Break Room 86 ★ 4.3
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KoreatownWed-Sat 21:00-02:00. Closed Mon-Tue/Sun.
Break Room 86 hides behind a vending machine inside Koreatown's Line Hotel, with four karaoke suites, a dance floor and an 80s high school theme played.
TipOpen Wednesday through Saturday 21:00-02:00. Reserve a karaoke suite for groups of 10 to 20 through Tock at least a week ahead.
Whisky a Go Go ★ 4.5
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West HollywoodMon-Wed varies by show, Thu-Sat 19:30 doors, varies, Sun varies by show.
Whisky a Go Go on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood has booked rock in Los Angeles since 1964, when the Doors were the house band on Sunset.
TipDoors usually 19:30. All-ages most shows, standing-room floor. The corner of Sunset and Clark holds the line.
The Roxy Theatre ★ 4.5
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West HollywoodMon-Wed varies by show, Thu-Sat 19:00 doors, varies, Sun varies by show.
The Roxy Theatre on Sunset in West Hollywood has booked rock and indie since 1973 under Lou Adler and Elmer Valentine, a 500-capacity Los Angeles room.
TipAll-ages, standing-room only mostly. Buy advance tickets through the venue site; door pickups can run a block.
Troubadour ★ 4.7
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West HollywoodMon-Wed varies by show, Thu-Sat 20:00 doors, varies, Sun varies by show.
Troubadour on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood has run live music in Los Angeles since 1957; Elton John, Taylor and Waits all played early sets.
TipTwo-room layout, balcony upstairs, floor downstairs. All-ages, doors at 20:00 most nights. Tickets through the venue site.
Hollywood Bowl ★ 4.8
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HollywoodWed-Sun varies by show. Closed Mon-Tue. Summer season runs June through September.
The Hollywood Bowl in the Hollywood Hills is the 17,500-seat amphitheatre, summer home of the LA Philharmonic and touring concerts June through September.
TipPark-and-ride from Universal City Metro station; on-site parking is stacked and slow. Bring a picnic, the Bowl allows outside food.
The Greek Theatre ★ 4.7
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Los FelizDaily varies by show. Seasonal, late spring through October.
The Greek Theatre in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, opened 1930, is the 5,900-seat outdoor amphitheatre hosting touring rock, pop and jazz through October.
TipStacked-parking lot empties slowly; reserve a paid stack or take Lyft. The trees behind the upper terrace cut wind for late shows.