Over the past 50 years, the city has tried repeatedly to turn Grand Avenue into the living, breathing heart of downtown, and has failed miserably. Now, a public-private group led by Eli Broad is trying again — with the emphasis on private
Three best things to do in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 23
American Music Awards
Does the idea of seeing Pink, the Jonas Brothers, the Pussycat Dolls, Rihanna, Ne-Yo, Taylor... More>> Nokia Theatre,
Sun., November 23, 5:00pm,
$67-$260
Chelsea Chen
Last week we featured Phyllis Chen at the toy piano. This week it's another Chen, presumably no... More>> WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL,
Sun., November 23, 7:30pm,
$24-$49
Three best things to do in Los Angeles on Monday, November 24
The Decemberists
The Decemberists are a band fond of historical events and anachronistic garments. Google... More>> The Wiltern,
Mon., November 24, 9:00pm,
$21.50
Mustache Mondays
Though it's moved around town quite a bit (from Crash Mansion to Charlie O's to the basement of... More>> La Cita,
Every week Monday, 10:00pm-2:00am,
Three best things to do in Los Angeles on Tuesday, November 25
Deerhunter
On the face of it, Atlanta's Deerhunter are another bunch of smart kids who've decided to be an... More>> El Rey Theatre,
Tue., November 25, 8:00pm,
Tony Curtis
Tony Curtis once said, "I wouldn't be caught dead marrying a woman old enough to be my wife." He... More>> Book Soup,
Tue., November 25, 7:00pm,
free, book is $25.95
Three best things to do in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 27
Zane Musa Quartet
Which brings us to Thanksgiving. The river, the woods, grandmother's house, football. Calories... More>> Charlie O's,
Thu., November 27,
Eat the Runt
What a discomfiting feeling it is to be reviewing a play in a theater with only two other people... More>> Hudson Guild Theater,
Every week Thursday, Friday, Saturday from Sat., November 1 until Sat., December 13, 8:00pm,
L.A. Kings Downtown on Ice
As I type this, it's 87 degrees outside, but here goes anyway: Happy Thanksgiving. Ice-skating... More>> Pershing Square,
Daily from Fri., November 21 until Mon., January 19,
$6, $2 skate rental
Miss Witherspoon
Set against the firmament of Stephen Gifford’s minimalist set, this West Coast premiere of... More>> El Centro Theatre,
Every week Friday, Saturday from Sat., November 1 until Sun., December 14, 8:00pmEvery week Sunday from Sun., November 2 until Sun., December 14, 3:00pm,
Three best things to do in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 29
Cute With Chris: Live
Aside from his TV career, Canadian actor Chris Leavins made his name by creating one of the most... More>> Elephant Theater,
Every week Friday, Saturday from Fri., November 7 until Sun., December 14, 8:00pmEvery week Sunday from Sun., November 9 until Sun., December 14, 7:00pm,
Good Bobby
Few families have commanded more public fascination — or newsprint — than the Kennedy... More>> Greenway Court Theater,
Every week Friday, Saturday from Fri., October 17 until Sun., December 14, 8:00pmEvery week Sunday from Sun., October 19 until Sun., December 14, 4:00pm,
Mustache Mondays
Though it's moved around town quite a bit (from Crash Mansion to Charlie O's to the basement of... More>> La Cita,
Every week Monday, 10:00pm-2:00am,
Deerhunter
On the face of it, Atlanta's Deerhunter are another bunch of smart kids who've decided to be an... More>> El Rey Theatre,
Tue., November 25, 8:00pm,
Zane Musa Quartet
Which brings us to Thanksgiving. The river, the woods, grandmother's house, football. Calories... More>> Charlie O's,
Thu., November 27,
