Things to Do in Downtown LA & Exposition Park
Entertainment, arts & culture, markets & shopping destinations, paint & sip / creative classes, event venues & banquet halls, bicycle shops & repair and bookstores.
27 places in Entertainment
Ahmanson Theatre
Entertainment
135 N Grand Ave., Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Entertainment
700 W 7th St, Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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Arcade Theatre
Entertainment
534 S Broadway, Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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Blue Whale
Entertainment
123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St., Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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Cameo Theatre
Entertainment
528 S Broadway, Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Entertainment
135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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East West Players
Entertainment
120 Judge John Aiso St., Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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Escape Room LA
Entertainment
120 E 8th Street, Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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Handlebar Bike Tours Los Angeles
Entertainment
308 S Hill St, Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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L.A. LIVE
Entertainment
800 W Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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LA Dance Project
Entertainment
Nearby
2245 E Washington Blvd, Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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Los Angeles Conservancy Tours
Entertainment
523 W 6th St., Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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Los Angeles Theatre
Entertainment
615 S Broadway, Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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Los Angeles Theatre Center
Entertainment
514 S Spring St, Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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Lot 613
Entertainment
613 Imperial St, Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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Mark Taper Forum at the Music Center
Entertainment
135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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Max Karaoke
Entertainment
333 S Alameda St, Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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Mayan Theatre
Entertainment
1038 S Hill St, Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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Million Dollar Theater
Entertainment
307 S Broadway, Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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Music Center
Entertainment
135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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Orpheum Theatre
Entertainment
842 S Broadway, Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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Palace Theatre
Entertainment
630 S Broadway, Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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Peacock Theatre L.A. Live
Entertainment
777 Chick Hearn Ct., Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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REDCAT Theater
Entertainment
631 W 2nd St., Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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Regal L.A. LIVE: A Barco Innovation Center
Entertainment
1000 W Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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Regent Theater
Entertainment
448 S Main St., Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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Resident
Entertainment
428 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles
From DTLA Alliance · Collected Nov 14, 2026
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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.
Civic Center & Gloria Molina Grand Park
Civic Center, Downtown Los Angeles
Explore the civic district around the park stretching between The Music Center and City Hall. Follow the park’s own calendar for community gatherings. Metro B and D Lines serve Civic Center/Grand Park station. The park map marks restrooms, an elevator and ADA access; confirm current access and event restrictions before traveling.
Grand Park: 200 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)Public park · Community programs · Official park and access map
Official park visitor information
Official park map with access and restroom locations
Metro Civic Center/Grand Park station map
Last checked: source reviewed · listing not independently verified
Sources: Gloria Molina Grand Park / The Music Center; Metro station information · 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
Metro K Line map and current schedules
Leimert Park Station art and location
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Sources: African Village Vendors Association; Visit Leimert Park; LA Recreation and Parks; LA Metro · 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
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Sources: The World Stage — About, Programs and Events · Checked 2026-10-11
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
Baldwin Hills / Crenshaw, Los Angeles · Near Leimert Park
Also known as Crenshaw Mall, with shops, dining, a cinema and community activities. Check the center’s event page and individual businesses for current availability.
3650 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)Shopping · Dining · Cinema · Community events
Official mall visitor information
Official shops and restaurants directory
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Sources: Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza — official About, directory and events pages · Checked 2026-10-11
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
Last checked: source reviewed · listing not independently verified
Sources: Japanese American Cultural & Community Center — official site · Checked 2026-10-12