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Welcome, USS Iowa
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Welcome, USS Iowa

A WWII battleship heads from Richmond to the Port of LA. Next step? A museum. Read »

May 25, 2012
Memorial Day Around SoCal

Memorial Day Around SoCal

A parade, a remembrance, and a veterans' discount on the Queen Mary pay honor. Read »

May 26, 2012
Weekend: Fiesta Hermosa

Weekend: Fiesta Hermosa

A 40-year-old summer tradition shines on. Plus: UCLA Jazz Reggae Festival, the Jubilee and Cleopatra in LA. Read »

May 24, 2012
Dodgers to Add a Second Dog Day

Dodgers to Add a Second Dog Day

The popular Bark in the Park is sold out, but the Dodgers will add a second dog day in the fall. Read »

May 24, 2012
Fast Cars at 4 A.M.

Fast Cars at 4 A.M.

So you're not in Monaco for the Grand Prix, sadly. Here's the next best thing. Read »

May 24, 2012
You, Me, and The Jubilee

You, Me, and The Jubilee

A whole bunch of acts'll serenade two-thirds of our holiday weekend. Read »

May 23, 2012
UCLA Live --> CAP UCLA

UCLA Live --> CAP UCLA

UCLA Live may now be CAP UCLA, but the cultural offerings have the same quality you've come to know. Read »

May 23, 2012

Ren Faire in Photos

Didn't make this year's multi-week merriment? Take a look back at the costumes, make-up, and ye olde mirth. View »

May 23, 2012
Cleopatra: The Exhibition

Cleopatra: The Exhibition

The West Coast premiere of an artifact-filled exhibit opens at the California Science Center. Read »

May 22, 2012

LACMA Rock Opening Date

Levitated Mass is scheduled for its big debut. And if you live in a zip code along its transport route? Free museum... Watch »

May 22, 2012
Who Shot Rock & Roll Live

Who Shot Rock & Roll Live

Photography? Yes. Music? Yes. Free? Yes. Moby and other big acts? Yes. Read »

May 22, 2012
A Hill, the Hollyhock, Happiness

A Hill, the Hollyhock, Happiness

A Los Feliz summertime soiree prepares for its Memorial Day Weekend return. Read »

May 22, 2012
The Fancy 15¢ Afternoon Tea

The Fancy 15¢ Afternoon Tea

The Langham celebrates the Queen's Diamond Jubilee by returning, for one afternoon, to an 1865-era price. Read »

May 21, 2012
When Penguins Tweet

When Penguins Tweet

The sharks'll so want to be on Twitter next. Read »

May 21, 2012

"World's Oldest Neon" Found at Clifton's

Oh, there are such secrets at one of downtown's oldest restaurants. Read »

May 21, 2012
Disneyland to Increase Admission Prices

Disneyland to Increase Admission Prices

It's going to cost more to visit the Happiest Place on Earth. Read »

May 21, 2012
Kids' Art Museum Project

Kids' Art Museum Project

Will Ferrell, please read us a story. Read »

May 18, 2012
Dance, Santa Monica!

Dance, Santa Monica!

Shake it at a Clover Park tradition. Community bonding, tasty snacking, and eco info are also part of the day. Read »

May 17, 2012
Coachella Advance Tickets Gone in 2 Hours

Coachella Advance Tickets Gone in 2 Hours

Advance sale tickets for the 2013 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival sold out in just two hours after... Read »

May 18, 2012

Weekend: AMGEN Tour of California

Bike events don't come much bigger. Plus: bug fair, solar eclipse and Big Parade LA. Watch »

May 18, 2012
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