Los Angeles has ears for a lot more than Mickey Mouse. Tourists and veteran culture vultures will discover over 1,000 lively arts opportunities in Southern California. Hollywood may spell the movies Southern California now signifies high performance in numerous shapes and forms: jazz clubs, opera, poetry readings, theater and comedy clubs. What is out there, rest assured that it's all here in Carey Simon's first-ever guide to the region's glorious performing arts.

13 walks easily accessible to public transport-- Over 100 photos-- Detailed maps accompany each walk