Phil and I have attended some very nice classical music events at the Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. We were not only able to listen to great music(performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic), but to tour the concert hall itself. Remarkable architecture, and some very interesting art pieces make this place an enjoyable visit every time. We'll be going back in February.
Another group of friends and I frequently visit an art gallery in LA, when ever there are new art shows. My sister and I see the Opera on film at our local theater. We just saw Madame Butterfly. We plan cultural outings once a month. Next on our list are the Gamble and Greene and Greene homes in old town Pasadena, where we will view Craftsman-style homes. My friends and I are museum hounds, and Exposition Blvd provides several. It's the same when I visit Washington DC.
Everywhere I travel, I try to find something cultural, historical and also geographically interesting to explore. Not all of us Americans sit around in front of the TV and let our brains turn into mush.