Los Angeles has a new mega jazz festival, brought to you by a former city councilman
One question has troubled Martin Ludlow in his decades as a concert and event promoter in Los Angeles. In a…
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THE Pizza Alliance was formed after the fires. He's back with more free pizza for those in need
On Wednesday night in Chinatown, the sidewalk was filled with several mobile pizza ovens. Cardboard boxes of all colors and…
A Guide to Queer Bars and Events in and around Pasadena
My husband and I live in Pasadena. We moved from Los Feliz about 10 years ago. We've had a hard…
The Hotel Café will close in 2026. Within its relocation plans
When musician Cary Brothers learned that the Hotel Café was closing, he felt as if he had been told his…
RIP, chain reaction: former OC concert venue booker says goodbye
My name is Jon Halperin. I booked and managed Chain Reaction from 2000 to 2006. It all started by accident…
GrlSwirl is transforming skate culture in Venice Beach
Steph Sarah recalls a time in Venice Beach's legendary skate history, long before the sandy expanse of Ocean Front Walk…
Spaceland orbits back to Silver Lake's musical heyday
Silver Lake earned the nickname “hipster” long before Spaceland opened its doors. But when the club played its first show…
Can a speed roommate event help you find the perfect match in Los Angeles?
Inside a dark New Orleans-style bar in Hollywood, dozens of strangers mingle to pop music while sipping complimentary cocktails. Each…
Elegant soccer stadium opens in Americana at Brand
As the sun begins to set over the San Gabriel Mountains, a group of people runs across a vibrant grass…
Slasher World, an immersive horror store, opens on Melrose
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Hundreds of VHS tapes are meticulously arranged and displayed. Garage rock tunes blare as guests browse the collections.…