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Concerts beneath the stars at this natural amphitheater are a beloved summer tradition. The range extends from Beethoven to the Beatles, cabaret to rock. Enjoy a picnic before the show. Cheap tickets are available for some shows.

This three-venue arts center represents LA culture. The LA Opera, directed by Plàcido Domingo, makes its home at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, while cutting-edge plays are presented at the Ahmanson Theater and the Mark Taper Forum.

This Frank Gehry creation, the newest part of the Music Center, features cleverly designed seating which makes listening to the LA Philharmonic Orchestra, playing beneath the sail-like ceiling of the hall, an unforgettable experience (see Walt Disney Concert Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall).

Built in 1920 and embraced by the Hollywood Hills, this intimate outdoor amphitheater presents a multicultural program of music, dance, film, and theater events.

Tucked into a hillside in Griffith Park, the popular Greek Theatre has featured such musical greats as B.B. King. Stars leave their handprints on the Wall of Fame.

Next to Universal Studios and Universal City Walk, this state-of-the-art indoor music venue draws up to 6,300 people with a star-studded calendar of events that have included Fleetwood Mac and Sheryl Crow.

This Art Deco jewel was recently restored to its 1929 glory. Once a movie palace, its eye-popping auditorium hosted the Academy Awards from 1949–59.

For the first time in 42 years, the Academy Awards took place in Hollywood, when the Kodak hosted it in 2002. This entertainment venue also boasts the distinction of possessing one of the world’s largest stages.

One of UCLA’s original buildings, the 1929 Romanesque Royce Hall (see University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)) once hosted greats such as George Gershwin. Today, the hall presents an avant-garde calendar of dance, music, and theater events.

This lovely venue was the brainchild of Will Geer, best known for his portrayal of Grandpa in the 1970s TV series The Waltons . Watch popular classics.