Category Archives: Attractions

LA Through a Cracked Lens: Urban Light at LACMA

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Brian Donnelly

Sunshine at LACMA for this rainy weekend. This installation is called Urban Light and is a collection of restored street lamps from the 1920s and 1930s. Please follow and like us:

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LA Through a Cracked Lens: Fairytale House

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Brian Donnelly

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Where the Cool Kids will be on New Years Eve 2018

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Elise Thompson

New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest nights for partying all around the world. It’s also not a bad night to curl up in your jammies with popcorn and watch the ball drop. If you aew looking for a … Continue reading →

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A Yuletide Photo Gallery: Santacon 2018

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Brian Donnelly

Early in December Santacon took over the streets of LA for Metro rides, Mexican Food, Skeeball and games of strength like the Christmas tree toss. Merry Christmas from The LA Beat! More photos after the break! Please follow and like … Continue reading →

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Don’t be a Grinch! Get in on the Holiday Fun!!!

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Elise Thompson

It’s the 12 days of Christmas! Forget about the maids a-milking and the lords a-leaping. We have got the best holiday spectacles to thrill you and your family. LA ZOO LIGHTS For the 4th year in a row, the LA … Continue reading →

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It’s the Season of the Krampus

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Elise Thompson

For the sixth year running, dozens of European-inspired Krampuses ran through the streets of downtown LA last night dispatching spankings to the deserving, while the well-behaved among us were protected by the benevolent St. Nicholas. The Krampus Run, or Krampuslauf, held in conjunction … Continue reading →

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Get your Picture with Shogun Santa in Little Tokyo!

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Elise Thompson

Thanks to the “community campaign,” Go Little Tokyo, there will be all kinds of festive fun happening in the historic downtown neighborhood for the holidays. In addition to the fantastic little shops and cool restaurants, the outdoor shopping plazas will … Continue reading →

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LA Through a Cracked Lens: Happy Birthday to the Hollywood Sign

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Brian Donnelly

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“Enchanted: Forest of Light” Returns to Descanso Gardens

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Karin E. Baker

In what seems to be becoming a Los Angeles winter ritual, “Enchanted: Forest of Light” has returned to Descanso Gardens for the third consecutive year. “Enchanted” is a light exhibit, much of it interactive, with a wintertime theme. Nestled in … Continue reading →

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The Bob Baker Marionettes Take their Show on the Road

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Elise Thompson

Sadly, the Bob Baker Marionettes have vacated their home in Downtown LA. The good news is that they are getting their act together and taking it on the road! December 1, 2018, the Pasadena Playhouse will host a fundraiser for the … Continue reading →

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