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people toasting LA Labor Day Weekend

Best Things to Do in Los Angeles for Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day Weekend in Los Angeles offers a mix of fun and relaxation, with plenty to do across the city. From festivals and outdoor concerts to pool parties and special brunches, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to soak…

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dancers at Japanese Festival Nisei Week at 83

Nisei Week at 83: Gratitude, Generations, and the Heartbeat of Little Tokyo

The 83rd Nisei Week Japanese Festival—running August 9–17, 2025, under the heartfelt theme of Kansha (Gratitude)—has become a festive cultural event, creating a lineage of thankfulness woven through Little Tokyo…

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Rachel Simone Webb and Michael Canu in "& Juliet"

The Program: Mark your calendar for these August 2025 SoCal Performances

Explore the best concerts and stage productions across California this August 2025—from Boyz II Men and Tchaikovsky under the stars in San Diego to a modern farce in Pasadena and Juliet’s second act in Los Angeles…

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Rachel Simone Webb and Michael Canu in "& Juliet"

The Program: Mark your calendar for these August 2025 SoCal Performances

Explore the best concerts and stage productions across California this August 2025—from Boyz II Men and Tchaikovsky under the stars in San Diego to a modern farce in Pasadena and Juliet’s second act in Los Angeles…

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BLACKPINK The Deadline World Tour

BLACKPINK Is Back: The Deadline World Tour Lands in LA With Pop-Ups, New Music, and a Full-Circle Comeback

BLACKPINK is back. The Deadline World Tour hits LA this weekend, with two sold-out shows at SoFi Stadium and an immersive pop-up at the Hollywood Palladium. Here’s what you need to know about merch drops, new song “Jump” …

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Alliance of Black Percussionists

Percussion with Purpose: ABOP-in-LA 2025 Echoes Through Inglewood and Beyond

It started with a drumbeat. One note that rippled through a room of young, focused musicians. By the time the third annual ABOP-in-LA concluded on June 28, that rhythm had transformed into something larger—a collective pulse of…

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