Culture, arts & entertainment: things to do in Los Angeles

TUESDAY 13TH MAY 2025
A THING TO DO TODAY

in LOS ANGELES
COVID-19 Update: The events listed below were expected to be happening today... but COVID-19 changed all that. Click on the headline to find out if these events and activities are still happening. Pre-booking may be necessary.
lacityhall - See a city vista at City Hall. [ATTDT]
Estimated cost Free Estimated duration 20-30 mins Distance away Less than a mile away
Los Angeles City Hall has a free Observation Deck on the 27th floor, accessible during weekdays from 9am to 5pm from the building's Main St entrance. Go up and see the city from City Hall's perspective, all laid out in front of you. (And thanks to this LA Times article, you can see how the city has changed too.)
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Sunrise: 04:52
Sunset: 18:46
Moon Phase: waning gibbous
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