Little Light Venue is a private event space in Los Angeles that hosts weddings, quinceañeras, corporate functions and birthday parties for up to 140 guests. The main ballroom covers 2,500 square feet, has a professional stage and a complete sound system, and sits at 3707 Cahuenga Boulevard West in Studio City, close to Universal Studios and Hollywood.
Seminars and company events
The venue lists corporate functions among the private events it hosts. The offer suits a company party, a year-end dinner, a client reception or a team celebration better than a classic seminar, because the space is one open ballroom and not a set of meeting rooms. The professional stage and the sound system, which is equipped for live music, work for speeches, award moments, a band or a DJ. Party lights and low lighting set the tone in the evening. A handcrafted bar is part of the booking, glassware included, so the drinks station is already in the room.
Organizers planning a program with a presentation should ask about screens and microphones when they get in touch, since the official site describes the sound system and the stage but does not list projection equipment.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings come first on the venue's own list of events, followed by quinceañeras. The ballroom holds up to 140 guests. The room is decorated with patterned wallpaper and gold accents, so a couple does not need to bring much to dress it. The stage and the sound system give a band or a DJ a place to play, and the floor is open for dancing.
A Green Room is included in the booking as a get-ready space, useful for the couple, the quinceañera and her court, or any guest of honor who needs a private room before the entrance. Two bathrooms are on site.
Rooms and capacities
The venue is built around one main space.
The ballroom is a 2,500 square foot open room with a maximum capacity of 140 guests. The Green Room is a smaller get-ready space. The handcrafted bar, with its glassware, is available as part of the rental. Two bathrooms serve the floor.
One point matters for guest planning. The venue is in a historic building on the second floor, and there is no elevator. Anyone with reduced mobility, as well as suppliers carrying heavy equipment, should plan for stairs.
Catering
A commercial kitchen is available for caterers, which makes it possible to bring in a food service for a seated dinner or a buffet. The official site does not describe an in-house menu or a list of approved caterers, so ask which rules apply before choosing a supplier. The bar and glassware come with the booking.
History and setting
Before it became Little Light Venue, the space was known as Mama Juanas, a salsa dancing club of the early 2000s that drew crowds of more than 200 people in the years when Latin lounges were at their height. The present owners, the sisters Jessica and Nataly Gonzalez, grew up in Los Angeles and describe the venue as a place built for celebrations.
The building sits in a commercial strip across the street from the Lankershim Boulevard exit of the 101 freeway, a few minutes from Universal Studios and Hollywood.
Getting there
The Universal City and Studio City Metro station is less than half a mile away, which helps guests who do not want to drive. Valet service is included in weekend packages. For weekday rentals, there is plenty of street parking in the neighborhood and a paid parking structure nearby.
