The Hippodrome is the official free shuttle of downtown's Art Walk, running every second Thursday from 6-10pm. It is named in honor of the late, lamented Hippodrome Theater, formerly located at 4th & Main Streets, which was the largest performance space west of the Mississippi when it opened in 1913. On opening night, Toddles the Elephant starred.

Art Walk's Hippodrome will serve this popular monthly event as a floating salon, featuring live music, art happenings, readings and curated conversations.

Kim Cooper and Richard Schave are curators and hosts of the Hippodrome. Their Esotouric bus adventures have been named Best Tours by the Downtown News, featured in the L.A. Times and many other papers, and are recommended in Lonely Planet. Richard was recently featured as the Downtown L.A. expert on the "Globe Trekker" television series.

Join them on the Hippodrome every second Thursday for Art Walk. If interested in performing, please email toursATesotouricDOTcom with details on your talent.