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Places to go in LA

LA's hidden gems await you in every corner.

Below is a list of some of the Leks that Lekkers have marked as their favorites.


Restaurants and Cafes

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Gjelina

another happening spot for Venice. the outside patio is THE see and be seen spot for the summer. hopefully my review will scare people away who don't like be part of the scene because...

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Cafe Pierre

The menu is delightful. The staff knows about food and wine, as they should. Great place to go and be taken care of!

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Samosa House

Contrary to its name, Samosa House isn't just a residence for samosas. Part grocery store, it is also an Indian cafe, serving up all your favorite dishes like daal, naan, chana masala...

Bars and Clubs

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The Roxy Theatre

Fans and performers alike will readily tell the tales of their more memorable Roxy experiences. Such is the influence of one of the country’s most legendary and influential music...

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On the Rox

"On the Rox" is upstairs from the famed Roxy Theater. This after hours facility has been the setting for some of Hollywood’s hottest parties. With cool blue lighting and old-school...

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Varnish

from LA Weekly: In the back of a beefy sandwich shop, behind a shut door that looks more like the entrance to a broom closet than the portal to a secret alcoholic dreamworld, the...

Non-Profit Organizations

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TreePeople

TreePeople is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the Los Angeles area for over three decades. Simply put, our work is about helping nature heal our cities. We offer sustainable...

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Heal the Bay

Not so long ago, Santa Monica Bay was treated as a sewage dump site. But a small group of concerned people took it upon themselves to heal this troubled part of the world. They did...

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Wheels for Humanity

UCP Wheels for Humanity's mission is to provide increased self-sufficiency, mobility and education to people with disabilities throughout the world, without regard to political affiliation,...

Party Promoters

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The Eclectech

DISCO-DEEP-TECH-DUB Dancing!

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Air Condtioned Supper Club

greetings dusty ones... We are just one week away from our little pre de-compression dust off party at the Air Conditioned Supper Club. Just added for the night is a live glow performance...

Theater and Concert Halls

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Cal Plaza

Grand Performances presents free performing arts that reflect the best of global culture and inspire community among the diverse peoples of Los Angeles. Grand Performances (GP) is...

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Hollywood Bowl

Musical Magic Under The Stars In July 11, 1922, with the audience seated on simple wooden benches placed on the natural hillsides of Bolton Canyon, conductor Alfred Hertz and the...

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The Cine Family

The Cinefamily is an organization of movie lovers devoted to finding and presenting interesting and unusual programs of exceptional, distinctive, weird and wonderful films. The Cinefamily’s...

Museums and Art Galleries

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Annenberg Space for Photography

The Annenberg Space for Photography is located in Century Park at 2000 Avenue of the Stars in Century City - on the former site of the Shubert Theatre. Most visitors find an hour...

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LACMA

With 100,000 objects dating from ancient times to the present, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is the largest art museum in the western United States. A museum of international...

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Wax Poetic Gallery

Wax Poetic first opened its doors as a small boutique salon in January 2000 and has recently tripled in size to encompass three businesses in its 3000 square foot location. On the premises...

Arenas and Stadiums

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Dodger Stadium

It began with Dodger President Walter O'Malley's vision nearly five decades ago and remains one of the crown jewels in professional sports and a landmark to West Coast expansion in...

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Help Rabbit Kinney Recycle by Bringing Old Crayon Stubs to the Eco Gift Show

Rabbit Kinney, the adorable bunny featured as part of a sustainable clothing line for children and women needs your help. Rabbit Kinney will be conducting a crayon drive to collect...

Stores and Markets

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American Boutiques

Call it a fashion incubator. Call it retail collective. Call it something new and different. American Boutiques welcomes boutiques, designers, sales reps, wholesalers, retailers,...

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The CheeseStore of Silverlake

The Cheese Store of Silverlake is a purveyor of fine cheeses, wines and gourmet products all carefully selected by its proprietor Chris Pollan.

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Whole Foods Market

I could live here.

Services

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Beehive of Beverly Hills

Fantastic waxing salon in Beverly Hills!

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Bliss Dance and Wellness Center

Welcome to Bliss! Bliss Dance & Wellness Center is a soothing space that invites the exploration and expression of each individual's unique and creative gifts. We are inspired...

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Capoeira UCA in LA

Capoeira originated in Brasil, and is a dynamic expression of Afro-Brazilian culture. Today it can be found in many countries throughout the entire world. Capoeira is an art form that...

Sports and Recreation

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Temescal Gateway Park

Located in Pacific Palisades, Temescal Gateway Park is one of the most popular parks in the Santa Monica Mountains. The park encompasses 141 acres of oak and sycamore canyons, ridgetop...

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Annenberg Community Beach House

A brand, spanking new 5-acre beach facility open to the public. Includes a pool, volleyball, paddle tennis courts, spaces for events public art and more all on the historic guest house...

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Capoeira Batuque

LA's first and most respected Capoeira Academy, established by the legendary Capoeira master Mestre Amen. The mission of the Brasil Brasil Cultural Center (BBCC) is to foster cultural...

Hotels and Spas

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The Alexandria

Built in 1906, The Alexandria has been a historic landmark in Los Angeles for over a century. Now, after undergoing major renovations, it offers charming, low income apartments to another...

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Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa

WE'RE READY FOR OUR CLOSE-UP The ultra-stylish Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa has quickly become the premier luxury property in the movie-making capital of the world. Boasting...

Websites

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Kogi BBQ

Kogi : An idea born from late night hunger. We take the taste of Korean BBQ and fuse it with select spices to create some of the most unique and savory bites in LA. We’re always...

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SingleTease

SingleTease designs and sells products that break the ice between singles. Starting a conversation with an adorable stranger isn’t easy. Where do you begin? Dating experts agree that...

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The RunDown

Your daily guide to all the good stuff happening in Los Angeles.

Events

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First Fridays

The First Friday of every month, Venice's cool commercial strip known simply as Abbot Kinney, open's its doors to all with free cocktails, product samples, music and food. A good night...

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Jon Lovitz Live!

You know him from his years on Saturday Night Live and major motion pictures from A League Of Their Own to Rat Race. Now you can see him every Wednesday night live on stage...the one...

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ODD WEDNESDAYS AT CAFE WAS

Mark DeCarlo and Ivan Kane present ODD WEDNESDAYS, a new, live, bi-monthly comedy and music variety show premiering March 17, 2010 @ 8PM at Café Was. ODD WEDNESDAYS features an amazing...