Golden Road Brewing
What better way to kick the blues than with a few brews? They have custom IPAs, all made with local ingredients. Check out their schedule for tastings! 5410 W San Fernando Rd.; 213.373.4677
PAINT:LAB
Take out the gloom on a blank canvas at this Santa Monica art studio. They have anime & cartoon classes, nude figure instruction and they teach on the beach on the first Sunday of each month! 2912 Main St.; 310.450.9200
LACMA
Not artsy, but like to look at art? Check out Chris Burden’s Metropolis II sculpture. You’ll be amazed by the 100,000 toy cars whizzing around a mini-“city”. 5905 Wilshire Blvd.; 323.857.6000
Arcadia Rock Climbing
Just east of Pasadena, is one of the most massive rock climbing walls in the US. They also hosts an overnighter, (“Rock Inn”). 305 N Santa Anita Ave.; 626.294.9111
ArcLight
This summer is full of must see movies! Plus, you can grab a bevy before the show! 6360 W Sunset Blvd.; 323.464.1478
FIDM Museum
Check out FIDM’s Lucien Lelong spread of couture gowns from the icon’s empire. If you haven’t heard of him, go educate yourself. After you’ve gotten your fashion fix, explore some great downtown spots like Artisan House and Perch. 919 S Grand Ave.; 213.623.5821
Lucky Strike
My sport is bowling. Could bowl all day long. So what better way to spend your dreary day? Enjoy snacks, booze and music. 6801 Hollywood Blvd.; 323.467.7776
The Raven Spa
Bad weather means you may need a pick me up at the spa! They have yoga, acupuncture treatment and Thai massage. 2910 Rowena Ave.; 323.644.0240
SoulCycle
Get some endorphins to recharge your gloomy day. 8570 Sunset Blvd.; 310.657.7685
Hipcooks
Sick of your microwave dinners? Hit up these chic kitchen classes. For only $65, you experience a hands-on chef, organic ingredients, all tools necessary and tons of wine to go with your dinner! 2833 S Robertson Blvd.; 310.841.2738
CorePower Yoga
Warm up with a hot yoga class? The steamy 105 degrees will surely get your bloody flowing. 11819 Wilshire Blvd.; 323.545.9642
The Brickyard Pub
This NoHo, upscale pub has pool tables, board games and of course lots of booze. When you get the munchies, hit the food trucks that swing by outside. 11130 Magnolia Blvd.; 818.505.0460
