Downtown LA Art Hop From Civic Festivals to an 80-Room Pop-Up

200 N Grand Ave

Gloria Molina Grand Park puts a large civic stage in downtown Los Angeles, with public grounds open free of charge. The park hosts major community festivals and large-scale outdoor concerts, drawing crowds together for shared performances. Check current park event listings before planning around a concert or festival.

5.0

2131 W 3rd St

Hospital of Emotions turns the former St. Vincent Medical Center in Westlake into a site-specific art pop-up about human emotions. Its immersive installation spans eighty rooms, offering a different format from a typical haunted house. The exhibition runs on select nights through November 1, 2026, so check current event listings before planning a visit.

4.3 (415)

Tue – Fri, 18:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sun, 15:00 – 00:00 (+1)

357 S Broadway

On South Broadway, Precinct DTLA fills a turn-of-the-century building's second floor with brick, rock-and-roll character, and a large dance floor. The gay bar also opens onto an outdoor terrace and serves drinks and American food. Friday drag shows headline a rotating calendar of alternative parties, DJs, and live bands. Check current event listings before you go.

4.8 (20)

939 Chung King Rd

Now Instant Image Hall brings an independent movie theater and bookstore to Chung King Road in Chinatown. The ground-floor reception area leads into the venue's upstairs screening space, while the venue supports private screenings, birthday parties, and gatherings. Check current screening hours and event listings before visiting, since it opens during scheduled screenings.