they're kept "secret" for the most part.

It's a tricky ass city. The thing that makes it totally opposite from Atlanta, NY, and DC, especially for Black folks, is that almost all Black folks who go out here are familiar with damn near everything. So if it's the most bougie Hollywood shit, the hood still knows about it and tries to go. While in ATL, you have that bougie spot, and the hood doesn't even consider it or know anything about it. And also, ATL/NY/DC have spots that are like truly Black professional. Happy Hour type events and all, and L.A. only has a few of these...and they're usually for the 40+ crowd more so than 21-35.

But there are a lot of alternate parties, clubs, etc....I mentioned them above. Kiss & Grind is typically OKP's favorite, but it's not consistent. Grits & Biscuits is only twice a year, and has TOO MUCH hype now, but it's dope. School Daze is twice a year as well, but more dressy and I play hella Regional music along with new hits.

Zanzibar has been going on forever. Cherry Poppin Wednesdays at The Room, Re-Lax Saturdays at Melody Bar, The Dime, The Association, a few spots in Echo Park, Motown Mondays, and a good amount of other spots do cater to a whole different demographic that doesn't even attempt to hit these faux high roller Hollywood spots.