Author Archives: 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.

Masters of Taste Food Event Returns to the Rose Bowl this Sunday!

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Elise Thompson

Masters of Taste, Los Angeles’ favorite outdoor food and beverage festival, returns for its eighth annual event this Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. L.A.’s Top Tastemakers invite you to sip, savor and celebrate on the … Continue reading →

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D Day Jamboree with the Astral Jets April 1st at The Sardine

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Elise Thompson
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No Kings 2026

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Elise Thompson

Yesterday millions of people marched and waved signs for the annual No Kings rally. An estimated 5 million people protested in in June and 7 million in October. Estimates for yesterday hovered around 8 million participants taking part in more … Continue reading →

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Lawndale at the Sardine Tuesday

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Elise Thompson
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Dickies Play Alex’s Saturday March 7

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Elise Thompson
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Join the Nationwide Strike on Friday!

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Elise Thompson

We can’t all fight on the front lines or bite agent’s fingers off. But you can protest this Friday by doing absolutely nothing. Call out from work. Do not shop. Don’t go out to eat. Do not contribute to the … Continue reading →

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Astral Jets with Members of DC3 and Backbiter and Mike Watt’s Plowhards at the Sardine in Pedro

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Elise Thompson
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What the Hell is Really Happening in Venezuela?

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Elise Thompson
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Update: DONDO Will not be Playing with Mike Watt’s Jumpstarted Plowhards and Gertrudus Rock the Sardine in Pedro Wednesday

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Elise Thompson
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Get Home Safe on NYE!!!

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Elise Thompson

During the California Highway Patrol’s New Year’s Holiday Enforcement Period last year, the agency reported 10 fatal crashes and 481 arrests statewide for driving under the influence. from 6 p.m. Christmas Eve until 11:59 p.m. Christmas Day, officers made 297 … Continue reading →

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