Things to Do in Arts District
Little Tokyo Market Place
This Asian grocery on Alameda is the kind of store worth making a dedicated trip to, particularly for the seafood department, which is noted for its size and variety. It covers everyday pantry staples alongside harder-to-find ingredients, and delivery is available.
Rooftop Cinema - Arts District
One of the most consistently loved spots in the Arts District, this rooftop cinema at 777 S Alameda draws crowds for good reason. It's a straightforward pleasure: open-air movies with a view, and almost everyone who goes comes away happy.
XLanes L.A.
A full-service bowling alley on Alameda with a sports bar, arcade games, and a menu of American food alongside the lanes. It's a reliable pick when you want a bigger, livelier night out with a group.
Nijiya Market Little Tokyo Store
A full Japanese supermarket inside Japanese Village Plaza Mall with produce, meat, fish, sushi, dry goods, and a bakery under one roof. Delivery is available, and it's one of the more complete grocery options in the neighborhood.
Hauser & Wirth
The LA outpost of the global gallery network occupies a large space on East 3rd Street and shows contemporary work across a range of styles. It's free to visit and worth a walk-through even if you're not buying.
The Moroccan Lounge
A live music venue on 1st St that has built a strong reputation with Arts District regulars. If you're looking for a consistent place to catch a show in the neighborhood, this is the go-to.
Art Share LA
A converted factory on E 4th Street that functions as a full arts hub, with live/work artist lofts, two exhibition galleries, a theater, and classrooms. It's one of the more genuinely community-rooted spaces in the neighborhood.
Hennessey + Ingalls Bookstore
One of the better art and architecture bookstores in the city, Hennessey + Ingalls carries a genuinely large inventory covering design, photography, and fine art. Worth a long browse if you work in a creative field or just want something more specific than what a general bookstore stocks.
Corey Helford Gallery
One of the more established galleries in the Arts District, Corey Helford shows contemporary and pop-surrealist work on S Anderson St. It's free to visit and among the better-regarded spaces in the area.
6th and Gladys Park
A small downtown park at 6th and Gladys with a half basketball court, picnic tables, and outdoor gym equipment. It's a functional neighborhood spot rather than a destination, good for a quick workout or a shaded lunch break.
ADC Contemporary Art Gallery
Housed in a converted industrial building on Factory Place, ADC puts on boundary-pushing exhibitions and carries a shop stocked with artist-made items. It's one of the more serious gallery stops in the Arts District if you want work that goes beyond the decorative.
Downtown Rehearsal
A rehearsal and music venue on E 7th Street that has built a genuinely strong reputation among the people who use it. Specifics on the facilities are not detailed here, but the reviews speak well of the place.
Superchief Gallery
Superchief Gallery on Kohler Street is a well-regarded Arts District art space with a strong reputation among the people who visit it. No additional details on current programming are available here, so checking their own channels before making a trip is a good idea.
Arts District Dog Park
A fenced off-leash park on E 4th Street where dogs can run and owners can decompress. It serves its purpose well for the neighborhood, and the reviews are generally solid for what it is.