Hot Property | Neighborhood Spotlight | Leimert Park

Leimert Park is becoming more well-known to a younger demographic.

(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Aug. 16, 2017 5:27 PM PT

Bob Lee plays the upright bass while Ellen Cooper belts out a tune at the World Stage.

(Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)

The shop, which specializes in African and African American books, movies and music, has been in Leimert Park for decades.

(Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Customers look through the shelves at Eso Won Books.

(Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)

A dance is part of the warm-up for a beautification project in Leimert Park Village.

(Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

The venue was built in the Vaudeville era.

(Christina House / For The Times)