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Long Beach & San Pedro
Federal Bar
BAR
This converted, historic bank with its weighty granite bar, crystal chandeliers, and burly
wooden columns offers craft beers and booze behind the bar, and a venue downstairs that
hosts DJs and local bands, including nationally known stand-outs like Dengue Fever.
Entertainment
Live Music
Orpheum Theatre
LIVE MUSIC
In the early 20th century, cacophonous Broadway was a glamorous shopping and theater
strip, where megastars such as Charlie Chaplin leapt from limos to attend premieres at lav-
ish movie palaces like this one. The Orpheum was the first to be fully restored. Jam band
Gods, Widespread Panic, and younger phenoms, MGMT, played here recently.
United Artists Theatre
LIVE MUSIC, DANCE
A historic gem of a theater, restored by the Ace Hotel, which curates the calendar as well.
It's homebase for LA's best modern-dance company and stages indie and up-and-coming
bands too.
Greek Theatre
LIVE MUSIC
323-665-5857;
www.greektheatrela.com
;
2700 N Vermont Ave;
May-
Oct)
A more intimate version of the Hollywood Bowl, this 5800-seat outdoor amphitheater
tucked into a woodsy hillside of Griffith Park is much beloved for its vibe and variety -
Los Lobos to MGMT to Willie Nelson. Parking is stacked, so plan on a post-show wait.
