I'm looking for a venue in Los Angeles -- the closer to downtown, the better -- where we could throw a private party (around 200 people) for watching the Oscars. Indoor location preferred! [more inside]
posted by estherbester on Nov 30, 2009 - 2 answers

Why are the tops of buildings in downtown Los Angeles numbered? [more inside]
posted by pdb on Nov 27, 2009 - 9 answers

Where can I find old bleachers in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by gilgamix on Nov 24, 2009 - 4 answers

Kinda excited at the prospect of my first Thanksgiving alone. Where can a twentysomething girl go, or do, for Thanksgiving - both day and night? I'm in the Los Angeles/Pasadena area. Previous similar question, and I've taken all answers to heart. But mine has a twist: I can't stay in. [more inside]
posted by Xere on Nov 23, 2009 - 5 answers

It's the holiday season and I'm feeling nostalgic and I'm wondering if there are any Norwegian (not Scandinavian and certainly not Swedish) restaurants in the Los Angeles - Long Beach - Orange County areas? Google, Bing, Yahoo, and Ask suggest no but I can't believe that's possible. Thanks!
posted by holdenjordahl on Nov 18, 2009 - 7 answers

Angelenos, please recommend an awesome and artsy portrait photographer. [more inside]
posted by mykescipark on Nov 6, 2009 - 5 answers

I received a traffic ticket for driving without headlights on in Los Angeles, but now the court has no record of my citation. What do I do now? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 5, 2009 - 9 answers

Let's say you remove geography from the equation in finding a potential partner. How would you go about it? [more inside]
posted by milinar on Nov 3, 2009 - 21 answers

Calling Los Angeles Radio, circa 1980s. KLOS, Sunday night 'round 11 p.m. through 5 a.m., call-in talk radio. All topics. They talked about everything. Stoner heaven (a friend says, I swear). Who was the host? Thanks, dude. Rock on.
posted by ambient2 on Oct 31, 2009 - 1 answer

Does anyone know what studio/ stage the majority of Mr. Show was filmed in? I think the first season, or at least the first episode, was filmed in a different location than the rest of the series. Curious as to where that was as well.
posted by joechip on Oct 25, 2009 - 7 answers

What is appropriate fashion in fall and winter when in a warm or desert climate? [more inside]
posted by pointystick on Oct 20, 2009 - 8 answers

Asking on behalf of a friend: She (age 26) is looking for a sliding-scale therapist in LA. She lives in the Culver City area and works downtown. Complication: she works 9-5, and her job is not flexible, so evening or weekend hours are a must. She would prefer someone who specializes in body image (she is an emotional eater and overweight) and/or in working with queer/gay individuals. [more inside]
posted by insectosaurus on Oct 18, 2009 - 4 answers

Wildflowers day trips from Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by klangklangston on Oct 16, 2009 - 9 answers

Where to find upcoming protests in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by evil holiday magic on Oct 13, 2009 - 5 answers

What are some good tech-centric temp agencies in L.A.? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Oct 9, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm looking for first-hand experience or information with regard to the LA county jail system. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 7, 2009 - 2 answers

Help identify a mysterious piece of infrastructure in Los Angeles. What is this squat metal pole? [more inside]
posted by dreamyshade on Oct 7, 2009 - 9 answers

I am looking for any publicly-available staff-and-dependents records for the British Consulate in Los Angeles, specifically for the period 1965 to 1966. I have some info. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 29, 2009 - 1 answer

My college's biological sciences dept has run out of student internship/research positions. The professors have emailed me back, saying that they might have openings in the spring. But I want to do something now. What are my other options? I'm in Los Angeles. [more inside]
posted by Xere on Sep 28, 2009 - 10 answers

I moved from home to Los Angeles two months ago. Now that I'm more or less settled in logistically, I would like to begin building a life for myself out here. [more inside]
posted by world b free on Sep 23, 2009 - 9 answers

ADD help in LA? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 16, 2009 - 1 answer

Where does one proactively look for software (specifically Flex) jobs these days? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Sep 11, 2009 - 6 answers

Looking for a good bar/coffee/food place in the South Bay/Long Beach, CA that works for an unknown number of people with a wide variety of tastes... [more inside]
posted by Katemonkey on Sep 8, 2009 - 1 answer

Southern California recommendations for art/culture/history nerds in our late thirties/early forties? [more inside]
posted by acridrabbit on Aug 26, 2009 - 20 answers

What, anecdotally speaking, are Flex developers getting paid right now in Los Angeles or a similar city? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Aug 24, 2009 - 1 answer

Cheapest Airline Tickets: Los Angeles - Berlin RT. Options? [more inside]
posted by VikingSword on Aug 17, 2009 - 5 answers

Looking for a serious Dive Bar in Los Angeles. In the Venice, Culver, Santa Monica region. Not an "LA" dive, a real dive please. [more inside]
posted by swbarrett on Aug 17, 2009 - 16 answers

Where to go near Los Angeles for best views of the Perseid meteor shower? [more inside]
posted by Pocahontas on Aug 14, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm a Los Angeles native in the very early stages of considering a move to San Francisco and would like some guidance on neighborhoods that would match up with my preferences. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 8, 2009 - 12 answers

What is the best method for moving several furniture pieces from L.A. to Montreal? (And an add-on about getting my car there, too.) [more inside]
posted by Tequila Mockingbird on Aug 7, 2009 - 3 answers

Where can I buy jeans in Los Angeles that are made in the USA? [more inside]
posted by rybreadmed on Aug 3, 2009 - 9 answers

Where can teenagers go dancing in greater Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by Methylviolet on Aug 3, 2009 - 5 answers

Asking for a family member: need recommendations for a top-notch cognitive behavioral therapist in downtown Los Angeles or around the Pasadena area. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2009 - 1 answer

I'm going to be flying one way from Melbourne, Australia to Los Angeles with V Australia. It's cheaper to book a return ticket than a one way ticket. Can I cancel the return flight and get a refund? [more inside]
posted by Eastgate on Jul 28, 2009 - 5 answers

I am going to be in LA the week of August 10th, and I'm dying to see a taping of the Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. I put in a request for tickets, but the website said they are only taking reservations for September. Any MeFites have any inside tips on how to get tickets? [more inside]
posted by radioamy on Jul 27, 2009 - 9 answers

Looking for Yiannis Ziros. [more inside]
posted by charlesv on Jul 24, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm looking for your favorite blogs about things to do in or around the twin cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) or in Minnesota in general. [more inside]
posted by TheClonusHorror on Jul 24, 2009 - 6 answers

Where to get a great deal on new furniture in Los Angeles (Not Ikea)? Is there a furniture district or something? Surely there must be great deals to be had in some sort of industrial part of town or something, and not just Ikea, Plummer's, garage/estate sales, and Craigslist, right? [more inside]
posted by The World Famous on Jul 17, 2009 - 19 answers

Where's a good meadow near Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Jul 12, 2009 - 10 answers

West Hollywood brunch places that don't require reservations? For tomorrow? [more inside]
posted by goofyfoot on Jul 10, 2009 - 5 answers

Can anyone recommend a great Neurologist in Los Angeles (preferably close to Cedars-Sinai) or advise me how to find one? [more inside]
posted by wannaknow on Jul 7, 2009 - 17 answers

Where can I rent time on a potter's wheel in Los Angeles next week? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta on Jul 4, 2009 - 2 answers

How does a terrible negotiator go about renegotiating lower rent in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by Thin Lizzy on Jul 2, 2009 - 14 answers

How to ethically dispose of clothes that are too worn out for a thrift store (and bonus broken electronics!)? In Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by mandymanwasregistered on Jun 29, 2009 - 15 answers

Where in Los Angeles can I get replacement parts for my Dell laptop? [more inside]
posted by dogwelder on Jun 29, 2009 - 0 answers

Are there any stores that sell cheap toy musical instruments in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by speicus on Jun 25, 2009 - 9 answers

Got any advice on taking a short cruise leaving from Long Beach, California (or thereabouts)? [more inside]
posted by TheClonusHorror on Jun 23, 2009 - 6 answers

Please recommend an attorney -- preferably one in the Los Angeles area -- for an unusual Italian citizenship by descent case. Looking for one with knowledge of complicated 20th Century treaties regarding the former Ottoman Empire, modern Turkey, Italy, and Greece, and experience dealing with a lack of some typical primary citizenship evidence. [more inside]
posted by Asparagirl on Jun 19, 2009 - 9 answers

How can I find the owner of that abandoned lot? [more inside]
posted by gilgamix on Jun 16, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm going to be in the Los Angeles area for the first week of July and possibly the last week of August. I'd like to be in the audience for the taping of a TV show. [more inside]
posted by jontyjago on Jun 10, 2009 - 9 answers