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.

Party Down at Tiki Oasis 2016!!!

Tickets to San Diego’s annual Tiki Oasis are always a hot commodity, but there are still tickets available for Sunday night, and a lot of the fun is absolutely free! You can check out the marketplace, car show, art gallery … Continue reading

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The 3rd Annual ScareLA Previews Halloween Haunts!

This weekend, August 6th and 7th, the 3rd annual ScareLA, a hip haunting horror convention will be taking place at The Pasadena Convention Center. Fans can expect over 100,000 sq. ft. of attractions, vendors, entertainment and presentations. The 2016 convention … Continue reading

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Benefit for Stu and the Kids at Vibiana Amazed and Delighted

From the moment we entered the gorgeous courtyard of Vibiana last Sunday, there was a happy buzz in the air. There was a special camaraderie amongst the chefs, and the entire event was relaxed and pleasant. It was exciting to try … Continue reading

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LA Weekly’s Burgers and Beer Rocks Our Socks Off Again!

The LA Weekly’s second annual Burgers & Beer event was another rousing success! This past Saturday the air around the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum was filled with BBQ smoke carrying the promise of delicious burgers. Once again, the check-in was smooth and there was just … Continue reading

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The First DTLA Proud Festival Has an Amazing Lineup

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Midsummer Scream Provides a Preview of Halloween Chills July 20 & 31

There is a new Halloween Festival in town, Midsummer Scream, presented by Creepy LA and Theme Park Adventure. This weekend, Long Beach Convention Center features more than 100,000 square feet of vendors, makeup demonstrations, stage presentations, home haunt classes, a scavenger … Continue reading

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This Saturday! Tiki Night 2016 at The Egyptian

Saturday, starting at 4pm, celebrate American Cinematheque’s annual Tiki Night at The Egyptian Theater in Hollywood. The event will be hosted by King Kukulele, who will also perform with his band the Friki Tiki’s. Entertainment also includes The Polynesian Paradise Dancers and a … Continue reading

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Half-Price Tickets for Saturday’s Burgers & Beer! Flash Sale!

In honor of National Hamburger Day on Thursday, the LA Weekly is offering half-price tickets for my favorite event, “Burgers & Beer,” starting now! The sale ends  Thursday at 11:59pm. General admission tickets can be purchased for only $45. It is an incredible deal, as it gives you unlimited access … Continue reading

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The Very Last Liquid Kitty PRB Ever

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East LA Meets Napa Lights up DTLA’s California Plaza

Friday night East LA Meets Napa hosted its annual food festival at a brand new location in downtown LA. California Plaza provided a beautiful background for the festive event. The musicians appeared to be on an island in the water, … Continue reading

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