Gorgeous campus of FIDM and ongoing free exhibits make this a pleasant way to kill a couple of hours.
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History of music, with listening posts.
A nightclub at L.A. Live specializing in Latin music.
A tranquil hideaway tucked in the heart of the Jewelry District.
Clifton's Cafeteria, Clifton's Republic
One of the inspirations for Disneyland, Clifton's is a bar, restaurant, and nightclub themed after the woods of California, full of taxidermy, fake plants, strange artifacts, and comfortable seating, with a multi-story design organized around a dancefloor with an enormous hollow fake redwood in the middle of it.
Built in 2007, it is Los Angeles' premier venue for rock concerts and awards shows.
Home to three of LA's pro sports franchises; Lakers (NBA), Kings (NHL), and Sparks (WNBA), plus many concerts, shows and conventions.