The sun has returned, leaving Angelenos with one less excuse to check out L.A.'s event offerings. It's a night of film, funnies, meditation and music, ranging from taboo storytelling to organic country tunes. The deets are below. more ›

Occupy LA is certainly keeping things interesting for participants. In addition to protests, one organization is offering an interfaith prayer this morning, another will be holding a yoga and meditation session at noon, and a third plans to host a "protest and die-in" towards the end of the day. The first event is hosted by the Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace, and is planned for today to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the invasion of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan. more ›

Times are tough all around, but that doesn't mean one can't take a break every now and then to laugh it up a bit. If you are out of work, take your unemployment check stub (or other proof of unemployment) down to the Laugh Factory in Hollywood for free admission to the 10 PM show. more ›

My girlfriend and I took our first tantric sex class this past Valentine’s Day. Our collective curiosity was peaked as a new erotic adventure stood before us on the most amorous of holidays. Despite instructor Deva Charu’s tantric explanation -- “contrary to popular belief, Tantra is not all about sex” -- I though yeah, right! more ›

Meditation is an age-old way to relax your mind. As you slip into mindfulness, nagging thoughts of the cold recession, and tonight’s blind date with your accountant's cousin will dim. Redondo Beach resident Jay Stinnett believes that you can begin this path with only three minutes. Bring a friend, too. Meditation is for everyone. more ›

Photo by Henry David for LAist.com The 6.5-acre Japanese Garden in Van Nuys is open 5 days a week. It was opened to the public in 1984 and has since served as an ideal place of rest and meditation. It is conveniently located close to the 405 freeway in the Valley -- we encourage you to take a visit. It usually has only a handful of visitors and offers more than enough space to... more ›