Entertainment & Experiences in Los Angeles, CA

25 places · 5 free · 17 indoor · Updated 2026-10-19

Hollywood

Hollywood Bowl

50,000 free tickets and 50,000 $1 tickets every season. Picnicking allowed.

2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068(323) 850-2000Box office: Tue–Sat 2pm–show start (concert days), Tue–Sat 12–6pm (non-concert days)outdoorverified 2d ago
$1–$292
Laugh Factory

Free open mic every Tuesday at 5:30pm. Sign up at 5pm. 2-minute sets.

8001 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90046Mon 7pm–2am, Tue 5pm–2am, Wed–Sun 7pm–2amindoorverified 2d ago
$15–$45
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

$5-$12. No drink minimum. Seven nights a week. Best comedy deal in LA.

5919 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028Shows nightly 7–10pm, box office opens 30 min priorindoorverified 2d ago
$5–$12
Cinespia

Outdoor movies projected on a mausoleum wall. Bring a picnic. Summer Saturday nights.

6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038Summer Saturdays, gates 6:30pm, film at duskoutdoorverified 2d ago
$20-25
El Capitan Theatre

Disney's own 1926 movie palace. Live pre-shows. 4D effects. Character meet-and-greets.

6838 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028(800) 347-6396Opens 1hr before first show, closes 30min after last showindoorverified 2d ago
$20–$35

West Hollywood

The Troubadour

Elton John, James Taylor, Tom Waits all had career-defining nights here. 500 capacity.

9081 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069(310) 276-1158Doors typically open 7–8pm on show nightsindoorverified 2d ago
$20–$60
The Comedy Store

Pryor, Robin Williams, Chappelle all cut their teeth here. Three rooms, shows nightly.

8433 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069(323) 656-6225Daily 6:30pm–2amindoorverified 2d ago
$20–$50
The Roxy Theatre

Sunset Strip since 1973. Bob Marley, Springsteen, Guns N' Roses all played here.

9009 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069Show nights, doors typically 7-8pmindoorverified 2d ago
$20-60
Hollywood Improv

The Lab is a 50-120 seat black box for experimental comedy. $10-20. No drink minimum.

8162 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046Show nights, check scheduleindoorverified 2d ago
$10-20

Mid-Wilshire

Largo at the Coronet

A-list comedians drop in unannounced. Every show feels like a one-time event.

366 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048Will Call opens 6pm, doors 7pm, shows typically 8pmindoorverified 2d ago
$25–$45
Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Free after 3pm weekdays for LA County residents. Urban Light is the photo everyone takes.

5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036Mon–Tue & Thu 11am–6pm, Fri 11am–8pm, Sat–Sun 10am–7pm. Closed Wed.verified 2d ago
$25–$30
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

The Oscar museum. Real props, costumes, a 1,000-seat theater. Kids under 17 free.

6067 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036Sun-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10am-8pm. Closed Tue.indoorverified 2d ago
$25
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

Active paleontological dig in the middle of the city. Watch scientists pull out Ice Age fossils.

5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036Daily 9:30am-5pm. Closed first Tue of month & major holidays.verified 2d ago
$7-15
El Rey Theatre

700 capacity. Art Deco interior. Indie rock, hip-hop, Latin. Standing room, great sound.

5515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036Show nights, doors typically 7-8pmindoorverified 2d ago
$20-55

Brentwood

The J. Paul Getty Museum

Free admission. Hilltop views. Tram ride up. Saturday nights until 9pm -- free date night.

1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049Tue–Fri & Sun 10am–6:30pm, Sat 10am–9pm. Closed Mon.verified 2d ago
Free

Downtown LA

The Broad

Free. Basquiat, Warhol, Kusama's Infinity Room. Timed tickets released monthly.

221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012(213) 232-6250Tue–Wed & Fri 11am–5pm, Thu 11am–8pm, Sat–Sun 10am–6pm. Closed Mon.indoorverified 2d ago
Free
Two Bit Circus

Free entry. VR, story rooms, arcades -- pay per attraction. $5-$35 each.

634 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90021Thu–Fri 6pm–12am, Sat 1pm–12am, Sun 1pm–8pm. Closed Mon–Wed.indoorverified 2d ago
$5–$35/attraction
Gloria Molina Grand Park

Free concerts year-round. Lunchtime Wednesdays at 12:30pm. Just show up.

200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012Park open daily 5:30am–10pm. Event times vary.outdoorverified 2d ago
Free

Highland Park

Highland Park Bowl

Oldest bowling alley in LA (1927). Eight lanes, Italian food, craft cocktails. Reserve weekends.

5621 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042(323) 616-2810Mon–Thu 5pm–12am, Fri 5pm–2am, Sat 12pm–2am, Sun 12pm–12amindoorverified 2d ago
$25/person

Century City

The Escape Game

Hollywood-quality set design. 60 minutes, 2-8 players. Popular slots sell out.

10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Space 2945, Los Angeles, CA 90067indoorverified 2d ago
$43–$47/person

Santa Monica

American Cinematheque - Aero Theatre

Repertory cinema in Santa Monica. Double features, Q&As with filmmakers. $14.

1328 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403Screening times vary, check scheduleindoorverified 2d ago
$8-14

Westwood

Hammer Museum

Always free. Contemporary art, film screenings, live music. UCLA campus.

10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024Tue-Sun 11am-6pm, Thu until 8pm. Closed Mon.verified 2d ago
Free

Los Feliz

Vermont Hollywood

Restored vaudeville theater. Comedy, concerts, podcasts, drag. 500 capacity.

1020 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029Show nights, check scheduleindoorverified 2d ago
$15-50

Pacific Palisades

The J. Paul Getty Museum - Getty Villa

Free admission. Roman villa recreation on PCH. Timed tickets required. Stunning gardens.

17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272Wed-Mon 10am-5pm. Closed Tue.verified 2d ago
Free

Echo Park

The Echo and Echoplex

Two rooms: Echo (350) upstairs, Echoplex (800) down. Indie rock, Latin, DJ nights.

1822 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026Show nights, doors typically 8-9pmindoorverified 2d ago
$12-35

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