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.

Get Your Masters of Taste Tickets with our Discount Code Before they Sell Out!

Have you been lost without your annual food events? We certainly have! What better way to return to the world than with the biggest and best luxury food event in LA? You will also be helping Union Station Homeless Services … Continue reading

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Kid Congo Powers and Jakob Dylan to Play at All-Star Benefit for Howie Pyro this Saturday at the Troubadour!

Tickets: $25 All funds go to legendary DJ and musician Howie Pyro’s medical fund. The City of West Hollywood requires all patrons, staff, and artists to be fully vaccinated. Please bring your vax card and picture I.D. GET TICKETS HERE

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Where to Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler 2022

Happy Mardi Gras! Things aren’t quite back to normal yet, but the Crescent City is throwing their official Fat Tuesday bacchanal, and there are a few places you can get in the spirit locally. All events are happening Tuesday, March … Continue reading

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Celebrate Lunar New Year all Month Long!

Gung hay fat choy! Happy lunar new year! Today marks the beginning of the Year of the Tiger. We miss the annual Golden Dragon Parade in Chinatown, which is canceled again this year due to the pandemic surge. Don’t fret–there … Continue reading

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Honor Betty White by Supporting the Animals

 Today would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday. There is a viral movement on social media asking everyone to donate just $5 to an animal charity to honor her memory. If you can afford to give more, do so, … Continue reading

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Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day Differently this Year

Sadly, the Kingdom Day Parade, Inglewood’s Kingfest and many other annual events have been cancelled this year due to Omicron, but you can still observe the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. in the safety of your home. Celebrate Remotely … Continue reading

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The Very Festive Second Street Tunnel

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Fundraiser for Evie Strange at The Redwood Tonight!

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Rest in Peace, Phil Chen, Ringer Bassist Extraordinaire

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Lawndale Plays Kitmas at Candy Cane Lane Saturday!

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