Club Tempo is a Latino LGBTQ nightclub at 5520 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 105-107-115, Los Angeles, CA 90038, in East Hollywood. One plaza west of the corner of Western and Santa Monica. Opened in 1991. La misma cuadra desde el noventa y uno.
Vaquero Night every Saturday and every Sunday since the club opened. A resident company of imitadoras stages twelve full shows a week in Spanish, two a night Thursday through Monday and four on Sundays. The signature monthly production is the Temporazo, numbered as a series (Vol. 5 in May 2026).
Hours. Thursday, Friday, and Monday: 9 PM to 3 AM. Saturday: 8 PM to 3 AM. Sunday: opens at 3 PM as a tardeada, runs to 2 AM. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. 21 and over with valid ID.
Three dance floors. Downstairs runs live banda and norteno. Upstairs takes Latin pop, reggaeton, and cumbia. A third room plays salsa, house, and club mixes.
Patio, outdoor seating, rooftop view. The patio sells aguas frescas, Takis, and Mexican snacks from a small vendor.
35th anniversary party: Sunday, August 9, 2026.
What is an imitadora show?
An imitadora is a tribute performer in the Mexican stage tradition, recreating the look and the live performance of a specific Latin or pop singer. The form has its own training, its own costume work, its own rehearsal cycles. Tempo's company stages twelve full shows a week, in Spanish.
When is Vaquero Night?
Every Saturday and every Sunday, since 1991. Live banda and norteno downstairs. Tejana hats and Western style on the floor. Either partner can lead.
What is the Temporazo?
A monthly signature production on Sundays, numbered as volumes. The May 2026 edition was Vol. 5. The Temporazo brings the in-house imitadora cast together with visiting headliners for a larger ticketed show.
What nights is Club Tempo open?
Thursday, Friday, and Monday from 9 PM to 3 AM. Saturday from 8 PM to 3 AM. Sunday from 3 PM to 2 AM. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
How old do you have to be to enter Club Tempo?
21 and over with valid government-issued ID.
Is Club Tempo an LGBTQ venue?
Yes. Club Tempo is a Latino LGBTQ nightclub, opened in 1991 to serve queer Latino patrons that no other room in Los Angeles served at the time. Same block, same door, since.
Is there parking at Club Tempo?
Street parking on Santa Monica Boulevard and surrounding side streets, plus nearby paid lots. Parking is limited, so arrive early on busy nights. Rideshare drop-off is at the front entrance.
Does Club Tempo have a patio?
Yes. The outdoor patio is one of the venue's defining features, with vendors selling aguas frescas, Takis, and Mexican snacks. There is outdoor seating and a rooftop view.
How long has Club Tempo been open?
Since 1991. Club Tempo is in its 35th continuous year of operation in 2026. The 35th anniversary party is Sunday, August 9, 2026.
How do I contact Club Tempo?
Call (213) 935-0117 or message us on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok.
