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The Los Angeles Conservancy 
runs weekly tours of the Broadway Historic Theatre District. Subject to availability, the tour visits the interiors of one or more of the following theatres: Los Angeles Theatre, the United Theater on Broadway (formerly United Artists Theatre and The Theatre at Ace Hotel), Orpheum Theatre.
Access is not guaranteed to any theatres due to events programming and logistics on the day so call ahead for details if you are concerned.
Tours run every Saturday at 10am and last approximately 2.5 hours. Tickets $10.
Step Beyond The Red Carpet! Experience all of the renowned elegance and celebrity glamour that the Home of the Academy Awards® has to offer!
See an Oscar® statuette, visit our Dolby Lounge and other exclusive celebrity hot spots, plus view images from previous Academy Awards® ceremonies.
Tour is a thirty minute walking tour that includes several flights of stairs. Disabled guests can be easily accommodated, but please advise the theatre at the time of ticket purchase.
The Dolby Theatre is an operating facility with a busy performance schedule. Access to certain areas of the theatre is subject to performance schedules. For more information, please contact Dolby Theatre customer service at (323) 308-6300.
Learm the history and magic of Disney’s premiere movie theatre with a behind-the-scenes guided tour!
Tickets: $20 (all ages). Tours run Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and are approximately 45 minutes, all subject to theatre operations.
Advanced reservation required; reservations are limited. Call 1-800-DISNEY-6 or email Disney.Movie.Tickets@disney.com to book.
The Music Center Symphonians, who are voluntary docents for The Music Center, offers a 90-minute docent-led tour of The Music Center’s four theatres: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
You can learn about the history and architecture of each of the theatres along with Jerry Moss Plaza and hear about how each of those spaces are enriched with incredible arts experiences. Find out about artistic presentations by Center Theatre Group, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, LA Opera, LA Phil and TMC Arts, including the Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center dance residencies, concerts, arts learning experiences and free and low-cost events on Jerry Moss Plaza. View artwork from across the globe including sculptures, tapestries, paintings and antiques from the 17th century to the present.
Hear the stories collected through The Music Center’s nearly 60 years as the heart of Los Angeles County’s cultural life. Tours generally run every day however depend on visiting companies.
For an up-to-date tour scheduled visit the Music Center’s Symphonian Tour page .
The TCL Chinese Theatres Tour is the only tour in Hollywood where you learn the history of our cinema palace from inside and out. The Tour features stories and fun facts from the theatres beginnings to today, ranging from Hollywood premieres, to imprint ceremonies of your favorite celebrities in the Forecourt of the Stars.
So step off the red carpet and walk through the golden doors of this Movie Palace of the Stars on our exclusive 30 minute Walking Tour. A visit to Hollywood is not complete without this stroll through Hollywood movie history.
Tours are offered 7 days a week excluding special events. Please call for up-to-date availability (323) 463-9576 or email tours@chinesetheatres.com. Group rates are available.
Join us for Third Thursday at the historic Mayan Theatre, a beloved community wellness hub caring for Downtown residents. 2026 is a big year for elections and advocacy in DTLA, join us for our Candidate Meet & Greet.
This is a nonpartisan event. No fundraising. No endorsements. No podiums. No speeches. Just real conversations and connecting our voters with the people asking for our vote.
Our candidate meet-and-greets typically draw between 150 and 350 Downtown residents, registered voters, community partners, and civic leaders from across our DTLA neighborhoods. It’s exactly the kind of room candidates need to be in.
There’s no formal speaking program. Instead, we create space for mingling, with shared tables available for campaign literature and volunteer sign-up sheets. At around 7:15pm, we’ll recognize and thank all candidates and teams in attendance, but the floor stays with you and your neighbors.
Come to Griffith Park for a one-day tour of the historic Greek Theatre.
Since its completion in 1930, this beautiful Griffith Park amphitheater, with its iconic Greek-style stage, has been home to countless concerts and events for more than 90 years. This tour is your backstage pass to dressing rooms where stars like Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra, and Bruce Springsteen have prepared before their shows.
Now managed by the City of Los Angeles, the Greek has undergone extensive historic restoration, uncovering architectural details not visible for decades. Los Angeles Conservancy docents will take you on a tour behind the scenes of this renowned theatre.
Bonus: Registrants will receive $10 off Franklin’s Cafe & Market located next to the Greek.
Tours run every thirty minutes between 9am and 3pm.
Mark the 90th anniversary of Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times (1936) with a special screening alongside his silent gem The Rink (1916) . Whether you’re discovering Chaplin for the first time or returning to his timeless comedy, you’ll be captivated by his wit, charm, and unforgettable physical humor. Experience Chaplin’s genius on the big screen at the legendary Orpheum theatre, where its famous Wurlitzer theatre organ will be played live!
About Last Remaining Seats : the Los Angeles Conservancy launched Last Remaining Seats in 1987 to draw attention to the spectacular yet overlooked and underused historic theatres of Los Angeles. The film series has since become a beloved L.A. experience and can’t-miss summer tradition.
Tickets $20 Members, $25 General Public, $10 Youth (17 and under).
Celebrate opening night with Rebel Without a Cause (1955) ! See James Dean’s iconic performance on the big screen as the streets of 1950s Los Angeles come alive. Don’t miss this unforgettable cinematic classic.
About Last Remaining Seats : the Los Angeles Conservancy launched Last Remaining Seats in 1987 to draw attention to the spectacular yet overlooked and underused historic theatres of Los Angeles. The film series has since become a beloved L.A. experience and can’t-miss summer tradition.
Tickets $20 Members, $25 General Public, $10 Youth (17 and under).
Join us for a Mary Poppins (1964) sing-a-long matinee filled with unforgettable songs and big screen charm! You’re sure to have a practically perfect afternoon with Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, and all the magic, music, and mischief that have delighted audiences for generations.
About Last Remaining Seats : the Los Angeles Conservancy launched Last Remaining Seats in 1987 to draw attention to the spectacular yet overlooked and underused historic theatres of Los Angeles. The film series has since become a beloved L.A. experience and can’t-miss summer tradition.
Tickets $20 Members, $25 General Public, $10 Youth (17 and under).
Experience L.A. Confidential (1997) at the historic Los Angeles Theatre, where the city itself becomes part of the story. This neo-noir masterpiece, set in 1950s L.A., plunges you into a world where “Everything is suspect… everyone is for sale… and nothing is what it seems,” following Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, and Kim Basinger through shadowy streets and glamorous Hollywood corners.
About Last Remaining Seats : the Los Angeles Conservancy launched Last Remaining Seats in 1987 to draw attention to the spectacular yet overlooked and underused historic theatres of Los Angeles. The film series has since become a beloved L.A. experience and can’t-miss summer tradition.
Tickets $20 Members, $25 General Public, $10 Youth (17 and under).
We’re taking over your Saturday afternoon with laughs, office mayhem, and a police traffic stop gone wrong on familiar L.A. streets with 9 to 5 (1980) ! Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton take the office by storm in the ultimate workplace comedy that started it all, where this determined trio shows the boss who’s really in charge!
About Last Remaining Seats : the Los Angeles Conservancy launched Last Remaining Seats in 1987 to draw attention to the spectacular yet overlooked and underused historic theatres of Los Angeles. The film series has since become a beloved L.A. experience and can’t-miss summer tradition.
Tickets $20 Members, $25 General Public, $10 Youth (17 and under).
Close out Last Remaining Seats with Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece North by Northwest (1959) . Join Cary Grant in a thrilling chase full of suspense, romance, and iconic action from the streets of New York to Mount Rushmore, with Eva Marie Saint dazzling as the mysterious and unforgettable Eve Kendall.
About Last Remaining Seats : the Los Angeles Conservancy launched Last Remaining Seats in 1987 to draw attention to the spectacular yet overlooked and underused historic theatres of Los Angeles. The film series has since become a beloved L.A. experience and can’t-miss summer tradition.
Tickets $20 Members, $25 General Public, $10 Youth (17 and under).
Jim Henson’s Labyrinth (1986) : in Concert.
Audiences are invited to experience an epic evening as Jim Henson’s musical fantasy film Labyrinth is presented on a large HD cinema screen. On stage, a live band will perform in sync with Bowie’s original vocals, playing the songs and the score from the soundtrack composed by David Bowie and Trevor Jones. The special 40th anniversary tour begins September 2026.
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