Thanksgiving Week in Los Angeles With Arenas and Stages

4.1 (261)

Fri – Sat, 20:00 – 02:00 (+1)

8713 Beverly Blvd

At 8713 Beverly Blvd, The Peppermint Club pairs live music and DJ sets with craft cocktails at a prominent central bar. The intimate West Hollywood lounge has limited seating, so a weekend visit may work better if you are comfortable standing. The venue’s 21+ policy and Friday and Saturday hours suit a late night out.

4.5 (10,208)

Mon – Tue, 09:30 – 14:00; Wed – Sat, 09:00 – 16:00

3911 S. Figueroa St

If a USC Trojans football game or major concert fits your holiday-week plans, this open-air World War I memorial has hosted large gatherings since 1923. On event days, surrounding gatherings can include sponsored food stalls and merchandise outside the gates. The venue is strictly cashless, and reviewers note that it can be drafty, so bring an extra layer.

4.4 (2,082)

1050 South Hill Street

The Belasco, a 1926 Downtown theater on South Hill Street, brings ornate art deco architecture to a lineup spanning indie rock, hip-hop, Latin, electronic, and metal concerts. The standing-room floor can feel tight, while the balcony overhang may partly block views from the back. Reviews also praise its sound and atmosphere.

4.7 (888)

104 N Ave 56 2nd floor, Los Angeles, CA 90042, USA

If a live show fits your holiday-week plans, Lodge Room offers an intimate Highland Park setting inside an updated historic masonic lodge, on the second floor above a restaurant. The independent venue operates outside major ticketing networks, and reviews praise its sound, friendly staff, and ADA accommodations. A nearby metro line and nearby parking give you arrival options.

4.6 (6,565)

Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 18:00

777 Chick Hearn Court

Peacock Theater sits in Downtown Los Angeles’s L.A. LIVE complex on Chick Hearn Court, hosting concerts and major awards shows. The midsize room combines comfortable seating, luxury boxes, classy decor, and on-site bars. Reviews describe well-organized concert experiences and polite staff, while parking and lobby congestion make extra arrival time sensible for major events.

4.5 (95)

1 LMU Drive

If a Loyola Marymount basketball or volleyball game fits your holiday-week plans, Albert Gersten Pavilion offers a compact campus setting at 1 LMU Drive in Westchester. Comfortable seating and close court views make the action easy to follow from nearly every angle. Visitor reviews praise the intimate setting and sightlines, while parking on campus can be challenging.

1822 W Sunset Blvd

If a live show fits your holiday-week plans, The Echo offers an intimate Echo Park setting for up-and-coming indie bands. The room includes a bar and patio, with downstairs sister club the Echoplex expanding the performance options. Show entry requires paid admission, and age limits vary by show, so check the event details before heading to 1822 W Sunset Blvd.

4.6 (4,678)

Mon – Sun, Open 24 hours

6801 Hollywood Blvd

At 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Dolby Theatre pairs its Academy Awards history with guided public tours through a spacious interior and auditorium. It also hosts major film premieres, festival events, and anniversary cast reunions, giving a holiday-week Hollywood stop more to see than a show listing. Reviews praise the venue's historic setting, sound, and staff.

4.6 (4,960)

Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 22:00

189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036

At 189 The Grove Drive, this three-story West Coast flagship gives a holiday-week browsing stop room to spread out across books for adults and kids, vinyl records, housebrand eReaders, and a deep manga department. Head to the top-level cafe for pastries and drinks, and ask its knowledgeable staff for help with specialized titles. A paid parking garage is available.

4.6 (1,025)

Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00

3400 S Figueroa St

If a USC basketball or volleyball game, or a major concert, fits your holiday-week plans, Galen Center gives you an open, clean campus arena at 3400 S Figueroa St. Simple seating signage supports navigation, and friendly staff are on hand. Strong air conditioning suits crowded events. An E Line station is nearby. Check event-specific ticketing details before you go.