Los Angeles Concerts in a 1936 Landmark and Taiwanese Tasting

Concerts fill a Streamline Moderne former movie house, then caviar courses at ROW DTLA, free Westwood galleries and gold stalls.

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El Rey Theatre
4.6 (1,674)
Mon – Sun, 19:00 – 00:00 (+1)
5515 Wilshire Blvd.

Clifford Balch designed El Rey Theatre in the Streamline Moderne style in 1936. This Miracle Mile landmark screened films for over fifty years before becoming a live music venue. Concerts now fill an intimate room with classic chandeliers and multiple floor levels. Check current event listings for show times and age limits, which vary by event.

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Kato
4.5 (425)
Wed – Sun, 17:00 – 22:00
777 S. Alameda St., Building 1, Suite 114

At ROW DTLA, Kato serves multi-course Taiwanese tasting menus shaped by Asian American nostalgia. Chef Jon Yao’s seafood-forward courses include caviar and toasted pull-apart honey garlic bread, while a shaved ice cocktail layered with yogurt and guava joins the beverage lineup. The minimalist industrial dining room looks into the kitchen. Reservations are advised, and check current hours before booking.

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Hammer Museum
4.5 (2,189)
Tue – Sun, 11:00 – 18:00
10899 Wilshire Blvd

Hammer Museum pairs historical collections with contemporary exhibitions in Westwood. Explore three floors of galleries, then take a break in the quiet open-air courtyard. Admission is free. Public programming includes lectures, film screenings and musical performances. Check current hours and event listings before visiting. The museum is closed on Mondays.

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St. Vincent Jewelry Center
4.5 (221)
Mon – Sat, 10:00 – 17:00
650 S Hill St

For four decades, St. Vincent Jewelry Center has gathered gold merchants, watchmakers and custom craftspeople in Downtown LA. Stalls display silver, diamonds and engagement rings. Technical services include CAD modeling, 3D printing and metal smelting. Shoppers commonly negotiate directly with vendors. Cash can provide extra leverage on gold purchases or custom commissions. Check current hours before visiting.

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