The original Hollywood Athletic Club and pool room is an art-deco landmark. It was the tallest building in L.A. when it was built in 1924 by the same architects who built Grumman's Chinese Theatre and the Egyptian Theatre. The club was also a celebrity magnet. Founded by stars of the day like Charlie Chaplin, Cecil B. DeMille, and Rudolph Valentino as a private men's club, it was a hangout for the likes of Errol Flynn and Clark Gable. The club was also the site of the first Emmy Awards. Not open to the public, the club is available only for private parties and as a filming venue.
Located in a spacious retail store on the corner of Colorado Boulevard and Maywood Avenue, Peekaboo Playland is a popular hang-out for children as well as their parents or caregivers. Besides numerous arts and crafts, there's an inflatable bounce house, a tube slide, and plenty of games, puzzles and toys. Peekaboo Playland offers a variety of classes for children, including art workshops, music events, specially designed workouts, even a playful version of Pilates. It is open on weekdays, plus on Saturdays and Sundays for private parties only.
Playhouse Nightclub is an entertaining club featuring a main room, upstairs lounge and a restaurant with five bars. Patrons enjoy live music and DJs. The venue also hosts screenings, bachelorette and birthday parties. Valet parking is available.
The Loft at Liz's is a fine art gallery and performance venue located on la Brea Avenue, above Liz's Antique Hardware. The space is meant to encourage exposure of up-and-coming artists as well as more established ones. In addition to being a venue, the gallery serves as a showroom for home furnishings and can be rented out for private events. Call for more information.
Part of the Greenway Arts Alliance, Greenway Court Theater holds live theatrical performances. The theatre also offers poetry performances and open mics that feature live music, painting, scenes, improv, monologues and short films. Ticket information and information on how to register for open mics and showcases is available online. The theater provides free parking for attendees.
Highland Theater is a vintage cinema that shows current blockbuster films at lower prices than multiplexes like MANN and Movico. Movies start around noon every day, with last showings around 10pm. If you're looking for one of the best movie deals in Los Angeles, come to Highland on Tuesday or Wednesday and see any movies for only $3.
Originally opened back in August of 1931, The Regency Village Theater, as it is now called, is located in the heart of Westwood on Broxton and Weyburn. The theater screens just one movie at a time and also rents the space out for private events, so if you're planning to visit, call ahead.
The theater offers discounted tickets to seniors, kids and students with valid identification. Bargain matinees are offered on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only for $9.50 before 4pm.
Ricardo Montalban Theater is located on Vine Street in the heart of Hollywood. Ricardo Montalban Theater is named after the famed actor who played Mr. Rourke on the hit show, Fantasy Island. This iconic theater was built in 1926 by Cecil B. De Mille. Ricardo Montalban Theater greets its customers with a large white marquee that showcases what is currently in production. Many actors have performed at Ricardo Montalban Theater like Loretta Young, Bette Davis, Cary Grant, Clark Cable, Bing Crosby and Katherine Hepburn. Ricardo Montalban Theater also offers special events such as comedy shows, musical performances, acting workshops and more. For events and show information visit the website. Go to www.wanttickets.com to purchase tickets. Doors open at 7pm.
The Renegade Film and Theatre Group is an acting workshop and company. Seasoned actor Chick Vennera teaches actors how to mine their emotions and use them for creative expression on stage and screen. This company produces a number of stage plays throughout the year. A calendar of upcoming performances is available on its website.
The Hollywood Palladium on Sunset Boulevard opened its doors the night before Halloween in 1940 with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and his featured vocalist, Frank Sinatra. The dance hall is still used for performance events today. The stage where Betty Grable sang to World War II servicemen and where the Ramones and Led Zeppelin rocked out is able to accommodate the large and technically complex productions of today's superstar acts. Yet longtime fans can attest to the preservation of the original aesthetic with the tastefully updated interior and exterior areas. The venue is enormous with a huge dance floor and several bars for your drinking pleasure.
This is a sales office for worldwide nonfiction media company Discovery Communications. The company operates such channels Dicovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Discovery Kids, FitTV, Military Channel and OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network. Digital media produced by the company include TreeHugger, Petfinder and HowStuffWorks. The company's content reaches people in more than 180 countries with programming and products designed to empower people to explore their world and satisfy their curiosity.
American Cinematheque operates the Egyptian Theater located at 6712 Hollywood Blvd. One of the many historic theaters in Hollywood, the Egyptian saw a state-of-the-art renovation that incorporated new technology with the time-held standards of a classic Hollywood theater. Stop in for a tour or a show today.
The Pantages has a long history in Los Angeles dating back to 1930. It was renovated and had its grand reopening in 2000. This is sometimes called the premiere theatre of LA, housing tours of the country's biggest acts. "Wicked," the hugely popular Broadway show, came here for a six-week run and ended up staying for two years. The massive space has seen the five highest-grossing stage productions in Los Angeles. The box office is open every day at 10am until 30 minutes after the performance begins. The Pantages is co-owned by Broadway/L.A. and the Nederlander Group.