Jackson Roberts
- October 24, 2026
- 4 minutes Read
Lupita Infante Brings the Songs of Her Ancestors to Downtown LA for Día de Muertos
The sounds of traditional Mexican ranchera music are coming to Downtown Los Angeles as GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Lupita Infante takes the stage at The United Theater on Broadway…
Hanny Playa
- September 1, 2026
- 7 minutes Read
Art Walk News Launch Event Returns with New Format and Artists-for-Artists Mission
Art Walk News was created in 2009 to document the original Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk, whose organizers focused on providing artists with venues where they could exhibit their work…
Keri Freeman
- May 29, 2026
- 5 minutes Read
High Tea & Italian Eats – Hotel Figueroa Still Downtown’s Favorite Mediterranean Hideaway
In 1926, when Hotel Figueroa first opened its doors, it stood as a trailblazing sanctuary in Downtown Los Angeles. Founded by the YWCA as a safe, exclusive haven for solo…
- January 6, 2026
- 3 minutes Read
After Hours Vintage: Why LA’s Burlesque Stars and Creatives Are Flocking to This Vintage Hideaway
After Hours Vintage is a boutique and production studio devoted to the golden age of Hollywood’s cocktail scene – where drinks are mixed with ceremony and hosting is a performance. Founded by…
- January 6, 2026
- 3 minutes Read
Gallery Owners: Man One, Nathan Cartwright & L. Croskey Join Fortunes for 17th Annual Tarot Card Show at Hive Gallery
Since its founding in the spring of 2005, The Hive Gallery and Studios has served as a vibrant think-tank and a cornerstone of the Downtown Los Angeles art scene. As…
KeriSellsLA
- October 1, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
Trouble in Paradise: Freehand Hotel in DTLA Defaults on $71mil Loan
Looks like the default monster has reared its ugly head once more, leading to the financial collapse of another one of DTLA’s most beloved hotels, the Freehand Los Angeles. The trendy…
Brian Esquivel
- August 4, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
Chef Jimmy Chu Drops The Bomb Hot Dog: A Culinary Blast in a Bun DTLA Never Knew We Needed
Downtown LA’s food scene just got a bold new hot spot. Bomb Hot Dog is the brainchild of chef Jimmy Chu, who’s on a mission to “elevate a humble street…
Abel Weiss
- May 8, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
SOLD!!! From Barstools to Big Bucks Downtown Ralphs Site Sells for $20.9mil
Downtown Los Angeles residents hold a special place in their hearts for the local Ralphs at the Market Lofts. More than just a grocery store, for many, it’s been a…
Lorenzo Dela Rama
- April 22, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
The Upstairs Comedy Club: Downtown LA’s New Home for Laughter, Culture & Community
High above the hustle of LA’s Fashion District, The Upstairs Comedy Club is quietly redefining the downtown narrative—one joke, one set, one unforgettable night at a time. What started as…
- April 22, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
King of the Downtown LA Art Scene – The Hive Gallery Celebrates 20 Years on Gallery Row
In the early 2000s, the hushed stillness of the industrial district of Downtown Los Angeles began to coalesce around a dedicated group of talented artists drawn to the area’s stark…
Viola Sator
- March 28, 2024
- 4 minutes Read
From ‘School of Hard Knocks’ to Hollywood Closets: Art Lewin Bespoke Tailors LA’s Elite since 1989
Art Lewin, the man behind Art Lewin Bespoke, is a name that represents luxury and precision in the world of personalized tailoring. At 56, with an abundance of experience and a passion for his craft, Art Lewin stands for mastery in the clothing industry when it comes to custom suits & custom shirts.
- December 22, 2023
- 4 minutes Read
Q&A with Bridget & Liza of After Hour Vintage
Bridget Connelly and Liza McGowan are the owners and Operators of After Hour Vintage. Although Bridget has set her sights on marrying French so she can finally change the spelling…
