Category Archives: Music

The Darkness Envelops The Wiltern For Its 20th Anniversary

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Bob Lee

Justin Hawkins rocking the Wiltern. Photo by Bob Lee for the LA Beat.  It’s a strange thing, watching the Darkness play a full show in celebration of a twenty -year-old record with a fifty-year-old sound. Their appeal is easy to … 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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Uncover The Meaning Of Life House In The Ten-Disc Super Deluxe Edition of Who’s Next

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Bob Lee

What is Life House? Does Life House exist? If it does, what exactly is it? What is the meaning of Life House? These are questions that Who fans have asked since first hearing it described by Pete Townshend in interviews … Continue reading →

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Os Mutantes Bring The Psychedelic Psamba To the Ford

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Bob Lee

In the history of Great Second Acts for rock bands, one of the most rewarding returns to the stage has to be that of the Brazilian band Os Mutantes. Virtually unheard in the US from the time they started in … Continue reading →

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West Adams Block Party With Arrested Development, D Smoke, Surprise Hip Hop Legend & More

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Karin E. Baker

The West Adams Block Party returns to the vital West Adams neighborhood this Sunday, September 3! This free (with RSVP) event goes for nine hours, with live musical performances, art installations, local businesses, food trucks, a job fair, and a kids’ … 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 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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