Georgia On My Mind
GEORGIAN CUISINE—NOT fried green tomatoes or peach cobbler but khachapuri and mtsvadi from the European republic of Georgia—is well worth discovering. Pasadena’s recently opened Deda (“mother” in Georgian), just a short walk from Pasadena Playhouse, provides a proper introduction…
Much To Celebrate
“A SEASON OF Celebration” has been announced by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles: it includes three concerts in Los Angeles followed by the ensemble’s Amsterdam World Pride and London tour. Local concerts, at the historic Saban Theatre, include “Holiday Legends”…
A Palette of Possibilities
AS A FORMER SCULPTOR, it is natural for interior designer Christine Markatos Lowe to infuse residential living spaces with sumptuous finishes and textures. But with her particular affinity for color, she also introduces rich, emotive palettes…
The Future Sounds Like This: La Pandora’s Box™Transforms The Miracle Theater
La Pandora’s Box™—a groundbreaking 12K immersive concert by Grammy® winner Nadeem Majdalany—debuts at The Miracle Theater in Inglewood through Oct. 25, blending classical music, film, and virtual production…
Slashback Video x Pluto TV & Paramount+: A One-Day Time Capsule for Horror Fans
Step inside Slashback Video, LA’s retro horror VHS paradise, for a one-day free event with Pluto TV and Paramount+. Explore nostalgic 90s vibes, global horror culture, and inclusive community on Melrose…
Turmeric Glow & Wellness Shots: How Pressed × KORA Fortifies Your Fall
On Saturday, September 13, Venice’s Abbot Kinney awakened in golden light, the air humming with expectation. That morning, Pressed Juicery transformed its storefront into a wellness salon under open skies, hosting a curated event…
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride Returns with Elvira’s Wicked Touch
This fall, Griffith Park once again flickers to life under an orange haze and the echo of cackling laughter—the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride is back for its 17th season, and this year, the Mistress of the Dark herself, Elvira (Cassandra Peterson), moves into Midnight Falls. The result? A perfect collision of camp, horror, and Hollywood nostalgia that only LA could pull off…
The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor: Summoned by the Seas Returns to Long Beach
The ocean mist rolls over Long Beach, carrying whispers from the decks of a ship that never truly sleeps. The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor—one of California’s most legendary Halloween events—has returned, transforming the historic vessel into a fog-drenched carnival of ghosts…
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…
Community Gift
The new Glorya Kaufman Community Center in Culver City, supported by The Wende Museum and major benefactors, offers free arts, wellness, and education programs in a vibrant cultural hub featuring exhibitions on Cold War and Ghanaian architecture…