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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Iconic LA nightclub to close after 35 years
A star-studded Los Angeles club has announced shocking plans to shutter before the end of the year - marking the end of an era for the iconic city's nightlife scene. The Mayan, which has been a downtown LA staple for 35 years, alerted its more than 31,000 Instagram followers it will being closing in September. While The Mayan debuted as a nightclub in 1990, its history stems way back to 1927, when the historic venue opened to the public as a theater. It was designed by Mexican sculptor Francisco Cornejo and architects, who drew inspiration from pre-Colombian American societies, The Los Angeles Times reported. The 1,491-seat Mayan Theatre started as a space for musical performances, and quickly became a symbol of 1920s Mayan Revivalism architecture. It flip-flopped in ownership several times - spending years promoting Spanish films before become a porno theater in the 1970s and 1980s, according to The Wrap. In 1989, LA made the building a Historic-Cultural monument, as it reflects 'the broad cultural, political, economic or social history of the nation, state, or community,' according to the city. The following year, The Mayan was purchased by its current owners, and has since become an A-lister magnet for its lively events and concerts. Over the years, the club has welcomed its fair share of celebrities, and hosted performances from bands including Panic! At the Disco and Linkin Park. Other artists including MIA, Jack White and Prophets of Rage have also hosted concerts there. While its purpose evolved over the years, The Mayan's architectural integrity has remained - featuring detailed carvings and ancient cultural patterns from Aztec and Mayan civilizations. Another standout quality of the seven cathedral-esque windows surrounding its entrance. In response to the nightclub's closure announcement, hundreds of party-loving patrons - including some prominent names - expressed their grief in the comment section. 'Absolutely iconic venue for LA. It will be missed,' LA-based electronic artist Rinzen wrote. The Mayan's president, Sammy Chao, told the LA Times a slew of 'adversity' had led up to the difficult decision. Ever since COVID, Chao explained, business has been on a downward slope. Rising operation costs combined with wildfire fallout and other broader issues have also contributed to the struggles faced by The Mayan. 'We've done everything possible to stay afloat, adapt and serve, but the path forward has been eroded beyond recognition,' Chao wrote to the LA Times. 'We have given this business everything we have — and more — and come this far, so the decision to close is not so much one of defeat, but of necessity and truth.'
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Iconic LA nightclub loved by A-listers suddenly closes after 35 years in business
A star-studded Los Angeles club has announced shocking plans to shutter before the end of the year - marking the end of an era for the iconic city's nightlife scene. The Mayan, which has been a downtown LA staple for 35 years, alerted its more than 31,000 Instagram followers it will being closing in September. 'It is with heavy yet grateful hearts that we announced The Mayan will be closing its doors at the end of September, after 35 unforgettable years,' its owners wrote on Monday. 'To our loyal patrons, community, and friends; thank you for your unwavering support, your trust, and your countless memories we've created together. You made every night truly special.' While The Mayan debuted as a nightclub in 1990, its history stems way back to 1927, when the historic venue opened to the public as a theater. It was designed by Mexican sculptor Francisco Cornejo and architects, who drew inspiration from pre-Colombian American societies, The Los Angeles Times reported. The 1,491-seat Mayan Theatre started as a space for musical performances, and quickly became a symbol of 1920s Mayan Revivalism architecture. It flip-flopped in ownership several times - spending years promoting Spanish films before become a porno theater in the 1970s and 1980s, according to The Wrap. In 1989, LA made the building a Historic-Cultural monument, as it reflects 'the broad cultural, political, economic or social history of the nation, state, or community,' according to the city. The following year, The Mayan was purchased by its current owners, and has since become an A-lister magnet for its lively events and concerts. Over the years, the club has welcomed its fair share of celebrities, and hosted performances from bands including Panic! At the Disco and Linkin Park. Other artists including MIA, Jack White and Prophets of Rage have also hosted concerts there. While its purpose evolved over the years, The Mayan's architectural integrity has remained - featuring detailed carvings and ancient cultural patterns from Aztec and Mayan civilizations. Another standout quality of the seven cathedral-esque windows surrounding its entrance. In response to the nightclub's closure announcement, hundreds of party-loving patrons - including some prominent names - expressed their grief in the comment section. 'Absolutely iconic venue for LA. It will be missed,' LA-based electronic artist Rinzen wrote. 'Thank you for so much great live music,' added SiriusXM disc jockey and voice actress Kat Corbett. 'Dtla is turning into a ghost town. Sad for those who still remember the awesome light life it one had. RIP to Coles, The Falls, art walk, and now the Mayan theater,' someone added. Another passionately asked: 'WHY??? WHY ARE ALL THE COOL PLACES CLOSING DOWN?' The Mayan's president, Sammy Chao, told the LA Times a slew of 'adversity' had led up to the difficult decision. Ever since COVID, Chao explained, business has been on a downward slope. Rising operation costs combined with wildfire fallout and other broader issues have also contributed to the struggles faced by The Mayan. 'We've done everything possible to stay afloat, adapt and serve, but the path forward has been eroded beyond recognition,' Chao wrote to the LA Times. 'We have given this business everything we have — and more — and come this far, so the decision to close is not so much one of defeat, but of necessity and truth.' While the nightclub is set to close for good on September 13, it is unclear what the future holds for the legendary building.
Time Out
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
DTLA loses another nightlife hub: The Mayan will close in September
A theater is a glorious thing, built to make audiences feel that they've escaped, with architectural splendor that conjures another time or place. And that's certainly true of the Mayan, the 1927 theater in Downtown L.A. with an intricate facade and stage that look like an ancient Mayan temple. In recent years, the theater had become a nightlife hub with live music, DJ nights and lucha libre matches—but it's closing down in September, as first spotted by The Scenestar. The venue itself has been around for 98 years, and this club-like iteration of the Mayan that most Angelenos now know has been under the same management for three and a half decades. The company announced on Instagram, 'It is with heavy yet grateful hearts that we announce the Mayan will be closing its doors at the end of September, after 35 unforgettable years.' For anyone rooting for DTLA to continue as a nightlife destination, this is hard news. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Mayan (@themayanla) The theater is closing in part due to residual loss of income from the pandemic. Theater president Sammy Chao told the L.A. Times that the last five years have been 'unrelenting' with the loss of business, rising inflation, changes in consumer habits, fires, political unrest and policies at city, state and federal levels that adversely affect small business owners. The Mayan isn't the only victim of this downturn. It's tragic to say, but Downtown L.A. is undeniably in a slump right now. Just last week, three notable restaurants in the area announced their closures: Cabra, a rooftop Peruvian-inspired restaurant from chef Stephanie Izard; Shibumi, a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant; and Cole's, one of L.A.'s oldest restaurants (and purported originator of the French dip). Last year, the L.A. Live location of the Conga Room closed its doors, too, and the formerly 24-hour diner the Original Pantry Cafe shuttered earlier this year. But just because the Mayan is closing doesn't mean it will be torn down, in case that's anyone's fear. While the current leaseholder is letting go of the nightclub business, there's no indication that the existing owners have sold the building. Further, the theater is an L.A. Historic-Cultural Monument, which means that if someone tries to tear it down, environmental reviews are triggered and the city's Cultural Heritage Commission can object to and delay the demolition. That doesn't necessarily prevent demolition, but tearing down such an iconic building would be unlikely. You can easily spot the theater thanks to its beautiful neon blade sign reading 'Mayan' and bas-relief faces of the god Huitzilopochtli. Inside, the lofty ceiling's chandelier contains a replica of the Aztec calendar stone while colossal pre-Columbian figures flank the stage and the feathered snake Quetzalcoatl wends his way above what appear to be massive carved stone blocks but are really made of plaster. (That's Hollywood magic!) Besides the amazing building itself, the programming here was exceptional. The space hosted Lucha VaVoom (and its successor), a regular wrestling, comedy and burlesque show. Additionally, incredible bands performed there over the years, including Pixies, Daft Punk, Coldplay, Jack White, Muse, Sasha & Digweed, Tiësto, Paul Van Dyk, Panic! At The Disco, Maná, Marc Anthony, Los Tigres del Norte, Ramón Ayala and Alejandra Guzmán, according to one of the Instagram commenters. Remember the romantic Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner 1992 film The Bodyguard? That was filmed here, as well as the goofy 1998 A Night at the Roxbury with comedic geniuses Will Ferrell, Molly Shannon, Jennifer Coolidge and Chris Kattan. The Netflix women's wrestling show Glow was filmed here, too, along with plenty of other lesser-known films. In an effort to create some last memories at the theater in its current incarnation, the Mayan invites everyone to come dance every Saturday night through September 13.
Los Angeles Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
The Mayan, a staple of DTLA nightlife, will close its doors this fall
The Mayan, a popular music venue and nightclub in downtown L.A., announced Monday morning that it will be closing under its current management after a 35-year run. 'It is with heavy yet grateful hearts that we announce The Mayan will be closing its doors at the end of September, after 35 unforgettable years,' read a statement from the venue's Instagram page. 'To our loyal patrons, community and friends: thank you for your unwavering support, your trust and the countless memories we've created together. You made every night truly special.' The announcement also called on longtime and potentially new patrons to celebrate the club's final months in fashion, with weekly Saturday dance nights through Sept. 13. It is currently unknown what, if anything, the historic venue will be used for after the Mayan shutters. The Mayan did not immediately respond to The Times' request for information. The Mayan Theater — located at 1038 S. Hill St., next door to the Belasco — first opened Aug. 15, 1927, with a performance of George Gershwin's Broadway musical 'Oh Kay.' As its name alludes to, the theater is one of the best known examples of the Mayan Revival architectural movement that took place in the U.S. during the 1920s and 1930s, which drew inspiration from pre-Columbian Mesoamerican structures. As The Times reported in 1989, the giant bas-relief figures on the venue's exterior are of the Maya god Huitzilopochtli seated on a symbolic earth monster. The three-tiered chandelier in the theater — rigged for red, blue and amber lights — is a replica of the Aztec calendar stone found near Mexico City. The design of tapered pillars was inspired by the Palace of the Governors at Uxmal, a Maya ruin on Yucatán Peninsula dating from AD 800. Mexican anthropologist and sculptor Francisco Cornejo assisted the architects to craft a building that was based on authentic designs of pre-Columbian American societies. During the Great Depression, the theater was rented out to the Works Projects Administration, which operated it as an Actors Workshop theater. In 1944, Black producer, director and entrepreneur Leon Norman Hefflin Sr., staged a production of the popular and well-reviewed musical 'Sweet 'N Hot,' which starred Black film and stage icon Dorothy Dandridge. The Fouce family gained ownership of the theater in 1947 and shifted the venue's programming toward Spanish-language film screenings and performers. By the early 1970s, Peruvian-born filmmaker and actor Carlos Tobalina gained ownership of the theater and changed the programming to focus on pornographic and X-rated films. In 1990, the Mayan was brought under new management and inhabited its current form as a nightclub and music venue. The city has since declared the building as an official L.A. Historic-Cultural Monument. The Mayan has been used as a shooting location for many film productions, including the 1992 box-office smash 'The Bodyguard,' starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston; the 1998 skit-to-feature film 'A Night at the Roxbury;' the 1979 Ramones-led musical comedy 'Rock 'n' Roll High School;' and, most recently, the Netflix wrestling-themed series 'GLOW.' In recent years, the Mayan has played host to the cheeky lucha libre and burlesque show called Lucha VaVoom de La Liz and has held concerts by acts such as Jack White, M.I.A. and Prophets of Rage.
Forbes
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Devin Haney Vs. Jose Ramirez Opening Betting Odds
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 10: Devin Haney and Jose Ramirez face off during a press conference ... More at The Mayan on March 10, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/) One of the most highly-anticipated boxing cards of the year, the Friday, May 2 'FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves' event is nearly upon us. That card, which takes place in Times Square in New York City, is headlined by a matchup between Ryan Garcia and Rolando 'Rolly' Romero. In the co-main event, Devin Haney faces Jose Ramirez. Meanwhile, in the fight card opener, Teofimo Lopez puts his WBO light welterweight title on the line against Arnold Barboza Jr. in the only title fight on the card. Here, we look at the opening betting odds and line movement for the Devin Haney vs. Jose Ramirez fight. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 04: Devin Haney and Jose Ramirez face off during a press conference at ... More Palladium Times Square on March 04, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/) Devin Haney (31-0-0-1 with 15 KOs) was on a 31-fight winning streak when he stepped into the ring against a seemingly unhinged Ryan Garcia at Barclays Center in Brooklyn in April 2024. Garcia dropped Haney three times that night on route to a decision win. However, as mentioned above, Garcia failed a drug test, which resulted in the outcome of the fight being overturned, and ruled a no contest. The failed drug test and Garcia's weight miss give Haney some slack heading into the Ramirez matchup, but Garcia tagged Haney with his left throughout the fight. Make no mistake, Haney needs a bounce-back performance in Times Square. Jose Ramirez (29-2 with 18 KOs) opened his career on a 26-0 run. By the time Ramirez faced Josh Taylor in May 2021, Ramirez owned the WBC and WBO light welterweight titles. Taylor held the WBA and IBF belts. When the fight ended, Taylor walked away with the decision win and as the undisputed light welterweight champ. Ramirez bounced back with three wins before dropping a decision to Arnold Barboza Jr. in November 2024. The Haney vs. Ramirez fight will be contested at welterweight. ESPN has Haney ranked as the No. 2 junior welterweight. When the betting odds opened for this fight, Haney was a -1000 favorite over the +630 Ramirez. The betting line has shifted. Today Haney is -1205, while Ramirez is a +650 betting underdog. Ryan Garcia Vs. Rolando 'Rolly' Romero Opening Odds Teofimo Lopez Vs. Arnold Barboza Jr. Opening Betting Odds We will have more on the Haney vs. Ramirez fight as fight night approaches, including updated betting odds and picks and predictions.
