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Exploring Los Angeles Los Angeles is city rich in culture. There is something to do at practically every corner. Use this guide, which is based on student recommendations, to help you explore all that Los Angeles has to offer, from museums and to shopping and dining. Student discounts for restaurants, museums and are highlighted so you can experience Los Angeles – even on a student’ budget. Airports Arts and

Airports Arts and Entertainment AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION LONG BEACH AIRPORT ATTRACTIONS Airport Shuttle Services 4100 E. Donald Douglas Dr. Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach, CA 90808 100 Aquarium Way A number of airport shuttle services can trans- (562) 570-2678 Long Beach, CA 90802 port you to and from the airport. (562) 570-2600 (recording) (562) 590-3100 Airport Code: LGB www.aquariumofpacific.org Prime Time Shuttle www.lgb.org Home to more than 500 species from (800) RED-VANS Domestic and international flights Southern /Baja, the Tropical through , Allegiant, Delta, Jet- Pacific and the Northern Pacific. www.primetimeshuttle.com Blue and US Airways. Admission $13.50 per person to/from 1/4 mile of campus $24.95 ($19 from USC Ticket Office) LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL and LAX by showing your USC ID. Prime Time AIRPORT Sign Hollywood, CA Shuttle is a preferred vendor for USC. 1 World Way www.hollywoodsign.org Los Angeles, CA 90045 Super Shuttle (310) 646-5252 Famous landmark (310) 665-0370 TDD in of Hollywood. Best places to (800) BLUE-VAN Airport Code: LAX see the sign are: www.supershuttle.com www.lawa.org • Hollywood and Highland complex www.los-angeles-lax.com • Corner of Beachwood Canyon Drive $16 per person to/from campus and LAX for Served by most .S. domestic carriers and Glen Holly shared ride van service and many international airlines. Infor- • Corner of Franklin Avenue and mation about terminal locations, park- Gower Boulevard FlyAway ing and ground transportation, airline • Lake Hollywood near Hollywood information, maps, directions and flight Reservoir (see Website for (866) I-FLY-LAX booking are available online. directions) www.lawa.org/flyaway AIRPORT Hollywood, CA $7 each way, runs 24 hours a day. Goes from 2627 . Hollywood Way www.hollywoodchamber.net LAX to Union Station. USC trams run to both Burbank, CA 91505 The world’s most famous sidewalk, (818) 840-8840 UPC and HSC campuses. with five miles of bronze stars honoring Airport code: BUR greats of motion pictures, television, www.bobhopeairport.com radio, recording and theatre. Located Served by Alaska, American, Delta, on both sides of JetBlue, Southwest, United Airlines and from Gower Street to US Airways. and both sides of from Yucca Street to . The AIRPORT Website lists the locations of every Walk of Fame star. 18601 Airport Way Santa Ana, CA 92707 Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Garden (949) 252-5200 5333 Zoo Dr. Airport code: SNA Los Angeles, CA 90027 www.ocair.com (323) 644-4200 www.lazoo.org Served by Alaska, American, Continen- tal, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, United Zoo features koalas, giraffes, zebras, Airlines and US Airways. elephants, flamingos, gorillas, a petting zoo and more. ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL Admission AIRPORT $14; Safari Shuttle transports you

SCampus 2011-12 SCampus 1923 E. Avion St. through zoo for an extra $4. Ontario, CA 91761 106 (909) 937-2700 Santa Monica, CA (909) 937-2163 TDD (310) 458-8901 Airport Code: ONT www.santamonicapier.org www.lawa.org/ont Pier near sandy beach. Admission to Served by AeroMexico, Alaska, Ameri- pier is free. Features the following: can, Continental, Delta, Great Lakes Airlines, Skywest, Southwest, United/ Carousel United Express and US Airways. (310) 394-8042 Vintage merry-go-round. turestwo-for-one drinks. Dailyhappy hour, from top.m.,48 fea Deals Special Gayscene, beach-themed cantina. (310)652-8865 WestHollywood, CA90069 8865Santa Monica Blvd. Cantina Fiesta relocatedtoL.A. LIVE. andlive entertainment venue newly Latin-infusedA night club, restaurant www.congaroom.com (213)745-0162 LosAngeles, CA90015 800W.Olympic Blvd. L.A.LIVE Room Conga greathappy hour. fulla sports bar, karaoke nights and a Poolgames ($1.25 per game), arcade, www.barneysbeanery.com (323)654-2287 WestHollywood, CA90069 8447Santa Monica Blvd. Beanery Barney’s CLUBS tionsuggested, $3minimum toenter. tankswith tide pool animals. $5dona Featuresinteractive displays and touch www.healthebay.org/smpa (310)393-6149 1600Ocean Front Walk Aquarium Pier Monica Santa (310)451-5133 350Santa Monica Pier Arcade Playland countedprices. couponsortobuy tickets online atdis $21.95.Mini golf extra. See Website for course.Unlimited-ride wristband ridesandnine-hole a miniature golf Amusementpark onthe pier features www.pacpark.com (310)260-8744 380Santa Monica Pier Park Pacific AND AND NIGHTLIFE - - - 8433W.Sunset Blvd. Store Comedy COMEDY tionregarding special deals. Saturday.Refer toWebsite for informa ñol.Upscale attire required Friday and merengue,Latin jazz and rock enEspa Latindance club features live salsa, www.rumbaroom.com (818)622-1222 UniversalCity, CA91608 1000Universal Studios Blvd. Room Rumba forcover charge information. anddifferenta theme every night. Call Two-levelgay club with multiple bars (310)652-7055 WestHollywood, CA90069 8911Santa Monica Blvd. Rage throughWednesday. interaction.Nocover charge Monday Pianobar centered around audience www.howlatthemoon.com/ (818)755-9970 UniversalCity, CA91608 1000Universal Studios Blvd. Moon the at Howl mum. mini drink Two charge. cover and information reservation times, show for Website See shows. comedy Stand-up www.icehousecomedy.com (626)577-1894 Pasadena,CA91106 24Mentor Ave. House Ice online. overonly. Tickets may bepurchased Stand-upcomedy club for 21and www.thecomedystore.com (323)650-6268 LosAngeles, CA90069 - - - acts,headliners and comedy shows. Amusic venue featuring emerging music www.clubnokia.com (213)765-7000 LosAngeles, CA90015 800W.Olympic Blvd. L.A.LIVE NOKIA Club CONCERTS dentID). Call for reservations. 10p.m. Tickets are $20 ($10 with stu CollegeNight held most Thursdays at Deals Special recommended.Tickets available online. Offersstand-up comedy. Reservations www.laughfactory.com (323)656-1336 WestHollywood, CA90046 8001W.Sunset Blvd. Factory Laugh ONLINE RESOURCES ONLINE attractions,history.eventsand highlightsblogThis lesser-known AngelesLos www.hiddenlosangeles.com Angeles Los Hidden restaurantof reviewsmore.and Website,weeklywitheventarchiveguides,an monthlyrobustThismagazinea hasalso www.lamag.com Magazine Angeles Los recommendations.and Thrillistdailyreviews,emailwithoffersanews thrillist.com/ Thrillist standsandkiosks around thecity. LAWeekly www.laweekly.com Weekly LA culture,nightlife,andarts visitthese Websites: latestrecommendationstheFor AngelesLoson Exploring Los Angeles Los Exploring isalso available forfree atnews - - 107

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The Hotel Café The Troubadour L.A. LIVE 1623½ N. Cahuenga Blvd. 9081 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 West Hollywood, CA 90069 www.hotelcafe.com (310) 276-6168 With the opening of M.T.A.’s Expo Line, getting www.troubadour.com A small venue and bar featuring emerg- to L.A. LIVE, downtown’s nightlife hub, is easer ing artists and resident local acts. This all-ages club hosts singer-songwrit- than ever – just exit at the Pico Station. At L.A. ers and rock bands. Tickets are House of Blues available through TicketFly at LIVE you’ll find: 8430 W. Sunset Blvd. www.ticketfly.com or from the box office Los Angeles, CA 90069 Dining - Yard House (on night of performance only). (323) 848-5100 - ESPN Zone -  Bar www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/sunsetstrip Viper Room 8852 W. Sunset Blvd. - The Farm of and Grill Features live music, Southern-inspired West Hollywood, CA 90069 cuisine and a Sunday Gospel Brunch. Beverly Hills (310) 358-1881 Entertainment Tickets required for some shows and www.viperroom.com - Fleming’s may be purchased online. - Conga Room Live music, dancing, celebrity sightings - Katsuya Largo - Lucky Strike Lanes and bar for 21 and older only. 366 N. La Cienega Blvd. - Lawry’s Carvery and Lounge Los Angeles, CA 90048 Concert Hall -  (310) 855-0350 111 S. Grand Ave. - NOKIA Theatre and www.largo-la.com Los Angeles, CA 90012 Natural Ice Cream Club NOKIA (213) 972-7282 Features comedy and music acts, with - Rock’N Fish www.laphil.org - Regal Cinemas several local artists in residence. Offers www.lamc.org - Rosa Mexicano both a 280-seat venue and a smaller - bar-and-stage room for more intimate Home to both the Los Angeles Phil- - Trader Vic’s performances. harmonic and the Los Angeles Master Chorale as well as host to many other Nokia Theatre performances. Individual tickets, group 777 Chick Hearn Ct. El Rey Theatre tickets and annual subscriptions are all Los Angeles, CA 90015 5515 Wilshire Blvd. available. (213) 763-6030 Los Angeles, CA 90036 www.nokiatheatrelalive.com Student Discounts (323) 936-6400 A limited number of tickets are avail- www.theelrey.com Across from the Staples Center in the able for purchase two hours prior to the L.A. LIVE entertainment district. Hosts Venue features rock bands, dance club concert. Ticket prices range from $10 events, concerts and award shows. nights and special events. Tickets avail- to $20, cash only. Refer to the Websites able online. The Roxy Theatre for further details. 9009 W. Sunset Blvd. Greek Theatre The Wiltern West Hollywood, CA 90069 2700 N. Vermont Ave. 3790 Wilshire Blvd. (310) 278-9457 Los Angeles, CA 90027 Los Angeles, CA 90010 www.theroxyonsunset.com (323) 665-5857 (213) 388-1400 www.greektheatrela.com Dance floor, live music and bar. Eclec- www.wiltern.com tic bands perform. The outdoor theatre, located in Griffith Concerts from a variety of musicians. Park, offers concerts from various Shrine Auditorium Tickets available through Live Nation artists during the late spring and sum- 665 W. Jefferson Blvd. (www.livenation.com) or at the box office. mer months only. Schedule available Los Angeles, CA 90007 Tickets purchased on day of show must on their Website. Tickets available (213) 748-5116 be paid for in cash. at the box office or through Ticketmas- www.shrineauditorium.com ter outlets, phone lines or online MOVIES Offers events and concerts from various (www.ticketmaster.com). artists. Tickets available through Tick- Arclight Cinemas etmaster (www.ticketmaster.com). www.arclightcinemas.com 2301 N. Highland Ave. Staples Center Hollywood Hollywood, CA 90068 SCampus 2011-12 SCampus 1111 S. Figueroa St. 6360 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 850-2000 Los Angeles, CA 90015 Los Angeles, CA 90028 www.hollywoodbowl.com 108 (213) 742-7340 (323) 464-4226 Features mainly orchestra (Los Angeles www.staplescenter.com Pasadena Philharmonic) and jazz concerts dur- Hosts events and concerts by various 336 E. Colorado Blvd. ing the summer months only. Tickets artists. Tickets available at the Staples Pasadena, CA 91101 available from the box office or on the Center’s box office or through Ticket- (626) 568-8888 Bowl’s Website once season begins. master at www.ticketmaster.com. Purchase Theatre with reserved seating. Tickets Student Rush group tickets at www.aegtickets.com. range from $13.50 for non-peak hour Available for select Los Angeles Phil- showings to $16 ($1 discount for mem- harmonic performances only. See the bers), with a $3.50 premium for 3D Music Center. . Membership application available online. Add$3for 3Dfilms. releases.Tickets $12.50, $9.50 matinee. Hostsboth major and independent www.landmarktheatres.com (310)281-8233 LosAngeles, CA90064 10850W.Pico Blvd. Landmark The tionalreleases. Tickets $11, matinees $8. Focuseson independent and interna laemmle.com (626)844-6500 Pasadena,CA91101 673E.Colorado Blvd. 7 Playhouse Laemmle ($13.75with student ID). dentID) and three movies for $17.50 Twomovies for $12.75 ($9.75 with stu Discounts Show Multiple only.Tickets $8.25, $6with student ID. Featuresscientific exploration films www.californiasciencecenter.org (213)744-7400 LosAngeles, CA90037 700Exposition Park Dr. Center Science California – IMAX priceoffood and drink. rangefrom $22 to$29 and exclude the anddinner delivered in-theatre. Tickets High-endcinema with leather recliners www.goldclasscinemas.com (626)639-2260 Pasadena,CA91103 42Miller Alley Cinemas Class Gold withvalid ID. p.m.5 Admission $6for USC students Tickets$7.50. Matinee price $5before www.flagshipmovies.com (213)748-6321 LosAngeles, CA90007 3323S.Hoover St. 3 Village University Theatres Flagship stageshow. Ticket cost varies byfilm. newand oldaccompanied – with live Historicaltheatre shows Disney films – elcapitan.go.com (323)467-7674 Hollywood,CA90028 6838Hollywood Blvd. Theatre Capitan El IMAXand $7for IMAX 3D. Thursdayonly. Add $4for 3D, $6for arediscounted to$9for students on Tickets$12, $10 for matinee. Tickets www.amctheatres.com (888)AMC-4FUN UniversalCity, CA91608 100Universal City Plaza IMAX with 19 Stadium Citywalk - -

6925Hollywood Blvd. & 6 Chinese & Chinese Grauman’s Mann chargefor 3Dfilms. studentID(Sunday-Thursday); $4sur p.m.weekends); $11 for students with nees$10 (before 5:30 p.m. weekdays, 4 forpremieres. Tickets $12.50. Mati screens,including an800-seat house state-of-the-artA cinema with 14 www.regmovies.com (213)763-6070 LosAngeles, CA90015 1000W.Olympic Blvd. LIVE L.A. Cinemas Regal theatre. (matinee)and $17.75. Includes IMAX ID),$9 before 6 p.m.; 3D films are $14 Tickets$12.75 ($9.50 for students with www.ravemotionpictures.com (310)568-9950 LosAngeles, CA90045 6081Center Dr. 18 Rave $3for 3Dfilms. Tickets$12.75. Matinees $10.50. Add www.thegrovela.com (323)692-0829 LosAngeles, CA90036 189The Grove Dr. Grove the at Theatres Pacific Bollywoodcinema near Little India. www.naz8.com (562)866-2444 Lakewood,CA90713 6440E.South St. Cinemas 8 Naz locatedonthe same block. printsand signatures. Chinese is6 Theatrebears stars’ handprints, foot Courtyardofthe famous Grauman’s www.manntheatres.com (323)464-8111 Hollywood,CA90028 6801Hollywood Blvd. www.aerotheatre.com SantaMonica, CA90403 1328Montana Ave. Theatre Aero www.egyptiantheatre.com Hollywood,CA90028 6712Hollywood Blvd. Theatre Egyptian www.fandango.com Purchasetickets online at Tickets$11 ($9 with student ID). theatres.See Website for calendar. Hostsrevival and arthouse films attwo www.americancinematheque.com (323)466-FILM Cinematheque American CLASSICS – MOVIES .

- - - studentID), and include entrance to the etsare $10, general admission ($7 with a LACMAhosts periodic series. Tick Inaddition to its gallery offerings, filmseriesschedule.aspx www.lacma.org/programs/ (323)857-6000 LosAngeles, CA90036 5905Wilshire Blvd. Theater Bing – Art of Museum County Angeles Los theatre’sscreenings costs– $25. whichincludes free admission toall the are$10, andmonthly a membership – bizarrefilms from the archives. Tickets andoffers weeklya series ofespecially musicdocumentaries, cult cinema, Showssilent and later classics, noir, www.cinefamily.org (323)655-2510 LosAngeles, CA90036 611N.Fairfax Ave. Theatre Movie Silent the at Cinefamily The ableonline. $6for students. The schedule isavail doublefeature costs $7cash– only or– classics,cult orotherwise. Each night’s revivalA theatre specializing inmodern www.newbevcinema.com (323)938-4038 LosAngeles, CA90036 7165W.Beverly Blvd. Cinema Beverly New museumgalleries. Exploring Los Angeles Los Exploring

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences www.oscars.org/events-exhibitions/events/ index.html The Academy hosts occasional screen- ings in its L.A. theatres, the and Linwood Dunn. See the Website for a calendar.

MUSEUMS Autry National Center 4700 Western Heritage Way Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 667-2000 www.autrynationalcenter.org Features art and historical memorabilia of the American West. Closed Mondays. Admission Getty Center Hollywood Wax Museum $10 ($6 with student ID). Free second 1200 Getty Center Dr. 6767 Hollywood Blvd. Tuesday of the month. Los Angeles, CA 90049 Hollywood, CA 90028 California African American Museum (310) 440-7300 (323) 462-5991 Exposition Park www.getty.edu/visit www.hollywoodwax.com 600 State Dr. Museum houses European paintings, Features over 350 wax figures of icons Los Angeles, CA 90037 drawings, sculpture, illuminated manu- from movies, television, recording arts, (213) 744-7432 scripts, decorative arts and European athletics and history. www.caamuseum.org and American photographs. Noted for Admission Showcases historical artifacts as well as its architecture and gardens. Closed $15.95 at the box office, $12.95 online. contributions to painting, sculpture and Mondays. music. Special deal Admission Buy a combo ticket for the Hollywood Admission Free Wax Museum and Guinness World of Free Getty Villa Records Museum for $17.95 or $14.95 California Science Center 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy. online. Exposition Park Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Huntington Library, Art Collections, 700 State Dr. (310) 440-7300 and Botanical Gardens Los Angeles, CA 90037 www.getty.edu/visit 1151 Oxford Rd. (323) 724-3623 An educational center and museum San Marino, CA 91108 www.californiasciencecenter.org dedicated to the study of the arts and (626) 405-2100 Offers informative science exhibits pre- cultures of ancient Greece, and www.huntington.org sented in interactive worlds. Etruria. Features rose, bonsai, desert, Japanese Admission Admission and other gardens. Art galleries feature Free for permanent exhibition galleries Free. Advance, timed tickets are required. British and French art of 18th and 19th only. Donations accepted. See Website Refer to Website for availability. centuries, American art from the 1690s for information on special exhibits. to the 1950s, and more. Library Exhibi- Grammy Museum tion Halls display rare books and manu- Chinese American Museum L.A. LIVE scripts of Anglo-American civilization. 425 N. Los Angeles St. 800 W. Olympic Blvd. Closed Tuesdays. Los Angeles, CA 90012 Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 485-8567 (213) 765-6800 Admission www.camla.org www.grammymuseum.org $15 ($10 with student ID) on weekdays, $20 ($10 with student ID) on weekends Features exhibits on the rich culture An interactive museum celebrating the and Monday holidays. Free first Thurs- SCampus 2011-12 SCampus and heritage of Chinese Americans, history and making of music. Admission day of every month with advanced including contemporary arts, images and $12.95 ($11.95 with student ID). tickets. 110 artifacts. Closed Mondays. Hammer Museum Japanese American National Museum Admission 10899 Wilshire Blvd. 369 E. 1st St. Suggested donation of $3 ($2 for stu- Los Angeles, CA 90024 Los Angeles, CA 90012 dents with valid ID). (310) 443-7000 (213) 625-0414 hammer.ucla.edu www.janm.org UCLA-operated museum that presents Features a variety of Japanese paint- both contemporary and classic art. Closed ings, sculpture and photography. Closed Mondays and open late on Thursdays. Mondays. Admission $10. Free for students with valid ID and on Thursdays. www.tickets.com at purchase for available Tickets p.m. 8 to p.m. 5 from Thursdays on Free purchase. of date on locations MOCA all for good Admission Center. Design Pacific at free locations; Avenue Grand and Contemporary Geffen at ID) student with ($5 $10 Admission www.moca-la.org (213)626-6222 (MOCA) Art Contemporary of Museum $3 Admission cityofLos Angeles. Closed Mondays. thepeople and institutions ofthe port historyofcoastal California emphasizing Featurespresentationa ofmaritime www.lamaritimemuseum.org (310)548-7618 SanPedro, CA90731 Footof6th St. Berth84 Museum Maritime Angeles Los certainholiday Mondays. secondTuesday ofeach month and on dentID). Free after p.m.,5 onthe Regularadmission $15 ($10 with stu Admission raryart. Closed Wednesdays. LatinAmerican modern and contempo African,Islamic, Asian, European and LACMA’scollections feature American, www.lacma.org (323)857-0098 (TDD) (323)857-6000 LosAngeles, CA90036 5905Wilshire Blvd. Art of Museum County Angeles Los thirdThursday ofthe month. top.m.8 Thursdays and all day every $9($5 with student ID). Free from 5 Admission .

- - www.molaa.org (562)437-1689 LongBeach, CA90802 628Alamitos Ave. (MOLAA) Art American Latin of Museum Mondays. MOCA’spermanent collection. Closed tecture,design and selections from Featuresrotating exhibitions ofarchi WestHollywood, CA90069 8687Melrose Ave. Center Design Pacific MOCA andWednesdays. PershingSquare. Closed onTuesdays transportation,take Metro Red Line to specialexhibitions. For alternative Hosttounderground galleries and LosAngeles, CA90012 250S.Grand Ave. Avenue Grand MOCA daysand Wednesdays. MOCAexhibitions. Closed onTues Locationfeatures some ofthe larger LosAngeles, CA90013 152N.Central Ave. MOCA at Contemporary Geffen The $7($5 with student IDfor ages 13-22). Admission Monday-Wednesday. ableJune through November. Closed displays.Neon Cruise bus tours avail Exhibitsfine neon art and historic www.neonmona.org (213)489-9918 LosAngeles, CA90013 136W.4th St. Art Neon of Museum thirdSunday ofeach month. $9($6 with student ID). Free on Admission daysand Tuesdays. workedinLatin America. Closed Mon artcreated byartists who have lived or Presentscontemporary Latin American

- - - - andhistorical artifacts from California Americanand pre-Columbian cultures, andfossils, marine animals, Native andAmerican mammals, rare dinosaurs Permanentexhibitions feature African www.nhm.org (213)763-DINO LosAngeles, CA90007 900Exposition Blvd. County Angeles Los of Museum History Natural $15($11 with student ID). Admission Saturday. andhistory ofthe Holocaust. Closed icsofracism and prejudice inAmerica Featuresinteractive exhibits ondynam www.museumoftolerance.com (310)553-8403 LosAngeles, CA90035 9786W.Pico Blvd. SimonWiesenthal Plaza Tolerance of Museum $10($5 with student ID) Admission play.Closed Mondays. automobiles.Classic cars also ondis Exhibitsillustrate the evolution of www.petersen.org (323)930-CARS LosAngeles, CA90036 6060Wilshire Blvd. Museum Automotive Petersen Tuesdayofeach month. $7($4.50 with student ID). Free onfirst Admission Ageplants and animals found intar pits. Showcasesdiversea collection ofIce www.tarpits.org (323)934-PAGE LosAngeles, CA90036 5801Wilshire Blvd. Pits Tar Brea La the at Museum Page Fridayofevery month from top.m.69 $10(free with student ID). Free first Admission Tuesdays. an,American and Asian artwork. Closed Featuresprivate collections ofEurope www.nortonsimon.org (626)449-6840 Pasadena,CA91105 411W.Colorado Blvd. Museum Simon Norton themonth. USCID). Free first Tuesday of Regularadmission $9(free with Admission andSouthwest history. Exploring Los Angeles Los Exploring

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Ripley’s Believe It or Not 6780 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 466-6335 www.ripleys.com Features unusual and fascinating exhib- its from around the world. Admission $14.99 Skirball Cultural Center 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90049 (310) 440-4500 www.skirball.com Multimedia installations, artifacts, pho- tographs and sound recordings about history of Jewish people in the . Closed Mondays. Admission THEATRE Theatre $10 ($7 with student ID) for permanent 9820 Washington Blvd. The Actors’ Gang Theatre collection. See Website for admission Culver City, CA 90232 9070 Venice Blvd. prices for special exhibits. All exhibits (213) 628-2772 Culver City, CA 90232 free on Thursdays. www.centertheatregroup.org (310) 838-GANG Watts Towers Arts Center www.theactorsgang.com The puts on a 1765 E. 107th St. full season of plays and musicals at its Presents bold, original works for the Los Angeles, CA 90002 three theatres, The Ahmanson The- stage and daring interpretation of (213) 847-4646 atre and the at the classics. Tickets available on Website www.wattstowers.us Music Center downtown, and the Kirk for $25 (a $2 Internet fee will apply). Douglas Theatre in Culver City. Provides a diverse selection of programs Student Discount for the cultural enrichment of Watts, Student Discounts Student tickets $20. “Pay what you can” Los Angeles and the world. Student discounts are also available to performances every Thursday night. groups of 15 or more for as low as $15 per A Noise Within person. Varies by theatre. Call (213) 972- MONTHLY ART TOURS 234 S. Brand Blvd. 7231 for more details. Glendale, CA 91204 East West Players (818) 240-0910, ext. 1 Downtown Art Walk 120 N. Judge John Aiso St. www.anoisewithin.org Los Angeles, CA 90012 On the second Thursday of every month from Performances in this small theatre (213) 625-7000 12 to 9 p.m., the Downtown Art Walk offers include works of classic playwrights. www.eastwestplayers.org Ticket prices range from $30-44 self-guided tours of 45 art galleries, museums Performances include plays and musi- depending on the time and day of the cals. Tickets for show previews are $20 and exhibition spaces in and around Gallery performance. ($12 with student ID). Ticket prices for Row. Special Deals regular performances range from $25 to “Pay what you can” previews allow $50. Tickets can be purchased by tele- See the Website at www.downtownartwalk.org patrons to purchase tickets for what they phone, online or at the box office two can afford ($5 suggested minimum). hours before showtime. for more information. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first- Student Discount served basis. See Website for preview $5 off regular performances with stu- dates. Tickets for student groups of 10 or dent ID. Student rush tickets are also more are $16 each and $20 for Saturday available at the box office 30 minutes evenings and Sunday matinees. Student SCampus 2011-12 SCampus before the show, depending on avail- rush tickets are also available for $20 at ability, for $15 on Wednesday and the box office one hour before the show, 112 Thursday and $20 on Friday-Sunday. depending on availability. Ford Amphitheatre Center Theatre Group 2580 E. Cahuenga Blvd. The Music Center Hollywood, CA 90068 135 N. Grand Ave. (323) 461-3673 Los Angeles, CA 90012 www.fordamphitheatre.org

Presents small theatre productions. Tickets available at box office or online. Student discounts available. locateddirectly across the street. Getoff atthe Hollywood/Vine Station Easilyaccessible byMetro Red Line. Transportation Alternative office. ( Ticketsavailable atTicketmaster HostsBroadway/L.A. shows. www.broadwayla.org (323)468-1770 Hollywood,CA90028 6233Hollywood Blvd. Theatre Pantages theWebsite for further details. concertfor $20 each, cash only. Refer to ablefor purchase two hours prior tothe limitedA number oftickets are avail Discounts Student DorothyChandler Pavillion. whichperforms downtown inthe LosAngeles’ premiere opera company, www.musiccenter.org (213)972-7211 LosAngeles, CA90012 135N.Grand Ave. TheMusic Center Opera LA woodand Highland Center stop. TakeMetro Red Line tothe Holly Transportation Alternative ( certs.Tickets available at Ticketmaster Featuresmusical productions and con www.kodaktheatre.com (323)308-6300 Hollywood,CA90028 6801Hollywood Blvd. Theatre Kodak ticket price. dents with student I.D. receive 20% off Ticket prices range from $14-$23. Stu Comedy troupe improv performances. www.groundlings.com (323)934-4747 LosAngeles, CA90046 7307Melrose Ave. Groundlings The only). (summerseason evening performances andtake free Ford shuttle totheatre TakeMetro Red Line toUniversal City Transportation Alternative www.ticketmaster.com www.ticketmaster.com ) or at the box office. ) or)atthe box

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Korean Cultural Center Buddhist temple, shaded Japanese gar- EXPERIENCE LOS ANGELES CULTURE 5505 Wilshire Blvd. dens, Isamu Noguchi sculptures and the Los Angeles, CA 90036 Japanese American National Museum. Online Cultural Events Calendar (323) 936-7141 Japanese American National Museum www.kccla.org The Los Angeles County Arts Commission See “Museums.” The center offers programs about has funded a cultural events calendar Website Japanese American Cultural and Korean culture, history and the arts. Community Center where Los Angeles residents and visitors The museum is the official link 244 S. San Pedro St., Ste. 505 between the U.S. and Korea in the can go for information about events going on Los Angeles, CA 90012 field of culture and includes a book (213) 628-2725 in the area. You can search for events by type, and video library. www.jaccc.org including free events, by date or by area. Koreatown Plaza The center is the preeminent presenter 928 S. Western Ave., #300 The site, which is partly funded by the of Japanese, Japanese American and Los Angeles, CA 90006 Asian American performing and visual Metropolitan Transportation Authority, (213) 382-1234 arts nationally, and provides office www.koreatownplaza.com also includes transportation options. Go to space to a number of nonprofit cultural, The plaza offers more than 80 shops, educational and community-based www.ExperienceLA.com to access this including apparel, bookstores, gifts and organizations. Its Website includes a valuable resource. specialty stores, a , restau- community calendar of events, festivals rants and financial services. and information about business and services available in Little Tokyo. Chapman Plaza El Pueblo is within walking distance of 3465 W. Sixth St. Theatre the Civic Center, the Cathedral of Our Los Angeles, CA 90020 East West Players Lady of the Angels, the Music Center See “Theatre.” and Walt Disney Concert Hall. The Chapman Plaza, located at Sixth Street and Kenmore in a 1929 Spanish Cold Tofu Colonial revival building, was one of 222 S. Hewitt St. 845 N. Alameda St. Los Angeles’s first drive-in shopping Los Angeles, CA 90012 Los Angeles, CA 90012 centers. The plaza is one of the most (213) 739-4142 (213) 625-7074 popular hangouts for Koreans in Los www.coldtofu.com www.olvera-street.com Angeles with its cafes, restaurants, bil- Improvisational theatre group that pro- Named after the first county judge, liards and karaoke parlors. motes diverse images of Asian Pacific Agustin Olvera, in 1877, Olvera Street Americans through comedy and devel- was converted to a Mexican market- LITTLE ETHIOPIA ops multiethnic talent through educa- place, including shops, galleries and Little Ethiopia is located near the Mira- tion and performance. restaurants, in 1930. It is the setting for cle Mile area of Los Angeles on Fairfax holiday celebrations and Mexican-style Great Leap Avenue between Olympic Boulevard dancing and music. Historical informa- 1145 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 100-D and Pico Avenue. There are restaurants, tion about Olvera Street, El Pueblo and Los Angeles, CA 90017 markets, travel agencies, record stores, a community events calendar is avail- (213) 250-8800 bakeries, and enough sources of goods able at www.calleolvera.com. www.greatleap.org and products to make Los Angeles feel Mexican Cultural Institute a bit more like home to the city’s Ethio- The multicultural performing arts 125 Paseo de pian community. organization promotes cross-cultural Los Angeles, CA 90012 exchange with local and nationwide (213) 624-3660 LITTLE INDIA audiences and presents original works in theatre, music and dance. Located in the Biscailuz Building (1925- Little India is located south of USC in 26), the institute offers a collection of Artesia, and is centered around Pioneer Links Spanish-language literature, traditional Boulevard between 183rd and 188th • www.nikkeifederation.org – Nikkei Mexican handicrafts and exhibitions of Street. The neighborhood offers Indian Federation is a clearinghouse of traditional and contemporary Mexican groceries, fashion, jewelry, videos, information on special events, sports art in its gallery. records and sweets, a Bollywood-only leagues, clubs and social groups cineplex and restaurants specializing involving Southern California’s Japa- KOREATOWN in regional cuisines such as Andrha, nese American community. 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(213)741-9795 LosAngeles, CA90007 3009S.Figueroa St. Taquiza La and$3margaritas onTuesday. Mexicanrestaurant famous for its flan (323)735-6567 LosAngeles, CA90007 2414S.Vermont Ave. Barca La Indianfood. (323)731-4333 LosAngeles, CA90007 2823S.Vermont Ave. Manas USCalum. All-daybreakfast joint from a www.jacksnjoe.com (213)748-4565 LosAngeles, CA90007 2498S.Figueroa St. Joe N Jacks Latenight Mexican fast food. (213)747-3944 LosAngeles, CA90007 3000S.Figueroa St. Drive-In Chano’s Servesboba teas. www.boba-loca.com (323)766-BOBA LosAngeles, CA90007 3617S.Vermont Ave. Loca Boba DINING LOCAL Dining • Links www.thaiculturalcenter.org ArtPark. For more information, visit mentinSeptember atthe Barnsdale festivala ofethnic food and entertain celebratesThai heritage and culture in TheLos Angeles Thai community Day Cultural Thai adventures/thaitown.htm events, visit mation about Thai Town and upcoming es, bookstores and cafes. 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Fred 62 Lawry’s Carvery Yard House 1850 N. Vermont Ave. L.A. LIVE L.A. LIVE Los Angeles, CA 90027 1011 S. Figueroa St., Suite B115 800 W. Olympic Blvd. (323) 667-0062 Los Angeles, CA 90015 Los Angeles, CA 90015 Question: Are any www.fred62.com (213) 222-2212 (213) 745-9273 stores near USC open www.lawrysonline.com www.yardhouse.com The retro-kitsch diner serves classic 24 hours? American recipes with an Asian or mod- Hand-carved sandwiches and more, Famous for its extensive menu and Answer: The closest ern twist. Open 24 hours. served quickly in a casual setting. large selection of draft beer. drug store, grocery Jerry’s Famous Deli Mel’s Drive-In store and convenience ASIAN 12655 Ventura Blvd. 8585 Sunset Blvd. store open 24 hours Studio City, CA 91604 West Hollywood, CA 90069 Daikokuya are: (818) 980-4245 (310) 854-7201 327 E. 1st St. 7-Eleven www.jerrysfamousdeli.com www.melsdrive-in.com Los Angeles, CA 90012 2512 S. Figueroa St. (213) 626-1680 Best known for deli sandwiches, but Classic diner fare in a nostalgic ’50s (213) 749-2589 www.dkramen.com menu also includes burritos, babyback atmosphere. Open 24 hours. ribs and knockwurst. Open 24 hours. Popular Little Tokyo ramen restaurant. The Original Pantry 3461 W. 3rd St. Go early – there’s almost always a line. Kitchen 24 877 S. Figueroa St. (213) 384-6552 1608 N. Cahuenga Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90017 Hodori Restaurant Walgreens Hollywood, CA 90028 (213) 972-9279 1001 S. Vermont Ave. 3201 W. 6th St. (323) 465-2424 www.pantrycafe.com Los Angeles, CA 90006 (213) 251-0179 www.kitchen24.info (213) 383-3554 American food and affordable steaks www.hodorirestaurants.com Diner focused on fresh and organic with all the fixings. Open 24 hours. ingredients. Open 24 hours. Korean food. Open 24 hours. Philippe the Original Langer’s 1001 N. Alameda St. Katsuya 704 S. Alvarado St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 L.A. LIVE Los Angeles, CA 90057 (213) 628-3781 800 W. Olympic Blvd. (213) 483-8050 www.philippes.com Los Angeles, CA 90015 www.langersdeli.com (213) 747-9797 Famous for its French dip sandwiches. www.sbe.com/katsuya This historic lunch-only deli is reknown Phillips Bar-B-Que for its pastrami sandwich. Sushi restaurant known for its hip, sleek 2619 Crenshaw Blvd. environs. Los Angeles, CA 90016 (323) 731-4772 Nakwon Restaurant 24-HOUR RESTAURANTS 1001 S. Vermont Ave. Southern-style smokehouse BBQ. Los Angeles, CA 90006 Restaurants Open All Night Rock’N Fish (213) 388-8889 L.A. LIVE When you get the munchies at midnight, it’s Family-owned Korean restaurant open 800 W. Olympic Blvd. 24 hours. good to know where you can go to grab a Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 748-4020 Palm’s Thai burger, sandwich or even a steak. The follow- www.rocknfishlalive.com 5900 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. B ing restaurants are open 24-hours a day. Visit Los Angeles, CA 90028 High quality surf and turf. (323) 462-5073 “Dining” for location information. Umami Burger www.palmsthai.com 850 S. La Brea Ave. 25 Degrees Extensive Thai menu and live music, Los Angeles, CA 90036 often performed by a Thai Elvis. Canter’s Deli (323) 931-3000 www.umamiburger.com P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Fred 62 Gourmet burgers focused on the Japa- Hodori Restaurant 121 N. La Cienega Blvd., #117 nese concept of the “fifth taste,” umami. Los Angeles, CA 90048 Kitchen 24 Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill (310) 854-6467

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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar L.A. LIVE 800 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 745-9911 www.flemingssteakhouse.com Steakhouse destination with award- winning cuisine and wine selection. McCormick and Schmick’s 600 W. Hope Pl. Los Angeles, CA 90071 (213) 629-1929 www.mccormickandschmicks.com Pacific seafood grill. Great food specials during happy hour from 3-10 p.m. Mon- day through Friday. M Grill 3832 Wilshire Blvd., 2nd Floor Shiro This Italian deli is all that remains of Los Los Angeles, CA 90010 1505 Mission St. Angeles’ erstwhile Little Italy. (213) 389-2770 South Pasadena, CA 91030 www.m-grill.com Little Dom’s (626) 799-4774 2128 Hillhurst Ave. Brazilian cuisine. www.restaurantshiro.com Los Angeles, CA 90027 Pacific Dining Car French/Japanese fusion. (323) 661-0055 1310 W. 6th St. www.littledoms.com Los Angeles, CA 90017 INDIAN Italian food with a New Orleans twist. 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Map Key Hours Ford’s Filling Station Stadium 12 Akasha Dining Buses run 24 hours on major routes; oth- Blvd. Movies erwise service hours vary. Timetables Museums are available on the MTA Website. Venice Blvd. Culver Kirk Douglas Theatre Shopping Theatre Rail Destinations Culver Plaza Theatres ashington Blvd. W • Blue Line runs north and south between Long Beach and Los Ride the Rails at USC Angeles. • Green Line crosses Blue Line, Late this year, MTA will open the Expo Line, a light rail connecting USC to both down- running east and west between town Los Angeles and Culver City. Visit the online SCampus at www.usc.edu/scampus Norwalk and Redondo Beach, curving south near Los Angeles for rail line maps including recommended dining, shopping and attractions. International Airport. • Purple Line shares six stations with the Red Line downtown and contin- SURFING and sign test will also be administered. ues to the Mid-Wilshire area. See the Website for more information. CampSurf • Red Line subway meets Blue Line 2120 Circle Drive Identification Cards in Los Angeles and provides service Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 To apply for a California identification through Downtown, between Union (310) 766-7234 card, visit the DMV office. You must Station, Hollywood and the San www.campsurf.com bring the following with you: Fernando Valley, where it meets the Orange Line transitway. Offers private and group surfing lessons • Original application form DL 44 • Gold Line connects with Red Line at for all skill levels. Surfing equipment is (available by mail or at any DMV Union Station and runs northeast to included in the lesson fees. location) Pasadena and southeast into East LA. • Social Security number State Services • Birth date and legal presence Bus Stops verification See Website for schedules. USC Trans- DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR • $26 application fee portation provides copies of schedules VEHICLES and sells monthly passes. Your thumbprint and a photo will be 3615 S. Hope St. taken while in the office. See Website Cost Los Angeles, CA 90007 for more information. Base fare for buses or trains $1.50 each (800) 777-0133 way. Day passes are available for $6 Appointments dmv.ca.gov and save you money after four board- For quicker service, make an appoint- ings. Additional zone charges apply on Driver’s Licenses ment online. Appointments for behind- some lines. SCampus 2011-12 SCampus To apply for a California driver’s the-wheel driving tests are not available license, visit the DMV office. You must online. A separate appointment is Student Discount 126 bring the following with you: required for each person and service. For Obtain an application for college special appointments, call (800) 777-0133. student monthly pass online at • Original application form DL 44 www.metro.net/images/CollegeID_app.pdf (available by mail or at any DMV or from USC Transportation on campus. location) Student monthly pass $36. • Social Security number • Birth date and legal presence verification • $31 application fee Your thumb print and a photo will be taken while in the office. A traffic laws Exploring Los Angeles

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