June is the perfect time to turn off your TVs and start to explore our city's theatre, art, dance, music and cultural venues. You don't have to look farther than the NoHo Arts District - "Where the Arts Are Made." This one-square mile community in NOrth HOllywood is filled with an eclectic array of entertainment options for the artist, arts lover and the art curious. With more than 20 professional theatres creating adventurous new work and classics, diverse art galleries, public art, professional dance studios that create "the moves" we see on TV and in film, the largest concentration of music recording venues west of the Mississippi, annual festivals, international dining options and a myriad of clothing and specialty shops, NoHo is your one-stop arts & entertainment destination.

To kick off your summer in an artful way, we have compiled a list of our TOP 5 Arts Adventures:

1. Beat the heat and enjoy live theatre - choose from more than 20 professional theatres producing a wide range of adventurous shows…theatre can be enjoyed by all in NoHo
2. Take a dance class, from world and modern to ballet and hip hop. NoHo has a range of professional studios that will match your style and level while helping you get ready for the summer beach season
3. Escape June Gloom for a couple of hours at the International Student Film Festival Hollywood -with inspiring work from some of the world's up-in-coming filmmakers
4. Get a group of 10 or more together and take NoHo Tours' "Let’s Go Van Gogh" visual arts tour - where you can create your own work of art with the help of a professional artist
5. Add a touch of art to your home. NoHo has several ways to add art to your life and home. Art N' Soul is NoHo's newest furniture store and art gallery where you will find original, hand-made items to match your decor. First-time art buyers are welcome in NoHo. Visit Lankershim Art Gallery and see that there is art for everyone.

NoHo believes that children can also enjoy and participate in the arts. With a wide range of educational arts programs, your children will enjoy their summer in an artful way. For the future artist, check out Animation Creations where your child will learn animation techniques from industry experts in a safe and fun environment. There are several acting classes in NoHo created by our renowned theatres.  These classes are aimed at producing creativity and confidence in your child. Families can enjoy the arts together at Color Me Mine, creating their own ceramic masterpiece.

After your arts escapade, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of NoHo's eclectic restaurants from traditional American to exquisite international. Make sure to tell them www.nohoartsdistrict.com sent you.

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Have a safe and art-filled summer!