The Ditty Bops, Wednesday, August 3rd.

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Built in 1890 as Hollywood's first soundstage, El Cid went on to host flamenco shows for a crowd sauced on homemade sangria. Since then, it's housed live DJs, alternative bands and fashion shows.

With multiple patios and a kitschy-cool interior, El Cid is a sprawling restaurant and club-cum-playground situated on a hipster-clogged stretch of Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake. On weekends, the flamenco floor show often sells out; rock bands occasionally take the stage as well. Sunday brunchers are treated to the jazz stylings of Jerri & Friends, a band fronted by one of the oldest female drummers on earth. It's a trip.

Sounds like it would be cool and tasty to have dinner there, but I'm open to alternatives. Tons of yummy eats in Silverlake.

Cost: There's a $27.50 cover for the flamenco show, which includes a three-course meal.

Atmosphere: Hip

Celebrity Factor: Jack Black has been spotted in a booth.

Parking: Street parking; free lot in back

The Flamenco night sounds nifty, too.