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Betalevel (formerly c-level) is a venue located in a basement down an alley in Chinatown, Los Angeles, behind a Chinese restaurant, underneath the shops and art galleries of Chung King Road.

Betalevel hosts media events such as screenings, performances, classes, lectures, debates, dances, readings and tournaments. The LA Times describes it as having the furtive, secretive feel of a speakeasy. [1]

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References

  1. Holly Myers (2007). "Making art a team sport". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on October 5, 2007. Retrieved September 30, 2007.