For the first time in Burner history (25 years), tickets for Burning Man have sold out, according the official blog. "The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), which oversees the Black Rock Desert National Conservation Area, requires us to manage growth in line with the previous year’s population in order to comply with our use permit. As a result, Burning Man has exercised its oft-stated right to cap ticket sales." more ›

If it's Memorial Day Weekend then it's time for The DoLab's Lightning in a Bottle. 10,000 people of all ages are expected to take over Oak Canyon Ranch at the eastern edge of Irvine Lake in Silverado Canyon this weekend. more ›

Day two of the Tarfest takes place at the La Brea Tar Pits and the Miracle Mile. Today is the film and music festival portion of this artsy affair. Music videos and short films will be shown at the Korean Cultural Center for free at 1 p.m., while you can listen to some great bands, including a DJ set by artist Shepard Fairey, over at the El Rey Theatre at 7p.m. more ›

Pictures from the Burning Man Arts Festival more ›

Soulicious is having a party. Come join us for a night of thumping beats, art, performances, and fun. more ›

They've brought luminescence to Burning Man nights and misting relief to blistering Coachella days. This Saturday, Do LaB sets out to light up your love life, whether you hate V-Day or not. Skip the roses and head downtown for a night of burlesque, nonstop beats, and a brand new performance by the Los Angeles' own Lucent Dossier Vaudeville Cirque. more ›

The new "Man" for Burning Man is revealed. more ›

Photo by Ryan Jesena in his Photo Essay of Burning Man 2007 more ›

Photo by kpe II via the LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr more ›

Los Angeles Decompression in Downtown L.A. more ›

Are you still dusting off playa dust off your clothes? Do you still find yourself putting on glow sticks when you go out at night? Are you having trouble going to sleep without that techno lullaby buzzing inside your ear? Do you find yourself standing in the middle of a street looking for an art car to come by and pick you up? Well, fret no more burner friend, dust off those bunny ears, LA Decompression is here!! Relive the art, performances, fire dancing, music, and connections that you at Burning Man, as burners will be taking over the streets of Downtown Los Angeles. more ›

It's starting to feel a little like Fall: an "unseasonably strong and cold storm system" is headed our way. Bundle up! How green was Burning Man this year? Elsa Wenzel from CNet's News.com explains her perspective: "As a first-time Burner, I've finally shaken the playa dust from my shoes and mind to conclude that it was perhaps the most and the least eco-friendly mega-event I've attended." With a name like Inland Empire, you deserve... more ›

Burning Man 2007 Photo Essay Part 2 more ›

Labor Day Related Accounts Payable Door to Door for Greenpeace 10 Tips to Get Ahead in the Business World Creating A Hostile Work Environment With Dirty Comics Slinging Sunglasses in Inglewood Graveyard Manager at Gorky's Russian Cafe Phone Scam Artist Street Spammers and Signwalkers High School Janitor Labor Day Recipes. Yum! First Film, Last Straw My Year Running Bootlegs Sex Why Dating/Hooking Up With Friends Isn't a Good Idea Media & Advertising Misadventures in... more ›

2008 Burning Man Art Theme announced, The American Dream. more ›

So I survived a week in the desert, without having a shower or other modern amenities. Burning Man 2007 will go down as one of the most memorable burns in its 21 year history. From the premature immolation to the total lunar eclipse, from the dust storms to the increased security, from the late art installations to the amazing art cars, this year's burn will mark as the pivotal point for the future of... more ›

On August 28th at 2:58AM PDT, just as the moon disappeared from the shadow of the earth, David Paul Addis fired a flare at The Man resulting in a premature burning of the festival's icon. The San Francisco man faces a felony arson charge in connection with the fire. Addis claims that he is the sole surviving member of the satirical group, Black Rock Intelligence, or "the CIA of Burning Man". Addis plans to... more ›

Don't forget to enter our Labor Day Weekend Contest with the prize to see AIR at the Greek Amphitheater later this month. Recent major events for the Los Angeles Fire Department include a fire last night in North Hills contained to a 12 x 12 foot room where a twenty-something male in serious condition with smoke inhalation and an air ambulance rescue for a two-year-old boy who fell from a pony, dragging him near... more ›

Happy first weekend of September - and happy Labor Day weekend, too, for our American cities! Let's take a look at what's been happening around the Ist-a-verse. more ›

- David Garcia, KNBC's environmental reporter died of liver failure yesterday in Palm Desert at 63. Adios, Earthman! - KNBC - If you are an illegal alien and you got pulled over, and the LAPD discovered that you didn't have a drivers license, your car would be immediately impounded. That practice might be illegal, somehow, so the LAPD are stopping that. The Sheriff's Dept., however, is a different story - LAT - Frisco man... more ›

With unseasonable weather descending upon much of North America, schools getting ready to reconvene, and sports seasons getting exciting, it's a busy time of year for us here in the Ist-A-Verse. Luckily, even with all the things we have to do, we still managed to get together to let you know what we've all been up to. more ›

According to various reports, the condition for this year's Burning Man is going to be exceptionally dusty this year. Due to lack of rain fall and snow fall from the mountains, the lake that forms the Playa did not occur this year. As a result there has been white out conditions almost every day for several hours. The playa is comprised of million year old fish poop that have become fine dust over the... more ›

Chicagoist is gearing up for this weekend's annual Air & Water Show along the lakefront. In what's becoming an annual tradition around there, staff member Todd McClamroch even got to fly with one of the participants. Chicagoist's decidedly opinionated readership was also appalled that one of their staffers found a popular local brewpub to be a great place to bring a kid. They also think that an unlikely activist for immigration rights should just take her medicine and offered their own suggestions to how the city should capitalize on the local music scene. And everyone thinks that a suggested tax on bottled water is a great idea. more ›

In a couple of weeks I will be joining 40,000 artists, misfits, deviants, hippies, vampires, musicians, furries, and nudists to participate in the 21st Burning Man Festival in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada. So if you happen to be strolling through Venice Beach during the week of Aug. 27- Sept. 3 and wonder where all the freaks are at don’t be alarmed, we’re all just taking a much needed vacation from the default... more ›

written by Jenn Sherry for LAist All I have to say is The Do LaB knows how to party. And I’m not talking Sunset Strip or even Vegas party, I’m talking about that scene in Matrix Reloaded where thousands of people are dancing like sexy savages to bass pumping house beats party. The kid sister of Burning Man, Lightning in a Bottle is a green, giant, outdoor adult playground, where you can dress the... more ›

photo excerpt of "Washing Out" by our common more ›

Let's take a look back at a week that raised this Zen koan: if Kevin Federline got into a wrestling ring with a wrestler, who would you root for? more ›

Did you miss the human spectacle of Decompression, an offshoot of the infamous Burning Man Festival? Luckily for LAist, area photographer Ryan Jesena documented the mimes, clowns, and crossdressers that converged in downtown (1st and Vignes) this past Saturday for a day full of art, music, and deviant fun. more ›

I have only seen the trailer, but The Last Kiss is yet another movie about a boring 30-year-old white guy (Zach Braff in the role he was born to play) who on the eve of his marriage to a hot chick sees an even hotter chick, which precipitates a quarter-life crisis that leads to lots of anguished looks, difficult decisions and crying in the rain. more ›