Dimension and Discovery: New Approaches to Classic Musicals Give Audiences Fresh Perspectives on Enduring Shows

LA Opera opens its 2025–26 season with West Side Story at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, joined by Pasadena Playhouse’s world-premiere adaptation of Brigadoon and La Mirada Theatre’s new staging of Come From Away…
The Program: Mark your calendar for these September 2025 SoCal Performances

Explore the best concerts and stage productions across California this September 2025—from &Juliet at Segerstrom Center to Small, the autobiographical show at the Old Globe. Add in The Rady Shell’s Classical Albums live series and other standout performances, and the month promises a rich mix of theater, music and culture worth planning around…
The Program: Mark your calendar for these September 2025 SoCal Performances

Explore the best concerts and stage productions across California this September 2025—from &Juliet at Segerstrom Center to Small, the autobiographical show at the Old Globe. Add in The Rady Shell’s Classical Albums live series and other standout performances, and the month promises a rich mix of theater, music and culture worth planning around…
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…
A K-Pop of Color: TIRTIR x Ulta Launch Goes Coast to Coast

LOS ANGELES — On August 22, the Santa Monica Pier turned into a beauty stage. The Ferris wheel glowed, cameras lit up, and the viral K-beauty brand TIRTIR threw a launch party that marked its arrival at Ulta Beauty. The guest list read like a social-media beauty hall of fame: Mikayla Nogueira Hawkin, Manny MUA, and…
DIME Unveils TBT Eye Cream with Star-Studded Launch in the Hollywood Hills

LOS ANGELES — The air in the Hollywood Hills carried a soft hush last week until the clink of cocktail glasses broke through it. By late afternoon, a private home had turned into a three-act stage for DIME’s unveiling of its…
Gelato Festival World Masters 2025: When Summer in Hollywood Tastes Like Lemon Ricotta

Experience Gelato Festival World Masters 2025 at Ovation Hollywood, August 30–31. Taste unique flavors, vote for North America’s top gelato chefs, and enjoy demos, contests, and family-friendly fun at the world’s premier gelato competition…
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…
From Andalusia to Tokyo: Casa Dani and Katsuya Century City Redefine L.A.’s Culinary Scene

In a city that thrives on reinvention, Sam Nazarian’s sbe has dropped a double act worthy of the spotlight: the grand opening of Casa Dani by three-Michelin-starred chef Dani GarcÃa and the reimagined Katsuya Century City by master sushi chef Katsuya Uechi. Launched…
ECOLUXE Luxury Lounge: Summer’s Most Intentional Pre‑ESPYS Event Hits Beverly Hills

On July 15 at a gated Beverly Hills estate, veteran producer Debbie Durkin brought together athletes, actors, Olympians, pets for adoption, and wellness lovers in what might be the most elevated pre‑ESPYS lounge in town yet. But beneath the red carpets and celeb portraits…