Savage Bar & Lounge
Wall to wall beauty, delicious grub, a comfy patio and cheap drinks makes Savage Bar & Lounge an exciting addition to the DTLA scene. ♦♦♦ DTLAbuzz attended the opening event and we’re happy to report, this new spot does not disappoint. We like the combination of deconstructed decor, custom finishes, unique lighting and spacious interiors. [...]
ARTWALK: Where did all the food trucks go?
Last month, Artwalk had a little facelift. If you found yourself teary-eyed and alone in the parking lot on 4th and Spring last month, you were probably looking for the food trucks. At 8pm that Thursday night, the question on everyone’s mind was, “Where the fuck are the food trucks?” This was my story: Last [...]
The Edison Hosts Benefit for Midnight Mission
One of my favorite DTLA bars The Edison will be hosting a benefit for Downtown LA’s Midnight Mission, which provides life-changing programs and services to the homeless. The benefit on October 2nd will feature a silent auction, cocktail reception, live music and stand up comedy. This is an opportunity to contribute to while enjoying a [...]
Dinner & Movie @LA Live $30 ONLY!?
From June 9th till September 5th, LA Live is promoting Dinner & A Movie packages for only $30! You don’t have to be a rocket scientist (or even smart for that matter) to figure out that this is an amazing deal. Dinner alone can cost $30 at any of restaurants at LA Live! I can [...]
DTLA Summer Night Concerts @California Plaza
Has anyone else noticed that there are more free events during the summer? Here’s another freebie to add the list. California Plaza presents Grand Performances free performing arts reflecting the best of global culture. This Friday Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 will be headlining Grand Performances starting at 8pm. According to the official website, torchbearer [...]
4×4: Party Hard in DTLA July 4th Weekend
Counting down the days for that 3 day weekend? There is no shortage of hotness and fun in DTLA on the 4th this year. Here are the TOP 4 PLACES to rock out Independence day in DTLA. 1. The Standard Rooftop Pool Party: The Do-Over presents a very special rooftop poolside party to close of [...]
Dwell on Design: 3 DTLA Design Hot Spots
This weekend interior designers, architects and all lovers of home and creative space gather for the one of the largest design conventions in the nation, Dwell on Design at the LA Convention Center. Are you here for Dwell on Design? While there is plenty to see at Dwell, you might want to explore the well-designed [...]
LA Film Festival June 16-26
LA Film Festival is back next week! Gear up for awesome indie flicks all next week cause we are going to bring you the reviews and all you need to know about the hottest films. WE ARE GIVING AWAY TICKETS!
Hope for Firefighters Annual Fundraiser
Off Hope Street, the Hope for Firefighters fundraiser returned to DTLA today. The event featured live music, delicious meals prepared by over 25 different fire stations throughout the City, fire apparatus and demonstrations, LAFD gift merchandise booths, raffle drawings, prizes, trophies and exciting Firefighter “Muster” games where more than twenty sponsored teams will compete for [...]
VOTE FOR BEST OF DTLA! Voting ends Friday!
2011 has been a tremendous year for DTLA, and to celebrate the growth DTLA wants you to vote for your favorites. The battle for the BEST OF DTLA has arrived and there’s one week left to vote for your favorites! You can take the survey here. Here are a selection of our favorite picks! What [...]
First Fridays at the Natural History Museum
FIRST FRIDAYS, the provocative series in which live music, discussion and curatorial tours converge in an after-hours event, concludes its 8th season on Friday, June 3. This final evening will center on Dr. Luis Chiappe’s talk “The Dinosaur in Your Backyard.” Dr. Chiappe is head of NHM’s Dinosaur Institute and curator of the upcoming Dinosaur [...]
Gaga Hosts Album Release Party For Fans @ Belasco Theater 5/25/11
This Wednesday night Lady Gaga will show her love for her devoted fans with a Born this Way Release Party at the Belasco Theater at 1050 S. Hill Street. Fans will be able to gain admittance by showing a valid proof of purchase of Born This Way or by purchasing the album at the door. [...]
Red Bull Soapbox Races Return to DTLA
One of the most wild and wacky events came back to DTLA this past Saturday afternoon, none other than the Red Bull Soapbox Race! This race was the perfect event for people of all ages and interests, with cars taking inspiration from the Lakers to Justin Bieber or should I say Beaver… if you weren’t [...]
Downtown LA Film Featured at New FilmMakers LA On Location Screening
On May 21st, 22 short films about Los Angeles will be screened as a the final round of the New LA FilmMaker’s On Location Project, a video contest highlighting Los Angeles. The short film LA: A City in FLUX directed by Jamie Schwartzman highlights the vibrancy and excitement of Downtown LA. LA: A City in [...]
Capoeira Street Roda at May LA Artwalk
Often mistaken for break dancing or even dance fighting, Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that has never really had a place in Downtown until now. Capoeira Brasil Instructors Pavão, Chegado & Saracuru recently started teaching capoeira in the historical Blankenship Ballet Room in the Alexandria Hotel off Spring and 5th on Wednesday nights at [...]
One Love. GRAMMY Museum debuts Bob Marley exhibit
The GRAMMY Museum debuts Bob Marley, Messenger exhibit What: Housed on the Museum’s second floor, the exhibit will focus on Bob Marley as a private, spiritual man, as a powerful performer who used his lyrics to give a voice to the disenfranchised and as a legend who has inspired legions of fans in the 30 [...]
