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1+ hour, 57+ min ago (1785+ words) Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating the end of Ramadan this week! If doughnuts are part of your tradition, find out why, as LAist's Yusra Farzan digs into the history of this Eid specialty. Elsewhere on LAist, you can check…...
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1+ week, 3+ day ago (1753+ words) If last week was art week, this week is books week, with live reading events seeing a little resurgence. I'm not sure who's responsible for this harkening back to the 19th-century literary salon in L.A., but I'm glad someone is doing…...
Go Fact Yourself LIVE with Jay Mohr vs. Chase Masterson
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (566+ words) On January 4, actor, Chase Masterson (she/her) and actor and comedian Jay Mohr (he/him), plus other surprise guests and experts will join J. Keith and Helen for a trivia show like no other! Register for free for general admission or…...
Welcome to 'Creeper’s Crib' — the next evolution of Frankie Quiñones' comedy
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (528+ words) If there were more fitness instructors in the world like Creeper, getting in shape would be a lot more fun. The satirical character, played by Frankie Qui'ones, leads inspirational workout routines such as a CholoSpin class where scenarios like running…...
Best things to do this week in Los Angeles and SoCal
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (932+ words) Did you jump off the San Clemente pier this past weekend? If you were one of the few to take the plunge and give a generous donation to Pier Pride Foundation for the honor, then I want to hear about…...
Best things to do this weekend in LA and SoCal: Oct. 10-12
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (745+ words) The Dodgers are still leading the NLDS, and Clair, Brentwood's favorite Apatosaurus, has been returned to the corner of 26th and San Vicente. All is right with the world. OK, probably not, but at least with one small corner of it....
Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: October 3-5
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (875+ words) Last week, I was lucky enough to spend some time with artist Roberto Benavidez, whose pi'ata creations are on display at Perrotin in Mid-City through October 18. His work walks the line between mystical and absurd, cute and authentic. Read more…...
Best things to do this week in Los Angeles and Southern California: Sept. 29 - Oct. 2
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (663+ words) Hey there, and welcome to Best Things to Do. Los Doyers are killing it again this year, which is amazing, but good luck to anyone trying to score some post-season tickets" Explore even more from LAist: Share your L.A. survival stories…...
Best things to do this week in LA and SoCal: September 22-25
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (503+ words) Find even more throughout LAist.com, where we're remembering screen legend Robert Redford, previewing the best new fall TV shows and gathering all the info you need to snag your LA28 2028 Olympic Games tickets. Tuesday, September 23, 7:30 p.m." Camerata PacificaThe Huntington's Rothenberg Hall1151 Oxford…...
Best things to do this week in LA and SoCal: September 15-18
6+ mon, 17+ hour ago (613+ words) Hey there, and welcome to Best Things to Do. Closer to home, the Hollywood Bowl is a classic rock delight, with The Who's farewell tour on Wednesday night and Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts on Monday. Licorice Pizza has…...