Grand Central Market is one of the coolest places in downtown LA, in my opinion. It’s got a great selection of food, from Mexican to Thai to Italian and has a great energy. So, it’s also one of my favorite…
Category: Downtown LA/Hollywood
Downtown L.A. doesn’t come to mind when you think of areas with great swing dancing, however, it has some amazing Art Deco spaces like the Cicada Club, the Chit Chat Club and the Edison. These are more upscale venues where people dress up, unlike most swing venues. Downtown also has some cool events like outdoor swing dancing at the Music Center.
Clifton’s Cafeteria – A Menagerie of Delights
Swingtronic at Pour Vous
Don’t be misled by the plain white building across the street from Paramount Studios. When you walk into Pour Vous, you will be transported back in time to a turn-of-the-century Parisian cocktail lounge. On your right is a circular conversation…
The Cicada Club
The Cicada Club in downtown LA is one of my favorite vintage swing dance venues. You really feel like you’re going back in time when you enter this amazing Art Deco space, which has been featured on many movies and TV…
The Edison
This is one of the most incredible spaces in LA. Built in a renovated 1910’s era power generator station, The Edison has an Steampunk feel that transports you back to a time before fluorescent lights. They have DJ’d swing music…