Offbeat LA: Cats, Zines, Graffiti, a Mermaid Bar

4.9 (90)

Thu, 07:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sun, 11:00 – 14:00, 15:00 – 18:00, 19:00 – 22:00

689 Imperial St

Adoptable cats keep guests company at Little Lions Social Club in the Arts District. Organic wood decor frames the tranquil lounge. Guests can sip endless pours of loose-leaf tea, play games or make crafts. Bring socks for your visit. Children under ten cannot enter.

4.3 (27)

Mon, Wed – Thu, 13:00 – 19:00; Fri – Sun, 11:00 – 19:00

2115 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA

Browse art books and zines at Heavy Manners Library on Sunset Boulevard in Echo Park. This independent art library and bookstore champions local publishing, with risoprinting as another focus. The space also hosts workshops and offers resources for artists and readers.

4.6 (20)

Mon – Fri, 10:00 – 16:00

2272 Venice Blvd.

Secret Walls HQ is an underground graffiti gallery and workshop in Los Angeles, at 2272 Venice Blvd. A mural-covered parking lot puts art in view on arrival. This community art space supports local artists through workshops and live art events. The setting links outdoor murals with the venue’s creative program.

4.3 (290)

Mon – Sun, 18:00 – 01:40 (+1)

428 E 2nd St

The Mermaid is a 50-seat dive bar inside Little Tokyo's Honda Plaza strip mall. Palm wallpaper and dangling seaweed decorate the teal-lit room. Screens play mermaid footage on a loop. The bar serves strong pours and themed drinks such as The Spritz.