CalArts is a breeding ground for artists just north of L.A. in Valencia. It's a commune of sorts, on a hill in the middle of an otherwise conservative suburban [more...]

The Dresden is a must-see masterpiece. It's like stepping back into a different era. Inside is all white-leather booths, curved corners, corkboard walls and cool, carpeted standing space. It was featured in the film Swingers but the [more...]

Pershing Square was established in the 1800's and is a great place to see outdoor exhibits, concerts and general performances.

Live performances and cheap drinks. Looks bland from the outside, but give it a chance-- we discovered some amazing little bands here.

1348 14th St. Santa Monica
310-451-5040

A date here involves eating, drinking, and listening to some of the best jazz Hollywood's ever heard.

6725 Sunset
LA
323-466-2210

What more can I say? If you havent been to the House, you need to go. It isn't one of those places that got famous for being cheesy. It's actually a well run establishment. Stellar performers. The food isnt spectacular, but it's not at [more...]

The burgers are to die for. And the live performances often draw a celeb crowd.

6010 W. Pico
LA
323-954-9400

Cool comedy club that has been around for 25 years. The crowd is stylish. The laughs are plentiful.

8001 Sunset Blvd
West H-Wood
323.656.1336

The famed Ice House is the oldest comedy club in US. Every A-list comic has performed here.

24 Mentor Ave. Pasadena
626.577.1894

Some of THE BEST comedians have come out of this comedy club. Their performers are hysterical.

7307 Melrose Ave. LA
323.934.3737

3 different stages. Great variety of comedy.

8433 W. Sunset Blvd
West H-Wood
323.650.6268

Some of your favorite comedians started at Improv Olympics.

Vine & Hollywood
323.962.7560

Classical Theater.

Glendale/Burbank
818.240.0910

One of the most popular shows of all time, and you and your date can go be part of it.

Burbank
818.840.3537

If you like the humor of Jimmy Kimmel, why not go see his show being taped? Dress well-- they're blatantly shallow there. But that's what made him famous, right?
866.JIMMY-TIX

Go see Jeopardy being filmed on the Sony lot.
800.482.9840
Culver City

The Sight Unseen Theatre Group is a young but experienced organization, which always produces the most brilliantly written performances. If you want to give a stage company a chance, this is one to try. They also produce independent [more...]

Check out the Evidence Room for a performance experience that is part standard theater, part bar scene, and part performance art. Some nights you just get classical [more...]

The Boston Court in Pasadena has only been open a few years, but it is a wonderful combination of a small company theater and a larger, more classy performing arts [more...]

A great place to see actors you know and love from small parts in film and television up close, in a small space, doing what they love (not for money, but because they love it). This is a wonderful theater company of truly accomplished [more...]