By Elizabeth Arnold
Los Angeles is one of the world's most exciting places to be on a Saturday night. A drive down the famous Sunset Boulevard will place you directly on the pulse of the city. Take in the neon lights, catch the vibe of live music filtering out of bars and clubs, and stare in awe at the Chateau Marmont, a Los Angeles landmark. People-watch and take a culinary trip around the world at the Farmers Market in West Hollywood, or get a dose of culture at one of the city's top art museums. If movies are your thing, the City of Angels won't disappoint. Catch a classic film at the Silent Movie Theatre, or be part of entertainment history at the Egyptian Theatre.
Silent Movie Theatre and Egyptian Theatre
Watch a classic movie at the Silent Movie Theatre or the Egyptian Theatre, both in Hollywood. The Silent Movie Theatre, which was built in the 1940s and features an intimate screening room with comfortable couches, shows a rare collection of silent films, along with cult and classic movies. Some silent films are accompanied by live music. The Egyptian Theatre, which was built in 1922 for movie premieres, offers classic and modern film screenings.
Silent Movie Theatre
611 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 655-2510
Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 461-2020
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Visit the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, which offers free admission every night after 5 o'clock. The museum features more than 100,000 items, dating from ancient times to the present day. The seven-building complex houses Asian and Latin American art collections, among many others.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 857-6000
Farmers Market
Shop and grab dinner at the Farmers Market, which has been a Los Angeles landmark since 1934. Stock up on farm-fresh produce or browse vintage toy stores, novelty shops, jewelry vendors, and widely known retailers such as Bath & Body Works and Sur La Table. The market's eateries feature food from around the world, including French crepes and authentic Cajun gumbo.
Farmers Market
6333 W. Third St.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 933-9211
Comedy Store and Laugh Factory
Experience a world-class comedy routine at the Comedy Store or the Laugh Factory, both in Hollywood. Each club offers widely known acts; the Comedy Store's alumni include Whoopi Goldberg and Eddie Murphy. The Laugh Factory was named the No. 1 comedy club in the country by "USA Today."
Comedy Store
8433 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 656-6225
Laugh Factory
8001 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 656-1336
Hollywood Bowl
Take in a live concert at Hollywood Bowl, which is the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The venue, which is the United States' largest natural outdoor amphitheater, showcases jazz, Broadway and classical music, among other types. Enjoy a picnic on the venue's parklike grounds while listening to a live outdoor concert.
Hollywood Bowl
2301 N. Highland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 850-2000
About the Author:
Elizabeth Arnold, who studied English at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, has written for a wide variety of publications and websites. Her experience includes writing travel features for "Recommend" magazine and packaging and marketing copy for both Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Warner Bros. consumer products. Recently, Arnold was a staff writer for "Special Events" magazine.
