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The Chromatic Van Gogh Exhibit On Montebello Blvd Is Packing Its Bags
After months in the City of Angels, Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is officially moving on to its next location. Touring the globe since 2017, the breathtaking adventure has charmed visitors worldwide, and it’s easy to see why: awe-inspiring projections, colorful rooms, immersive activities and so many photo-ops… the Van Gogh Experience presents the artist’s work in a completely different way that reimagines how we interact with art. 🧑🎨 Get (discounted!) tickets to experience the spectacle before it ends on February 28! 💕 And if you’re still looking to secure those V-Day plans, Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience offers discounted tickets from February 12 – 18!
5 Reasons Not To Miss This Extraordinary Dr. Seuss Immersive Experience In Santa Monica
The Dr. Seuss Experience has been taking Santa Monica by storm, bringing 9 of the famous author’s works to life like never before. Whether you’re a long-time Dr. Seuss fan or have only dabbled in his beloved stories, this immersive experience will have you wrapped up in a wonderful world of imagination. Colorful scenes and characters await around every corner as you travel from room to room within the Dr. Seuss-themed exhibit, each holding a series of surprises inside. Without further ado, here are the top reasons why you shouldn’t miss the fantastical exhibit at Santa Monica Place! Dr. Seuss’s...
A Massive Mexican Marketplace And Food Hall Is Now Open In Costa Mesa
Grocery store chain Northgate is completely changing the way we do our weekly food shopping. They’ve recently opened up Mercado González Northgate Market in Costa Mesa. It’s technically a grocery store, but if you go, you’ll see it’s not an ordinary grocery shopping experience. Mercado González is based on the typical food hall and marketplace experience in Mexico, and shoppers are going crazy for it ever since it opened last November. Shoppers can purchase their typical grocery essentials along with Mexican staples. Many items are made fresh in-store right in front of your eyes like the delicious corn and flour...
A Brief History Of Hip Hop To Prep You For ‘Hip Hop Til Infinity’
Hip Hop Til Infinity is celebrating 50 years of creativity and artistry at its expansive exhibit open now at 6400 Sunset Blvd. So to get you prepped for the expansive collection of artifacts, photography, and memorabilia, let’s take a look at a quick history of Hip Hop, from Jamaica to the West Coast. New York may be the birthplace of Hip Hop, but its creators’ inspiration comes outside the United States, from Puerto Rico and the West Indies—namely, Jamaica. At Hip Hop Til Infinity, a stunning film projected in 360 degrees will take you through the genre’s history. The film credits the “Jamaica sound system” as being one of the first truly recognizable progenitors of what would go on to become Hip Hop. A sound system in 1940s-50s Jamaica was similar to what we would today call a block party: a bunch of DJs, engineers, MCs, and massive walls of speakers.
State Of Emergency In Southern California Declared By Governor Newsom
It’s been a tumultuous time for Southern California with all of the unusually severe weather we’ve experienced during the past month. This past Sunday brought even more surprises with California Governor Newsom declaring a state of emergency for eight counties including Los Angeles County. The atmospheric river known as a Pineapple Express is responsible for these severe thunderstorms. Read more about these Pineapple Express atmospheric rivers here. Counties under the state of emergency are Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Additionally, an evacuation order has been issued for Santa Maria Rd...
All Los Angeles Public Transit Is Free Today In Honor Of Transit Equity Day
Rosa Parks, a notable civil rights activist refused to give up her bus seat to a white man. As a result of her incredible act of courage, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that segregation on public transportation was unconstitutional — signifying a turning point in the elimination of Jim Crow laws. “We thank her for her brave actions and Metro commits to continuing the work necessary to provide transit equity for all Angelenos,” said Metro’s KeAndra Cylear-Dodds, who leads their Office of Equity and Race in 2023. In her honor, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), Metrolink, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), and other public transportation services have teamed up for Transit Equity Day, Sunday, February 4, 2024, to offer free rides across the city. A post shared by Metro Bike (@bikemetro)
2024 Guide: Everything You Need To Know About The 2024 66th Grammys
It’s award season across the entertainment industry — and now it’s music’s turn. The Grammys are officially going down this Sunday which means it’s time to celebrate our favorite artists in the music industry! From road closures to nominees, we’ve got you covered with all the must-know details about this year’s 66th Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy of the United States presents the Grammy Awards to honor outstanding contributions to the music world. It is considered to be the most notable and prestigious award in the global music business. The 2024 Grammys will take place on Sunday, February 4, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. PST at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Yes, road closures near L.A. Live and Crypto.com Arena are highlighted in red below. Expect award-show traffic and usual DTLA traffic to compete in the surrounding area. Plan accordingly.
This Curb Your Enthusiasm Pop-Up Is Taking Over L.A. This Weekend With Free Coffee
This weekend only from Friday, February 2 through Sunday, February 4, Max is inviting fans out to “Latte Larry’s,” Larry David’s short-lived coffee shop in Season 10. This is in celebration of the upcoming premiere of the 12th and final season of the acclaimed HBO® Original Series CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM. They teamed up with Menotti’s Coffee Stop, at their Culver City and Venice Beach locations, to offer free Hot Cups of Spite (coffee) and Dry Scones — (one per person, while supplies last, vegan options available), along with limited edition Menotti’s x CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM collaborative shirts and mugs, plus a special blend signature roast of “Latte Larry’s Beans.” No, don’t worry, you don’t have to order like Larry to get your hands on these freebies. I’ll have a vanilla… one of those “vanilla bullshit things.” You know, whatever you want, some vanilla bullshit latte cappa thing. Whatever you got. — Larry David, Season 10
This LA Restaurant Is Ranked Top 10 In The USA On Yelp For Two Years Running
Get ready to call a dentist. Apparently this restaurant that ranked top 10 on Yelp for two straight years is so good that you’ll “break your mouth”. Broken Mouth | Lee’s Homestyle restaurant located in downtown Los Angeles is the original concept from Tim Lee fusing Hawaiian and Korean cuisines. The name of this Yelp Top 10 restaurant comes from the local Hawaiian phrase called “broke da mout” which means the food is so good, you won’t even have time to chew. And it turns out that is a very accurate description of all the delectable and innovative food at...
10 Michelin-Starred Restaurants In L.A. To Try At Least Once In Your Life
We’re lucky to enjoy a thriving culinary scene courtesy of the best Los Angeles restaurants, a fact that is not lost on the Michelin Guide. L.A. currently has a total of 19 restaurants earning one Michelin star and 5 earning two stars… plus another four that the Guide is eyeing for 2024. We examined the best Michelin-starred restaurants in Los Angeles and identified some favorites, either for their popularity among Angelenos or stellar reputation. Here’s where to go if you want to taste a Michelin meal that measures up to its star. Los Angeles has five restaurants that have earned...
McDonald’s Hamburglar Is Giving Away Free Burgers And Swag
There’s nothing better than a burger… unless it’s a free burger. For a limited time, McDonald’s is giving away free burgers and Hamburglar themed swag in celebration of their hotter, juicier, tastier burgers. All you have to do is keep a lookout for the Burgercuda, the Hamburglar’s brand new getaway car. The Hamburglar is cruising coast to coast on “the ultimate burger stealing heist”. Keep your eyes open for his car, but it’s not just any car. It’s a custom 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. You’ll be able to spot it from a mile away with its custom black and white striped...
The Pineapple Express Is Arriving In California
A powerful Pineapple Express atmospheric river is already hitting the West Coast. (No, not that Pineapple Express. It’s a totally different one.) It started making landfall in Northern California on Wednesday and is expected to drench all of Southern California starting from Thursday, Feb. 1st on through the weekend. Steady rainfall, high winds, and possible flooding are predicted. Starting on Monday, Feb. 5th, there is at least a 70% chance of above normal precipitation levels for Central and Southern California. Additionally, even heavier hazardous rainfall is expected for Wednesday and Thursday next week, and this could potentially lead to...
10 Extraordinary Museums In Los Angeles To Hit Up This Weekend
We’re lucky to have dozens of excellent museums in Los Angeles dedicated to the realms of art, culture, science, and technology. Here we’ve rounded up some of the most essential spots for both tourists and locals, from LACMA to the California Science Center. Read on for everything you need to know about the best exhibitions to look for, how and when you can snag free admission, and more details. Even if you’ve never been to LACMA, you’ll undoubtedly recognize the 202 iron lamps that make up Chris Burden’s Urban Light out front. This is the largest art museum in the western U.S., displaying nearly 152,000 objects across 6,000 years of art history from around the world. This global focus means that visitors will enjoy some of the most creative and all-encompassing art exhibitions in Los Angeles, which are carefully curated to reflect the city’s diverse population and cultural perspectives. As one of the most popular free museums in Los Angeles, it’s hard to pass up. 🎟️ Free admission to the general public on second Tuesdays; free admission to LA County residents on weekdays after 3pm. Learn more about visiting LACMA. 📍 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
Climate Change Is Even Affecting L.A.’s Rental Housing Laws
Angelenos know how to take the heat. But with life-threatening temperatures rising across the globe, further steps need to be taken to protect those most vulnerable to the extreme heat, such as older adults and young children, and find creative ways to cope in this new climate facing us all. This week the L.A. County Board of Supervisors voted 4 to 1 to advance the motion to require cooling measures, like air conditioning, in all Los Angeles County rental homes. However, these plans are still being worked out, and it’s not yet clear what types of cooling equipment could be...
This L.A. Pizzeria Serves Up Delicious Asian Inspired Neapolitan Pizzas While Supporting The Local Deaf Community
Get ready to add another delicious pizzeria to your regular rotation of Friday night pizza spots. pi00a (pronounced “pie-oh-ah”) is an unprecedented restaurant concept even in Los Angeles, arguably the capital of unique food fusion concepts. They serve up wonderfully unusual fusion pizzas that symbolize celebration and unity by showcasing the harmonious blend of Italian and Asian culinary traditions. And they’re serving up all this deliciousness while supporting their local Deaf community here in Los Angeles County. This Deaf and CODA family-owned pizzeria in Los Angeles was founded by Melody, Russ, Taysia, and Rylan Stein. (CODA stands for “children of...
A Doritos Nacho Cheese Spirit Is Being Served At These Los Angeles Bars
Doritos isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of spirits or cocktails. Although no one is a stranger to chowing down on a bag of Doritos after a few drinks, we digress. It’s not your conventional combination. However, the classic chip brand is challenging our tastebuds and the way we think about alcohol. “Doritos is all about disrupting culture and bringing our fans unexpected, bold experiences,” said Tina Mahal, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Frito-LayNorth America. “We’re always pushing our fans to try new things, so we figure it’s time to disrupt the spirits category by offering our iconic nacho cheese flavor in a bottle.” A post shared by Empirical (@empiricalcph) To accomplish this, they’ve joined forces with Empirical, an innovative spirits company, to conjure up the Empirical x Doritos Nacho Cheese Spirit. This creation marks the first-of-a-kind partnership and invention for both brands.
Space Shuttle Endeavour Has Been Placed In Its Final Position At The California Science Center
Just this past Monday, the California Science Center crews skillfully elevated Space Shuttle Endeavour and placed it into its final take-off ready position — symbolizing both the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in our wonder and exploration of science. “This is an incredible day,” said Alyson Goodall, senior vice president at the California Science Center to NBC Los Angeles. “We’ve been working toward this for decades. You’re seeing the full shuttle stack that we’ve been dreaming of. It’s really awe-inspiring, and we can’t wait for it to open to the public.” After completing its...
Time Travel Exists: See For Yourself At This Throwback Video Rental Store
When the pressures of being a “real adult” start to become too much, most of us start pining for a simpler time. There is absolutely nothing compared to the simple pleasures of slowly browsing the aisles of your favorite local video rental store for a VHS tape on a Friday night preparing for a slumber party with your best school friends. Begging your parents to buy the overpriced popcorn and candy only to be told that we have food at home. Giggling with your friends over the covers of forbidden rated R movies. Eventually choosing the same three movies you...
Los Angeles County Has The Most Mexican Restaurants In The Entire U.S.
At this point we can all agree that Mexican food is the best food in the entire world. And of course, it’s also common knowledge that the best Mexican food outside of Mexico is in California. There’s nothing better than getting together with friends and family over a huge platter of crisp nachos, tasty tacos, bigger-than-your-baby burritos, and – claro que si – a huge margarita with a fat salt rim. Well the data is in. Los Angeles County is home to the most Mexican restaurants in the entire country. The state of California is home to 22% of all...
Bring Out Your Inner Child With These 8 Out-Of-The-Box Experiences In And Around L.A.
The City of Angels truly has it all—from top rated music destinations, an outstanding dining scene, stellar outdoorsy adventures (beyond hiking), to surreal places that truly seem out of this world right here in L.A. And with the myriad responsibilities of adulthood, there are times when we just yearn to break free, relish life without full-on responsibilities, and enjoy things that make us feel like a kid again! These 8 nostalgic activities will reignite your inner child, providing a dose of much-needed fun. As an adult, moments like these are often a necessity! Keep scrolling to explore our top experiences for rediscovering your inner child in and around L.A. that are fun even if you don’t go with kids! LEGO® enthusiasts, brace yourselves for the upcoming Brick Convention, hailed as ‘the Greatest LEGO® Fan Event on Earth,’ arriving in the O.C. this weekend, from January 27th to the 28th. This eagerly awaited LEGO® extravaganza assures a weekend where enthusiasts of all ages can rediscover the joy of being a kid. Packed with creativity, hands-on building activities, and mind-boggling entertainment, it’s an experience that promises to bring out the inner child in everyone! 🧱Secure your spot here!
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