• The Program: Mark your calendar for these January 2026 SoCal Performances

    Plan your January 2026 cultural calendar with must-see performances across Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, featuring the LA Phil, The Wallis, Segerstrom Center, San Diego Symphony, and more…

  • The Program: Mark your calendar for these December 2025 SoCal Performances*

    December in California brings a lineup of standout performances, from La Bohème and Handel’s Messiah to the LA Master Chorale’s Festival of Carols. A full slate of theater, orchestral work, and holiday traditions makes the month a rare stretch where culture becomes the centerpiece…

  • Pacific Wheel Thanksgiving Light Show Returns to Santa Monica Pier

    Just after sunset on the Santa Monica Pier, the Pacific Wheel cuts through the marine haze like a signal flare. For Thanksgiving week, the 90-foot Ferris wheel turns into a rotating canvas—174,000 LEDs programmed with precision, pushing out turkey silhouettes, harvest motifs, and the…

  • Santa Monica Muse

    Chef Fardad Khayami’s Muse in Malibu blends French finesse with California freshness. The 35-seat Art Deco gem offers dishes like cherry tomato tart, brioche with Bordier butter, and Santa Barbara black cod—plus desserts by his brother, Nikdad…

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    The Program: Mark your calendar for these January 2026 SoCal Performances

    Plan your January 2026 cultural calendar with must-see performances across Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, featuring the LA Phil, The Wallis, Segerstrom Center, San Diego Symphony, and more…

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    New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles 2026: Where to Celebrate and Ring in the New Year

    New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles sets the tone for what comes next, spanning formal dining rooms, rooftop celebrations, high-energy concerts, and late-night parties across the city. This guide highlights where to spend New Year’s Eve—and…

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    Things to Do for the Holidays and New Year’s in Los Angeles

    December in Los Angeles brings a full spectrum of seasonal experiences, from large-scale light installations and immersive holiday walks to neighborhood theaters and open-air markets. New Year’s Eve shifts the tone, with the city offering everything from formal dining rooms…

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    How to Celebrate the Holidays in San Diego 2025

    Celebrate the holidays in San Diego with these festive happenings, live local theater shows, and decked-out cocktail bars …

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    Shakey’s Culver City Flagship Reopens with a Reimagined Pizza Parlor Experience

    Shakey’s Culver City flagship has reopened, unveiling a redesigned pizza parlor that blends vintage character, communal dining, and updated spaces for a new generation…

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    From L.A., With Love: Holiday Gift Guide Featuring Local Los Angeles Brands

    Discover From L.A., With Love, a holiday gift guide spotlighting L.A.-born brands and local retailers across food, home, fashion, and art…

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    Los Angeles

    Weekend Roundup

    January 1-4

    Happy New Year’s! Looking for things to do in Los Angeles this Weekend? Our list for this week includes New Year Celebrations, 137th Rose Parade, Puppy Yoga at Annenberg PetSpace, Après LA: A Fairmont Century Plaza Chalet Experience, Enchanted Forest of Light,The Wiz at Segerstrom Center, and more…

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    Orange County

    Weekend Roundup

    January 1-4

    Looking for things to do in Orange County this weekend? This week’s roundup features The Wiz at Segerstrom Center, Final Days of Wintefest, 26th Annual Surf City Splash, New Year’s Day Football, Bardega Brings the Flavor to Dry Januray, Festival of India, and more…

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    San Diego

    Weekend Roundup

    January 1-4

    Looking for things to do in San Diego this weekend? Mark your calendar for the New Year New Me Run at Liberty Station, Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden, New Year’s Day Cruises with City Cruises along San Diego Bay, and more …

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