Los Angeles Comedy, Rooftop Acoustic Sets and Free Concerts

4.4 (2,746)

Mon, Thu – Fri, Sun, 11:00 – 17:00; Sat, 10:00 – 18:00

800 W Olympic Blvd

Above L.A. Live, the terrace hosts intimate acoustic performances, album launches and artist Q&As. The museum pairs recording history with digital displays and hands-on music stations. Its compact collection takes less than an hour to explore. Check current museum hours and terrace event listings before planning an evening around a performance.

8162 Melrose Avenue

Inside the Hollywood Improv at 8162 Melrose Avenue, The Lab hosts stand-up shows and comedy events, including showcases featuring rising talent. Entry is limited to guests 21 and older, and everyone in the showroom faces a two-item minimum purchase. Ticket sales are final. Check current show listings before planning a late-night stop.

4.2 (6,945)

Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 22:00

532 S Olive St

Pershing Square brings free outdoor concerts and community gatherings into downtown Los Angeles, with a ten-story purple bell tower at the center. The all-concrete plaza has no grass or permanent seating. Park entry is free, and listed hours run daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Check current hours and event listings before heading over.

1822 W Sunset Blvd

The Echo puts up-and-coming indie bands in an intimate Echo Park room, with a bar and patio anchoring the venue. Its downstairs sister club, the Echoplex, expands the venue's live-music reach. Age limits vary by performance, so check the current listing for that show's age rule before heading to 1822 W Sunset Blvd.