Clubs
B.B. KING'S BLUES CLUB: 1000 Universal Center Drive, Universal City.
(818-622-5464)
Southern hospitality atmosphere, with
restaurant items including hush-puppies, deep fried pickles and
catfish. The three story main room has over 350 seats and a full bar;
a smaller room features acoustic blues, a Southern-food appetizer
menu and full bar. Cover varies. Parking is $10.00
THE BAKED POTATO: 3787 Cahuenga Blvd., Studio City.
(818-980-1615)
This is L.A.’s oldest contemporary jazz club. Open at
7:00 p.m. Show times are 9:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Cover charge
varies from $15–$30.
www.thebakedpotato.com
COMEDY & MAGIC CLUB: 1018 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach.
(310-372-1193)
Magic acts, jugglers and ventriloquists plus some
of the best comics. Jay Leno tests his Tonight Show material here
almost every week. Restaurant and full bar. Cover varies; two drink
minimum.
www.comedyandmagicclub.info
COMEDY STORE, 8433 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood.
(323-650-6268)
A huge comedy-workshop nightclub provides three rooms where
many well-known comedians often appear. Cover varies. Two drink
minimum.
www.thecomedystore.com
THE ICE HOUSE: 24 N. Mentor Avenue, Pasadena.
(626-577-1894)
This is L.A.’s oldest comedy nightclub, featuring top comedians and
magicians. Full bar and dining. Cover varies between $12.50 and
$17.50. Two drink minimum.
THE IMPROVISATION, 8162 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood.
(323-651-2583)
L.A.’s version of New York’s oldest comedy
showcase. Two drink minimum; cover varies between $10 and $15.
THE JAZZ BAKERY: 3233 Helms Ave., Culver City.
(310-271-9039)
Beer, wine, sandwiches and desserts are offered. Cover varies; no
minimum. Free parking.
www.jazzbakery.org
LIGHTHOUSE CAFE: 30 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach.
(310-376-9833)
The Lighthouse has been around for nearly 50 years. They offer
an eclectic mix of music in a room which seats 200. Full bar.
Appetizers, burgers, and pizza are available. Cover varies on
weekends.
www.thelighthousecafe.net
LOEW'S SANTA MONICA BEACH HOTEL: 1700 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica.
(310-458-6700)
Jazz offered in the Lobby Lounge from 8:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m.
Saturday. Full bar, no cover.
www.loewshotels.com
McCABE'S GUITAR SHOP: 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica.
(310-828-4497)
Folk, country, acoustic-rock,
bluegrass, R&B concerts on weekends in an intimate concert-hall
setting which is actually the guitar shop during the day. Coffee,
herb tea, and sweets are served. Cover varies. Concert info available
on-line.
www.McCabes.com
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