Things to Do in Downtown LA & Exposition Park

Nearby places for Downtown LA & Exposition Park

Explore more of Los Angeles: Little Tokyo, the Arts District, Civic Center, the Fashion District, ROW DTLA and Leimert Park/Crenshaw. These Los Angeles destinations are beyond this guide’s L.A. LIVE / Exposition Park core; they are separate from its core listing count.

• Little Tokyo

  Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles

  Explore a historic Japanese American neighborhood with cultural institutions, shops, food and community events. Start with the community council’s visitor guide; individual venues keep their own schedules. Little Tokyo/Arts District station serves Metro A and E Lines.

  Visitor information: Koban, 307 E 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

  Directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)

  Japanese American heritage · Neighborhood exploration · Community calendar

  Official neighborhood information

  Getting here and parking

  Community events calendar

  Last checked: source reviewed Oct 12, 2026 · listing not independently verified

  Sources: Little Tokyo Community Council — neighborhood and visitor information · Checked 2026-10-12

• Arts District

  Arts District, Downtown Los Angeles

  Explore galleries, street art and former industrial buildings alongside restaurants and taprooms. The neighborhood organization provides local history and updates. Each gallery and business sets its own visitor access; check individual venues for step-free entrances.

  Neighborhood on the east side of Downtown, between Alameda Street and the Los Angeles River; no single entrance.

  Directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)

  Galleries · Street art · Neighborhood history

  Neighborhood overview and map

  Last checked: source reviewed Oct 12, 2026 · listing not independently verified

  Sources: Arts District Los Angeles — official neighborhood organization · Checked 2026-10-12

• Leimert Plaza Park & African Marketplace

  Leimert Park, Los Angeles · Nearby neighborhood, outside this district guide

  Explore Black-owned vendors, art and community music in Leimert Park Village. The African Village Vendors Association advertises a Sunday marketplace; confirm the next gathering with the organizer before traveling.

  Leimert Plaza Park: 4395 Leimert Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008

  Directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)

  African marketplace · Community drum circle · Metro K Line: Leimert Park Station at Crenshaw & Vernon

  Marketplace organizer and updates

  City park address and details

  Metro K Line map and current schedules

  Leimert Park Station art and location

  Last checked: source reviewed Oct 11, 2026 · listing not independently verified

  Sources: African Village Vendors Association; Visit Leimert Park; LA Recreation and Parks; LA Metro · Checked 2026-10-11

• Art + Practice

  Leimert Park, Los Angeles · Nearby neighborhood, outside this district guide

  A Leimert Park arts nonprofit presenting museum-curated contemporary art in collaboration with the California African American Museum. Its program space hosts talks, screenings and workshops when scheduled; it is not open for drop-in visits.

  Exhibitions: 3401 W. 43rd Place, Los Angeles, CA 90008. Public programs: 4334 Degnan Blvd.

  Directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)

  Contemporary art exhibitions · Artist talks · Film screenings · Workshops

  Official exhibitions and visitor information

  Official public program updates

  Last checked: source reviewed Oct 11, 2026 · listing not independently verified

  Sources: Art + Practice — About, visitor details and Public Programs · Checked 2026-10-11

• The World Stage

  Leimert Park, Los Angeles · Nearby neighborhood, outside this district guide

  An educational and performance space for African American music and literature. Explore jazz performances, poetry and music workshops through its own calendar; individual dates and availability are set by the venue.

  4321 Degnan Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008

  Directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)

  Live jazz · Poetry · Music and writing workshops

  Official performance calendar

  Official workshop programs

  Last checked: source reviewed Oct 11, 2026 · listing not independently verified

  Sources: The World Stage — About, Programs and Events · Checked 2026-10-11

• California Jazz & Blues Museum

  Leimert Park, Los Angeles · Nearby neighborhood, outside this district guide

  Barbara Morrison’s museum celebrates jazz and blues. Its official site describes reopening plans and programs hosted through the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, but the information includes older dates. Confirm directly before visiting; no current opening or event date is verified here.

  Leimert Park, Los Angeles — current visitor location unconfirmed.

  Directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)

  Jazz and blues heritage · Visitor details pending confirmation

  Museum’s own visitor and program updates

  Last checked: source reviewed Oct 11, 2026 · listing not independently verified

  Sources: California Jazz & Blues Museum — official About / History page (older reopening information) · Checked 2026-10-11

• Japanese American National Museum — reopening announced

  Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles

  The museum’s Pavilion is closed for renovation. Its official site announces reopening on January 23, 2027. Check the museum before visiting; gallery admission is not currently available. Online exhibitions and off-site programs have separate information.

  100 N Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012

  Directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)

  Japanese American history · Pavilion currently closed · Announced reopening: January 23, 2027

  Check museum reopening and visitor information

  Last checked: source reviewed Oct 12, 2026 · listing not independently verified

  Sources: Japanese American National Museum — official renovation and visitor notice · Checked 2026-10-12

• Japanese American Cultural & Community Center

  Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles

  JACCC presents Japanese and Japanese American exhibitions, performances, cultural celebrations and classes. Check the official calendar and visitor information for the particular program; admission, garden access and accessibility arrangements depend on the activity.

  244 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

  Directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)

  Exhibitions · Performances · Cultural programs

  Official visitor information

  Official events calendar

  Last checked: source reviewed Oct 12, 2026 · listing not independently verified

  Sources: Japanese American Cultural & Community Center — official site · Checked 2026-10-12