Local Guides

Where to see a show, dig for records and pick up this week’s comics. Each guide below is organized by neighborhood, with addresses, map links and notes on what each place is known for. Every listing was checked in September 2026.

Venue Guides

158 live music venues across Los Angeles and Orange County, with capacity, parking, bag and camera policies.

• Los Angeles and Orange County Music Venue Guide
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Record Stores

60 record stores, including Amoeba, VIP Records and Fingerprints, plus the shops that host in-store shows.

• Los Angeles and Orange County Record Store Guide

Comic Book Shops

48 comic shops, including the ones that host creator signings and Free Comic Book Day events.

• Los Angeles and Orange County Comic Book Shop Guide

San Diego, Ventura, Riverside and San Bernardino counties are next.