Biding your time between CicLAvia events? Head over to the Hammer, which will be hosting a "Bike Night" next month. more ›

Tonight in LA, the Hel-Mel neighborhood holds a mural unveiling and an art walk; Ghettogloss parties at the (golf) club; a cheese class in Santa Monica; comedic storytelling during Sit 'n Spin; words and food unite at Taylor de Cordoba; and La Luz de Jesus hosts a Fish Fry salon. Read on for all the details. more ›

New York has their subway condoms, and now, Los Angeles County officials are looking for safe-sex sheaths to represent our very own city. The L.A. County Department of Public Health announced today that the search is on for condom wrapper designs to appear on rubbers distributed by L.A., for L.A. more ›

We've combed through tons of listings so you don't have to. Here's what's going on around town tonight: A silent serial screening of the first episodes of The Mystery of the Double Cross; Will Sergeant's (Echo & the Bunnymen) first solo U.S. art show; Kina Grannis at the Ford Amphitheatre; Slake readings and more. Read on for all the details: more ›

We found an amazing array of events tonight, including a mah jongg exhibition; a SoundClouders meetup; Justin Halpern reads from his new book, I Suck at Girls; Pico Iyer talks about The Joy of Quiet; Lucha Va Voom holds another Heino Happy Hour; JuntoBox holds a screening party; and LACMA kicks off a hip-hop music series. Read on for all the details. more ›

James Franco, the actor-academic-Oscar host adds curator to his growing list of accomplishments by conceiving a MOCA exhibition and accompanying book that serves as an ode to James Dean in Nicholas Ray's 1955 film Rebel Without a Cause. more ›

It's safe to say that in the event of an earthquake, most Southern Californians are going to be primarily worried about the well-being of their priceless ancient Greek statues. Fortunately, the Getty has our backs, and they've created a video to show you exactly how to preserve your life-sized rendition of a nude man after the hunt. more ›

Here's what's going on around LA tonight. We found a number of events under $10—or better yet, free. LACMA presents a lecture on California design; Beach=Culture series hosts an evening of salsa dancing; NewFilmmakers LA screens features and shorts at tonight's monthly screening; a classical concert; and It's a School Night. Read on for all the details. more ›

Here's what's going on in LA tonight: An evening of storytelling set to music tonight at the Velaslavasay Panorama; a book signing with Laura Pulido and Wendy Chang; the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Festival; and the Mindshare50 weekend. Read on for all the details. more ›

The UCLA Game Art Festival entertains at the Hammer, "Some Like It Hot" screens at the Million Dollar, another Literary Death Match takes the ring at Busby's East and the cast of "Days of Our Lives" boasts their long-lasting success at the Paley. Read on for the details. more ›

It's a fun night tonight in LA. Here's what's going on: Tim & Eric screen their Billion Dollar Movie with live commentary; former NBC exec Warren Littlefield and friends talk about the days of "Must See TV"; there's a game of creative telephone on stage at the Bootleg; and It's a School Night with live music and DJs. Read on for all the details. more ›

There are a number of great events tonight, including a Memes art show at Gallery1988 (Melrose); a Rogue Taxidermy Show at La Luz de Jesus; Slake readings at ATX; music and science mix at the Natural History Museum's First Fridays; La Cuevita opens just in time for Cinco de Mayo. Read on for all the details and more. more ›

We know it's a Monday, but jeez, our event agenda is bursting at the seams. Film buffs have a great assortment to choose from tonight, including Maureen Selwood's animation at REDCAT; the Hollywood doc The Table and the release of The Spirit of Apollo. Also, for the arts-minded, SCPR holds a discussion on the benefit of arts criticism and WeHo talks about the state of censorship in America. And there's more...Read on: more ›

Tonight in LA, the social mashup Slideluck Potshow, combines potluck dinners and slideshow entertainment with photos from local photographers; the Velaslavasay Panorama holds a Magic Lantern show; there's music by Bright Light Social Hour and Jazz at LACMA; poetry slams and late-night theate, too. Read on for all the details. more ›

Calling all nerds with iPads: There's an art-meets-geek flash mob-style gathering this weekend aimed at creating a giant collage of screens (a la Jumbotron), and you're invited. more ›

Are you an exceptional woman looking for a job that promises opportunities for advancement and pudding during the interview process? Listen up. The CIA-referencing group MK-CULTRA has created a post on Craigslist seeking a "space cult priestess." more ›

In today's Pencil This In, Tommy Ramone will be signing an autobiography, LAB ART will be hosting a solo exhibit of street artist Jules Muck, LACMA will be showing features from Paramount and La Luz de Jesus will be hosting a variety show. more ›

The weatherman predicts rain for this evening, but don't let those pesky wet droplets come between you and the following local happenings: Ben Kweller plays the El Rey, four bands rock The Roxy for free, the Million Dollar Theater honors French filmmaker Marcel Camus, author A.J. Jacobs talks the healthiest man in the world, the Craft and Folk Art Museum wants to hang and Meredith from "The Office" clears her throat for a night of musical mashups. more ›

The British artist responsible for Radiohead's album and poster art since 1994 will soon present his cynical vision of L.A. in a solo exhibition, "Lost Angeles," at Subliminal Projects. Inspired by the impact of current societal trends and behavior toward the City of Angels, Stanley Donwood presents an apocalyptic view of a very flawed future, and we're both intrigued yet reluctant to view it. more ›

It's supposed to be a scorcher in Indio this weekend, so don't feel too bad if you couldn't get a ticket to see the next generation of hologrammed artists perform. Besides, we've found a number of great events happening right here in LA County. more ›

TGIF! We found a few great events happening around town tonight. Check out: an evening of Silent Comedy Shorts at the Aero Theater; an evening of Dirty Songs; Seun Kuti in concert; Anna Deveare Smith's Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992; and Literary Death Match in ATX. more ›

After a busy, busy weekend in and around LA, there's still a number of happenings tonight. The Getty Center hosts an art party for college students; NewFilmmakers LA holds its monthly screening series; Madness checks into the Nokia Theater for a concert between Coachella weekends; a MOPLA exhibition showcases images from Central Avenue; and Nic Harcourt's School Night rules at Bardot. Read on for all the details. more ›

Not headed east to Mud-chella Coachella this weekend? Not to worry because there's so much happening this weekend right here at home. Here are our top seven Coachella alternatives, in no particular order. This is definitely one weekend where you can't say there's nothing to do in LA. As a bonus, most of these picks are definitely cheaper than that desert music fest: more ›

We found a number of art openings tonight, including at Gallery1988 in Venice, playing tribute to Alfred Hitchcock. The Santa Monica Museum of Art holds openings for three new exhibitions; and the New Puppy Gallery features the work of Derek Cowan. Steve Abee reads at Skylight Books; and the TCM Film Festival continues. Read on for all the details. more ›

As part of a three-week-long art installation by UK's Luke Jerram, 30 decorated pianos have been placed all over Los Angeles, and are yours for the playing. more ›

We found a number of interesting events around town tonight, including a photo pop-up gallery with the LA Times photogs; a Beerlesque party at Skinny's Lounge; poetry at ALOUD and gigs by Joseph Arthur and James. Read on for all the details. more ›

On the eve of the "Play Me, I'm Yours" launch, a public art project gifting 30 decorated pianos to various locations throughout L.A. County, one Angeleno hopped off the Gold Line at Union Station to find one of the magical musical instruments sitting before him. more ›

If you happened to cruise past The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) on Saturday and witness an alarming amount of smoke and fire coming from the northern exterior wall of The Geffen Contemporary, do not worry. The flames roared in the name of art, not arson. more ›