Category Archives: Attractions

Happy 31st Amoeba!

Amoeba Music is 31 years old today! It may have moved locations, but its spirit lives on. Here is a message from founder Marc Weinstein, “My partner Dave and I started Amoeba 14 years after I started working in Record … Continue reading

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Iconic L.A. Hot Dog Stand Tail o’ the Pup Returning in 2022

Good news for fans of historic Los Angeles — iconic hot dog stand Tail o’ the Pup is reopening in early 2022! Shaped like a giant hot dog, Tail o’ the Pup opened in 1946 and was one of LA’s most … Continue reading

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This is Halloween 2021

Disneyland Photo Opp Photo by Elise Thompson Halloween is happening again this year, with some precautions in place. Here is a list of exciting events running throughout October to thrill, chill, enchant or scare the living crap out of you! … Continue reading

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Desperately Seeking Bubbles

When I was young, going to Marineland was a huge deal. And what made it better was that it was kind of ours. I mean for people in the South Bay, because it was right there, super close in Palos … Continue reading

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Star Trek Exhibit Boldly Goes to the Skirball Cultural Center

Dedicated Star Trek fans and amused admirers alike will find something to love at the Skirball Cultural Center’s new exhibit, “Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds.” Organized by the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) in Seattle, Washington, the public display takes … Continue reading

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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening to the Public

After more than 90 years and two opening-date postponements due to COVID-19, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is finally opening on September 30. Located on Fairfax and Wilshire, the seven-story museum was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano … Continue reading

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LA Through a Cracked Lens: Don McLean Gets a Star on the Walk of Fame

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The Haunted Hayride Returns to Griffith Park!

The Haunted Hayride is back! One of LA’s most iconic Halloween attractions, the Haunted Hayride returns to Griffith Park after a 2020 detour to San Dimas, where it was an in-vehicle, drive-through experience. Beginning September 24 and continuing on select … Continue reading

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Tiki Oasis is Now A Town and Country Affair in San Diego

San Diego will be a not-so-quiet village as Tiki Oasis celebrates 20 years of all-things-tiki this week, from Thursday, July 28 through Sunday, August 1, 2021. Billed as the “largest Tiki event in the world,” this year will be five … Continue reading

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Last-Minute Guide: 15 Father’s Day Food & Drink Specials Around LA

After a low-key, stay-at-home Father’s Day last June, restaurants are reopening their doors and filling up again. Why not show Dad how much you appreciate him this Sunday, June 20, with a special meal, or maybe some gourmet cookies, special … Continue reading

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