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10:00 John Waters' one-man show comes to the Wallis in Beverly Hills: 'I'm so respectable, I could puke'

Filmmaker John Waters turns 79 with a show at the Wallis. The legendary king of bad taste talks about drag queens, Elon Musk's daughter Vivian, Melania Trump's Christmas decorations and more.

06:01 B-29 Superfortress lands at Phoenix Goodyear Airport

From April 23-27, you have the chance to visit a B-29 Superfortress parked at Phoenix Goodyear Airport.

22:58 Summer movies at Hollywood Forever begin with 'Clueless,' a David Lynch tribute and more

The 24th summer of movies, presented by Cinespia and partners Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video, kicks off Memorial Day weekend.

22/04 Want to tap into Black cowboy culture in L.A. beyond the Beyoncé concert? Start here

Black cowboy culture is thriving in SoCal, with events and activities ranging from the groundbreaking 'Black Cowboys' exhibition at the Autry Museum to the inaugural Charlie Sampson Rodeo.

22/04 Designing illusions for 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' and 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'

Jamie Harrison and Chris Fisher tell The Times about creating wand duels and on-demand nosebleeds to bring two global phenomenons to the stage.

19/04 The woman left standing — and writing — after the fall of two bad boy chefs

Critic Bill Addison reviews "Care and Feeding" by Laurie Woolever, plus the Food team names the spring season's best cookbooks and, with L.A. chefs, names 62 of the most essential cookbooks of all time.

18/04 'Top Chef's' Mei Lin returns to fine dining at 88 Club

Mei Lin's vision of Chinese banquet dining. Plus, new vendors in the Original Farmers Market, the long-awaited launch of a New Orleans-themed cocktail bar, some of L.A.'s best street tacos find a bricks-and-mortar home and more Quick Bites.

18/04 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Jordan Firstman

On the agenda for the social media king? A strategic workout, a party on a boat in Marina del Rey and the most glorious spicy shrimp in town.

17/04 Everything you need to know about Disneyland's biggest event of the decade

The Disneyland Resort is turning 70 and throwing a year-long party. There'll be new shows, the return of a fan-favorite parade and a tour that honors Disneyland history.

17/04 The freedoms of a.k. payne's award-winning abolition play 'Furlough's Paradise,' onstage and off

DeWanda Wise and Kacie Rogers play estranged cousins in the West Coast premiere run at the Geffen Playhouse through May 18.

16/04 L.A. Circuit: The best places to exercise in the city

Want to perfect your crow pose? Or master the reformer? What about max out your lifting gains? Our Los Angeles exercise guides have you covered.

14/04 How classical music synchronizes audience hearts: L.A. arts and culture this week

Classical music to calm your fried nerves? Give it a try

12/04 It's too late to tariff the globalization out of American cuisine. More chili crisp, please

Those who want to tariff and deport our way back to a less globalized American diet aren't paying attention to the way we've grown accustomed to eating. Plus more in Tasting Notes.

11/04 Egged on by his family, Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh finally opens MutMuz Gallery to the public

Devo's ‘social scientist’ and Hollywood composer wonders ‘Why Are We Here?' in his debut art show at MutMuz Gallery in Chinatown

11/04 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Amanda Gorman

For the poet and author, a winning agenda includes bookstore shopping, a stroll along the Santa Monica Pier and "Bridgerton"-style afternoon tea at the Peninsula.

08/04 Man visits world's largest petrol station – and is gobsmacked by what's inside

A man has been left gobsmacked after visiting the world's largest petrol station - home to 120 fuel pumps, a huge store, fresh food and more.

07/04 Free association with Yorgos Lanthimos: The filmmaker on his first photography show

The Oscar-nominated director of 'Poor Things' has his first photography exhibition at Webber 939 gallery in Los Angeles. Pictures taken on set with Emma Stone and Margaret Qualley are complemented with others whose narratives are open to interpretation.

05/04 A moment of culinary escape in Spain before the tariffs struck

What a tripe meatball reveals. Plus, a menu fatigue antidote, James Beard finalists, Coachella food preview and variations on the Dodger dog in this week's Tasting Notes.

05/04 Incredible train journey through rarely-visited cities that's Africa's fastest

It's Africa's first and only bullet train and also the fastest on the continent travelling at nearly 200mph.

02/04 Our critics pick spring's most anticipated L.A. arts, theater, classical music, pop and comedy shows

Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar/SZA, Ali Wong, Ricky Gervais, Buddhist art, a queer photography retrospective, the Ojai and Seoul (in L.A.!) music festivals, "Life of Pi" and "Hamlet" highlight our staff's spring preview picks.

02/04 Time travel, ghosts and the end of the world: Inside Keiko Green’s surreal stage plays

The world premiere of her new show "You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World!," running April 5 through May 3 at South Coast Repertory, stars Joel de la Fuente, River Gallo, Sharon Omi, Alysia Reiner, Rafael Goldstein and Anna LaMadrid.

29/03 Early spring is an ideal time to visit Tomales Bay in West Marin

Tomales Bay

27/03 Pickleball too easy? There's a new racquet sport bouncing onto the courts of L.A.

New padel centers are cropping up around the county: Padel Up at Westfield Century City, Pura Padel L.A. in Sherman Oaks and at the courts at L.A. Galaxy Park in Carson.

23/03 The terrifying 'tunnels of death' with 6mn bodies in Europe's most popular city

The tunnels are lined with carefully arranged skulls and bones, with plaques bearing inscriptions about life and death.

22/03 Food icons Jeremiah Tower and Alice Waters make peace over a bottle (or two) of Champagne

Champagne helps mend old wounds between food icons, L.A.'s own Willy Wonka, a redo of the legendary Judgment of Paris wine tasting, and can a new bar save Chili John's? Plus more in this week's Tasting Notes.

21/03 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Mark Duplass

The actor-director-producer's ideal Sunday includes catching a film at Vidiots and enjoying Zankou chicken with his family.

15/03 Europe’s 10 best theme parks listed and Disneyland isn’t number 1

A compilation of TripAdvisor reviews has shown the best 10 theme parks in Europe with the winner potentially coming as a surprise to many.

15/03 Lone-chef restaurants and why we love them

From 'the master' in 'Midnight Diner' to L.A.'s Sora Craft Kitchen where the chef is the only employee. Plus, a burger diner that honors Nipsey Hussle, new food guides to bagels, pickles and halal restaurants. Also, feel-good soups to make this weekend. In this week's Tasting Notes.

15/03 Wildflower season has arrived in Southern California. Here’s what to expect

Just because poppies won’t blanket our hills like in previous years, doesn’t mean there won’t be beautiful flowers to admire across the state.

14/03 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Leslie David Baker

For 'The Office' actor, a perfect Sunday around town includes a 'very long brunch,' hitting up a flea market and catching a live show at Mrs. Fish in downtown.

12/03 Review: L.A. Opera's silly 'Così fan Tutte' saved by the singing

L.A. Opera sets 'Così fan Tutte,' Mozart's sophisticated study of love and constancy, in a swanky American country club.

11/03 Review: This dumpling reveals all at a Turkish restaurant like no other in L.A.

At Sora Craft Kitchen, taste regional Turkish dishes you can’t find anywhere else in Los Angeles, by a chef who has fine-dining roots and a driving creativity.

08/03 Would you like your martini shaken, stirred ... or thrown?

Have you ever had a thrown martini? Plus, the Food team has a full guide to martinis in Los Angeles, classic and otherwise.

07/03 Review: How Gustavo Dudamel's Mahler festival grooves for young and old

An all-day marathon of youth orchestras from around L.A. proves to be a highlight of the L.A. Phil's Mahler Grooves festival, which continues this weekend.

07/03 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Adam Devine

Blueberry pancakes for the table, a date with Ms. Pac-Man, a Clippers game and a night at the Hollywood Improv — where his comedy career kicked off — make an ideal itinerary for the 'Righteous Gemstones' actor.

03/03 4 all-you-can-eat restaurants changing the buffet game in Los Angeles

Where to find all-you-can-eat sushi, Korean barbecue, dim sum and what's up with Soup 'n Fresh, the Souplantation dupe.

01/03 Is this the best duck in Thai Town?

Duck in Thai Town, plus boozy raw-milk lattes, goat tacos worth a detour, trouble in wine country and the Trump administration is targeting California's Prevention of Cruelty to Farm Animals Act. All in this week's Tasting Notes.

28/02 The UK's most expensive seaside neighbourhood where houses sell for £1.5million

The tiny strip of land on England's south coast has long been associated with wealth, with limited space pushing prices sky-high.

25/02 Join the L.A. Times on a winter hike in Elysian Park

We're inviting 30 L.A. Times subscribers to join us on a reader hike on Saturday, March 8 at 9 a.m. This time, we’ll be hiking the urban-adjacent trail Elysian Park West Loop.

25/02 Opening soon: You'll feel like you're in Oz in these magical SoCal flower fields

Carlsbad's colorful ranunculus fields, neighbored by various visitor attractions including a new butterfly experience, open March 1.

23/02 The beautiful 'Caribbean-like' UK island where you can watch dolphins swim

The sea around this island boasts a rich marine life, with seals, jellyfish, porpoises, whales and dolphins 'not uncommon'.

23/02 Famous landmark getting new bridge allowing tourists to 'walk above the void'

The bridge is suspended 200ft above the ground and entirely enclosed with over 25,000 mesh knots.

22/02 FUN Places in Delhi: If you want to walk with children in the evening in Delhi, then take them to these places

You should go to a walking places to hang out with children in Delhi. In such places, the mind of children also remains and the time is not known. Often parents plan to roam somewhere on weekends with children. But it is not possible to take them to a new place in every weekend city. Therefore, he plans to go to some cheap places where children get a chance to spend more time and they also like it

22/02 From Hong Kong to L.A.'s San Gabriel Valley, the snap, crackle and pop of claypot rice

The beauty of claypot rice, the comfort of chicken pot pie, Panda Inn's orange chicken redo, a Grocery Goblin's art discoveries, pie from a cake queen, plus line-worthy sweets and a last meal at Cassia. All in this week's Tasting Notes.

21/02 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Poppy Liu

"Exciting" fruit, acupuncture and a solo movie date are on the agenda for the "Hacks" actor.

15/02 House of Mandi brings the flavors of Yemen to Westwood

A second location of House of Mandi introduces Yemeni stews, rice-and-meat feasts and breakfast dishes to Westwood, plus guides to L.A.’s best Black-owned restaurants and a new wave of supper clubs.

15/02 The incredible £120mn tunnels with 'the UK's deepest bar' in the heart of London

It is believed that James Bond creator Ian Fleming worked in naval intelligence within the tunnels.

15/02 This Taiwanese cafe was already line-worthy. Now there's a whimsical next-door ice cream parlor

How the team behind Liu's Cafe is creating some of the city's most ambitious, small-batch ice cream flavors — with more to come.

14/02 Review: Twyla Tharp at her best in 'Aguas da Amazonia' premiere with Philip Glass score

Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Twyla Tharp Dance premieres 'Aguas da Amazonia' with Philip Glass' score in Santa Barbara, Costa Mesa, Palm Desert and Northridge before it heads for the Kennedy Center.

14/02 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Jenny Yang

For the food-obsessed television writer, actor and stand-up comedian, an ideal Sunday in Los Angeles includes dim sum, gelato, food shopping and a backyard pizza party with friends.

12/02 Douglas Lyons writes comedies centering Black women. How his trilogy could change theater

IAMA Theatre's workshop production of Douglas Lyons' time-travel adventure "Don't Touch My Hair" runs through Feb. 24.

12/02 You don't need land to grow plants. Show us your small-space container garden

Are you growing food, flowers and other plants on a patio, balcony or deck? Tell us about your small-space container garden so we can share what you've learned.

08/02 Guacamole controversies and the 10-year anniversary of 'peagate'

Messing with guacamole. Also, Bill Addison's new favorite soup dumplings, Super Bowl chili and wings plus supermarket treats to lure a 525-pound bear from its Altadena hideout in this week's Tasting Notes.

07/02 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Meredith Hagner

Coffee from Canada, arranging flowers, wine sipping at sunset and a family around the fire pit make for an ideal Sunday for the "Bad Monkey" star.

01/02 Remembering Pableaux Johnson, the New Orleans writer, photographer and roaming red beans maestro

New Orleans writer and photographer Pableaux Johnson, who died this week, encouraged countrywide connectivity with his Red Beans Road Show. Plus, a review of Camélia in the Arts District.

31/01 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Topher Grace

Family time at Skirball Center, classic movies on the big screen and dinner at Bavel make up an ideal Sunday for the "Flight Risk" actor.

25/01 My house didn’t burn but ash from the L.A. fires fell in my yard. Can I eat from my garden? Is my soil safe?

Ash from urban wildfires is potentially full of heavy metals and other toxins. Here's a guide for what to do if ash is covering your soil, plants and veggies.

25/01 David Lynch, Bob's Big Boy and L.A.'s disappearing coffee shops

Mikshakes and tuna melts, plus notes from the recovery, chef's wish lists, SoCal's James Beard nominations and Lunar New Year eating. All in this week's Tasting Notes.

24/01 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Bozoma Saint John

After losing her Malibu house in the devastating Palisades fire, the “RHOBH" star shares what the home meant to her, along with the places in L.A. that bring her a bit of hope and joy.

17/01 First look: Disneyland's original Haunted Mansion returns with a heartbreaking new scene

In the ride’s trademark attic scene, there’s still a tortured bride, but she’s never quite looked or acted like this.

17/01 People going to be a part of Ganga Sagar Mela should know these 5 things, there will be no problem in the journey.

Gangasagar Fair has started from 10 January 2025. This fair is going to run till 18 January 2025. This fair starts every year a few days before Makar Sankranti. Lakhs of devotees come to this fair being held on Sagar Island in West Bengal and perform religious rituals. Ganga Sagar is considered a Mahatirtha. It is said that one who goes to bathe here during this fair gets virtuous results. If you

15/01 Where to Eat, Stay, and Play on Hawaii’s Slow Coast

Packed with farms and luxuriant landscapes, the island of Hawaii’s eastern coast—from Hilo to the Waipiʻo Valley—is the heart of the island’s rich food heritage.

09/01 This country karaoke night in L.A. is a rootin', tootin' hootenanny with a queer twist

A honky tonk atmosphere meets the queer community when the KFM Country Karaoke Revue gets going at Permanent Records Roadhouse in Glassell Park.

05/01 'I've been to the best museum in London, which I bet you haven't heard of'

Hidden in an east London industrial estate is an incredible museum full of neon artwork that is a must visit

04/01 Creativity and ambition plus $400 menus amid record restaurant closures

L.A. is in the era of the $400 tasting menu. Plus, a golden era for Champagne, a good bowl of pho and cheese so good it could make you cry. All in this week's Tasting Notes.

02/01 12 beautiful blooms to find in SoCal, one for every month of the year

Here are plants and flowers to enjoy, one for every month of the year, from lilacs, camellias and poinsettias to native buckwheat, wildflowers and toyon.

30/12 Inside 'world's first McDonald's ski-thru' – but unique eatery divides opinion

There's one McDonald's across the globe which is the first ski-thru chain - and a woman recently tried out the impressive facility on the slopes.

28/12 The favorite stories written by the Food team in 2024

Check out the favorite profiles, features, travelogues and essays written by the Food team in 2024. Plus, California sparkling wine has come of age; we tell you what to buy and where to buy it.

27/12 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Justine Lupe

A visit to the Atwater Village Farmers Market and a leisurely stroll at a botanical garden are on the agenda for the 'Nobody Wants This' actor.

24/12 Inside NYC Gingerbread Man’s massive Big Apple-themed candy city with hot dog stands, cab-driving Santa Claus

“There’s such a confluence of New Yorkers and tourists together, they’re all coming to see New York City at Christmas — so let’s give them New York City at Christmas.”

22/12 The underrated UK city nowhere near as overcrowded as Bath, York or Oxford

A highly underrated city in the Midlands is home to a variety of historical and cultural attractions - yet is not as overcome with tourists as others.

21/12 A taste of 1789 Japan

A meal fit for a Japanese feudal lord, plus babka love, Christmas Caesar, Kismet's cheesy pickle-and-greens dip, ranking the best and worst chicken tenders, a Somni sneak peek and why Trump's no-tax-on-tips may not help many restaurant servers. All in this week's Tasting Notes.

20/12 No turf wars, no sexism: Meet the queer Gen Z women giving billiards a rebrand in L.A.

The "Please Be Nice" tournament at 4100 Bar in Silver Lake was created as an antidote to the prickly, male-dominated world of dive bar pool.

20/12 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Kyle Mooney

For the "SNL" alum, an ideal Sunday includes baseball trivia, the hottest of hot sauces and multiple walks around the neighborhood.

16/12 In praise of theater for kids: L.A. arts and culture this week

'Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical' makes theater fans for life, plus the week’s biggest arts and culture news.

16/12 In the dust of the Coachella Valley, residents push for a park along the shrinking Salton Sea

In this sweltering desert where residents have limited access to parks, community advocates are calling for the Salton Sea to once more become a vibrant destination where families can gather in nature. But is it safe to recreate there?

14/12 Why Destroyer is still crushing it at breakfast and lunch

Critic Bill Addison returns to hyper-creative Destroyer in Culver City, plus the latest on restaurant openings and a guide to Armenian bakeries

07/12 The benefits and pitfalls of a subject refusing to participate in a biography

Unauthorized biographies and more from the L.A. Times Books newsletter

07/12 Your first stop from L.A.'s 101 best restaurants? This weekend-only taqueria

The Times reveals the 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles, chosen this year by critic Bill Addison and columnist Jenn Harris. Plus, the Food team names the best cookbooks of 2024.

06/12 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Molly Baz

On the menu for chef Molly Baz's ideal Sunday in L.A. is hiking in Altadena, eating a sandwich at Bub and Grandma's and relaxing at the Huntington gardens.

02/12 Naked men looking awkward: How artist Christina A. West plays with poses of power

Christina A. West makes ceramic pedestals and then photographs nude men in strange poses. The point: to raise questions about depictions of masculinity and power.

30/11 Inside the Italian food warehouse every cook should know about

Gustiamo and Beatrice Ughi's Italian connection. Plus, obsessing over chicken rice, how to use extra pumpkin filling, where chefs eat on their night off and how food waste affects climate change in this week's Tasting Notes.

29/11 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Tiffany Haddish

Barre, fried lobster in Crenshaw and plenty of cartoons are on the slate for the outspoken comedian.

23/11 Will RFK Jr. 'go wild' on Big Food? Why that could be a good thing

If confirmed as Trump's Health and Human Services boss, could RFK Jr. fix our food system ... or make it worse? Plus, the closing of a beloved Silver Lake diner and is apple crisp more American these days than apple pie? In this week's Tasting Notes.

22/11 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Manuel García-Rulfo

Tennis in West Hollywood, sushi burritos and a trip to the Last Bookstore are on the agenda for “The Lincoln Lawyer” star.

22/11 Need a creative alternative to Black Friday? Look to L.A.'s museum stores

Find something totally unique at shops at the Getty, Los Angeles Central Library, Japanese American National Museum and other L.A. institutions on Museum Store Sunday.

16/11 A brunch that leaves vegetable lovers sighing is back

Kismet's scones and big, Turkish-inspired brunch plate are back, plus check out the lineup for the 101 Best L.A. Restaurants reveal party

16/11 Exclusive | Get cozy, NYC! The coolest things to do in the Big Apple right now to stay warm

As the winter chill sets in, New York City transforms into a cozy haven with plenty of ways to warm up and unwind beyond your couch. 

15/11 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Kaley Cuoco

For the 'Based on a True Story' actress, a perfect Sunday involves football, a manicure, 'girl TV,' shopping at Erewhon and time with her daughter Matilda.

15/11 Everything you need to know about Disneyland’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, opening this week

Disneyland has formally rid itself of Splash Mountain, an attraction that came to be seen as problematic. In its place is a ride that serves as a celebration

12/11 Rainn Wilson and Aasif Mandvi are waiting for 'Godot' at Geffen Playhouse

It's not often that two major stars of the small screen appear together onstage in one of the 20th century's most significant works of modernist drama. But that's just what's happened as Aasif Mandvi and Rainn Wilson team up in Samuel Beckett's tragicomedy "Waiting for Godot" at Geffen Playhouse.

09/11 No bread crumbs required: David Campigotto's cassoulet road show

Comfort us with cassoulet. Also, Thanksgiving prep begins, TGI Fridays struggles, Helms Bakery reopens and the full lineup for our 101 Best Restaurants in L.A. reveal party in Tasting Notes.

09/11 How Jason Alexander's 'Fiddler on the Roof' became profitable well before opening night

The actor is tackling his dream role at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, the rare regional theater that's municipally owned and operated.

08/11 It's winter in Stars Hollow! Stroll through the 'Gilmore Girls' town on this cozy Warner Bros. tour

Guests will see Luke's Diner, Lorelai and Rory's house, the town's gazebo, Mrs. Kim’s Antiques and — yes — a Bjork-inspired snowperson.

08/11 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Kamasi Washington

For the jazz artist, a blissful Sunday includes church, learning about dinosaurs with his daughter at the Natural History Museum and relaxing at Bruce's Beach.

07/11 I walked 27.4 miles across L.A. in one day on Washington Boulevard. Here's what it taught me

Washington Boulevard runs from Whittier to Venice and is filled with every type of Angeleno. Walking it provided me with a genuine slice of life in L.A., a city I love.

07/11 Before going to Gurugram, take out all the money from your pocket, because you don't feel like visiting any of the 5 places here?

Free Places of Gurugram: If you are thinking that everywhere in Gurugram costs money, then you are wrong. There are also some places where you can roam freely for free. These 5 places are the most fun with family and children.

06/11 Walk on, L.A.! Why you should absolutely explore the city by foot — and how to do it

Join a walking group, visit a new neighborhood and feel the ground beneath your feet.

02/11 Around the world, October is the sweetest, meatiest month for crab

Bill Addison details his love for crab in bicoastal meals, plus where to stress eat this election day and the Food staff's picks for where to eat in L.A. this month.

26/10 Before smashburgers, a crisper L.A. burger

Also, masa-powered sourdough, spooky cocktails, New Haven-style pizza with the char but without the coal, a World Series-sized L.A.-New York food fight, plus game-day specials, including restaurant picks from Shohei, Mookie, Walker and more of our favorite Dodgers in this week's Tasting Notes.

24/10 How a forgotten California border town became a hip hideaway — with hot springs and music

When Melissa Strukel wound up in a silent Sonoran Desert town, standing outside a bedraggled old motel, she was smitten. Now it's the dreamy, eclectic Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel.

22/10 Make your way through the Santa Ynez Valley, 20 years after it all went 'Sideways'

Plan your escape to place where you can learn to play polo from a master, the shops are all hygge and the wine flows like water at countless estates.

19/10 The California chefs who pioneered L.A.'s French-Japanese aesthetic

Remembering Azay chef Akira Hirose and the other Japanese chefs cooking French food in L.A. Plus, Gustavo Arellano's dispatch from "America's unofficial Chile Highway." Cooking for Día de Muertos. A giant corn maze. And big kids sucking on baby food-style pouches — will it change how they eat as…

18/10 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Julie Bowen

The actor is every bit as family-oriented as her "Modern Family" character, Claire Dunphy. An ideal day includes antiquing, pickleball and time outdoors with her kids near Laurel Canyon.

15/10 A New York City guide for L.A. people (Dodgers’ version)

From Central Park to Katz’s Delicatessen, this unserious primer covers the Big Apple basics for any Angeleno considering a quick trip east for the NLCS.

12/10 Here's where to eat in San Francisco right now

Critic Bill Addison names 35 outstanding places to eat and drink in San Francisco. Plus, the annual reveal party for L.A.'s 101 best restaurants approaches.

11/10 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Abby Wambach

Surfing, cold plunges and family. Soccer legend Abby Wambach, who co-hosts the podcast “We Can Do Hard Things” with her wife Glennon Doyle, shares her perfect Sunday in L.A.

05/10 'The sandwich' at Roma Market is perfect. Why I mess with it anyway

Dodgertown gets a new fan-friendly pizza joint. The ultimate English Premier League bar guide.

04/10 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Charlie Puth

The pop singer spends his Sundays chasing delicious eats, swiping through TikTok and doing "the opposite" of his job so he "can remain sane."

29/09 Los Angeles knows how to make a sandwich. Here's our 37 faves

The Los Angeles Times Food Team (French) dipped its toe into a sandwich debate, naming their 37 favorite spots throughout L.A. and Orange counties.

28/09 He might be Italy's best sandwich maker. His kitchen? The size of a closet

Sandwich heaven in L.A. and Italy. Masa game changer. Fruit in your salsa. Wes Avila's new-style steakhouse. Pumpkin spice latte, or PSL, goes indie. Robot harvesters. And a restaurant worker protest.. All in this week's Tasting Notes.

24/09 This magical Amtrak ride to New Mexico belongs on your winter bucket list (but book soon)

Sometimes you long for a different way of traveling, one that slows down time and lets you watch pink clouds as you roll across the desert.

21/09 The perfect California road trip meal

A must-stop stop off California's 101 highway. Plus, Josiah Citrin's Mélisse at 25, a coffee shop turned restaurant, pizza pop-ups, Frenchy grilled cheese. And robots in the kitchen? Meet the Autocado. All in this week's Tasting Notes.

20/09 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Tony Hawk

The Birdman's perfect Sunday takes wing with a doughnut and a cup of joe, winds down with a whiskey and includes skate park visits, smash burgers and cemetery strolls in between

19/09 Classic alternative rock albums meet silent movies in new series

"Silents Synced," a new series pairing classic films with alternative rock, launches with "Nosferatu X Radiohead" at American Cinematheque.

17/09 A swankier way to get to Vegas? See the 'party car' on the high-speed rail coming to SoCal

When Brightline West gets its fast trains running between Rancho Cucamonga and Las Vegas, the lounge cars might look like this.

14/09 The pros and cons of one-night, guest-chef dinners popping up all over L.A.

Are guest chef dinners good for restaurants? Plus, the mob scene at Silver Lake's newest wine bar. Nordic cuisine coming to L.A. And is the next dimension of chicken" dusted with cheese powder? All in this week's Tasting Notes.

13/09 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Tinx

For the podcast host and author of "The Shift," a perfect Sunday in L.A. involves a beach day with friends, drinking natural wine in Venice and ending the night with spicy noodles from Night + Market.

12/09 Her native plant garden brings all the butterflies to the yard — and local admirers too

Aurora Anaya unexpectedly fell in love with California native plants and vowed to create her own native plant habitat around her corner lot in Whittier. A bonus was a yard full of fragrance and endangered monarch butterflies.

09/09 'By natives, for natives': This new L.A. hub is drawing in the young, artsy and Indigenous

The Echo Park community center offers an accessible, creative space for Indigenous people of all ages to connect with their culture.

07/09 A summer escape to the world's most beautiful place to eat lentils

Plus, hopeful signs that we are seeing the start of a turnaround for L.A. restaurants, Hello Kitty's L.A. cafe debut, Oki Dog's West Hollywood farewell and more in this week's Tasting Notes.

05/09 'October 7' play to make West Coast debut at UCLA on anniversary of Hamas attacks

The campus will host a free, one-night-only reading of the play, drawn from interviews with eyewitnesses of the attacks, after its off-Broadway run earlier this year.

05/09 Vegetable garden in September: 10 most important things to do this month

Work in the garden does not end in September, despite the onset of autumn. In this article we will tell you what needs to be done in the garden so that next year’s harvest will please you, and the trees and shrubs will not be eaten by pests.

04/09 Choose your own adventure at this Dungeons & Dragons-inspired pub hidden in downtown L.A.

Hidden in an upstairs nook of a sports bar, Squirrelor's Tavern is an invitation to escape into a fantasy world.

01/09 Disney no longer magical to guests denied Disability Access Service

A variety of individuals told The Times they feel betrayed by Disney, known for its inclusivity, and are reconsidering patronizing its parks after changes to Disney's Disability Access Service, or DAS, pass.

31/08 Three new restaurants to check out over Labor Day weekend

Looking for new dining options over Labor Day weekend? Critic Bill Addison has three recommendations.

30/08 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Tony Gonzalez

A perfect Sunday for NFL Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez involves walking, biking, shopping and dining along Montana Avenue in Santa Monica. "I'm not getting in the car," he says.

29/08 Warner Bros.? Paramount? Universal? How to choose the best Hollywood studio tour for you

There's a movie studio tour for every type of Angeleno, whether you're a seeker of movie trivia, cinematic magic or that perfect Central Perk selfie.

29/08 The hottest tickets in L.A. theater, classical music and more this fall

The much-anticipated reopening of the Mark Taper Forum, 'Lightscape' at Disney Hall, a big debut in San Diego: Here's our shortlist to the most promising shows in the season ahead.

29/08 Sign language and social media: Green Day's 'American Idiot,' reimagined for 2024

Center Theatre Group and Deaf West Theatre's musical production reopens Los Angeles' Mark Taper Forum in October.

28/08 Making peace with Spock: Adam Nimoy on reconciling with his famous father

Adam Nimoy, son of Leonard, has published a memoir that centers on the distance he felt from his father and the quest for reconciliation. We talk with Adam ahead of a double screening and talkback in Los Angeles this weekend.

28/08 'It feels so much like home': 6 L.A. parties that'll take you to another part of the world

Experience East African culture at Motherland Sounds. Travel through Southeast Asia with No Nazar. Dance to soca music at Junkyard Jouvert. A new crop of rhythmic dance parties has landed.

28/08 This California national park is 'chill Yosemite,' an outdoor wonderland without crowds

Kings Canyon National Park is only a five-hour drive from Los Angeles and boasts a glacier-carved valley, a roaring river, hulking granite mountains, massive ancient trees and countless waterfalls. It's like Yosemite without the crowds

27/08 Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in New York’s Catskills

The region just two hours north of Manhattan beckons with storybook countryside and enchanting towns steeped in creativity.

27/08 How to tour a haunting Santa Barbara estate that's been frozen in time for half a century

For anyone fascinated by great estates, robber barons, generational wealth or just human psychology, visiting Bellosguardo is a chance to see territory that's been off limits for decades.

27/08 I drove 12 hours to see a stage musical about a Civil War veteran. It saved my life

Asher Phoenix saw 'The Civility of Albert Cashier,' based on a trans soldier's life. With the musical opening in Burbank, Phoenix reflects on how theater can change a life.

24/08 Inside once-thriving abandoned city slowly being reclaimed by nature

Kolmanskop in Namibia was once a burgeoning diamond mining town home to over a thousand people. 70 years after the last guests left, it now sits abandoned.

24/08 'Chef That!' Or how chefs cook — and think — different than the rest of us

Also, a 'Mean Girls' food crawl, Koo Koo Roo's return, micheladas and nachos at the new Sonoratown Cantina, Sunday brunch and grab-and-go picnic picks and how not to freak out over changes at Koda Farms rice farm. All in this week's Tasting Notes.

24/08 The beautiful but underrated UK seaside town that's frozen in the 1950s

EXCLUSIVE: Frinton-on-Sea has a population of 8,000 people united by a love for their seaside resort home. Locals tell Express.co.uk what makes it so special.

22/08 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Jessica Alba

For the "Trigger Warning" actor, the perfect Sunday involves dinner with the fam, an energizing hike and adventures with her 6-year-old son.

22/08 Shakespeare at New Swan Theater, Happy Sundays, Pink Martini and the best L.A. culture

As the summer ends, you'll have only a handful more chances to soak in some of the best outdoor (and A/C-filled) artwork experiences this town has to offer.

22/08 The 4 best freshwater lakes in L.A. for floating, fishing and everything in between

Los Angeles County is home to multiple freshwater lakes where you can swim, fish, kayak, bird and much more. Here are the best ones.

20/08 At 95, Magdalena Suarez Frimkess gets her first major museum retrospective. 'The work keeps me alive'

As LACMA exhibits decades of ceramics, painting and drawing, the artist reflects on the devastating sacrifices she made along the way. "I paid my price, I can tell you.”

17/08 This is L.A.’s next great place to slurp Thai boat noodles

Critic Bill Addison reviews the Atwater Village location of Holy Basil — and then seeks out excellent boat noodles at 9-month-old Mae Malai in Hollywood.

15/08 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Awkwafina

Smoothies in the 'hood, a visit to the Los Feliz flea market, karaoke in the club and late-night Lunchables are all elements of the perfect weekend. No jackpot required.

14/08 Hollywood producer Denise Di Novi's second act: Life as a painter

The woman who forged her path producing "Heathers," "Edward Scissorhands" and "Beaches" turned to painting as a form of solace after her husband died. A new gallery show is part of that healing.

13/08 What to Do If Triglycerides Are High?

Things that must be done if triglycerides are high include reducing calorie intake and consuming fibrous foods. The following is the explanation.

12/08 The hootin'-hollerin' allure of Knott's Berry Farm's summer staple Ghost Town Alive!

You never know what you'll be asked to do during the participation-driven experience. Act in a moving-picture show? Participate in a mustache contest? Help a gang rob a bank?

10/08 The Paris street no food lover should miss

On Rue Mouffetard, eat oysters, sample cheese, have a pastry and coffee then lunch at a modern izakaya-style bistro. Plus, reader taco picks, Michelin stars and something we all need in the midst of summer — a guide to margaritas in this week's Tasting Notes.

09/08 L.A. contractors razed a native plant garden for kids. What happens now?

Los Angeles paid $12,500 to raze a native plant garden in Elysian Park to protect a metal storage shed from fire. Critics ask: Why and what now?

07/08 What it's like to travel to Maui right now — one year after the catastrophic wildfire

A tangle of mourning, recovery and tourism has many wondering if it’s possible or respectful to spend a vacation on Maui now. The answer is yes.

07/08 A weird, whimsical game is hiding in the bookshelves at Los Angeles Public Library

The game-like endeavors are designed to get guests to view their local libraries — and the world outside of them — a little more imaginatively.

07/08 5 campsites near L.A. beloved by locals

L.A. County and the surrounding region is full of great campgrounds. Here are some of our readers' favorites.

03/08 Here's where you want to eat in San Diego right now

Critic Bill Addison details his recent trip to San Diego, complete with a guide. Plus:

03/08 [Yamaguchi Prefecture 2024 Edition] 10 Spectacular Summer Sceneries and Features “Akiyoshi Cave” Magnificent stalactites that feel the heartbeat of the earth

Why not go out and see the scenery that can only be seen in this place this season? A summer-like beach with a dazzling blue sea and sky, a summer resort with a pleasant breeze, and summer events such as festivals and fireworks... There are many unseen summer attractions waiting for you all over Japan. Not for "someday" but as a reference for summer vacation travel. Enjoy Yamaguchi's top 10 summer

01/08 12 great beaches in Southern California beloved by locals

Readers agreed with many of our picks for the 50 best beaches in Southern California. They also had some more to recommend, including Hermosa Beach, Pirate's Cove Beach, Westward Beach and Mandalay Beach.

29/07 8 of the best L.A.-area hikes, according to our readers

We asked readers to weigh in on their favorite local hikes that weren't in the recent L.A. Times hiking guide. Here are their go-to spots.

27/07 'Tacos forever': 101 reasons to love Los Angeles

Tacos for Jonathan Gold's birthday, plus pizza box mysteries, Erewhon's 'raw animal smoothie,' a new restaurant from the Hundreds and more in this week's Tasting Notes.

23/07 'Peter Pan' had a Tiger Lily problem. How the musical now does right by Indigenous people

Larissa FastHorse walks through her updates to the beloved musical, which now better represents its Native characters and doubles as a platform for Native actors.

23/07 The best water rides in Southern California, ranked by splash factor

Home to four major world-class theme or amusement parks, the Los Angeles area offers plenty of inventive ways to get soaked. From Disneyland to Knott's and beyond, we rank SoCal's water rides.

21/07 [2024 Edition] I want to go now! Spectacular summer views in Japan ~Chubu/Hokuriku edition~

The long-awaited summer is here, where you can travel and have fun with your family and friends! Traveling abroad is great, but Japan has many landscapes where you can feel the changing seasons. This time, we will introduce you to the spectacular scenery and sights of the Chubu and Hokuriku areas.

20/07 Explore the 50 best beaches in Southern California this summer

We spent months combing hundreds of miles of coastline to name the 50 best beaches from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Enjoy surf, sand, tide pools, views, camping and unexpected treasures at these spots.

19/07 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Miranda Cosgrove

The ‘iCarly’ star and voice of Margo from ‘Despicable Me 4’ fills up a fun day with a Frankenstein facial, food, furry felines and family.

18/07 I spent 4 hours and 20 minutes in the state fair’s new weed lounge. Here’s how it went

The California State Fair's first-ever cannabis consumption lounge opened on Sunday. Here's what the first four hours and 20 minutes looked like.

18/07 You can now ride a train through a lovely oak grove at Descanso Gardens

And in a new railroad garden, upcoming attractions include dinosaurs and a miniature Randy’s Donuts.

17/07 What is a Bojin facial? The luxury L.A. treatment feels like 'gua sha on steroids'

The "face tendon" or "TikTok" facial at San Gabriel's JY Beauty uses gua sha and lymphatic massage to firm and lift skin and reduce signs of aging.

13/07 There’s no crying in baseball, but there are plenty of great baseball books

A new biography of Clayton Kershaw, a history of Chavez Ravine, a reevaluation of a Negro League star and more book recommendations for baseball fans.

13/07 Taming 'The Bear': What Alice Waters could teach chef Carmy

Unlike the restaurant in 'The Bear,' daily menu changes bring calm, not chaos at Chez Panisse, one of our great American restaurants.

12/07 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Lisa Ann Walter

Football, family, Randy’s Donuts and a few fierce rounds of Cards Against Humanity are on the agenda for ‘Abbott Elementary’ star Lisa Ann Walter.

09/07 Public outrage over Mumbai traffic restrictions for wedding of Asia’s wealthiest billionaire Ambani’s heir

Mumbai Traffic Police have announced extensive traffic restrictions in anticipation of the high-profile wedding between Anant Ambani, the son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, slated for July 12-14.

09/07 Mariscos Jalisco by Raul Ortega is The Times' 2024 Gold Award winner

He popularized shrimp tacos in Los Angeles and has been the bridge between classic food trucks and a new generation of street food vendors.

08/07 Seeking a simpler life, he built an urban homestead. Now his family keeps it growing

Jules Dervaes Jr. wanted a simpler life when he turned the yard around his city home into the organic Urban Homestead his children still farm 50 years later.

06/07 Burgers, ice cream, oyster bars and great patios: What and where to eat in L.A. this summer

Here's everything you need for summertime dining: our favorite places to eat outside, plus the best burgers, ice cream, oyster bars and more.

06/07 Beautiful UK beach shares name with a seaside town 300 miles away

Blackpool Sands in south Devon has been named the best beach in the UK.

04/07 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Emma Roberts

For Emma Roberts, an ideal Sunday in Los Angeles includes buying books, eating a stack of flannel cakes and continuing a yearlong card game.

03/07 D.W. Griffith stoked racism with 'Birth of a Nation.' A playwright imagines what happened next

"Unbroken Blossoms" at L.A.'s East West Players explores the complicated history of the film director's follow-up, including the hiring of Chinese consultants to help a white actor play a Chinese man.

03/07 South L.A.'s hottest dance party happens at 'Granny's house' — and it feels revolutionary

Michael Donte started "Black House Radio," a YouTube show and event series, to uplift Black house DJs in Los Angeles and to pay homage to the genre.

02/07 At MOCA, ice sculptures comment on climate change. It's art that drowns in good intentions

A sprawling but bloodless new exhibition at L.A.'s Museum of Contemporary Art takes on the unfolding environmental catastrophe in front of us.

29/06 Meet the translator turning American readers on to Latin American superstars

Are you an English-language reader of Latin American literature? Meet Megan McDowell, a translator working with literary stars.

29/06 10 of L.A.'s best Persian dishes, from kebabs and sandwiches to ice cream and spiced cookies

Critic Bill Addison reviews new Persian restaurant Azizam in Silver Lake, and names 10 of his favorite Persian dishes across Los Angeles.

28/06 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Eva Longoria

For the ‘Land of Women’ actor, a perfect Sunday involves pancakes at the Polo Lounge, a pool party with family and friends and dinner at Petit Trois.

27/06 Review: Erotic soap-bubble sculptures are just part of David Medalla's story at the Hammer Museum

Filipino artist David Medalla couldn't draw. A curiously absorbing exhibition at the Hammer Museum in L.A. shows why that doesn't matter.

27/06 Every Southern California theme park ride, ranked

Times theme park critic Todd Martens was handed a wild assignment: Rank every theme park ride in Southern California. The mission was dizzying, literally, as he spent months fastening his seatbelt and zipping through mountains, strapping on AR goggles and floating into fairy tales. He judged each…

25/06 Review: A giant meatball is the gateway dish to L.A.’s best new Persian restaurant in years

Critic Bill Addison reviews Azizam, a new Persian restaurant in Silver Lake that delves further into the cuisine than kebabs and piles of rice.

24/06 The new Hollywood Bowl rideshare lot is a total game changer. Here's how it works

A triangle-shaped lot across from the Hollywood Bowl makes rideshare drop-offs and pickups quicker and easier.

24/06 Disneyland with a preschooler? 7 genius tips for avoiding meltdowns (and bankruptcy)

Disneyland is pricey, so is it worth taking a preschooler too small for most the rides? Yes, as long as adults adjust their expectations, plan ahead and slow down.

22/06 I skipped the line at the celebrity sandwich shop for an easier (and maybe better?) lunch

Critic Bill Addison writes about the new location of Bread Head, of one of his favorite sandwich popups, plus fast-food pricing wars and where to find Jamaican patties.

18/06 Get high (legally) at the massive new weed oasis inside the California State Fair

The California State Fair in Sacramento is adding an on-site cannabis dispensary and 30,000-square-foot consumption lounge to the mix for 2024.

17/06 Do you have a ‘happy place’ in L.A.? We want to hear from you

Whether it's your favorite vintage shop, bench underneath a tree or bar with the absolute best vibes, tell us about the spot that reliably brings you joy.

15/06 How racism haunts America, and other lessons from Tananarive Due's ghostly speculative fiction

Ahead of Juneteenth, the author opens up about the emancipatory quality of speculative fiction and the setting that connects several of her books.

15/06 The French outsider with the newly anointed No. 3 restaurant in the world

The disruptive forces of critic turned chef Bruno Verjus. Plus, L.A. Taco's Taco Madness, a Juneteenth bake sale, yakitori in Vegas, ube everywhere and Steph Curry's favorite popcorn in Tasting Notes.

12/06 Let your freak flag fly at this wildly inclusive weekly L.A. skate party

Vibe Ride, a weekly gathering where a diverse crowd skates, dances and connects, is the brainchild of pro longboarder Brandon DesJarlais.

12/06 Modern death cafes are very much alive in L.A. Inside the radical movement

The gatherings, first popularized in 2011, allow people to discuss death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

11/06 Tiana’s Bayou Adventure's joyous debut proves it was time for stale Splash Mountain to go

Splash Mountain closed at Disneyland and Walt Disney World in 2023 to make room for Tiana's Bayou Adventure. The ride is a joyful celebration.

10/06 Review: Goya gave Frankenstein's monster his Hollywood face. Now this museum shows the artist's larger power

The social and political turmoil of today resonates in a mammoth, extraordinary show of Francisco de Goya's celebrated etchings at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena.

08/06 L.A. gets some love at the World's 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony in Vegas

Critic Bill Addison has Vegas on his mind, including the city's best restaurants and L.A.'s moment at this week’s World's 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony.

08/06 Fifty great things to do with your family this summer

From petting zoos to natural history museums, here are the best options to keep kids busy over the summer

05/06 The best West Coast travel spots, according to readers

After taking in our list of 101 best West Coast experiences, Times readers make the case for destinations we left out, from a country road in Malibu to a remote beach town on a Canadian island.

01/06 Horror authors on their convention and the bookstores where they are free to 'not be weird'

Ahead of the annual StokerCon gathering of horror readers, Paul Tremblay discusses the appeal of the genre, what makes a cult movie and film adaptations like 'Knock at the Cabin.'

01/06 'A Strange Loop,' Johnny Cash and a little-known Hockney: The week's SoCal culture report

The Tony winner for best musical comes to the Ahmanson, 'The Ballad of Johnny and June' starts its run and more news and reviews from the L.A. culture scene.

01/06 Yes, the restaurant business is tough, but don't ignore these bursts of creativity

How chefs adapt, the best eating in Las Vegas, a Cake Boss dessert crawl, Beyond Meat struggles, plus, why Gordon Ramsay is jealous of "The Bear's" Carmy. And is it OK to pick fruit from someone else's tree? All in this week's Tasting Notes.

01/06 Beautiful UK island switches to 'seasonal' speed limits for tourist season

The new speed limits - which will last until the end of summer - will see speeds drop from 35mph to 25mph in some parts of Guernsey.

31/05 Shop high-art headbands, browse L.A.-inspired home decor, more NYC events

Here is our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city. 

31/05 Locals hit back after Derby voted 'UK's worst city' - it's 'not all ugly'

Locals have shared some of their favourite things about their city after it was voted the "worst city to visit" in the UK.

25/05 The real 3-star Michelin meal behind Ruth Reichl's most decadent eating scene in 'The Paris Novel'

Many of Ruth Reichl's decadent eating scenes in 'The Paris Novel' were based on real meals she reported on for the L.A. Times. Plus, L.A.'s best cookies, Red Lobster gluttony, a $400 pineapple and California's cannabis cafe bill in Tasting Notes.

24/05 Looking to vacation on the California coast? Marin just made it harder

Marin County, with its rugged beaches and pristine lands, has put a hard cap on short-term rentals, setting off furious debate: Are vacation rentals ruining California's coastal towns? Or opening up the coast to people who can't afford to live there?

23/05 Travel quiz: How well do you know the West Coast?

If you've lived in the West for a while, you've probably covered a lot of ground. Test your travel savvy on California, the Baja peninsula, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia.

22/05 The Most Exciting Things to Do in Las Vegas This Year

Photo by Kristina Bakrevski for Insomniac Events You already know Las Vegas is one of the most awesome places in the world. You just need a good excuse to plan a visit. Fortunately, Sin City knows how to throw a party. And this city is loaded with big events throughout the year, from food and drink celebrations to over-the-top concert spectacles. Whether you’re drawn to Las Vegas for gambling, epi

22/05 Disneyland's 'Fantasmic!' returns after fire — without a dragon. Here's a first look

The nighttime spectacular became national news last year when the Maleficent, in her dragon form, went up in flames during a performance. A reimagined show debuts with new pyro, laser and water effects.

22/05 Review: Eddie Rodolfo Aparicio sculpture will forever change how you see L.A.'s sidewalk ficus trees

Rubber casts of trees and volcanic flows of amber mark the L.A. artist's solo museum debut at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA.

19/05 The underrated UK seaside town 'just as cool as Brighton' but with less tourists

Just like Brighton, Worthing has a wonderful pier and plenty of attractions and places to visit.

18/05 6 essential collections to celebrate short story month

Celebrate Short Story Month with books by authors Alice Munro, Alejandro Zambra, Juliet Escoria and more in this edition of the Book Club newsletter.

18/05 The secret ingredient in these meaty tacos makes Whittier your next taqueria destination

Critic Bill Addison heads to Whittier for the Sinaloa-style joys at Tacos La Carreta, plus a look at our project on the state of L.A. restaurants.

17/05 Order Champagne via Vespa, shop the Dôen x Gap collab, more NYC events

Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, sh…

16/05 Tell us: What's the most extraordinary West Coast experience?

Adventurers, it's your turn. Along the thousands of miles of towns, beaches, rivers, mountains and deserts, share the wonders you cherish most.

15/05 After 34 years, David Hockney’s magnificent ‘Turandot’ sets get resurrected in L.A.

A three-decades-old design by David Hockney has been taken out of storage in Modesto, trucked south and reassembled for L.A. Opera's 'Turandot' opening this week.

11/05 L.A.'s best mom-approved chilaquiles

For Mother's Day, proof that Mom often does know best when it comes to chilaquiles. Plus California's disappearing asparagus and more.

11/05 Venice Family Clinic Art Walk, a fight to save L.A. youth orchestras and your guide to L.A. culture this week

Explore the Venice art scene and see all the other culture happenings in LA this week

10/05 See The Met’s ‘Sleeping Beauties,’ Natural History Museum’s hip-hop jewels, more NYC events

Don’t miss Van Cleef & Arpels’ “Blooms on Fifth Avenue, The Costume Institute’s “Sleeping Beauties,” the Natural History Museum’s hip-hop jewelry show,…

10/05 Las Vegas' new must-see show plays with animation, dance and what it means to be human

Think of "Particle Ink," an exploration-focused production that invites guests to wander from room to room, as a sort of next-generation “Sleep No More.”

08/05 How ‘The Fall Guy’ became a live show at Universal Studios Hollywood, complete with Ryan Gosling cameo

"The Fall Guy Stuntacular Pre-Show" is the live show, based on the movie, based on the TV show. Got that? It's at Universal Studios Hollywood through next weekend.

06/05 Pretty British town where locals 'fear for lives as teenagers carry machetes'

Residents in Bridgwater say they have to deal with "nuisance" drinkers and teenagers who "carry weapons".

05/05 UK town full of 'charming pubs' and 'cosy shops' is the perfect weekend getaway

Rye in East Sussex is a beautiful medieval town that has been named one of the UK's best holiday destinations - and it's easy to see why

04/05 A new falafel stand in Koreatown stays open so late it also serves great breakfast

Salam Falafel operates daily at a location of Baja California Tacos, starting at 8 p.m. when the taco stand closes, and running until early morning.

04/05 The incredible city of 33 million that's growing faster than anywhere else

This "colourful" capital city is bustling with modern life and unlike anywhere else in the world.

03/05 Discover some unforgettable family days out this half-term

Kids can enjoy knight school, junior jousting, historical games or storytelling at your local castle, house, palace, fort or abbey

30/04 8 L.A. happenings in May to get you ready for summer

It's time for May and all of its offerings. From Michael Kors Collection's return to Beverly Hills to Mickalene Thomas at the Broad, here’s what to do this month.

29/04 Mark Taper Forum to reopen with 'American Idiot,' Larissa FastHorse’s 'Fake It Until You Make It'

Robert O'Hara's new "Hamlet," as well as the Broadway tours of "Life of Pi" and "Parade," are among Center Theatre Group's 2024-25 season offerings.

27/04 If the world has gone digital, why do so many of us still want cookbooks?

Still cookbook crazy in a digital world, plus the Koreatown bakery where fans wait up to two hours for cake, a new croissant contender, and why a vegan restaurant will start serving meat in this week's Tasting Notes.

26/04 A new play about Jesus comes to the O.C. It could provoke 'intense' reactions

World premiere 'Galilee, 34,' at South Coast Repertory through May 12, turns Biblical figures into flawed humans — in a way that some believers may take issue with.

26/04 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Laufey

The singer-songwriter's perfect day involves picking up fresh Icelandic fish, relaxing with a good book and practicing Frederic Chopin’s children’s tunes as a form of meditation

25/04 How L.A. Chess Club is giving nerd culture a Gen Z makeover

Where can you meet new friends, find a roommate and get a date? This late-night chess club is one possibility. It's helping Gen Z and millennials make meaningful connections.

20/04 Three excellent L.A. izakayas that highlight Japan's traditional pub culture

Critic Bill Addison pinpoints three izakayas he loves in the L.A. region, plus guides to Coachella and the food-centric events at the L.A. Times Festival of Books.

20/04 The best panels at the L.A. Times Festival of Books, according to an L.A. bookseller

Jessica Ferri, owner of Womb House Books, shares the panels she’s most excited about at the 2024 Festival of Books

18/04 L.A. artist Blxst on his Coachella debut and where he's eating Weekend 2

L.A. rapper and singer Blxst is a first-time performer at Coachella 2024. Here are the best things he ate Weekend 1 and what he's staking out weekend 2.

17/04 Camille Claudel's hand, not her trauma, is at the center of a magnificent Getty Museum show

Sculptor Camille Claudel was more than a tragic figure. Her art influenced her titanic mentor, Auguste Rodin. A smart L.A. exhibition explains how

16/04 Classic film lovers: See James Dean's apartment and more on new TCM tour at Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. is now offering a Turner Classic Movies behind-the-scenes tour that will bring guests to previous off-limit areas of the lot.

15/04 This Storybook cottage's native plant wonderland shows how gorgeous no grass can be

A Studio City couple used FormLA Landscaping to transform their blah yard into a native plant wonderland with meandering paths worthy of their Storybook home.

13/04 Fish-eye ice cream is not a stunt. Two Australian chefs get real on sustainability

Award-winning Australian chefs Josh Niland and Jo Barrett come from Australia to collaborate on a dinner for 300 on the Malibu Pier.

12/04 Sniff a $5K perfume set, explore Muji’s new flagship and other NYC events this week

Our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city. 

12/04 How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Tia Mowry

For the “Sister, Sister” star and cookbook author, an ideal Sunday involves hanging out with her kids, grocery shopping at Erewhon, exercising at Equinox and eating pasta.

11/04 Review: An August Wilson master class in acting at Pasadena's A Noise Within

Gregg T. Daniel directs a muscular revival of 'King Hedley II," a difficult play done well. Veralyn Jones' performance is extraordinary.

09/04 The unmissable addition to Disneyland's Star Tours ride? Space whales

Star Tours has become one of Disneyland's most versatile attractions, and its latest update nods to series such as "The Mandalorian," "Ahsoka" and "Andor."

08/04 Review: 'Fat Ham' at the Geffen Playhouse slathers barbecue sauce on 'Hamlet" for delicious comedy

The Broadway production of 'Fat Ham,' James Ijames' Pulitzer Prize-winning riff on 'Hamlet,' has its West Coast premiere at the Geffen Playhouse in L.A. It's gripping, outrageous fun.

07/04 Review: Ed Ruscha show wowed in New York. Why it's even better in L.A.

The LACMA show 'Ed Ruscha / Now Then' is the first comprehensive retrospective in more than 20 years of a quintessential American artist.

06/04 Suddenly focused on baseball gambling scandals? There’s a book for that.

A scandal-ridden baseball season is here, and more from the Book Club newsletter.

06/04 A new Palm Springs restaurant by two L.A. legends fits right into the community

Critic Bill Addison writes about Alice B. in Palm Springs, plus a fresh guide to dining in the desert and the Coachella festival food lineup

06/04 European theme park that is 'better and cheaper' than Disneyland

A mum said she and her family found "all the magic and attention to detail you get from a Disney park".

05/04 Feast at Beefbar, learn watchmaking secrets and other NYC events this week

Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, sh…

05/04 A new SoCal show hopes to tap the surprisingly big business of two-actor musicals

'Ride,' at San Diego's Old Globe through April 28, is part of a wave of small-cast musicals whose lower costs can spell high rewards for cash-strapped theater companies.