Author Archives: Elise Thompson

Elise Thompson

About Elise Thompson

Born and raised in the great city of Los Angeles, this food, culture and music-loving punk rock angeleno wants to turn you on to all that is funky, delicious and weird in the city. While Elise holds down the fort, her adventurous alter ego Kiki Maraschino is known to roam the country in search of catfish.

Surf Guitar 101 Returns to the Home of Surf Music!

It’s that time of year again!!! The Surf Guitar 101 Convention, founded in 2008 by Jeff “BigTikiDude” Hanson, will be happening in Long Beach at the Golden Sails Hotel July 26-28 2024. The lineup includes everything from classic stalwarts to modern instrumental surf … Continue reading

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Liquid Kitty Summer BBQ with Mike Watt, Lawndale, Carnage Asada

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Where to Celebrate 4th of July 2024 in Los Angeles

Are you ready to rock Independence Day? Some events took place last weekend, but we are still spoiled for choice in LA. Please don’t light illegal fireworks, instead check out everywhere else you can party this week! ATTRACTIONS Aquarium of … Continue reading

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“When I Didn’t See What I Wanted I Made What I Wanted” Black Barbie on Netflix

If you have ever taken a Psychology, Sociology, or even a Law class, you have probably seen a clip of the Clarks’ Doll Tests (The tests were used to win Brown vs. the Board of Education, proving that separate is … Continue reading

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Lee Ving’s Range War at Alex’s May 18

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Do Not Miss the Damned and Avengers at the Ice House Monday!

Monday, June 10, The Damned and The Avengers will be playing their second bill together in the LA area, and it is not to be missed! The Glass House in Pomona will host the 1980 lineup of the Damned with the incomparable … Continue reading

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Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! Tequila’s Birthday at the Redwood

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Catch Circo Hermanos Caballero at They Tour LA

Three generations of circus performers bring 65 years of talent from one family to Circus Hermanos Caballero! Clowns, aerial acrobats, contortionists, dancers, magicians and death-defying motorcycle riders bring the thrills to two locations-Thousand Oaks and Arcadia this month. The circus … Continue reading

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Enjoy Luna Luna Before it’s too Late! Closes May 12th!!!

In the summer of 1987, artist and curator André Heller invited over thirty celebrated artists to help him create Luna Luna, a fantastical fairground in Hamburg, Germany. Salvador Dalí, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, David Hockney and Sonia Delaunay, plus many … Continue reading

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Taste of the Nation Brings LA’s Best Chefs to Culver City to Benefit No Kid Hungry

Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry, one of our favorite benefits, is returning Saturday, May 4th, to Media Park in Culver City. This strolling event features unlimited delicious bites, sweets and cocktails crafted by more than 40 of Los … Continue reading

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