Los Angeles Curfew Shuts Down Movies, Concerts in Downtown Area
Bass said that a one-square-mile area would come under the curfew starting at 8 p.m. Tuesday night and could continue for 'several nights.' The Alamo Drafthouse posted,' Heads up, we're closed for the evening because of the curfew. Tickets for this evening's remaining shows will be refunded automatically. (Note that it may take a couple of days to show up.).'
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Also on Tuesday, an FYC event featuring the music of 'Cobra Kai' at the Grammy museum was cancelled.
Bass implemented the curfew after mostly peaceful daytime protests against recent ICE raids turned more destructive, with several stores looted.
Although other events in the L.A. Live area were canceled, Regal's L.A. Live multiplex appeared to still be selling tickets for Wednesday night. L.A. Live is within the curfew area which extends to the 10 freeway on the south side, the 110 on the west and the 5 on the east.
There are exceptions for those who live and work downtown, but Bass emphasized that those who did not belong in the area would be arrested. On Tuesday night, the LAPD arrested 25 people for curfew violations, according to the L.A. Times.
In addition to entertainment venues, the closures will seriously impact the business of hundreds of downtown restaurants and clubs.
Among the cancelations Tuesday and beyond are:
Tuesday's performance of 'Hamlet' at the Mark Taper Theater was also canceled, the Center Theatre Group announced.
Walt Disney Concert Hall's Seoul Chamber Music concert was canceled Tuesday.
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