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.

This is Halloween Week! Shows, Parties and Music!

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Elise Thompson

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

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Elise Thompson

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

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Elise Thompson

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

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Elise Thompson

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

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Elise Thompson

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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Burning Man 2023: Paul K on the Playa

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Elise Thompson

Written by Paul Koudounaris Gosh Burning Man was fun . . . actually it was fine for me, I took off as soon as the rain started and got out before it was locked down, and here are some photos … Continue reading →

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Black Light and Blue Moon Party Tonight at MODA

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Elise Thompson
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2023 Tiki Oasis Weekend

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Elise Thompson

Written by Dave Arnson The cult of Tiki is an intriguing one, one of disposable income and alcoholic hedonism coupled with an artfully fantastical version of a faux- Polynesian paradise. These elements all come together once a year (for over … Continue reading →

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Tiki Oasis 2023: The Pooch Parade

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Elise Thompson

Everyone feels gorgeous in all of their colorful finery at Tiki Oasis, and why should the pets be any different? It was a noticeably dog-friendly event, with the restaurant even allowing them in as long as they didn’t jump on … Continue reading →

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Tiki Oasis 2023: The Aloha Caftan Society Parade

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Elise Thompson

Saturday morning, a favorite event of Tiki Oasis, The Aloha Caftan Society Parade, strolled around the hotel grounds. The colorful group surrounded the pool and danced in all of their glory. Women and men of all types and ages were … Continue reading →

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