Things to Do in Los Angeles
By Jamison Selby, About.com Guide to Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a big town with lots to do. Head here to find all the coolest things to do in LA Whether you're looking for LA's best bars and restaurants, live music and theater, beaches and hiking, festivals and parties, or museums and parks, this is the place to begin.
- Los Angeles Events Calendar
- Nightlife & Dining
- Arts & Entertainment
- Sports & Recreation
- History & Landmarks
Los Angeles Events Calendar
This is the place to find out the who, what, where, and when of the best L.A. has to offer. You'll find this week's best bets and what's coming up over the next few months so you can mark your calendar and plan ahead.
- LA Events - July 2008
- LA Events - June 2008
- LA Events - May 2008
- LA Events - April 2008
- LA Events - March 2008
- LA Events - February 2008
- LA Events - January 2008
- LA Events - December 2007
- LA Events - October 2007
- LA Events - September 2007
- LA Events - August 2007
- Halloween Fun in LA
- Labor Day Fun in Los Angeles
- LA Events - November 2007
- LA Memorial Day Weekend
- Los Angeles Harry Potter Book Parties
Nightlife & Dining
Finding food and fun in and around L.A. can be a challenge. Where do you start when you have so much to choose from? Right here. You'll find the city's best restaurants, bars, clubs and more. Whether you're longing for an Eagle Rock dive or a swanky trip to the Sunset Strip, this is the place to begin.
Arts & Entertainment
Looking for a good time? This is where you'll find it. This is the place to find movies, music, theater, museums, art galleries, and much more. From Hollywood blockbusters to folk music, comedy clubs to line dancing, dinosaurs to monster trucks, you'll find it all right here.
- What Are LA's Best Movie Theaters?
- Musician's Pick - The Hotel Cafe
- Musician's Pick - The Hollywood Bowl
- Bergamot Station Arts Center
- Tristan und Isolde at the Los Angeles Opera - A Review
- Jazz at LACMA
- Cemetery Screenings at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Lucy & the Wolf - A Review
- Chess Musical Benefit at the Ford Amphitheatre
Sports & Recreation
L.A. is an athlete's paradise. Whether you're an armchair quarterback, a weekend warrior, or a full time gym rat we'll point you to the best parks, beaches and hiking trails in the city and fill you in on the latest scoop on your favorite home teams. And if you want to get into the games yourself we've got all the info you need to know.
- Griffith Park
- Best Golf Courses in Los Angeles
- Best Gifts for Lakers Fans
- Los Angeles Beach Guide
- Best Gifts for Dodgers Fans
- Beautiful Catalina Island
- Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo
- Tour LA's Best Poker Spots
- UFC 76 - Knockout
- Venice Beach Basketball
History & Landmarks
The Spanish Governor of California, Felipe de Neve, established El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles on September 4, 1781. The city has grown just a bit since then and built up an incredible amount of history. We'll clue you in to the city's past and uncover the landmarks it's built along the way.
