This was the last stop in a night where Conrad and I stepped out to LA to have a good time. So by…read morethe time I got there I was tipsy. I was not falling down the stairs, nor was I slurring my words, nor was I misaligning my pool shots, but I was definetely feeling the good inside my blood. I note this, not to highlight my cool factor as if I was a frat bro in a Florida party school, but more to describe how my experience was fogged by my consumption. This place was definetely a hot spot to hit, but I just will not be able to descrbie everything with speicifc detail, more, broad strokes of a good time. The place is reached by going down a flight of stairs, which feels like one is going to catch the J line in New York. I think I felt this more because of the Spring St sign- a famous stop in NY, NY. As soon, I got there, the goal was to continue the good time and this place allowed that at a reasonable price. They had these can drinks that I really responded and they were only 7 dollars. Ok, I know that saying something is only 7 dollars in this economy can seem out of touch. But a drink in LA most of the time will run you at least 12 to 16 dollars, and I think it is mostly on the 16 side. So finding a 7 dollar drink in a hot spot is refreshing. It was a Suncruiser- a vodka spirit based drink- that was part of their specials for their night. maybe is more expensive on other nights when it is not on special? After the drink Conrand and I stepped into their floor. It was the first time we were there and it is basically a basement game room on whatever it is that Bane takes to make himself go from puny human to muscle-on-muscle-on-muscle villain. There is a lot of pool tables maybe like 5, and I saw ping pong, and other table games. Additionally, instead of a speaker or a recorder- the one's that spin old timey records- there was a band. I took a short video of the band but I could not tell you if this band was good or bad or their name or their style of music. I was partly present, and I just heard the music, I did not appreciate the performers. It happens. So Conrad and I play all the time together. And I saw a guy playing by himself. We quickly introduced oursevles and then we played pool. Here is the thing that I am happy to write about this place. Unline a regular bar with a pool table, where every one knows your name, this place had the opportunity to meet new people. And I enjoyed playing with this guy. He was a new challenge. He had fresh stories. And he offered a view of the world I enjoyed. So this place offers the opportunity to meet new people over a game of pool. If pool is your thing than this place will make you happy an if pool is your way of meeting new folks then this place will make you happy and give you opportunities to find the folks you imagine you need in your life. In the final analysis, I want to go here again, and experience the place more broadly. Not sure if I will write a new Yelp, because even though I bared bone this one, it still gives the primary messages I want to. And to the guy who I played with thanks for having a good time with me, even if it was short. And sometimes, short, can be just enough.

Band AMAZING Drinks Good…read morePo boy 2/10 I was given my poboy on stale/hard bread. As a cook, how did you not take enough pride into what you're serving people to not notice? After picking thru it because I was hungry, I spoke to an manager and he just seemed as if I was not being honest, so I pulled the broken bread pieces out to show him; and he didn't offer anything in return. I won't be back.

The good: I watched a Future Islands concert here and really…read moreenjoyed myself. Parking was easy nearby at a garage. It has a really cool fabric, tasseled, tent-like ceiling that makes a grand statement. I sat in the upper seats and had no problem seeing the stage. I liked the painted beams on the ceiling outside the main auditorium and the overall vintage and classic feel of the space. The bad: I don't remember what the concession stands were like. The interesting: It looks like a old fashioned movie theater with the red velour seats mixed with a temple (shrine) from a century ago. It is carpeted and reminds me of venues I've been to in San Francisco.

Nice moderately sized venue…read more Great old school construction that is renovated to look and sound amazing. Staff there were kind and helpful when needed. Food wasn't too expensive with all things considered. I paid $15 for a chicken tenders meal that was delicious and filling. The sound in this place was great too, and most of the generally all standing spots in the place had a great view of the stage, whether on the floor of balcony. I recommend seeing artists here.

Tommy's Place is the performance venue that opened up in the Fall of 2010 with the brand new Ronald…read moreTutor Campus Center at USC. It is located on the basement level, directly adjacent to Traditions Bar & Grill. The place has much better acoustics than Ground Zero, not to mention a completely better sound system. The lighting in the venue is also top notch. Bottom line, it's a pretty sweet venue and is definitely comparable to the best small performance spaces in Los Angeles. There are tables, couches, and pool tables that are shared with Traddies, allowing you to relax and hang with friends while enjoying some live music. You can see their performance and event calendar here: http://bit.ly/ciZt9t

This is an amazing place to perform and watch groups perform!…read more Located in the middle of USC's campus in the basement of the Tutor Campus Center, Tommy's Place sits adjacent to the campus bar: Traditions. Tommy's Place Productions is constantly holding shows featuring local talent, and what's really cool is that they record you on ProTools HD and give you the tracks if you bring a hard drive. All the techs here are helpful and knowledgable. Check it out!

Top notch venue. Well-ventilated, great acoustics, easy check-in and great staff. I loved that they…read morehad a free water dispenser for those abstaining from alcohol. There isn't a parking space that's dedicated to their use but we used the train - which is just a 14 minute walk away! Excellent, excellent place to watch your favorite bands throw a concert. So much fun.

I hadnt been to this venue since before Covid . The acoustics are still top notch though ! Staff…read morewere friendly and even though the show was a sellout it didnt feel over sold. Only negative was the main restroom was all out of paper products halfway through the event . Otherwise I shall be back !

What a great freaking room for music…read more Finally made it out to this gem in downtown LA and now I'm asking why I put it off so long. This is like the perfect size venue - just big enough without feeling cavernous like the Wiltern or Palladium. The sound is top notch and the sightlines are superb. Added bonus - parking for a fair price down the street. I don't drink so I can't tell you about the bar service but I assume it's quality haha Can't wait to see more shows at this gem

We were here for the Violent Femmes concert. Parking was easy because we paid in advance…read more We had drinks and dinner inside the venue. We ordered food via their QR code. We ordered the smash burger and pizza, which you pick up when you get a text notification. We ordered our cocktails at the bar. There was only one bartender, but she kept the line moving. Kudos to her! The venue has two levels. The restaurant/bar is the top level, and the stage/bar is the bottom level. We watched and danced the night away on the bottom level. The stage is elevated, so you have a good view from anywhere.

Amazing architectural place…read more Amazing amazing amazing. My first time here came here for my fist comedy show to see Jessica Kirson. First of she was hilarious! The bartenders and security were really nice people. It was just perfect to be there. You know a place is old when the bathroom is downstairs, it's ok I loved it.

THIS IS THE PERFECT VENUE FOR A VAMPIRE ROCKSTAR…read more Meaning that it's the perfect venue for Kamijo! If you don't know who he is, definitely look up his solo work, his work in Lareine and Versailles, you will NOT be disappointed. Paid parking all around, but if you're brave and willing to circle around and walk a bit, free street parking is possible. Due to an accident on the freeway, we barely made it here 10-15 minutes before the show, and most people were already let in, but security was pretty efficient and checking in was very quick too. There's drinks, concessions (it's a theater, you know), and the merchandise was strangely being sold in the middle area when you enter and exit, but staff was situated to direct people and assist you at every line and entrance into the theater. We got orchestra seating right before the balcony ends and with the sloping of the seats, we were able to see decently well, even if our seats weren't the best of the best. I guess, based on the crowd and the audience, even though we had assigned seating, everyone ended up standing up for the entire performance. A bit strange, but less stressful in a sense that you don't necessarily have to camp there super early as your seat is already assigned (you would have to though if you wanted any of the sold out merch...). We were lucky enough that there weren't any super tall people in front of us. Lighting was great, sound quality was amazing and at no point did any instrumentals or the vocals get drowned out. But the most impressive part was the architecture. Absolutely gorgeous. Probably the most favorite of all of the venues I've been to thus far. I can see why Kamijo chose this theater. It's perfect for an immortal vampire like himself. I wish we got there a bit earlier (not just only for merch), but for the opportunity to take photos which I saw a lot of people do. The lovely hanging chandeliers, the painted ceilings, aged gold archways, the Spanish Gothic style modeled after Spain's Segovia Cathedral. It didn't feel like we were in LA anymore after stepping in. So much history in this building from the 1920's . When you're in there, look up, look around, it's just so intricately and beautifully designed. Apparently the restrooms had a powder room too, so nice! I would love to go to another event here in the future.

Such a cool little spot to check out in Downtown LA if you're looking for something low key after…read moredinner. They have a bunch of old-school arcade games from the Nintendo/Super Nintendo days, and you actually use tokens to play, which makes the whole experience feel even more nostalgic. They also have a DJ and a full bar, and honestly, the drinks were really good! It's a fun place to hang out with friends, play some games, grab a drink, and just enjoy the atmosphere. Definitely recommend stopping by for a nightcap if you're already in DTLA and want to do something a little different.

Walked in on a Friday evening around 8:30-9. There was no line to get in and the place didn't seem…read morecrowded. My husband and I walked around before we decided to grab a drink at the bar. I had already drank at some breweries before we came here so I didn't want any more mixed drinks. I got a canned drink, I don't remember the name We had some coins and started to play. A couple of the machines took our coins but the games never started which was a bummer but we just moved on. We later saw people playing on them so it was probably something we did wrong. The place was a good vibe with a do playing music. We spent about an hour before we decided to check another place out. My husband and I had a lot of fun. Good way to reminisce when we were young kids playing these games.

Loooved the show and the whole experience! It was truly immersive. Loved the story and the…read moreSoundtrack was amazing, visual effects was mesmerizing; the whole production was spectacular!!! Highly recommend!! My husband is not really into shows, he just goes cuz I love them, but he actually truly enjoyed the whole production! Please come back to LA!! And make more like it!!

We all had a phenomenal time. The experience was so unique. The guy is a creative genius. This…read moreis way more interesting than watching a normal musical. Highly recommend to anyone! Bring ear plugs if you have sensitive ears.

As I was doom scrolling, I saw an influencer state that even if someone did not enjoy soccer the…read moreWorld Cup only happens 4 times a year, and thus one should experience the noise and loud of a famed soccer game a la LA. I am not a sports fan but I do enjoy experience and raucous, and thus I decided to immerse myself in foreign territory: an octane Watch party. Of course there was no shortage of venues to see the FIFA games. But I went to Mal's bar to participate in two Mexico game viewings. I am not sure how I decided to visit Mal's Bar, but I was glad I did. It was the perfect combination for me: a strong party without the promise of intense desmadre/pandemonium. I saw that on television and although it seemed fun, if I were there I think I would have been scared by the intensity of the wild and unrelenting partying. This is not a chic place, thus do not expect valet. As soon, as I entered I was part of the crowd, due to lack of space, not my ability to blend in with people effortlessly. But honestly, for me that was part of the fun. I know that most of the time, people do not want to be a sardine in a packed canned. But here we were not sardines in packed cane, we were sardines in a cramped aquarium but we were alive, the oils of our bodies lubricated against each other in the name of a good time. And that filled me with joy, up to my gills! Thus this place is not spacious, and it was less spacious due to the crowd. I am not sure how it would be on a regular Saturday but I imagine less crowded, but still packed. On my first visit, I had a mango margarita. And I think I shot myself in the mouth when I ordered. I told the bartender I want a margarita but not with well tequila. He named the other tequilas, and I did not really understand their levels of quality so I told him I was looking to spend 25.00 dollars. I wanted taste that I could stomach because well tequilas usually have a back taste that my taste buds interpret as liquid fire. So he named a top shelf tequila and I asked how much is that, and he said 25.00 dollars. This is where the boom came to my mouth, not because of the quality taste of the margarita but because I had upsold myself. Especially, since when I went the second time to Mal's I ordered a well tequlila Mango Margarita and I could not tell the difference between the first and the second. The first time I went and Mexico scored I experienced the gift of a new experience: Being inside of a scream. When the Mexico team scored the blast of screams, and bullhorns, and other amped up voices swirled all around me. My body buzzed, my skin heard the noise and shivered. I did not expect that. It was off putting in a wonderful way, like feeling a winter's nip on the ears first time--- frosty but it reminds one that they are alive and able to feel! After that I went outside to settle my skin, and I could not come back. I was too shaken, just a little. The second time I went the energy was higher. Mexico advanced and thus its fans were more invested. As I saw the game with other fans, more devoted fans, I braced myself for the yell of a score. But this time, I did not just experience the yell of the score, I heard and felt different emotions: anticipation at near scores, disappointment when these did not come to pass, and the crowd just being present with the game. For instance, when Mexicans were called to make noise, the crowd went wild with national pride. When Ecuador were called to make noise, the boos were present, and not offensive in nature. They were still good sportsmanship just veiled in smack talking. When Mexico scored the yell I was afraid of came, but this time, I joined in the fun and excitement and the jumping and my own participation in the scream of celebration diffuse the anxiety that I received when I did not jump for a score. Mexico scored twice during the Ecuador game and I was in line for the restroom when it happened. I was able to catch a brief video of the celebration, which meant that I was not inside the scream but viewing it. It was a better way for me to enjoy it, at least for me. The DJ or promoter did an excellent job. During half time show the Reggeton beats dropped. And people started to dance but not fully, and he came on and he said with street confidence, "this is a party" encourage all of us to treat this as a club situation. Thus, people tried to meet people. There was a girl who was trying to meet a boy. The boy was talking to me. The girl was pulling him to get his attention. I fully expected for him to part from me because a girl was calling, so I was bracing myself for an abrupt end to the conversation. Yet he dislodged his hand from hers and she got the message. I told him how I much I respected his actions and decision. He then told me, "that will always be there," and then he said "watch" and went to hit on another girl. I was flabbergasted! He had a sure thing but continued searching. So both times I saw and experienced something new!

30+ years of frequenting this local bar, it's ar a great location and very close to everything in…read moreDowntown Los Angeles. Many great varieties of cocktails and beers...Mr. Sevilla is the life of Mal's and has always served this community with great service and beautiful murals for decades.

I Held a film screening there recently and it was an awesome space. The rep helping us, Robert,…read morereally went above and beyond to make sure our screening was successful. This place has a lot of history and the theater could seat 200 people, with a good quality screen and sound, very rare to find. The owner Viktoriia works in the film industry and is very prompt. My guests really enjoyed it and we look forward to hosting future events there.

Overpriced venue pretending to be a hip, edgy place for film buffs. "Low budget" theater. Screen…read morewas not centered and with wire hanging down over it. Film was shown from projector connected to laptop. Commercial popcorn in a small bag you could pick up at 7 Eleven except it cost $8.