The Grand Star

An L.A. classic, this Chinatown jazz bar juxtaposes the freshest elements of today's music scene with the feel and sounds of yesteryear. Once a favorite haunt of Marilyn Monroe and Henry Miller, the Grand Star has been a centerpiece of Chinatown's recent revival.

At once a jazz lounge and dance club, you will see gracefully aging elders coming by to take in the scene, while the younger generation lines up to check out ongoing events like Firecracker and Soul Sessions.