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.

R.I.P. Drivers and Dondo Tonight at the Redwood!

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Sunday Night! Xmas with El Vez! Jay and Bob!

Tonight, Sunday, December 17, 2023 the annual C&C Holiday Pageant presented by Crissy Guerrero and Claudia Dolph will take place at The Lyric Theater on Hyperion. Performers include the surreal and enchanting Carnal Circus, the Roswell Sisters with Jenio from … Continue reading

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Santa Sabbath! Saturday Night at the Redwood!

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Tonight!!! Salon de L.A. Holiday Variety Show at Blind Barber

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Tony Pierce’s Sneak Preview of The Vista Re-Opening!

The beloved Los Feliz landmark, The Vista Theater, was sadly shuttered in 2020 during the Pandemic. Like he did with The New Beverley Cinema, Quentin Tarantino rode in like the Cavalry to rescue and revive the ornate but cozy movie … Continue reading

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This is Halloween Week! Shows, Parties and Music!

There are so many events happening around LA this week. How do you know which ones are cool and which ones suck? Let your friends at The LA Beat guide you. WEDNESDAY, OCT 25TH – TUESDAY OCT 31ST DELUSION THEATER … Continue reading

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This is Halloween 2023: Family Friendly Events

Here are some fun and family-friendly Halloween happening. But they aren’t just for little ones! Lots of fun for big kids too! BOB BAKER’S HALLOWE’EN COSTUME BALL Saturday, October 28th, 8pm – Midnight / Los Angeles / $125 and up … Continue reading

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This is Halloween 2023: Haunted Attractions

Here are some exciting Halloween attractions  happening throughout October to thrill, chill, enchant, or scare the living crap out of you! ONGOING HAUNTED ATTRACTIONS HAUNTED HAYRIDE 7 p.m. – 10:30 & 12 midnite / Griffith Park  $29.99 – $109.99 One … Continue reading

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Academy Museum Presents John Waters: Pope of Trash

On September 17, The Academy Museum opened a first-of-its-kind exhibition honoring the films of underground filmmaker, author, art collector and iconoclast, John Waters. “Pope of Trash” runs through August 4, 2024. The ultimate outsider probably never expected to be honored … Continue reading

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Hurry! You Can Still See Carnaval de la Lune at Heritage Square

Carnaval de la Lune is happening for just one weekend, September 9th-10th, at Heritage Square. The walk-through event is peopled with sideshow performers ready to entertain and pose for photo ops. You can still attend today from 4PM-10PM. Tickets are $20. All ages. … Continue reading

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