Note to self: things to do.

tumblangeles:

1. Venice Boardwalk: “Disco roller-skaters, body-builders, and Michael Jackson impersonators make this carnival by the sea an essential destination on any given Sunday afternoon.”
The Venice Boardwalk, 1800 Ocean Front Walk (between Venice Boulevard and Rose Avenue); No Phone.

2. Downtown L.A. Pub Crawl: “A constellation of watering-holes will guide the tenacious inebriate through the dark night. A few spots that inspire include The Association, The Edison, Broadway Bar, and The Varnish.”
The Association, 110 East 6th Street (between Spring Street and Los Angeles Street); 213-627-7385;
The Edison, 108 West 2nd Street (between South Spring Street and South Main Street); 213-613-0000;
Broadway Bar, 830 South Broadway (between 8th Street and 9th Street); 213-614-9909;
The Varnish, 118 West 6th Street (between South Main Street and South Los Angeles Street); 213-622-9999.

3. The Village Recorder: “A one of a kind recording studio in Los Angeles located in a former Masonic Temple. Within these hallowed halls, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, Steely Dan, and countless others have recorded classic albums.”
The Village Recorder, 1616 Butler Avenue (between Ohio Avenue and Iowa Avenue); 310-478-8227.

4. Sawtelle Boulevard: “With considerable history among the Asian American community, if you’re looking for legit noodle houses, sushi, or serious Korean BBQ, this street has it all. You’ll also find Japanese botanical nurseries, anime shops, and tea importers.”
Sawtelle Boulevard (between La Grange Avenue and Olympic Boulevard).

5. KCRW: “It’s not just a job, it’s an adventure.”
Locals, tune in to 89.9 at 9 a.m. PST and check out Eclectic24 for the station’s new online music channel.