EVENTS

DANCE DTLA: A Summer Tradition of Rhythm in Downtown L.A.

DANCE DTLA: A Summer Tradition of Rhythm in Downtown L.A.

Since its inception nearly two decades ago, Dance DTLA has grown into one of Los Angeles’ most beloved free summer traditions. Held under the stars at Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center, this outdoor dance party blends beginner-friendly instruction with a community vibe and live DJ sets. Over the years, it has celebrated the cultural diversity of L.A. through styles like cumbia, salsa, disco, Bollywood, and vogue. Feel the rhythm this summer when The Music Center’s free Dance DTLA series descends on Downtown L.A.!

Electrify Expo June 21-22

Electrify Expo June 21-22

For a fun time head on to the Port of Los Angeles located in San Pedro, there you'll find Electrify Expo a fun family event that takes place outdoors and offers a unique opportunity to experience and learn about the the evolving industry of electric mobility....

The Weekend

The Weekend

Calendar Upcoming Events 16 May 2025Jazz at LACMA (Los Angeles) On Friday, May 16, head to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art for a free evening of live jazz at the Smidt Welcome Plaza. The concert starts at 6 p.m., and L.A. County residents can enjoy free museum...

2025 Native American Arts Festival Week

2025 Native American Arts Festival Week

Three-Time U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo Headlines 2025 Native American Arts Festival Week The Idyllwild Arts Native American Arts Festival Week returns to the Idyllwild Arts campus from Monday, June 16, through Friday, June 20. Now in its third decade, the celebration...

Buy the Bike

Buy the Bike

The screen used (Warner Brothers, 1985) stunt bicycle from “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” is one of only 14 bikes used during production of the classic film. There were 13 created by Pedal Pusher vintage bike shop in Newport Beach, with this one custom-built by Gary Littlejohn, a stuntman who helped create the world’s first BMX bikes. This particular bicycle is one of the only surviving bikes that can be screen-matched to exact moments in the film.

Save the Dome

Save the Dome

Funny the things that matter. There have been documentaries made about nightclubs, dancehalls, theaters and landmarks. The Cinerama Dome is one such location that has figured a lot in my life. I recall going there in the early 60s to see some silly film called "It's a...

Jazz Girls Day

Jazz Girls Day

First-Ever "Jazz Girls Day" in California To Take Place at Idyllwild Arts Academy on Sunday, March 2, 2025 California is about to witness a historic celebration of music and empowerment as Idyllwild Arts Academy hosts its very first Jazz Girls Day. Set against the...

Oscar Nominations

Oscar Nominations

  The Oscars, officially known as the Academy Awards, are nearly 96 years old. The first ceremony was held on May 16, 1929, at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles. Here’s a bit of history: Origins: The awards were conceived by Louis B. Mayer, head of MGM...

The Weekend

The Weekend

As we inch toward Halloween, scary events emerge from the shadows. Of note is the Día de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever Cemetery — a truly spectacular event to attend. This year, the guiding theme is the Monarch Butterfly and its winter home, the Mexican state of Michoacán

Los Muertos Celebrates Day of the Dead

Los Muertos Celebrates Day of the Dead

Los Muertos 5k celebrates Day of the Dead with a vibrant 5k run or walk that takes place in Downtown Los Angeles. Thousands of families and friends gather together in a fun atmosphere to remember loved ones that have passed, in this rich cultural tradition.  ...

Voting in Style

Voting in Style

    Yes! The Hotel Figueroa has partnered with I Am a Voter to serve as a polling place from October 26-November 5th. If you are unfamiliar with this iconic hotel, this could be a great reason to visit. This year, amidst another pivotal presidential election...

Puffco Prepares to Throw Annual Puffcon

Puffco Prepares to Throw Annual Puffcon

If you're still hanging on to summer and need some more party vibes before the season is long gone, there's a block party taking place and you're invited! Puffco, the industry leader in high tech dabbing accessories is preparing a sunset sendoff that will surely end...

Behind the “Seams” with Reagan Foy

Behind the “Seams” with Reagan Foy

Behind the “Seams” with Pageant of the Masters Costume Director Reagan Foy    Costume Director Reagan Foy with one of the over 100 costumes created for this summer’s production “Á La Mode: The Art of Fashion.” Photo Credit...

Elvis Returns to Catalina Museum

Elvis Returns to Catalina Museum

Dinner and a Movie with Elvis Returns to Catalina Museum for Art & History         Saturday, August 17 at 6 p.m. WHAT: The Catalina Museum for Art & History has announced the return of the beloved tradition, Dinner and a Movie with Elvis. This exceptional...

Venice Beach Run

Venice Beach Run

Inaugural Venice Beach Run Saturday, July 20 Registration is open for the inaugural. The run starts and finishes at the Venice Beach Pier with proceeds benefiting the Los Angeles Parks Foundation (www.laparksfoundation.org) supporting the Venice Beach Recreation...

When Hollywood Ran Scared

When Hollywood Ran Scared

Explore the history and impact of the Hollywood Red Scare and its contemporary implications for civil liberties, propaganda, and shifting definitions of American patriotism. In October 1947, the House Un-American Activities Committee called on Hollywood figures to...

Catch It While You Can…

Catch It While You Can…

The drive to the Griffith Observatory is always a fun-filled drive. It is where Vermont Avenue meets the hills as one passes the rich homes of Los Feliz, the open spaces where the coyotes roam, the Greek Theater and up the hill to the Observatory. On a recent Friday...