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…
Mind-Boggling Brilliance
Award-winning playwright Jake Broder’s UnRavelled explores the connection between composer Maurice Ravel and biologist Anne Adams—two artists linked by frontotemporal dementia. Playing Oct. 17–19 at The Wallis in Beverly Hills…
Immigrant are American Stories
Three acclaimed playwrights—Jocelyn Bioh, Rudi Goblen, and Lloyd Suh—bring immigrant experiences to life on major SoCal stages this fall, from West African hair braiders to Nicaraguan brothers and Asian women of the 1970s…
The Program: Mark your calendar for these October 2025 SoCal Performances*
Explore the best concerts and stage productions across California this October 2025—from Jaja’s African Hair Braiding to Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Add in Dudamel’s final performances for the LA Phil and other standout performances, and the month promises a rich mix of theater, music and culture worth planning around…
The Ki Of Life: New Restaurant Ki in Little Tokyo has already earned a Michelin star
Restaurant Ki in Little Tokyo has earned a Michelin star in under a year. Chef Ki Kim’s one-seating-per-night tasting menu blends Korean traditions with modern techniques, featuring standout dishes like octopus, ramen with crab…
Spring Fever Pitch: Essential Seasonal Happenings From Baseball to Botanicals
Spring Happenings in San Diego, from baseball to botanicals. Check out activities in Petco Park where the San Diego Padres take on the Atlanta Braves for the Home Opener, Balboa Park in Spring Bloom, a cars showcase at the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance and more…
The Ultimate Guide to LA’s Must-Visit Museums in 2025
Los Angeles is a city of endless stories, and its museums are where they come to life. From world-class art collections and cinematic history to scientific wonders and cultural heritage, these institutions offer a window into creativity, discovery, and the past that shapes the present…
Top 10 New San Diego Restaurants to Watch in the Year Ahead
Dining your way through San Diego is an always delicious, but sometimes daunting, endeavor, with so many diverse destinations countywide. To help narrow down the list a little, we’ve rounded up 10 new restaurants—featured in no particular order—all opened in 2024, that have our…