The film industry aside, Los Angeles is a hotbed for art—and if you're one of those supreme weirdos who claims not to care for music, there are plenty of killer museums, too.

The film industry aside, Los Angeles is a hotbed for art—and if you're one of those supreme weirdos who claims not to care for music, there are plenty of killer museums, too.

The film industry aside, Los Angeles is a hotbed for art—and if you're one of those supreme weirdos who claims not to care for music, there are plenty of killer museums, too.

The film industry aside, Los Angeles is a hotbed for art—and if you're one of those supreme weirdos who claims not to care for music, there are plenty of killer museums, too.

Don't worry. LA music ain't all bleeps and bloops. Unfortunately to see bands playing more than computers, you'll have to do things the old fashioned way and buy tickets for a show at theater like ...

Don't worry. LA music ain't all bleeps and bloops. Unfortunately to see bands playing more than computers, you'll have to do things the old fashioned way and buy tickets for a show at theater like ...

As long as you avoid the cesspools of aging hepatitis on the Sunset Strip, most venues in LA will get the job done.

If you come to LA asking "where's a good place to hear some music" you're asking the wrong question. We don't really swear allegiance to specific venues out here. Instead, we align ourselves with "...

If you come to LA asking "where's a good place to hear some music" you're asking the wrong question. We don't really swear allegiance to specific venues out here. Instead, we align ourselves with "...

We don't really swear allegiance to specific venues out here. Instead, we align ourselves with "branded scenes" that each hop around to different venues week by week. If it sounds a bit complicated...

If you come to LA asking "where's a good place to hear some music" you're asking the wrong question. We don't really swear allegiance to specific venues out here. Instead, we align ourselves with "...

We don't really swear allegiance to specific venues out here. Instead, we align ourselves with "branded scenes" that each hop around to different venues week by week. If it sounds a bit complicated...

Drought aside, Los Angeles is full of great places to eat and drink. Here's a handy guide to all our favorite spots.