Things to Do in LA From Park Lookouts to Rooftop DJs

4.7 (7,260)

Wed – Sun, 06:00 – 20:00

4100 S. La Cienega Blvd.

Lookout points and Autumn's Peak open views past the downtown skyline toward the Hollywood Hills and the ocean on clear days. Paths in this Baldwin Hills park lead to Gwen Moore Lake, a Hummingbird Garden and a Japanese Garden with a waterfall. Vehicle entry runs 7 to 10 dollars.

4.2 (33)

Mon – Fri, 16:00 – 20:00

3351 W 43rd St

Free performing arts training for neighborhood youth anchors this South Central nonprofit. Students choose among 24 disciplines, from music and film to dance, ensemble acting and choir, with professional-level mentorship. Sessions run weekdays from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and students receive meals during them.

4.8 (58)

1729 Naud St

Inside an industrial-style room on Naud Street in Chinatown, an old-theatre feel meets a modern high-tech stage. This all-ages live music venue keeps sightlines clear from the floor and the mezzanine balcony, with a mezzanine bar and an outdoor patio that occasionally serves tacos.

5.0 (10)

Fri, 21:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 22:00 – 02:00 (+1)

1643 Ivar Avenue

Up on a Hollywood rooftop at 1643 Ivar Avenue, a Mediterranean-inspired open-air garden sets the scene for hookah, cocktails and late-night DJ sets. Evenings draw a social crowd, and staff are often noted for efficient service as the room fills.