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Art Districts in LA - Four Areas Not to Miss
Sixth Street in San Pedro
If you're in town, join old Downtown San Pedro (San Pedro) for its renowned First Thursday art walks. Otherwise, check out the art on your own time — you won't be disappointed.
Chung King Road (Chinatown)
It's all about the funky boutique galleries here. Find hidden treasures in tucked away alleys and amidst paper lantern shades.
Downtown Arts District (Downtown)
Sometimes you can't wait once a month for great art. Visit the Downtown Arts District for its art walk every Wednesday. Drop in on working artists who have made this area their haven for creative genius.
North Hollywood (NoHo) Arts District
Clustered along Magnolia and Lankershim Boulevards, the NoHo arts district features an eclectic blend of photography, theater, dance and poetry. Note: don't miss the great restaurants in the area.
Art Museums in LA
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
One of the most well-known museums in the area is the Los Angeles County Museums of Art (LACMA), which has an astounding array of permanent collections ranging from Near Eastern art to modern photography. It boasts world-famous artists at multiple locations on Wilshire Boulevard.
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
If you're an art lover, you can't miss The Museum of Contemporary Art. In Downtown, The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA has avant-garde exhibitions including contemporary fabricated houses, living spaces by Andrea Zittel and wordscapes — paintings composed of written words — by Alexandra Grant.
Autry National Center
Put on your cowboy hats and get ready for a wild ride. For an immersion in art from the American West, the Autry National Center brings together several museums where you can explore artifacts, stories and cultures.
Bergamot Station
Here's a whopping eight acres that hosts a number of contemporary art galleries, including the Santa Monica Museum of Art. Named for the Red Line trolley stop that ran from LA to Santa Monica Pier, Bergamot features a modern art scene that's hard to beat.
Performing Arts in LA
Ahmanson Theatre (Downtown)
40 years, countless numbers of dramas, musicals and comedies. Ahmanson Theatre continually puts on Broadway hits like Death of a Salesman, Who's Afraid of Virigina Woolf?, The Light in the Piazza and Jersey Boys. Other crowd pleasers include Avenue Q, The Color Purple and My Fair Lady.
Pantages Theatre
Major Broadway shows like Wicked flock to the legendary Pantages Theatre, which has been a Hollywood landmark in the entertainment capital of the world. Open since the 1930s, it has retained its glory with numerous hits that continue to attract theatre lovers.
Mark Taper Forum
If you want something fresh, go to the Mark Taper Forum, whose reputation rests on developing new plays in the avant-garde world. Tony Awards and Pulitzer Prizes bless the theater's history, and recent productions of King Hedley II and Radio Golf make it worth your while to see a show.
Danza Floricanto/USA company
If you're looking for something a little different, the oldest Mexican folk dance troupe in Southern California paints a wide landscape of its Mexican heritage, combining cultural perspective with the power of song and dance.
Actor’s Art Theatre
This little theater gives intimacy a new name. One of the smallest theaters in Los Angeles, The Actor's Art Theatre boasts a whopping 32 seats, but their collective packs an entertaining punch with performances like Does This Show Make Me Look Fat?
Hollywood Fight Club
Known for its independent pieces, this passionate co-op theater brings together multiple talents to deliver film, plays, music videos and original work. Go for the renowned Saturday Night Live-eque comedy sketches.
