Articles in the “arts” category

Nat Geo Channel presents a conversation with the team behind the chilling series "Life Below Zero." Hear from Executive Producer Joe Litzinger, Editor Michael Swingler, and Directors of Photography David Lovejoy and Benji Lanpher as they describe what it takes to film an extreme show set deep in the remote, Alaskan wilderness.

Female comedians interview each other. A massive convention for Korean culture comes to town. Artists compete in a live painting battle.

New designs for the Korean American National Museum depict an airy, 17,000-square-foot building that mixes elements of Korean architecture with dramatic modernity.

Spill the tea, check out a roller derby double-header, discover the secret life of houseplants and celebrate the history of skateboarding at an immersive pop-up.

Track down these five off-the-beaten-path places to revive your San Diego Zoo experience.

Slurp down shellfish, see outdoor movies, cheer on luchadors, go one toke over the line at a pop-up weed museum and dance on the ceiling with Lionel Richie.

A mini-music fest under the oldest bridge in L.A. A secret movie Kaiju party. Experimental comedy. Animals and beer. Long Beach restaurant week. Consider your weekend planned.

This summer, the San Diego Zoo is serving up some fun activities with their Nighttime Zoo.

Why do his stunning, historically themed works keep being displaced and destroyed?

"Too Old To Die Young" died young.

Chicken wings, a Filmmobile, a Peach Pit pop-up, a pet-themed museum and an old school drive-in screening of "Raiders of the Lost Ark."

The Video Vortex at Alamo also includes board games, a bar, and a Hot Topic-esque retail space.

Murals and tacos and jazz fests and bike rides. Crawfish and pancit and watching Tongues Untied. Horror and wine tours and people who sing. These are a few of our favorite things.

You won't need to download an app or visit a pop-up museum. Here's a different way for you to tap into the film before you see it in theaters.

Splashing ... finds a way. But is the new ride a clever girl or Gennaro in the bathroom stall?

The Sun Ra Arkestra performs. The Farmers Market celebrates its 85th birthday. A christmas bar pops up in the middle of summer.

A margarita showdown whets your whistle. A Turkish food fest comes to the Valley. Two L.A. soccer teams go head-to-head. Alamo Drafthouse finally opens.

It's the golden age of hilarity in the City of Angels, where you can catch a top-notch comedy show almost any night -- for free.

It's a Comic-Con heist.

The creative life seemed like something OTHER people get to live.

Gaby Moreno plays a free concert. The Mueller Report gets a read-a-thon. Outfest L.A. begins its run. Steve Martin, Rachel Bloom and Joel Kim Booster throw some laughs our way.

The Mount Wilson Observatory recently opened its doors -- and its 100-inch telescope -- to the public. 

The exhibition presents work over two explosive decades, 1963 to 1983, by more than 60 black artists.

Luke... use your patience.

The Lotus Festival blooms in Echo Park, a Roadhouse parody opens in Long Beach, a glow-in-the-dark ramen experience pops up in Echo Park and the Lucas Museum holds its first public event in Leimert Park.

Experience a trip to the moon, via an immersive live show featuring 20 actors and 360 degrees of projection.

St. Elmo Village in L.A.'s Mid-City just celebrated 50 years of art and activism. Will it survive another half-century?

Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger, may we take your pop-up reservation?

"No one's making money from this. This is just people trying to help other people make interesting art."

Before Rhode Montijo co-created the web show "Happy Tree Friends" and illustrated children's books, he was Floyd Nordwick's student.

The San Diego Zoo has long been a Southern California family destination. And, if you grew up here in L.A., you've undoubtedly enjoyed a visit to this destination.

The Good Burger pop-up opens. Quentin Tarantino's films become a burlesque show. A string quartet plays Radiohead's "The Bends."

The new card is a limited-edition release. Make sure to grab yours before they're gone.

South L.A. residents wanted a free, grassroots Pride festival close to home -- so they created their own.

This month, if you cruise down the Sunset Strip, you will get a taste of what's to come in Quentin Tarantino's upcoming film.

Compton's first-ever Pride Festival. La Cita's 13th birthday. Salsa dancing under the stars, spaghetti westerns on the screen and a pinewood Derby.

We hope this new ride doesn't BUG you.

MUSE/IQUE has organized three shows this summer that will evaluate and share the music of film, the sounds of trains, and the impact of harmonious movement.

You can totally sit in Sheldon's spot. He's going to be so mad.

There's nothing quite like the fire and fury of a professional fireworks show. If that's what you're looking for this year, we've got you covered.

Celebrate the 4th of July with music, fireworks and holiday-themed film screenings.

"Art saved me."

After 20 years, the Del Close Marathon has moved to L.A.

This week, Disneyland announced a new deal for its annual passholders: bring a friend and they'll get in with a one-day park hopper ticket for $99.

She felt like a misfit and was grieving the loss of her mother when she took his class at Hamilton High School.

This weekend includes two comedy throwdowns, a Stranger Things fun fair, a watermelon festival and a huge Hello Kitty art show.

Is it worth it? Now you can go find out.

Check out treasures buried by Vesuvius, a new night market in Little Tokyo, Awkwafina's latest film, a Pride-themed rollerskating night and Negroni Week

Prince collaborator Susannah Melvoin did hers before the legendary Sinéad O'Connor version -- here's the story.

Taste boutique wines. Eat plant-based cuisine. Watch warriors battle. Dance under the stars. Cuddle with puppies. Get young and reckless.

Six years after we heard it was coming, it's... COMING. (For real this time.)

For two nights, the Angel City Chorale will be performing "As Seen on TV...And More!" at the Barnum Hall in Santa Monica.

This festival lets you get together with others who want to see stories of two apparently mismatched people who come to learn they're *actually* more alike than they thought.

Welcome to the Good Burger pop-up, home of the Good Burger/nostalgia, may we take your reservation?

Catch two new concert series under the stars, the first Rom Com Fest and a theatrical whodunit. Plus, we're hosting events that focus on the future of education and health care.

Taiko is a Japanese tradition that goes back more than 500 years. But in the last 60 years, it's been brought to the main stage by way of Los Angeles and a universal immigrant story.

The new Octavia Lab at the L.A. Central Library is 3,000 square feet designed to help you make your thing.

To prepare for class, the professor visited Disneyland 130 times, rode the Matterhorn 600 times and took more than 20,000 photos and videos.

Here's why your artsy friends have been inviting you to more shows than usual.

A major taco throwdown. A "Fast and Furious" musical parody. The Keanussance. Juneteenth. Plus bread, beer and vegan food festivals.

The original recording was destroyed in the 2008 fire. The music lives on.

Estevan Oriol has taken some of the most iconic photos of L.A.'s hip hop scene, some of which are now part of a show at the Annenberg Space for Photography.

Marvin Gaye karaoke. The Oinkster's Burger Week. Weird theater. The birth of Bauhaus and The Birth of the Cool. Locarno comes to Los Angeles.

While jeans and t-shirt is the practical thing to wear to Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland or to visit your local brewery, there are times where leveling up your outfit is essential.

Everything you need to know to become a comic book writer, from a guy who's written for Flash, Superman and just about everything else.

For three nights in a row, the LA Phil will be teaming up with Nile Rodgers & CHIC to put on a star-spangled and firework-filled performance.

It's time to show your Pride at celebrations all weekend. There's also a donut festival, rosé wine tastings and a Prince roller-skating tribute.

Their founder/lead singer/guitarist/songwriter's only 22, and already four albums deep.

No, they're not promoting strong toilet health -- it's Amazon's press people, and they're out of control.

Greek flicks, Bob Baker's marionettes, a Pride Prom, a new book about the 1980s L.A. punk scene and a Grease sing-along.

I had the cutest kid at DragCon (totally objective) but I was hardly the only parent present.

The district is soliciting input that "speaks to the diverse and vibrant cultural fabric of the area."

New biopic "Rocketman" shows the key moment in 1970 when Elton made his U.S. debut at the Troubadour. A young critic predicted his rise to fame.

Author/filmmaker Tananarive Due teaches a class on black horror at UCLA (which Jordan Peele famously crashed). We asked her if the new movie "Ma" passed the test.

Luke... use your Disney pass.

Chelsea Boxwell's "Pink is the new kinda lingo". (Courtesy of BoldPas) While Old Pasadena is mostly visited for its shopping and dining options, BoldPas will be adding another layer of intrigue to the area. BoldPas plans to bring art...

Summer is officially here and that means wine tastings at Barnsdall Park, free concerts at Grand Performances and lots of chances to show your Pride.

We tried so hard and got (not very) far.

What's the deal with Seinfeld night? Get ready for a game about nothing.

Starting June 1st and running until September 29th, Theatricum Botanicum will feature six theatrical productions.

A Prince fitness tribute. Fried chicken and Japanese whisky. An Australian acrobatic troupe. John C. Reilly's storytelling show.

What do you do when JPL won't let you film there?

The ride formerly known as Jurassic Park is set to reopen sometime this summer.

DragCon returns. There are Corgi races and a Godzilla movie marathon. Plus, several cities honor those who died while serving in the armed forces.

Quentin Tarantino turned the real world into a time machine.

Ever wanted to be an L.A. musician who makes music that's popular on the Internet? Here's how.

MOCA's gonna be free (!), but a lot of other L.A. museums beat them to it.

Mavis Staples. Powerpoint comedy. Tiki drinks. Boyle Heights street food. Your week looks strong.

Over two dozen new works decorate the campus of Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School.

No tea, no shade, but... just sayin'.

We solved the mystery.

The Aquarium of the Pacific is opening its first-ever expansion

Hint: It has to do with hair.

TV can take us to far-off, exotic locations -- or just Los Angeles.

A Beyoncé Mass. Delicious ant larvae. A festival of black female comedians. A big bicycle race. An old timey banjo social.

There's a lot of forking star power on this show.

We may feature them on the radio or on our website!

The city expects around 10,000 fans to show up for the parade and free concert.

Metro offers free rides for Bike to Work Day, a Maya Angelou mural festival takes over a high school and a night of magic and beer promise to bend your mind.

"It's very nostalgic but also very raw."