrators showcasing their latest work. Kinokuniya’s wide variety of books, magazines, and stationery from Japan, including Manga, graphic novels, art and design books, cookbooks, travel books, children’s books, some in both in English and Japanese keep Little Tokyo’s literary scene looking and feeling more exciting. 123 Astronaut E. S. Onizuka Street, LA 90012 10 Great Places

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MUSIC TO YOUR EARS: Talib Kweli Story by KERI FREEMAN PHOTO BY DOROTHY HONG

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arly hiphop found its BLACK STAR with a Brooklyn-based MC named Talib Kweli, whose first name means “seeker of knowledge, or student” in Arabic.

Debut in 1996, with the Ohio group Mood, soon after Kweli would meet DJ Hi-Tek with the two collaborating on a few well received underground recordings, Reflection Eternal, including “Fortified Live” (1997), and “B-Boy Document 99/Chaos” (1999, featuring The High & Mighty). No sooner, his star Don’t Sleep! Talib Kweli shook the would shine even brighter with a highly world with conscious lyrics like “N**z critical acclaimed collab with Mos Def gettin’ caught in the trap for the cash, and formation of the it’s the drugs, basketball or the rap group, Blackthere’s more to us than that”, r e t Star. Kweli only to wake in t’s rtist tha t a a n t a is t brought along up our somertist. I’m local ar e ouring a . I’m not just a h t t f a o t ’m n “I a times highly y known reer. I’m cogniz it started. Hi-Tek to ationall a e n c r e y h m w produce the judgmental/ t in ond am this poin hat I do is bey where I f o x w e t p is a a album that stereotypical d e r fact th reach th g my back on o o t g in y in was hailed society and I’m tr efore.” out turn e done b ’v but with I , t w a o h n w as “a renaiskeep us woke. missing sance of conscious.” A By far one of renaissance that started on the East the world’s coast only later with the help of Kweli, most lyrically-gifted, socially aware and politically insightful rappers, took over the world. Whether working with Mos Def, partTalib Kweli Greene well-better-damn nering with producer Hi-Tek, forming should be - growing up in a family of his own label and artist’s management education professionals and well-dofirm, releasing landmark solo materiers. From mother, Brenda Greene, an English professor at Medgar Evers Col- al or collaborating with Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, Just Blaze, J Dilla, lege of the City University of New York or Madlib, Talib commands attention to father, an administrator at Adelphi by delivering top-tier lyricism, crafting University, even his younger brother, Jamal Greene, is a professor of Consti- captivating stories and showing the ability to rhyme over virtually any type tutional Law at Columbia Law School, and a graduate of Yale Law School. Yet, of instrumental. Catch Talib Kweli performing live although at times it would seem that with special guests, March 7th at The Kweli would fail in academics, history would prove he would not be falling too Regent. 448 S Main St, LA, CA 90013. For Booking: info@javottimedia.com far from the tree. he days of freedom of expression evolving from concrete jungles to fuel an underground to mainstream rush like with Old School Hiphop, may be lying dormant but they are not gone forever.

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DTLA ESPRESSO SELF: CAFE DEMITASSE: STORY AND PHOTOS BY KERI FREEMAN DTLA-WEEKLY.COM

uitting his job as a corporate lawyer, Cafe Demitasse owner Bobak Roshan, opened the first of four Café Demitasse just 6 years ago. Since, DTLA has paid close attention as his cafes continue making their statements in West Hollywood, Mid Wilshire, Santa Monica and of course in Little Tokyo, where DTLA gets a their chance to savor the flavor of his creation.

his USC grad is a LA native and although over the years he’s had watch major conglomerate Starbucks set up a perimeter of competing coffee shops on 3 of 4 sides, he doesn’t worry one bit knowing that his intimate social community coffee hub, offering made to order caffeine and decaffeinated wonders, even after all the fierce competition, is still the local favorite. Plus, in the summer Demitasse features local talent. So how does he compete with downtown’s selfish little real estate coffee shop leasing mermaid? Well, one of the ways is by serving up fine tuned precision hand-crafted cups of coffee that deliver tastes that can only be accomplished when you roast our own beans, support sustainable farming and serve every cup made to order.

“We don’t even grind the coffee until you order it.” Explains Bobak – These days his beans come from El Salvador, Costa Rica, and as far away as Kenya but that changes pretty regularly, as do cup colors, season to season.

Barista Dor, fixes the “Wolf and the Dragon”, an experimental pour that failed with espresso but worked well with a regular brew. His blend of mulling spices, maple, and scorched Rosemary, made for a very tasty, slightly woodsy blend perfect this past wing “half n i n a e m ter’s holiday season. itasse, another way m e D e or Caf French spresso cup. n i We stay up nights some” p cu say, e y l p m times wondering what Cafe to si Demitasse will offer next. One thing for sure, coffee consumers know their coffee and are well versed in café lingo. DTLA can safely say we’re in good Yes, this explains most of it, the other hands with the Baristas of Demitasse, who explanation begins the conversation with, seem to take coffee making to a deeper GIANT MARSHMALLOWS. level, one that only the minions belonging to this café loving subculture can truly For hot cocoa loving patrons, Café Demiunderstand. tasse adds a marshmallow so buoyant and so enormous, you’ll have trouble consum“The difference between ing it before the thick hot chocolate gets baristas and bartenders", says its chance to melt it down. Dor, is literally just day time and night time. Another fun addition: Kyoto-style cold brew coffee, set up every day, allowBeing the foster parent for ending the coffee to drip through the ice for less conversations within the community collection in the next morning. is awesome, but having a sense of what the community is looking for in a café as Fun. Fun. Fun and Drinks does Café Demitasse, is priceless. Mixed Fancy heart-shaped latte designs. Yep. customers include locals from all genThey make em. But it’s really the little erations, young and old, city workers, nuances of Café Demitasse that add flaresidents and tourists, and being located vor to the well-lit, triangle shaped interior at the intersection of 3 separate neighborborders, like cream and sugar to every ex- hoods gives Demitasse a chance to pay perience. Another true delight is knowing attention to what matters most in DTLA, that every Barista has their own signature being able to witness our community drink that customers can only order while evolve. 135 S San Pedro St, La, CA 90012. they are there.

ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE: WRDSMTH story by CLAIRE LONDON Photo by HanfuJazz

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WRDSMTH @8TH & HOPE COLETTE MILLER ANGEL WINGS COLLAB

hances are you’ve snapped a photo of one of his large-scale works located in The Bloc, or stumbled upon one of his motivational mantras on the sides of electrical boxes scattered across Los Angeles.

things I y a s o t d e "I want ould have w e n o e m o wished s t moved s r i f I n e h told me w th to LA.” - wrdsm

ou may have even caught one in Miami, Paris, or Australia. Yep, WRDSMTH’s words have gone global. But this message master began his foray into the street art world right here in LA. After sitting behind a desk all day, he realized he needed a to do something active, something to get him outside. An idea sparked to create the image of a typewriter with a page sticking out above, a little nod to his craft, where he would share words of inspiration, something uplifting for his fellow Angelenos trying to follow their dreams.

he words resonated and people began to take notice of the mystery man’s work popping up around town. Little did he know, what started out as an ac-

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tive hobby would soon turn WRDSMTH into a wells a writer who literknown, highly sought after artist. Now, his signature ally put his word on text and aspirational words have caught the eye of people all over the world, and he was recently dubbed the street, WRDSMTH the “city’s coolest street artist” in an article by Forbes Not too shabby for a Cleveland kid turned didn’t set out to become Magazine. Chicago advertiser who moved west 10 years ago to be a writer. a street artist, but he’s certainly made his mark that way, and eople ask me if I wish I would have gotten this ” kind of success the other way, through my original P he’s become famous for creating dream of becoming a writer in more of the traditional and I’m like, No! I love that people are respondsome of the city’s most inspiring, sense, ing to what I’m doing because it comes from the heart.” Instagram-worthy pieces.

also known as Brody, is re-releasing a novel he wrote a while back, so he’s still very much in the writing on paper world, but writing on walls has been a game changer, to say the least.

fter chatting with WRDSMTH about his work at downtown’s Fundamental, it’s clear he believes strongly in what he’s doing and is proud of what he’s accomplished. As he put it, “I’m beautifying the city rather than destroying it and I know I’m making a positive impact on peoples lives.” Indeed, much of his street art is now legitimate public art and has become part of the fabric of the city. His work has even been the backdrop for more than a few engagements and romantic encounters, and people are sharing the love all over social media.

ut this is just the beginning for WRDSMTH. As an LA dreamer himself, he’s got big plans for the future, and for the first time as an artist, doesn’t see the ceiling. #wrdsmth

12 Downtown Appetite: Strada DTLA

STORY BY MACKENZIE HORRAS

STRADA DTLA

I'ts not a Cafe - It's an Eateria and-brewed Turkish coffee. Locally-sourced charcuterie. Peruvian Ceviche. Hand-squeezed basil lemonade. If it sounds like we’re describing four different restaurants, you’re in for a surprise! All of these delights can be found inside the welcoming exposed-reclaimed wooden interiors of Strada Eateria.

trada means “street” in Italian and Romanian, and indeed the eateria itself reflects the character and energy of the 5th Street, where Strada is located. Owner Julian Andrei says his goal in opening Strada was to offer a welcoming environment for people from all walks of life to enjoy a pleasurable dining experience. “To me, food and drinks are part of most cultures, if not all of them,” says Andrei. “If it’s a happy event, people gather, eat and drink. If it’s a sad event, people gather, eat and drink. It’s also something we need to do on a daily basis and I think it’s something we’ve kind of lost the enjoyment of… when people step in here they are kind of separated from the street and the hectic environment that we all have to be a part of.”

It’s an EATERIA

Although Strada takes on the assumed character of a cafe, Strada is not a counter top service, nor a table service, Strada is both - with a menu so intentionally diverse it includes offerings for all tastes and diets earning it’s title “eateria”.

"I would call it LA cuisine but there’s no category for it yet." The food is reasonably priced to encourage locals to pop in and quality lunch on a budget. The $7 “bus stop special,” inspired by the near-constant stream of buses running down 5th Street, includes an artisan sandwich and fresh-made drink attracts businesspeople alongside artists and surfers, as the eateria’s walls serve as a gallery to a rotating cache of local artists and hungry partakers. Assimilating into the street culture was not just a culinary choice, but a design choice as well. “I am a people person so I enjoy being around people and I enjoy being a good host." Strada’s interior is reflective of the local history, and it was designed to invite a passerby in with Andrei and his team spending months refinishing the interior of the building to exposed reclaimed wood previously left unattended. Strada’s environs hark back to the past, with a menu that is decidedly current. With fresh, organic and locally sourced ingredients, Andrei and his skilled team have curated a menu of culinary favorites from around the world – a menu that is as diverse as Los Angeles itself. 119 E. 5th St., LA, CA 90013.

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BOOK WORMS UNITE 4. LA PUBLIC LIBRARY

So, if you follow #dtlaweekly on social media you probably know we love taking cracks at Los Angeles Public Library. Is it an ancient masonic temple where secret societies gather, sometimes accidentally starting fires during their candlelight rituals? Or, is it just the countries largest resource for information and free books? Designed by Architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, who by the way designed the headquarters of the Wolf’s Head Society – a secret society at Yale University along with the notorious Skull & Bones and Scroll & Key – the two other secret societies found at Yale, (sips tea), the original Los Angeles Central Library called attention to the order of the ancient Egyptians. The central tower is topped with a pyramid of tiled mosaic, all seeing sun god, sphinxes, snakes, and celestial mosaics. On April 29, 1986, fire stations across the county were called into battle against heat, flames and steam coming from atop our beloved Owl. Evacuations were swift and no one was injured but ultimately, 400,000 volumes, about 20% of the books were destroyed. Efforts were quickly underway to restore the library and when the curtain lifted it revealed an entirely new Tom Bradley Annex featuring eight levels of books, public artworks, study areas, and a vast computer lab adding again to the libraries historic figures, statues, chandeliers, and the historic four-part mural by illustrator Dean Cornwell which was completed around 1933.<<--- 33 eh. Hmmm?

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5. Library Bar

Hey, just because we’re bookworms doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a few signature cocktails in between pages. And what better merger than a reader who enjoys a drink and a bar that loves a book? The atmosphere is dim, so bring a reading light, or just enjoy skimming the numerous book shelves that make up its interior. Order a cocktail, we suggest, THE LAST WORD with Beefeater Gin, green chartreuse, Luxardo maraschino, and lime. On any given night or happy hour for that matter, DTLA Patriots head over to the Library Bar for delicious appetizers to help soak up drinks made the old fashion way - strong. 630 W. 6th St. 116A, LA CA 90017.

6. Hennessey + Ingalls

Okay, we know what you’re thinking... More drinks? But no. Seems just because you share a name with a famous French scotch, doesn’t necessarily mean your bookstore is going to get you intoxicated. But, then again maybe it just might. Visitors and patrons of Hennessey + Ingalls should expect an intoxicating feeling knowing they’ve arrived at the largest art, architecture and design bookstore in the western United States. Tipsy or not Hennessey + Ingalls has become a landmark in the visual arts community and is quickly becoming surrounded by hundreds of enthusiastic book worms now pouring into what was once a very sobering and baron literary wasteland. 300 S Santa Fe Ave M, Los Angeles, CA 90013.

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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.

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.

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REDCAT GALLERY Think: Performing Arts, Exhibits, Collections, & Multi Cultural Programing.

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

The Most:

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:

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

top food picks EL CHOLO BARCITO KATSUYA

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

The Most:

LA LIBRARY Think: Tranquility, Historic Building, Field Trip, Courtyard Dining, Millions of Text, Research, Illuminati.

The Almost:

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

The Utmost:

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

top food picks TOM GEORGE PEZ CANTINA FUNDAMENTAL

CHINATOWN CENTRAL PLAZA Jazz Club, Dim Sum, Hanfu, Peking Duck, Chinese New Year’s, 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.

The Utmost:

UNION STATION Think: Subway, Maps, Train Station.

The Most:

CITY HALL Think: City Council, Committee Meetings, City Planning, Ceremonies, Observation Deck, The Mayor Beacon, Projected Light Displays.

The Almost:

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

The Utmost:

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

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

top food picks

PHO 87 LASA SEA FRESH

CIENTO LINDO TRAXX NICKS CAFE

tourist guide 17 fashion district

little tokyo

arts district

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:

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:

DOWNTOWN ARTWALK Think: Creativity, Nighttime Celebration, Galleries, Artists, Entertainment, Street Vendors, Interactive Exhibits, Bar Crawl.

The Almost:

the skidz

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:

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:

BRINGING BACK BROADWAY Think: Street Car, Historic Theater, Wedding Boutiques, Parklettes, Night On Broadway

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 REDBIRD

WESTBOUND ZINK CAFE DAILY DOSE CAFE

SPRING TERRONIS

CREPES SANS FRONTIERES

THE ESCONDITE YXTE COCINA COMFORT LA

LOCALITA CILANTRO LIME BRONZED AUSSIE

EAT

HEALTHY

<< 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

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 $$

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 $$$

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 $

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

DRINK

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) 131 E. 5th Street, LA, 90013 129 E 3rd St, LA, CA 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 $$

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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

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MODERN DAY PRE-HISTORIA: DOWNTOWN LA MUSEUM GUIDE The Broad Museum

National History Museum (NHM)

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 CAAM 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.

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.

Chinese American Museum 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.

Southwest Museum of the American Indian

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 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.

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.

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