Consider this your must-see list of L.A.’s finest institutions.
Culture
The best in art, museums, theater, dance, opera and performances in L.A.

Free museums in L.A., and free museum days
Who says L.A. lacks culture?

The best art galleries in Los Angeles
From Santa Monica to Downtown Los Angeles, there’s something for every art connoisseur to love.

The best off-the-beaten path Los Angeles museums
These fascinating, offbeat institutions deserve a visit.

The best museums in Pasadena
The SGV city has a bunch of excellent spots of its own.
Movie-going in Los Angeles

The best movie theaters in Los Angeles
Guys, it’s L.A.

All of L.A.’s outdoor movies in one calendar
From parks to pools to cemeteries, here’s where to watch films outdoors.

The best Los Angeles movies of all time
Nothing makes us feel more like a proud local than seeing our city sneak onscreen in an authentic way.

The best drive-in theater options in Southern California
Looking for a fun date idea? Travel back in time at these spots.
Music in Los Angeles

The best live music venues in Los Angeles
When it comes to live music venues, Los Angeles reigns.

A record store guide to L.A.
Analog music junkies can get their fix of rare, brand-spanking new or hard-to-find vintage vinyl across L.A.

The 50 best L.A. songs
No matter how you feel about the City of Angels, there’s a song for that.

The 30 best running songs
It’s the dance party playlist in your ears that can make or break your workout.
The best theater in Los Angeles

The best performing arts centers and theaters in Los Angeles
Move over Broadway, Los Angeles has some of the best theaters and performing arts centers in the nation.

The best outdoor theater in Los Angeles
When the weather permits (which is nearly year-round), there’s nothing better than catching your favorite production on an open-air stage.

The best dinner theater options in Los Angeles
Why do dinner and a movie when you can go to a dinner theater?

Murder mystery dinner shows in and around Los Angeles
How about an activity that combines live theater, food and top-notch drama?
Bring some culture to your casa

Visit your favorite L.A. museums with these virtual tours and exhibitions
You can bring a little piece of them home with you.

Check out these virtual tours of museums around the world
Tech-savvy curators are getting creative with how the public can access their collections.

Weep with joy and watch this video of ‘The Visitors,’ the Broad’s most moving piece of art
When the Broad opened five years ago, there was one installation that kept us firmly planted at the Downtown L.A. museum.

The Getty made a tool to help you build an art museum in ‘Animal Crossing’
The Getty is just as hooked on the game as the rest of us.
The latest culture stories in L.A.

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The best upcoming concerts in L.A.
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Coachella festival 2023 guide
Get your Coachella festival 2023 info here, including dates and presale info.

The best concerts in L.A. this May
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Summer concerts in L.A.
Scope out the best summer concerts of 2022, plus the best free summer music series across Los Angeles

HARD Summer’s 2022 lineup features Megan Thee Stallion, Porter Robinson, Lil Uzi Vert
The EDM and hip-hop fest is expanding to three days for the first time.

HARD Summer 2022 guide
Find out everything you need to know about HARD Summer, Southern California’s wildest EDM summer music festival

The best concerts in L.A. this April
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Live Nation is offering $25 tickets to some pretty major L.A. concerts
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, May 4 at 7am.

The best comedy clubs in Los Angeles for stand-up, improv and more
From iconic Sunset Strip comedy clubs to indie comedy workshops, here are the best places to see comedy shows in...