One of Los Angeles’ most unusual new art experiences is taking shape in the heart of Westlake, near Historic Filipinotown and Lafayette Park. May 27th through at least July 31, 2026, a former wing of St. Vincent Behavioral Health Campus has been transformed into Hospital of Emotions, a large-scale immersive pop-up that turns a real hospital setting into a living museum of feeling, memory, and imagination. With the tagline “A place to heal your heART,” the exhibition blends architecture, storytelling, and contemporary art into an experience that feels both visually striking and emotionally reflective. Rather than simply displaying artwork on walls, the project invites visitors to move room by room through an environment designed to spark curiosity, connection, and conversation.
Los Angeles Area Hotels
Always one of the biggest questions for someone coming to our city is about lodging at Los Angeles area hotels and where to stay. There’s no easy answer, but looking at maps prior to your visit can certainly help in the decision making process. We remind visitors that Los Angeles is a gigantic city. On top of that, there are many cities within the city. They include places like Santa Monica, Malibu and West Hollywood. Downtown Los Angeles is growing in their many offerings with food and culture. Here, you’ll be close to the convention center, Grand Park, Union Station, L.A. Live and The Staples Center. A few hotels in this area include The Intercontinental, Nomad Hotel, and The Ace Hotel.
Dance DTLA
One of the best things about Los Angeles summers is that in the evenings the heat wears off. Without the sweltering heat the city comes to life and the world seems to come alive. With the cooler temperatures you might even find you have extra energy to burn off after sitting by the air conditioner trying to keep cool. Downtown Los Angeles has celebrated the summer evenings perfectly in Grand Park just in front of City Hall – and you can join in for FREE! Dance DTLA (Downtown Los Angeles) is a weekly Friday night event all through the summer. With free admission you can dance the night away with friends, family, and all the new friends you will meet
The InterContinental Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles
The InterContinental Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles is located at The Wilshire Grand Center. At 1,100 feet, it’s the tallest building not only in Los Angeles and California, but the tallest west of the Mississippi River. For years, the nearby U.S. Bank Tower had the distinction of the tallest building in L.A. at about 1,018 feet. You have to go up 70 floors just to hit the main lobby of The Intercontinental. It’s here where you’ll find the friendly front desk and concierge staff, as well as an inviting bar, which is buzzing with guests, as well as locals unwinding during/after work. One floor down on the 69th, dine and drink at incredible spots like Dekkadance and Sora. Of course
Things to Do for Easter in Los Angeles
If you found yourself booking a vacation for this upcoming weekend for your family – you hit the jackpot for a perfect family weekend in Los Angeles. With the Coachella Music Festival continuing on out in Indio, the masses have flocked to the desert, just east of Palm Springs. The traffic in Los Angeles is lighter, wait times at the top restaurants are shorter, and the best seats are available at theatres for all the new release movies. On top of this – this weekend marks the most family-friendly holiday there is, Easter! No matter what you celebrate, Easter is the perfect holiday to engage family members from babes to Grandma and Grandpa. Los Angeles has plenty of activities throughout
Dance Downtown Los Angeles 2018
Summer may be winding down now that Labor Day has passed, but the days are still warm here in Los Angeles. And let’s be honest, this city doesn’t get that chilly in the “off season” anyway. We never slow down here, so if you find yourself visiting just after the summer frenzy, don’t fret when trying to extend your vacation with shorts and tank tops weather time, there is still plenty for you to do and explore around the city. Since summer continues here well beyond Labor Day, there are some ongoing summer events that have a few more nights before they take a break for the chillier Autumn evenings. This includes the Dance Downtown Los Angeles 2018 series put
SkySlide in Downtown Los Angeles
SkySlide in Downtown Los Angeles on Top of The US Bank Tower ____________________ Attention all thrill seekers! For those of you who love views from a tall building and exploring cityscapes, we have the perfect afternoon activity for you and your family. One of the tallest buildings in the Downtown Los Angeles area has much more to offer than just an elevator ride up to see out over the city. OUE SkySpace is located in the US Bank Tower Building in Downtown Los Angeles. Tucked among the city’s skyscrapers, it is California’s tallest open-air observation deck. Don’t worry. The venue touts so much more than just a ride to the top to walk around for a few moments. The space
NoMad Hotel Los Angeles
The NoMad Hotel Los Angeles in the Downtown Section _____________________ If you’ve ever been to the NoMad Hotel in the Flatiron District, you know what a special place it is in the heart of New York. Many know of it because of its incredible ambience, fantastic rooms, great service, a good stiff cocktail and the delicious roasted black truffle chicken. We’ve been missing out on the West Coast until now. Sunday, January 21st, 2018 marked the grand opening of NoMad Hotel Los Angeles. If you haven’t been to DTLA (Downtown Los Angeles) in the last few years, you haven’t been. Even us folks that were born and raised in L.A. are shocked each and every time we go to this
Women’s March Los Angeles
Women’s March Los Angeles On Saturday, January 20th, 2018, expect anywhere between 750,000 to 1 million participants attending the Women’s March in DTLA. In 2017, over 750,00 marchers took to the streets of Downtown Los Angeles with the message of “Hear Our Voice.” This years message is “PowerToThePolls,” and “HearOurVote.” Per the official website at WomensMarchLA, this is not a protest. It’s open to all all genders, orientations and identifications. Their goal is diversity and inclusion. The march will focus on workers’ rights, civil rights, disability rights, LGBTQIA rights, immigrant rights and reproductive rights. The event will start at Pershing Square at 830am, and will end at Grand Park near City Hall at 10AM. Festivities will continue through at least
LA Art Show
Los Angeles is a hub for diverse culture and all art forms. While it is clearly the epicenter of the entertainment industry, it also has many opportunities to view incredible art from around the world. From The Getty Center, to The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), to The Broad, there is never a shortage of famous and breath-taking exhibits to view. This weekend, our city welcomes back the annual LA Art Show to Downtown L.A. at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This popular event welcomes artists, collectors, and exhibitors, the chance to show and buy some of the greatest artwork today. The show put on by DIVERSartLA prides itself on working with not only international museum curators,
