Events to check out in Los Angeles

As the home of Hollywood, it's not surprising that the Los Angeles metro area should serve as such a burgeoning nexus of arts, culture and overall excitement, all surrounded by the scenic beauty of Southern California. Experience the unmistakable thrum of this epicenter of cultural movement with visits to some of the most prominent theaters, concert venues and stadiums in the entire nation, and perhaps even cross paths with some of those movers and makers themselves.

Popular Venues in Los Angeles Metro area

With so many actors and musicians living in the region, Los Angeles is a great place to enjoy some of the best in live entertainment, and this translates to a slew of annual festivals in the region. Not too far outside the city, Coachella Music Festival takes place in Indio outside of Joshua Tree National Park. The Stagecoach Country Music Festival and the Desert Generator Festival are other fixtures of the music festival scene.

Sports fans will enjoy the opportunity to witness the Los Angeles Dodgers in action at Dodger Stadium, or, if baseball isn't your thing, catch the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center, which also hosts major touring concert acts. The Hollywood Bowl is another major entertainment venue, as are the Greek Theatre, an exciting outdoor venue, and the beautiful El Rey Theatre.