In an effort to help communities have better access to voting this year, these L.A. concert halls, museums, sports arenas and more are stepping in as official Vote Centers.
The Forum
In partnership with the L.A. Clippers and the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, the Forum will host as a Vote Center from October 24 to November 3 for in-person voting or drop off mail-in ballots. 3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood. More Info
Hammer Museum
While the museum is temporarily closed due to COVID-19, it will be open (with extra health and safety precautions) from October 24 to November 2 (10 a.m.-7 p.m.) and November 3 (7 a.m.-8 p.m.). Parking at the museum is free for all visitors to the Vote Center. Enter on the east side of Westwood Boulevard, just north of Wilshire Boulevard. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 310.443.7000. hammer.ucla.edu
Hollywood Bowl
L.A.’s premier summertime live-music destination doubles as a voting center this season from October 24 to November 2 (10 a.m.-7 p.m.) and November 3 (7 a.m.-8 p.m.) Located in the patio along Pepper Tree Lane, the center is accessible to voters who enter through parking Lot B, off Highland Avenue South at the signal. Portable restrooms will be available on site. For those not doing in-person voting, there’s an official ballot drop box—accessible 24/7—located at the Main Gate, near Lot A parking. Free, non-stacked accessible parking available in Lot B, Tier B4. 2301 N. Highland Ave., L.A. hollywoodbowl.com/vote
The Hollywood Palladium
As one of Live Nation’s 100+ venues that is an official polling location, the Art Deco-style theater will provide the community with a safe in-person voting experience from October 30 to November 2 (10 a.m.-7 p.m.) and November 3 (7 a.m.-8 p.m.). 6215 W. Sunset Blvd., 323.962.7600. More Info
Museum of Latin American Art
This year the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) is officially listed as a Vote center to provide additional spaces where individuals can cast their votes in person or drop off their ballots. Come vote early from October 30 to November 2 (10 a.m.-7 p.m.) or the day-of on November 3 (7 a.m.-8 p.m.). 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, 562.437.1689. molaa.org
Museum of Ventura County
The Museum of Ventura County’s Martin V. and Martha K. Smith Pavilion will serve as an early voting site for the election from October 31 to November 2 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) and November 3 (7 a.m.-8 p.m.). 100 E. Main St., Ventura, 805.653.0323. venturamuseum.org
The Music Center
L.A.’s performing arts destination is shifting its gears to serve as an official Vote Center from October 24 to November 2 (10 a.m.-7 p.m.) and on Election Day, November 3 (7 a.m.-8 p.m.). Head to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion: Stern Grand Hall on Level 2 to cast your ballot in-person. There will be free parking in main garage (Lot 14), and garage entry is on Grand Avenue between Temple and 1st Street. Restrooms will be available on-site. 135 N. Grand Ave., L.A. musiccenter.org
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum
The Reagan Library has served as a polling place for many elections and will do so again this year for the community from October 24 through November 2 (10 a.m.-7 p.m.) and November 3 (7 a.m.-8 p.m.) 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, 805.577.4066. reaganfoundation.org
Skirball Cultural Center
Inside Ahmanson Hall, on site at the Skirball, all eligible L.A. County voters, regardless of place of residence, may vote in person, drop off their mail-in ballot and more from October 24 to November 2 (10 a.m.-7 p.m.) and November 3 (7 a.m.-8 p.m.). 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. skirball.org/programs
Staples Center
The iconic multi-purpose area has partnered with the 2020 NBA champions L.A. Lakers, AEG and the L.A. County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk act as a vote-by-mail drop box location and an in-person polling location starting October 24 to November 2 (10 a.m.-7 p.m.) and November 3 (7 a.m.-8 p.m.). General Parking will be available at Gilbert Lindsay Plaza off 12th Street and Figueroa Street. 1201 S. Figueroa St., L.A. staplescenter.com
The Wiltern
Like the Hollywood Palladium, this other Live Nation venue, located on the western edge of Koreatown, is also offering a safe space for in-person voting from October 24 to November 2 (10 a.m.-7 p.m.) and November 3 (7 a.m.-8 p.m.). 3790 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. More Info
Provided by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, find more L.A. County Vote Centers HERE
Photo courtesy Live Nation.
