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.

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

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Elise Thompson

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

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Elise Thompson
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Catch Circo Hermanos Caballero at They Tour LA

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Elise Thompson

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!!!

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Elise Thompson

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

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Elise Thompson

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

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Elise Thompson
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Sunday Night! Xmas with El Vez! Jay and Bob!

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Elise Thompson

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!

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Elise Thompson
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Tonight!!! Salon de L.A. Holiday Variety Show at Blind Barber

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Elise Thompson
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Tony Pierce’s Sneak Preview of The Vista Re-Opening!

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Elise Thompson

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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