The Scene

Want to find new things to do in Los Angeles? The Scene's lifestyle stories have you covered. Here's your go-to source on where the fun is across SoCal and for the weekend.

Food & Drink Nov 1

Turkey stuffing ice cream — it has cranberry, too — is back at Salt & Straw

Thanksgiving goes scoopable as five holiday flavors return to the ice cream shops.

Halloween Nov 1

Halloween hasn't ghosted us yet; find spooky SoCal events before they close
Disneyland Nov 1

Dressy fun is in fabulous fashion as Dapper Day returns to Disneyland

Food & Drink Nov 1

Wendy's to close 140 ‘underperforming' restaurants by end of 2024

The Ohio-based fast-food chain made the announcement on an earnings call — while also revealing a fan-favorite menu item is coming back.
Taylor Swift Nov 1

25-year-old spent $300 on a sewing machine in high school—now her seven-figure denim brand is worn by Taylor Swift

EB Denim got its start in a high school locker room.
Food & Drink Oct 31

McDonald's may finally have a fix for its broken ice cream machine epidemic

McDonald’s often maligned, seemingly perennially-broken ice cream machines could soon become a thing of the past.
animals Nov 1

Instagram-famous squirrel named Peanut seized by New York state authorities

A New York man who turned a rescued squirrel into a social media star called Peanut is pleading with state authorities to return his beloved pet after they seized it during a raid.

Pasadena Oct 31

Thousands of cosplayers will alight in the Crown City for ‘Anime Pasadena'

The huge expo will feature panels, shopping, and a pair of cosplay contests.
Food & Drink Oct 31

Wendy's drops a sweet and salty Frosty flavor for fall

The newbie joins a long line of Frosty flavors that have debuted in recent years.
Halloween Oct 31

M&M's will refill your candy supply for free if you run out on Halloween

Avoid a Halloween nightmare and call in some reinforcements this year if you run out of the good stuff.
Things to do Oct 31

Things to do this weekend: Dodgers World Series parade and celebration

The weekend is off to an early and exciting start as fans gather to salute the championship team.
Halloween Oct 31

What age should kids stop trick-or-treating?

How old is too old to trick-or-treat? Parents debated the topic in a TODAY.com survey ahead of Halloween.
Santa Monica Pier Oct 31

Happy Halloween: Giant pumpkins will ghoulishly glitter at Pacific Park

The free-to-see show is a seasonal staple at Santa Monica Pier.
Lawsuits Oct 30

McDonald's faces proposed class action lawsuit over E. coli outbreak

A proposed class action lawsuit was filed Tuesday against McDonald’s, the latest litigation over the E. coli outbreak linked to the fast-food chain’s Quarter Pounders.
Halloween Oct 30

Spend a cinematic Halloween night in DTLA

“Suspiria” is casting its spell at The Orpheum, while “Nosferatu” will haunt the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Food & Drink Oct 30

Starbucks will stop charging extra for non-dairy milk

The new rule goes into effect Nov. 7 and could save some customers more than 10% on their beverages, Starbucks said.
Descanso Gardens Oct 30

Fresh and festive holiday features will festoon Descanso Gardens

Look for lights to add twinkle to the new train depot area during “Enchanted.”
Music & Musicians Oct 30

Panic! at the Disco to reunite at 2025 ‘When We Were Young' festival in Las Vegas

Blink 182 and Panic! at the Disco set to headline When We Were Young festival in Las Vegas.
Arts District Oct 30

The Obscure, a creative cocktail experience, shimmers with autumn magic

The ethereally decorated distillery is the candlelit spot for bespoke libations.
Halloween Oct 30

Looking for a last-minute DIY Halloween costume? Scare up something at the Council Shop

If you’re looking for a last minute DIY Halloween costume, the Council Shop might be the spot for you.