Articles in the “arts” category

It was the 1980s, an era of large shoulder pads and conspicuous consumption, an age utterly unlike our own.

The new play seats theatergoers at a horse ranch outside L.A., confronting them with the problems caused by climate change -- from drought to fire.

L.A.'s museums are rocking after dark, Halloween comes early, pedestrians take over the streets of Long Beach and Jonathan Gold gets a tribute.

The co-star and Emmy nominee says she isn't daunted by challenges being faced by the cast.

Neighbors accuse the family -- who have more than 6.5 million YouTube subscribers -- of profiting off a crisis they never experienced.

Escape rooms, high-tech game shows, a laser maze and a robot bartender. Take a sneak peek at Two Bit Circus -- and try not to get distracted.

Sarah Paulson told us all about her work on the gut-wrenching AHS season 7 and its real-world resonance, with a character turn sparked by Donald Trump's election.

This is no monsters-dancing-in-the-street horror movie-esque interlude -- this is real life.

This week, we've got several events to file under "P:": a puppet presentation, a pro/con debate and a party with Sasheer Zamata.

"This is not a partisan event. I don't care who you vote for -- I just want you to have a good time, and to register to vote." And she's using Ed Helms, Bradley Whitford, Jon Cryer and many more to get you to do it.

Awkwafina's breakout year started with "Ocean's Eight," but despite some recent high-profile projects, Asian Americans still struggle in Hollywood.

He told us about his own experiences with the nightmares of L.A. life -- and how he took the criticism from that New York Times interview.

Hot sauce. Monster trucks. Comedy and wrestling -- together. A radical nun. Golden Arches. It's what to do this weekend in L.A.

They just had their second number 1 album in a row and sold out Staples Center-- thanks to the continuing power of the now-one-man band.

She made her home here in the '70s and early '80s, but there's one piece of her L.A. life that's been kept hidden from view for decades.

Carrie Brownstein closed out her "Portlandia" run with two Emmy nominations and a passion for directing. She still wants the industry to be different and more representative.

I got to see a movie starring people who look like me with other people who look like me in a regular theater, and despite being about the mega-wealthy, it appealed to a broader sense of familiarity and shared references.

Mariachi master José Hernández wants young musicians to appreciate the music as a challenging and beautiful art form. He compares mariachi in Mexico to jazz in the U.S.

The Super Bowl of beach volleyball. A street art exhibition. A truly local music festival. The hard stuff. Take advantage of all there is to do.

People used to think pianist/composer/singer-songwriter Randy Newman was too offensive. Now he's a legend.

The Hollywood Sign's been through some stuff -- including being completely torn down and replaced, leaving L.A. without a sign for three months.

We're getting so emotional about the chance to combine "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" with a double espresso.

From a *very* adult puppet party and a walking tour of Filipinotown murals to free concerts and a celebration of Korean culture, we've got your weekend planned.

A free pop-up exhibit in Sherman Oaks features Disney posters, animatronic dolls and even cars from classic rides. Some of it will go to the highest bidder at an auction later this month.

David Klawans and Jeff Maysh dig up crazy true stories, make them into longreads, then sell them as movies.

Watch out for more maple-syrup farms in the backgrounds of hit movies.

Could the Oscars go from awarding Moonlight and the Shape of Water to Mission: Impossible -- Fallout and Avengers: Infinity War?

He developed a relationship with David Duke -- over the phone. Then his white partner went in to KKK meetings as the real-life version of him.

This pending purchase of the Sherwood Schwartz sitcom exterior has not been without pop star controversy. Because why would it be?

It's a one-time-only special screening so that actual teens can go see this movie, without (or with, you do you) their parents.

They don't have any power to get rid of it, but they're telling the people who do that they should do that.

This hiking trail has shade, a stream and some remnants of Southern California's mining history.

Get out there and do all the things.

She can take a photograph of her subjects from any angle -- and they'll look flat. You can even be part of the art yourself.

Baseball in Southern California goes way back before the Dodgers even arrived here from Brooklyn.

Gainsbourg's new album pays tribute to her dad's musical legacy, and deals with her grief following the apparent suicide of her sister.

And the stakes are life and death.

Cats, corn, lobster and kitsch fill up the weekend along with a battle of the beards, a ton of art openings and a screening of quintessential L.A. film "Chinatown."

Women never get to be the cool spies that quip. Now they do.

She knew she'd listened to too many outside voices and hadn't told the story she'd set out to tell. So she did it again.

Progress is slow, but researchers say tactics like inclusion riders and adding just five women (even in small parts) to movies can create meaningful change.

Dealing with street harassment is all too familiar for women, but when trying to pick up a new activity like skateboarding, it's enough to deter some from skating altogether. That's why GRLSWIRL was formed.

Looking to use your MoviePass card this week? Prepare yourself for disappointment.

The dog days of summer are here, which roughly translates to "get out of the house and have some fun." We have plenty of options -- with and without air conditioning.

Don't panic! The Boyle Heights lending library didn't move far -- just across the street, in fact.

Prince blew minds in theaters on this day, 34 years ago.

Mickey's dropping $71 billion -- and making a lot of people super rich.

What's new, Pussycat?

Grand Park's about to be filled with 500 cots so the audience can lie back and listen to Max Richter's "Sleep" -- all night long.

64 percent of women who responded to a recent survey from the Writers Guild have been harassed.

Festivals abound -- of crawfish, pizza, watermelon, jazz, surfing and beers. Plus, the Wu-Tang Clan reunites, the full moon inspires festivities and a "Sleepless" night.

"The first time I saw a lizard I thought, 'Yes we have an ecosystem!'" said garden designer Mayita Dinos.

"It's a buddy comedy in a world that won't let it be one." That's thanks to issues like police brutality, gentrification, and more.

He's been laying low since allegations dropped in June. Now AMC says that, following an investigation, they're bringing him back.

Abu Dhabi's even hotter than SoCal -- but they air condition their theme parks. No fair.

Solar Reserve's mission: to highlight how environmental protection is at the mercy of giant corporations -- and to give the world a glimpse at what the future of power generation could and should look like.

The festival's 2018 poster is a nod to the past, even as those feminine eyes seem to suggest something more is at work. We spoke with artist Alia Penner to get the story.

The newspaper sent a Brooklyn novelist to enlighten us.

Los Angeles, not Toronto, gets to play Gotham City -- with some money to grease the wheels.

From luchadors and Fraggles to a seafood boil and a sci-fi feminist comedy, this weekend's options are all over the place. And that's just how we like it.

Dodgers organist Dieter Ruehle plays live, ready to adjust to whatever the game needs. Here's how he does it.

The last Lakers mural celebrating LeBron's arrival was vandalized. But like a phoenix, a new one rose from the ashes.

Ruth Carter's advice for cosplayers: Skip Jo-Ann Fabrics and head to downtown L.A.

Built in 1926, the recently renovated downtown hotel was the largest project of its kind to be financed, owned and operated entirely by women.

Get out there and do all the things.

In "Barry," Hader's an assassin who doesn't find his career totally satisfying, then stumbles into being an actor. The real Hader had a similar accidental entry into acting.

From Deadpool to Dr. Horrible, Wonder Woman to 2001, it's all happening at Comic-Con. Here's everything you need to know.

Can you name the city's patron saint? Are you the person who recently left her a pink orchid and lit two candles?

The two singer-songwriters are taking on immigrant perspectives to show the realities -- and horrors -- facing newcomers to America.

We asked a Funny Or Die exec to tell us whether or not what Cohen's doing is successful.

He was barely eking out a living busking on the streets of L.A. His next stop could be the Greek.

It took Gus Van Sant more than 20 years to get a movie about Callahan's life made. He told us how each roadblock led to the movie, now in theaters.

There were evacuations at Griffith Park Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday.

From goat yoga and an Anthony Bourdain tribute to the history of 3D in art and all-you-can eat tacos, welcome to Southern California.

We get painted a picture of how the world works. But there's somebody painting the world for us.

Gustavo. Dudamel. Will. Conduct. Them.

It's from 1296, it's beautiful, and it's one of the most important Hebrew Bibles in existence.

The France vs. Croatia match on Sunday will be a grudge match with a 20-year history.

Members of L.A.'s own Armenian community made their way east.

We went to check out their newest touches for the summer -- here's what's new and everything else Harry Potter you need to see.

We've digested and processed so much coverage. Here's what you need to know.

From a Greek festival and party for the Colorado Bridge to a screening of "Coco" under the stars and an artwalk in South Gate this weekend boasts tons of outdoor events -- and cooler temperatures. Plus, it's National Ice Cream Day.

Like many Asian immigrant communities, Filipino-American families tend to avoid talking about things like domestic violence and abuse. When the characters in "Bitter Melon" do the opposite, it's cathartic.

He's got two new songs -- including one talking about our hot, running-out-of-water future.

Bo Burnham made his name as a rapping YouTube star, but now he's turning his camera on YouTubers who no one watches.

They want to build an aerial tram, dubbed "the Hollywood Skyway," from their Burbank headquarters up to the Hollywood sign.

The singer-songwriter combines '90s Shania with personal stories of queer identity. By day, he makes his living cleaning houses.

He was one of the biggest heartthrobs of the 1950s -- and spoke openly about his sexuality in his 2005 memoir. He passed away unexpectedly last night.

The summer heat isn't stopping us from great outdoor concerts and activities. If dark clubs are more your thing, we've also got you covered.

Tessa Thompson says "Sorry To Bother You" is "a little weird pretty baby that I was so excited to be a part of." Read what she told us about this weird baby, her sexuality, and more.

Our podcast passionate On Demand team demands you enjoy their snappy recommendations.

Props to the makeup team, who kept all the actors looking miserable and glistening.

For art lovers craving something out of the box, there's a show this summer with your name on it.

The message is fortissimo and clear: representation and 'role-modeling' matter.

Street art's getting the gallery treatment in Chinatown. Just don't tag the buildings with these exhibitions in them.

You could be spending your Southern California weekend at a "Hamilton" sing-along, a Night Train dance party, a nighttime bat walk or a mac and cheese beerfest -- to name just a few options.

With "I Love You, America," Silverman's trying to bridge a divided country through comedy in a "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" for adults.

Get ready for your power levels to go over 9,000. Time to make speed lines to the L.A. Convention Center.

Long Beach just held its annual Pow! Wow! mural festival, and we've got photos of some of the breathtaking creations left behind.

There's nothing quite like negative space to prod the imagination.