Cresting the latest wave of celeb-crazed nightspots, Area is an ultra-exclusive and ultra-expensive lounge that's part of Sam Nazarian's nightlife empire. As with many...

A ripple in the tidal wave of new Hollywood venues, this indoor-outdoor expanse (in the space that once housed the Hollywood Athletic Club) arrives courtesy of the folks behind...

In the warmer months, this resort-themed, indoor-outdoor nightspot buzzes with pretty young people lounging in cabanas near the reflecting pool, while everyone else soaks up...

Once mostly the province of blues and zydeco acts, Fais Do-Do (Cajun dialect for 'dance party') now stages a variety of events, anything from rockabilly and Brazilian bands to...

It might be a gorgeous art deco relic, but the 900-capacity El Rey runs a roster that's decidedly dust-free. From MSTRKRFT to the Raveonettes, Dizzee Rascal to Autolux, the...

Right at the centre of Hollywood's tourist zone, perched above the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Hollywood & Highland complex, this modern superclub is probably the most...

Once ruled by the big band sounds of Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey, this vintage ballroom later hosted hip hop shows, punk bands and indie faves such as Interpol. It's closed...

This club's faux blues-shack exterior stands in odd contrast to the major-to-rising rock, punk and rap acts that fill its calendar. The cramped conditions and surly staff are...

Joint has a chaotic booking policy, encompassing everything from hip hop DJs to folk singers and local wannabe bands. Check out the club's jam sessions, where you might catch...

On a scene where DJs are known more for their tabloid exploits than their skills, DJ AM, aka Adam Goldstein, is the real deal. Goldstein's deft hip hop and rock juggling create...

The crowd at this Silver Lake venue, owned by the folks behind Temple Bar and Zanzibar in Santa Monica, has a more-underground-than-thou feel; you'll get extra credit for...

A few years ago, the all-but legendary White Lotus helped kickstart celebrities' love affair with new Hollywood. Since taking over its location, the owners of the Zen-inspired...

Downtown's sports shrine also hosts big musical acts, such as Kanye West, U2 and the reunited Spice Girls. Though it's plush and modern, the sound quality in the...

This African-themed hangout is a West Side institution, and boasts some of the region's most eclectic and forward-thinking DJs. With KCRW kingpin Jason Bentley taking early...