MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
CLIFTON’S
Centered around a massive redwood tree, this historic multilevel space in Downtown celebrates California’s “golden age of cafeterias” and features creative cocktails in five differently themed bars, plus hidden nooks decked out in fanciful style. Popular treasures include its ornate wooden furniture, an impressive collection of vintage stuffed animals, and a hidden ice cave. 648 S. Broadway, LA, 213-627-1673; cliftonsla.com
DELILAH
Indulge in a retro-glamorous night of dinner, drinks, and dancing at the new supper club Delilah. An LA golden-era throwback, this swankychic lounge provides a hybrid of modern and traditional takes on American “soulful” food in an ornate Art Deco setting. And just like fancy Hollywood clubs of yore, guests enjoy exquisite live acts after dinner—with bottle service and specialty crafted cocktails, of course.
INSIDER TIP: Don’t miss Sunday jazz night with a full live band starting at 8:30 pm. 7969 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323-745-0600; delilahla.com
FONDA THEATRE
Built in the 1920s, the Fonda Theatre is a beloved venue that has featured performances from The Rolling Stones and Stevie Wonder to Katy Perry. 6126 Hollywood Blvd., LA, 323-464-6269; fondatheatre.com
THE FORUM
This (recently renovated) major venue in Inglewood boasts a “star-filled” LED ceiling, creating a theatrical effect, and hosts star performers on its massive stage. 3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, 310-330-7300; fabulousforum.com
THE GREEK THEATRE An expansive venue located in scenic Griffith Park, this LA institution hosts some of the biggest names in entertainment. 2700 N. Vermont Ave., LA, 844-524-7335; lagreektheatre.com
HOLLYWOOD BOWL
Concertgoers can stargaze (and picnic!) while catching some of music’s biggest acts—not to mention the LA Philharmonic—at this historic open-air amphitheater with a top-notch sound system. 2301 Highland Ave., LA, 323-850-2000; hollywoodbowl.com
L.A. LIVE
The Microsoft Theater (formerly known as The Nokia Theater) and Staples Center are just two of the mega-venues housed within this sprawling outdoor entertainment complex, which hosts the AMAs, ESPYs, Emmys, countless A-list music acts, and more. 800 Olympic Blvd., LA, 866-548-3452; lalive.com
THE SAYERS CLUB Enjoy handcrafted pizza and intimate performances from emerging stars at this legendary, SBE-owned Hollywood club. 1645 Wilcox Ave., LA, 323-8718233; sbe.com/thesayersclub
TROUBADOR
Grungy-yet-cool Sunset Strip mainstay the Troubadour has been consistently named one of the best rock clubs in the country by Rolling Stone. 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-276-1158; troubadour.com
THE WILTERN
Catch the year’s hottest pop and rock acts perform at this historic, Art Deco-style theater on the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Western Avenue. 3790 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 213-388-1400; wiltern.com