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    Globe Theatre

    3.8 (217 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Luxx P.

    Oh my God first time coming here. We had an event here hosted by house of glory wrestling and let me tell you. The staff was nice and friendly. Love the whole atmosphere. The all building theater. Even the Pizza they had was bomb if you're ever trying to host or a party. Come to the club theater here in Los Angeles.

    Julie D.

    It occurred to me when my friend parked right outside that I used to hang in this area. A friend of mine lived on Spring a couple decades ago. I actually ended up getting food at LA Cafe a few blocks over since the bar had no food. First off, the staff working on 3/28 for the Sacred Dance event were all amazing. So helpful and went above and beyond. One guy, I want to say his name was Sean, helped us load their carts and took my friend's stuff inside. He did this twice. Without even being asked. We merely wanted to borrow the cart since my friend's stuff was pretty heavy. He took it upon himself to load all the stuff and take them inside. It's a little dated inside, but I feel like that's the charm of this place. First off all, the space is massive. There's multiple levels. You can legitimately have two DJs playing at the same time and the music doesn't clash. They also have an outdoor area for the smokers. At the end of the night, a random man gave us a rose outside as we were getting ready to leave.

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    Yvette S.

    One of the best and most beautiful venues in downtown Los Angeles. I love when my favorite artists perform here. Plenty of space to move around on all 3 floors. Top floor has a great view of the stage. Plenty of bars open to avoid any long waits for a drink. Staff / security is always chill and friendly. Decent bathrooms! Much appreciated! Plenty of parking lots in the area that are within walking distance to the venue, just bring cash to pay the attendant (these lots are not affiliated with the venue just FYI) . It is in a busy downtown area , so I do recommend arriving early to avoid traffic.

    The bars are beautiful.

    The new and updated Globe Theatre is beautiful, organized and a great place for a corporate, industry or personal event. I highly recommend it.

    Sky T.

    Pretty cool event space! Got to watch Justin Brian Crum's Reverie at this theater and enjoyed it. There are a couple of parking lots nearby that range from $5 to $25. The staff here was professional and friendly. The drink staff was pretty great too and worked the crowds well. Overall, wouldn't mind coming to catch another show here. It has an "New York" kind of feel to me, but I might be biased. If you want some late night post show food, I recommend Ramen Melrose just around the block!

    Water is expensive and they didn't give tap.
    Star J.

    All the staff were very nice and professional. Got the backstage pass and it was fun to watch the band play but the sound was not good from there. The big open space is nice looking with all the lights and chandeliers going on. Water is expensive and they didn't give tap which I found to be unethical since there's alcohol being consumed. Also given the cost of drinks, it's a cheap and classless move. I had a very very hard time parking. All the lots seemed to be cash only. I thought I eventually found a spot nearby but I got a ticket for parking at the subtle white painted curb.

    What an interesting experience. My very first time going to The Oddities Flea Market~
    MsMichele P.

    I used to go down town for so many different events and haven't been down here since before Covid. I felt like it was time to get to exploring again and bought tickets to The Oddities Flea Market which was being held at the Globe Theater. I'm not sure how I've missed ever entering the Globe Theater but I had never been before and let me tell you- I LOVE IT! Aside from all the weird, odd, creepy, cool stuff that was on display for sale for the flea market, the actual theater is beautiful. It's so old but well kept, dark black wood everywhere, three levels, two of which look down onto the 1st level, two 2nd level vip seating boxes on on each side of the theater (like the kind the chefs used to sit in on the Muppet Show, remember?!), red velvet on the walls, cathedral height ceilings, two gigantic disco balls, beautiful stair cases on either side of the theater, super duper old photos in black ornate frames adorn all the walls leading down to the basement, a large basement that's accessible and a huge stage. How. Friggin. Cool!!! It feels like there's so much history inside the building, theres GOT to be ghosts in there. I could feel a vibe the moment I walked in but I'm a little weird like that, all about energies. If you like old buildings, you'll love this theater. More than 5 stars, I'm giving it 7!

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    Patricia C.

    It was cool only if u can afford the VIP EXPERIENCE other than that no seats and it was packed and the drinks were $15 each ..

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    At a wrestling event got charged more to sit and can't see shit from my area that's insane

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    They steal phones here beware!! They pick pocket my brother and i. Security did not help

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    Great venue and when I lost my wallet they were super responsive and helped me get it back!

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    Globe theatre venue is gorgeous. Left my ID behind, emailed them and they were so nice as to return it.

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    Had an amazing time here, great venue, awesome staff. Last night was my first event at Globe, cannot wait for the next one!

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    The security are strict and nice!!! It's also very clean inside music for kpop nights are all goood

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    Ask the Community - Globe Theatre

    Do you guys take cash?

    Good day Ernesto. The Globe is a cashless business. Thank you for your inquiry and we hope to see you at the Globe soon.

    Do they ask for the Covid vaccine or Covid test?

    Is there a dress code?

    Hi Kimberly Depends of the event

    How do I go about getting prices on bottle service? I also want to know if it is still required to buy tickets. I texted and never received a response.

    Which event was it for? I would try and call the venue or If there is an organizer for the event, contact that person directly.

    Is it 18+?

    I believe it depends on the type of show but not 100%.

    Is there a smoking section?

    Yes!

    Is passport accepted as ID?

    Hi Leslie Yes it is

    What is the difference between first batch and second batch tickets?

    Hi Emily Could you be more specific please

    Is there a coat check?

    Yes

    What type of music does this venue play on friday nights?

    Hi Daisy It depends of the type of event and production

    Is there sitting for concerts?

    There are some on the first level and more upstairs. I enjoyed doing the Love and Lust Fetish Ball there.

    Is this place wheelchair accessible?

    This venue is huge! And most modern venues are required to have wheelchair access. Unless they have been consistently open for quite some time.

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    4.1(24 reviews)
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    My son is in a band and recently played a show at The Paramount in LA, so this was my first time…read morechecking the place out. Such a cool spot for live music. The place was lively and had a great atmosphere. They have a nice selection of beers, and there's a pizza spot right next door, which is a huge plus. You can grab some food and take your drinks inside while enjoying the show. I was also really impressed with the sound quality. Everything came through clear and the venue has a great setup for live bands. Between the music, drinks, pizza, and overall vibe, we had a great time. Definitely a cool LA music spot. I'd come back again, especially to catch another live band!

    The paramount is a small venue that has an attached ny pizza spot that's very tasty. It's great…read morethat it has a free parking lot for their patrons The only issue w the parking lot is that it's a few blocks away and there isn't any signage to tell you where to park. But once you find it, it's large, gated, and has a couple attendants watching the cars. You go upstairs and it opens up into a decent sized space. Large enough to hold people and dance, and small enough that you can see the band from every point in the bar. It has a long bar when you enter and looks like they'll take care of you for the night. At the far end of the venue is a little space. I'm not sure if they use that as their green room cuz it wasn't inviting you to come in. Overall, I think it's a decent venue. Not sure if the sound was an issue w the bands' equipment or The Paramount. I'd go back if a fave band of mine is playing.

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    4.0(115 reviews)
    5.6 miHighland Park
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    This is my first visit here, and I came to see Pearl and the Oysters, one of my favorite bands…read more It's very old place but well taken care of. It used to be a Masonic Lodge, but now it's taken care of and used as a music performance stage. There are two ways of getting in, but the one in the back is used for guest list invite and people who will call their tickets to a concert. I did Wilco, so I ended up in the alleyway behind the building. It didn't take long for me to go in, and meet up with an individual with a computer who checked me in. They do a short bag check and you're pretty much up the stairs to the left, wear your band might have a merch stand going up. When you walk into the hall, there's a bar in the center of the back of the room. They seem to have everything you could want to make a good drink. The place can fit it as many as 500 people. Last night when I went, there was about 3 to 400. The band I went to see is really good and I really enjoyed my time there. I can't wait to see which one of my favorite bands ends up playing there again. For me, it was a very short walk to the metro station, just a block away. There are a lot of good places to go eat and drink before you get there. The only thing I didn't like about the place but I can get over it quick is the fact that they didn't have anywhere to sit. So wear comfortable shoes when you visit.

    Went here for LOTUS JUICE's PLAYER ONE TOUR and it's a great and intimate venue for a concert…read more There's paid parking lots, metered parking, and if you're brave you can get free street parking! Just make sure to read the signs. My friend and I were here for Ultra VIP and the sound check and other activities were around 4:15 PM. We got there a bit earlier and I'm glad at that time, the entrance is at the side, so the building provides shade over the waiting area and there was a gentle breeze too which was nice. Staff is very friendly, helpful and assistance. We had to transfer tickets over and it was as simple as a super short, brief explanation to staff/provided the ticket owner's name and it was all good. None of that BS from larger venues or if we had to deal with a QR code or crazy ticketing system. Huge relief. Thank you for being independent! We got VIP wristbands and they also card you for a wrist band if you want to order alcohol since there's a bar in the back. The concert area is upstairs and it's neat that it's historically a masonic lodge too. Neat door like backdrop to the stage and the historic wooden feel to it is nice too. Restrooms are a bit small, so it can get gross after a show, but we went beforehand so no issues for us. Free water throughout and trashcans everywhere too. Love that logistical planning. There's food and apparently an adjacent restaurant, we didn't get a chance to go, but it smelled good when we were leaving. Lights were a bit glaring but was adjusted and changed throughout the concert versus when it was on for sound check, just adjust the lighting settings on your phone. Good acoustics and sound quality, it got a bit warm at times, but not horrible, so AC is quite strong here. Wouldn't mind coming back here for another show!

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    Rhythm Room LA - Pear ty

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    4.3(426 reviews)
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    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.

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    The Wiltern is a beautiful, nostalgic old Hollywood feel venue. We've been there for a few…read moreconcerts, recently for the Calum Scott tour. It's an intimate venue that has multiple bars upstairs outside and inside the general admission area and downstairs. This makes it convenient so you're not having to wait in line too long or miss parts of the concert. We were in the general admissions, standing area. No matter where you are standing/seated, acoustics is good. Parking was easy, close and prices reasonable ($20) compared to today's going rates.

    My experience from start to finish was pretty great. I arrived 1 hour before doors opened. Parked…read moreat the Wiltern garage next right next to the building, which shares a lot with Ralph's. Parking was very smooth & quick, totally worth the $32. Bag check was quick and very thorough. The interior of the building was beautiful and unique, definitely a nice change. Bathrooms were super clean. Water stations set up everywhere. Nice bars and sit down areas. I got a seat on the Lodge and it was the best decision I ever made. The views were fantastic and the seats were super comfy. I was relieved to not be standing for hours. I got out very quickly and was able to get out of the parking smoothly. Overall, I enjoyed my time here and would love to attend another show at this venue.

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    4.0(157 reviews)
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    We showed up here for the first time last night to see an Oakland band we love play their first LA…read moreshow. Walking into the venue (which must be entered from a remote back alley) people just outside said to us "you're walking into a WEIRD vibe". We thought that meant "punk", and we weren't completely wrong- but we were promptly informed the lead singer of the first band had dislocated her knee and torn her ACL on the stage- it is not known whether the stage caused this but most said the singer was not doing anything crazy in terms of movement. The ambulance was called, and the people in charge were managing the situation to the absolute best of their ability but that poor lead singer was on stage incapacitated with people all around her giving her conflicting advice. This poor thing. They moved all the bands down to the floor level after the first band in order to mitigate the situation. There were some massive sound quality issues, the lights stayed on for the entirety our out-of-town friends set, which they still played like champions- the closing band even had the guys in charge of wandering on the stages behind them and even onto the stage with them, mid-set- (to fix issues I'm sure). I just felt so bad for everyone involved: the injured band, the fans who paid and had to wait a long time through delays, the bands that played after the incident (the band we saw had the lights on the entire set too), and the crew running the show who were clearly just doing their best given the circumstances. I will say it was a calm intimate venue when it all went down- everyone was trying to help, just a crazy first impression of The Smell for us.

    The venue has always been marketed by word of mouth, and has always seemed like an exclusive place…read moreto find new artists. My impression from this was that the venue was somewhat better kept than what it was. I had a wonderful time seeing my friend's band perform, and they were absolutely fantastic. They delivered an amazing show, despite sound issues that persisted here and there throughout their set. The community the place brought out and together was also great and a huge plus to the whole night. But the thing that I cannot get over is how absolutely gross this venue is... I was so grossed out that it's actually the reason I had to write a review. I just took a shower, cleaned all the clothes I was wearing while there, and I still can't shake how gross I feel! I think the venue is a great size, great layout, great potential for the atmosphere... and hey, I get that it's summer and it's hot and all, but it was so damn hot, I took my shirt off, stripped only to my bra, and I could barely ignore the heat while trying to enjoy my friend's performance. People were moshing, as this was a punk show, and sweat droplets were flying everywhere.... I mean, it almost felt like I was standing in a shower (gag). Because of this, the whole place ended up just... smelling. Which, I guess, at least they weren't kidding with that name! You'll come across a lot of different smells in your time there, and leave with some new ones of your own (double gag). The bathrooms were... I'm sorry but just absolutely gross. I've seen a few other reviews saying it smells like urine outside... maybe cause it's more desirable to do your business in the alleyway than the bathrooms. There was a roach in one :( I enjoyed a lot about the venue, and I love the community that it attracts, but come on... can we keep it cleaner? And at least cool enough that people don't nearly faint from the lack of air flow? I'm so completely baffled at how this place seems so exclusive in terms of the artists it showcases, and then the venue itself is just genuinely nasty.

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    4.3(789 reviews)
    8.2 mi
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    I took my daughters to see Em Beihold at the Troubadour... it was the first time seeing a…read moreperformance there, and my first time as well. It is a great intimate venue with lots of history and great sound. We parked about a half mile away and a public lot by the West Hollywood library, parking was only 12 bucks and it was a nice short walk to the venue and no traffic getting g out when we left the show. The event was sold out, and we got there right when doors opened. The line out front was not too long and security kept everybody moving really quick. Full bar and food inside. The main room is tiny, so anywhere you stand you will have a great view of the performers. I definitely plan to come back to see another show here, wish I had caught shows here in the past... Great venue.

    The experience was everything but the service was horrible!…read more So after standing outside for 45mins my baby and I finally got to go inside. We thought we were so lucky by standing by the stage but then one of the workers tells us we need to move because it was cleary handicap and we did. The manager a female came to yell at me and my son along with a father who was there with his autistic son and a young lady visiting from Nashville. We were told that once show starts and no one uses space we can return to our spots. Opener came on and we moved to our spaces but then we were told only four guests had permission to stand in those areas. A lady who had shown up with her babe and the father and son. The lady got loud with me as if she was there prior to my son and I, like lady it is not that serious and I have a child! Other than the terrible experience with customer service it was an epic show. Blake Whiten even handed my son a guitar pick he used which was super awesome for his first experience at a concert!

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    5.8 miHollywood
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    Strong drinks, dim lights, and the best new artists!…read more Its been almost 20 years since I first went to a Hotel Cafe, before they had the second stage (which is a great room), when they still had a parking structure in back. It was all a foreign concept to me. Booking three or four or five acts in one night, charging you admission only once based on which act you came in for and most of the time if you came to the first you could stay through the 5th, or as most did, they came to see who they intended to see and maybe saw some of the act that was after and then went out to Hollywood to get some eats with their friends. Hotel Cafe is going away in 2026, but it is not gone, they will just be moving from their iconic Hollywood location, that small room that barely held 150, a small stage in the corner, a few low tables and a bar in the back to a new location in Los Angeles. It is the place where the singer-songwriter movement of the mid-2000s to the mid-2010s hard launched a revival. It's like what the Troubadour was to the Laurel Canyon singers in the 1970s. Sara Bareilles, Ingrid Michaelson, Greg Laswell, Priscilla Ahn, Meiko, Cary Brothers and many others. Adele even played here before her first album released in the US. I saw Sara Bareilles here once and she left everyone in tears after her song and bolted out the back door. I went to the front of the house and her family were blowing out the last of the signed copies her tour posters for only $10 since it was the last show of her tour. I bought a few. I have come here to see a friend like Big Phony sing, and then exit into the back room/lobby and see Hollywood stars entering to see their friend who would be singing next. It's that kind of local spot. The sound was always great and the drinks were well crafted and strong. I recently saw Priscilla Ahn sing here again and it brought back memories of the first time I saw her here, when she only had a 5 track EP CD. When she sang Dream again this year, it felt like everything had come full circle, since that first CD released 20 years ago. I cannot wait to see what the new building looks like, but a huge part of me, like for everyone else that has been here, will miss that little room in the back of the alley, where young dreamers became singers, where singers became stars.

    We got to go to the SoCal Sound's Women Crush Wednesday concert to benefit the best radio station…read morein the LA area. The tickets were very reasonably at only $36 per person. Glad we got there when they opened so we could snag seats. There were only about 25 seats with standing room behind. There is a bar. It was very dark inside. And the guitars were mixed TOO LOUD! But the concert was fabulous and ran for 3 hours.

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    Hotel Café - Second Stage, front row

    Second Stage, front row

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