New Year's Eve in Los Angeles, CA
New Year's Eve in Los Angeles, CA means fireworks, late-night parties, and restaurant galas. Venues like 33 Taps Silver Lake ($13-20), El Rey Theatre ($20-55), Gloria Molina Grand Park (Free), Hammer Museum (Free), and Highland Park Bowl ($25/person) host NYE events — expect $50-200 cover charges. Family-friendly countdowns typically start at 6pm in parks and museums.
50,000 free tickets and 50,000 $1 tickets every season. Picnicking allowed.
2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068 · Box office: Tue–Sat 2pm–show start (concert days), Tue–Sat 12–6pm (non-concert days)
Elton John, James Taylor, Tom Waits all had career-defining nights here. 500 capacity.
9081 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 · Doors typically open 7–8pm on show nights
A-list comedians drop in unannounced. Every show feels like a one-time event.
366 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048 · Will Call opens 6pm, doors 7pm, shows typically 8pm
Pryor, Robin Williams, Chappelle all cut their teeth here. Three rooms, shows nightly.
8433 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 · Daily 6:30pm–2am
Free open mic every Tuesday at 5:30pm. Sign up at 5pm. 2-minute sets.
8001 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90046 · Mon 7pm–2am, Tue 5pm–2am, Wed–Sun 7pm–2am
$5-$12. No drink minimum. Seven nights a week. Best comedy deal in LA.
5919 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028 · Shows nightly 7–10pm, box office opens 30 min prior
Oldest bowling alley in LA (1927). Eight lanes, Italian food, craft cocktails. Reserve weekends.
5621 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042 · Mon–Thu 5pm–12am, Fri 5pm–2am, Sat 12pm–2am, Sun 12pm–12am
Free concerts year-round. Lunchtime Wednesdays at 12:30pm. Just show up.
200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 · Park open daily 5:30am–10pm. Event times vary.
Sunset Strip since 1973. Bob Marley, Springsteen, Guns N' Roses all played here.
9009 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 · Show nights, doors typically 7-8pm
The Lab is a 50-120 seat black box for experimental comedy. $10-20. No drink minimum.
8162 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 · Show nights, check schedule
Always free. Contemporary art, film screenings, live music. UCLA campus.
10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024 · Tue-Sun 11am-6pm, Thu until 8pm. Closed Mon.
700 capacity. Art Deco interior. Indie rock, hip-hop, Latin. Standing room, great sound.
5515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 · Show nights, doors typically 7-8pm
Restored vaudeville theater. Comedy, concerts, podcasts, drag. 500 capacity.
1020 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029 · Show nights, check schedule
Two rooms: Echo (350) upstairs, Echoplex (800) down. Indie rock, Latin, DJ nights.
1822 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 · Show nights, doors typically 8-9pm
Dog grooming in Koreatown, 4.6 rating. Full grooming, baths, nail trimming, breed-specific cuts. Small dogs $60-120, large dogs $90-170. Walk-ins accepted, appointments recommended.
4407 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90004 · Mon-Sat 9am-6pm