Run or walk the Vincent Thomas Bridge at the Conquer the Bridge 5.3 mile race on Labor Day.
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This week
Run the Vincent Thomas Bridge. Listen to Mozart under the stars. Play table tennis in Little Tokyo.
Our picks:
Conquer the Bridge Run/Walk, Vincent Thomas Bridge, Harbor Blvd., San Pedro/Port of Los Angeles- Before hitting up your Labor Day BBQs, run the Vincent Thomas Bridge twice for a 5.3-mile race.
Mozart Under the Stars, Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood- Nicholas McGegan conducts the LA Phil through an all-Mozart program featuring Bomsori Kim on violin.
Little Tokyo Table Tennis, Terasaki Budokan Gymnasium, 249 S Los Angeles St., downtown L.A.Test your hand-eye coordination and reflexes in a fast-paced table tennis match.
Run the Vincent Thomas Bridge. Listen to Mozart under the stars. Spend an evening with Chuck Palahniuk. Play table tennis in Little Tokyo.
Events
Monday, Sept. 4; 7 a.m.
Conquer the Bridge Run/Walk Vincent Thomas Bridge Harbor Boulevard, San Pedro/Port of Los Angeles Before hitting up your Labor Day BBQs, run the Vincent Thomas Bridge twice for a 5.3-mile race. The course starts and finishes at 5th and Harbor Boulevard and offers great views from the bridge. Online registration is closed, but race day registration is available. COST: $60; MORE INFO
Monday, Sept. 4; 7:30 p.m.
Harold and Maude Vidiots 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock Watch the Hal Ashby-directed dark comedy about an unlikely relationship between Harold (Bud Cort), a disaffected young man prone to phony suicides, and Maude (Ruth Gordon), a Holocaust survivor who finds joy in life’s oddest places and moments. The 1971 film has a great and memorable soundtrack from Yusef Islam (fka Cat Stevens). COST: $9 - $12; MORE INFO
Little Tokyo Table Tennis Terasaki Budokan Gymnasium 249 S Los Angeles St., downtown L.A. Test your hand-eye coordination and reflexes in a fast-paced table tennis match. All ages and skill levels are welcome. BYO paddles and balls or rental equipment are available on a first-come, first-served basis. COST: $5; MORE INFO
Tuesday, Sept. 5; 8 p.m.
Mozart Under the Stars Hollywood Bowl 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood Nicholas McGegan conducts the LA Phil through an all-Mozart program featuring Bomsori Kim on violin. The orchestra performs Overture to Don Giovanni, Violin Concerto No. 5 and Symphony No. 38, K. 504, "Prague." COST: $6 - $113; MORE INFO
Mr. Horsepower w/ Sarah Silverman, James Adomian Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 5919 Franklin Ave., Franklin Village Mr. Horsepower is a variety show featuring standup characters, sketch comedians, clowns and surprises. Hosted by Alan Johnson and Michael Goldenberg (co-creators of Mind of Mencia), the lineup includes Sarah Silverman, James Adomian, Laci Moseley and others. This show is 18+. COST: $15; MORE INFO
Chuck Palahniuk, seen here at the 12th Rome Film Fest in 2017 in Rome, Italy, discusses his latest novel, "Not Forever, But for Now" at the Regent Theater.
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Wednesday, Sept. 6; 7 p.m.
An Evening with Chuck Palahniuk The Regent Theater 448 S. Main St.. downtown L.A. Book Soup and Spaceland present Fight Club author Chuck Palahniuk, who takes to the stage to read from and discuss his latest novel, Not Forever, But for Now. The book is a horror satire about a “family of professional killers responsible for the most atrocious events in history and the young brothers that are destined to take over.” All tickets include one signed copy, which will be handed out at check-in COST: $38; MORE INFO
Mac Miller Celebration Teragram Ballroom 1234 W. 7th St., downtown L.A. Listen to a night of Mac Miller tunes at this all-ages party. The rapper and producer passed away at age 26 in 2018, but his continuing legacy remains a cultural touchstone for many young creatives today. COST: $15 - $20; MORE INFO
Cars & Coffee Century Park Valet 2049 Century Park East, Century City Century Park partners with Malibu Autobahn for a Cars & Coffee morning. This week focuses on swanky “supercars.” While the event is free, visitor parking off Constellation Avenue is $40, so consider ridesharing. COST: FREE; MORE INFO
The Gospel at Colonus The Getty Villa 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades This soulful theatrical event reimagines the story of Oedipus as the “centerpiece of a redemptive musical celebration.” The blinded Oedipus arrives in Colonus, a town near Athens, seeking rest after a lifetime of tragedy. But his rest doesn’t come easy as he’s pursued by his enemies. The adaptation from Sophocles's Oedipus at Colonus blends Greek myth with Black spiritual practice. COST: $30 - $55; MORE INFO
You Are Good LIVE Zephyr Theatre 7456 Melrose Ave., Fairfax Attend podcast tapings of You Are Good, the "feelings podcast about movies," with co-hosts Sarah Marshall, Alex Steed and guest Woody Shticks, a comic, stripper, queer porn archivist and historian. The hosts surprise each other with true tales of lovable (and not-so-lovable) losers from showbiz. They’ll also dive deep into Road House (Sept. 7) and Single White Female (Sept. 8). COST: $25 suggested donation; MORE INFO
Viewing Pick
Suspiria (2018) The Academy Museum screens the remake of one of the best-known giallo films. Sicilian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino dives into the occult themes and dark metaphors of Dario Argento’s 1977 original. Dakota Johnson stars as a new American student at a Berlin dance academy run by a coven of witches, including Tilda Swinton’s Mother Helena Markos. The film also stars Mia Goth and Chloë Grace Moretz. Suspiria screens on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 8 p.m. at the museum.
L.A. Times Food Bowl Launch Party takes happens this week at The Aster in Hollywood.
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Dine and Drink Deals
Here are a few dine and drink options to indulge in this week.
Take part in a Labor Day Luau at Belles Beach House in Venice on Monday from noon to 6 p.m. The menu pulls inspiration from the Japanese culture prevalent in Hawaii. Sip on cocktails outside and enjoy music from a live DJ who will be spinning all afternoon. The menu includes kalua pork sliders, garlic fried chicken, grilled pork belly, huli huli chicken, lomi lomi tomato salad, potato mac salad and kimchi fried rice.
The LAT Food Bowl returns this month, celebrating the SoCal food scene. Its launch party takes place on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. at Lemon Grove on the Aster social club’s rooftop. The night features all-inclusive food and drinks with tastings from chefs Malcom Lee (Candlenut, Singapore), Keith Corbin (Alta Adams), Jon Yao (Kato), Stephanie Izard (Girl & the Goat, Cabra), Courtney Kaplan and Charles Namba (Ototo, Tsubaki), Margarita and Walter Manzke (Bicyclette Bistro) and Marcel Vigneron (The Aster’s Lemon Grove), plus bites from Levain Bakery of New York City and Hau Fu Lee’s Lunasia Dim Sum House. Tickets are $150.
Sprinkles’ Chef Series continues with San Diego-based chef Claudette Zepeda who creates the La Gloria cupcake, inspired by her favorite childhood candy. The cupcake is a caramel cake with pecans, a dulce de leche core, salted caramel frosting, and a dusting of cinnamon sugar. The item returns to Sprinkles bakeries nationwide to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (available Sept. 4 through Oct. 1).
Pick Your Own Roma tomatoes at Underwood Family Farms’ Moorpark location. Though the main picking happened over the weekend, the fields will be open on Monday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. until the tomatoes are completely harvested. Pick-Your-Own Romas are 40¢ per pound.
In honor of the release of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, The Great Greek in Sherman Oaks offers a free My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 lunch on Thursday, Sept. 7, while supplies last. Also, on Thursday, Pinkberry locations are giving away Greek Wedding special yogurt desserts.
Veteran actor T.K. Carter, who appeared in the horror film "The Thing" and "Punky Brewster" on television, has died at the age of 69.
Details: Carter was declared dead Friday evening after deputies responded to a call regarding an unresponsive male in Duarte, California, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Police did not disclose a cause of death or other details, but said no foul play was suspected.
DUARTE, Calif. — Veteran actor T.K. Carter, who appeared in the horror film "The Thing" and "Punky Brewster" on television, has died at the age of 69.
Carter was declared dead Friday evening after deputies responded to a call regarding an unresponsive male in Duarte, California, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Police did not disclose a cause of death or other details, but said no foul play was suspected.
Thomas Kent "T.K." Carter was born Dec. 18, 1956, in New York City and was raised in Southern California.
He began his career in stand-up comedy and with acting roles. Carter had been acting for years before a breakthrough role as Nauls the cook in John Carpenter's 1982 horror classic, "The Thing." He also had a recurring role in the 1980s sitcom "Punky Brewster."
Other big-screen roles include "Runaway Train" in 1985, "Ski Patrol" in 1990 and "Space Jam" in 1996.
"T.K. Carter was a consummate professional and a genuine soul whose talent transcended genres," his publicist, Tony Freeman, said in a statement. "He brought laughter, truth, and humanity to every role he touched. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of artists and fans alike."
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is LAist's deputy managing editor and leads a team of reporters who explore food, culture, history, events and more.
Published January 11, 2026 7:29 AM
People hold signs as they protest in Los Angeles, California on January 10, 2026 against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
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Demonstrations against the deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis are taking place all weekend across Los Angeles.
Check out ... these photos from some of the protests.
Downtown Los Angeles
A person in an inflatable frog suit holds a sign during a protest in Los Angeles, California on January 10, 2026 against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
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A woman holds incense during a protest in Los Angeles, California on January 10, 2026 against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
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A person holds up a sign during a protest in Los Angeles, California on January 10, 2026 against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. (Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT / AFP via Getty Images)
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A tourist bus drives past as people protest in front of the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC), in Los Angeles, California on January 10, 2026 against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
Alison Brett (far right) of La Crescenta at the Ice Out For Good protest in Pasadena on Jan. 10, 2026.
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Casey Law of South Pasadena at Ice Out For Good protest in Pasadena on Jan. 10.
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By Chandelis Duster and Sergio Martínez-Beltrán | NPR
Published January 11, 2026 6:34 AM
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People have been taking to the streets nationwide this weekend to protest the Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics following the death of Renee Good in Minneapolis, a 37-year-old woman who was shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer this week.
Where things stand: At least 1,000 events across the U.S. were planned for Saturday and Sunday, according to Indivisible, a progressive grassroots coalition of activists helping coordinate the movement it calls "ICE Out For Good Weekend of Action."
People have been taking to the streets nationwide this weekend to protest the Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics following the death of Renee Good in Minneapolis, a 37-year-old woman who was shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer this week.
At least 1,000 events across the U.S. were planned for Saturday and Sunday, according to Indivisible, a progressive grassroots coalition of activists helping coordinate the movement it calls "ICE Out For Good Weekend of Action."
Leah Greenberg, a co-executive director of Indivisible, said people are coming together to "grieve, honor those we've lost, and demand accountability from a system that has operated with impunity for far too long."
"Renee Nicole Good was a wife, a mother of three, and a member of her community. She, and the dozens of other sons, daughters, friends, siblings, parents, and community members who have been killed by ICE, should be alive today," Greenberg said in a statement on Friday. "ICE's violence is not a statistic, it has names, families, and futures attached to it, and we refuse to look away or stay silent."
Large crowds of demonstrators carried signs and shouted "ICE out now!" as protests continued across Minneapolis on Saturday. One of those protestors, Cameron Kritikos, told NPR that he is worried that the presence of more ICE agents in the city could lead to more violence or another death.
"If more ICE officers are deployed to the streets, especially a place here where there's very clear public opposition to the terrorizing of our neighborhoods, I'm nervous that there's going to be more violence," the 31-year grocery store worker said. "I'm nervous that there are going to be more clashes with law enforcement officials, and at the end of the day I think that's not what anyone wants."
Demonstrators in Minneapolis on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.
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The night before, hundreds of city and state police officers responded to a "noise protest" in downtown Minneapolis. An estimated 1,000 people gathered Friday night, according to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara, and 29 people were arrested.
People demonstrated outside of hotels where ICE agents were believed to be staying. They chanted, played drums and banged pots. O'Hara said that a group of people split from the main protest and began damaging hotel windows. One police officer was injured from a chunk of ice that was hurled at officers, he added.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the acts of violence but praised what he said was the "vast majority" of protesters who remained peaceful, during a morning news conference.
"To anyone who causes property damage or puts others in danger: you will be arrested. We are standing up to Donald Trump's chaos not with our own brand of chaos, but with care and unity," Frey wrote on social media.
Commenting on the protests, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin told NPR in a statement, "the First Amendment protects speech and peaceful assembly — not rioting, assault and destruction," adding, "DHS is taking measures to uphold the rule of law and protect public safety and our officers."
In Philadelphia, police estimated about 500 demonstrators "were cooperative and peaceful" at a march that began Saturday morning at City Hall, Philadelphia Police Department spokesperson Tanya Little told NPR in a statement. And no arrests were made.
In Portland, Ore., demonstrators rallied and lined the streets outside of a hospital on Saturday afternoon, where immigration enforcement agents bring detainees who are injured during an arrest, reported Oregon Public Broadcasting.
A man and woman were shot and injured by U.S. Border Patrol agents on Thursday in the city. DHS said the shooting happened during a targeted vehicle stop and identified the driver as Luis David Nino-Moncada, and the passenger as Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, both from Venezuela. As was the case in their assertion about Good's fatal shooting, Homeland Security officials claimed the federal agent acted in self-defense after Nino-Moncada and Zambrano-Contreras "weaponized their vehicle."
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By Felix Contreras, Isabella Gomez Sarmiento | NPR
Published January 11, 2026 6:10 AM
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Bob Weir, the guitarist and songwriter who was a founding member of the popular and massively influential American rock band the Grateful Dead, has died.
Details: According to a statement from his family posted on his website and social media pages, Weir died from underlying lung issues after recently beating cancer. He was 78.
Read on... to revisit the life of Weir.
Bob Weir, the guitarist and songwriter who was a founding member of the popular and massively influential American rock band the Grateful Dead, has died. According to a statement from his family posted on his website and social media pages, Weir died from underlying lung issues after recently beating cancer. He was 78.
A member of the Dead for its first three decades, and a keeper of the flame of the band's legacy for three more, Weir helped to write a new chapter of American popular music that influenced countless other musicians and brought together an enormous and loyal audience. The Grateful Dead's touring, bootlegging and merchandising set an example that helped initiate the jam-band scene. Its concerts created a community that brought together generations of followers.
Known to fans as "Bobby," he was born in San Francisco as Robert Hall Parber, but was given up for adoption and raised by Frederick and Eleanor Weir. In 1964, when he was still a teenager, Weir joined guitarist Jerry Garcia in a folk music band, Mother Mcree's Uptown Jug Band. In May of 1965 Weir and Garcia were joined by bassist Phil Lesh, keyboard player Ron "Pigpen" McKernan and drummer Bill Kreutzmann to form an electric, blues-based rock and roll band that was briefly named The Warlocks. After discovering that there was another band using that name, Jerry Garcia found a phrase that caught his eye in a dictionary and in December of that year they became the Grateful Dead, launching a 30-year run over which time they grew into a cultural institution.
Weir was a singular rhythm guitarist who rarely played solos, choosing instead to create his own particular style of chording and strumming that gracefully supported Garcia's distinctive guitar explorations especially during the extended jams which were the heart of the band's popularity.
Lyrics were largely a product of a communal effort between Weir and Garcia, as well as lyricists John Perry Barlow, Robert Hunter, that often blurred the lines between who wrote what. The opening lines to "Cassidy," which first appeared on Weir's 1972 solo album Ace and was played by the Dead on live recordings including the 1981 double album Reckoning, reflect the combination of metaphor, rhyme and storytelling set to memorable melodies that the band's audiences could memorize, analyze and sing along to:
I have seen where the wolf has slept by the silver stream I can tell by the mark he left you were in his dream Ah, child of countless trees Ah, child of boundless seas What you are, what you're meant to be Speaks his name, though you were born to me Born to me, Cassidy
Weir's emotive singing, on "Cassidy" and other songs like "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and the band's unofficial theme, "Truckin', " often included whoops and yells, in contrast to Garcia's calm and steady approach. His occasional tendency to forget lyrics was usually greeted by thunderous applause from fans.
After Garcia's death in 1995, at age 53, the surviving members of the band carried on in various forms and arrangements, the longest running of which was Weir's Dead & Company, which also featured Grateful Dead drummers Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart. Weir and the band concluded their "final tour" in July of 2023, but then returned to the stage for two extended residencies at the Sphere in Las Vegas, in 2024 and 2025.
A self-described "compulsive music maker," in 2018 Weir formed yet another band to mine the depths of the Grateful Dead catalog. It was a stripped-down guitar, acoustic bass and drums outfit that he called Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros. Its members included renowned bassist and producer Don Was.In October of 2022, Weir & Wolf Bros worked with a classical music arranger to present yet another iteration of the Dead's catalog, notable for never being played the same way twice, with a group that largely only plays what's written on the paper in front of them, the 80-piece National Symphony Orchestra.
In a 2022 interview with NPR, Weir explained the reason for that collaboration, and in doing so, seemed to offer a possible explanation for why the band's music stayed so popular for so long: "These songs are … living critters and they're visitors from another world — another dimension or whatever you want to call it — that come through the artists to visit this world, have a look around, tell their stories. I don't know exactly how that works, but I do know that it's real."
After Jerry Garcia's death in 1995, Weir kept the legacy of the Grateful Dead alive, touring with bands that came to include generations of musicians influenced by the group. Here, Weir performs with The Dead at Madison Square Garden in New York City in 2009.
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Weir's work to shepherd and sustain the Dead's legacy was rewarded by ever younger generations of Deadheads, the band's loyal following, who attended tour after tour, often following the band from city to city as their parents and grandparents did during in the 1960's, '70s, '80s and '90s.
In an interview with Rolling Stone in March 2025, Weir shared his thoughts on his legacy, as well as on death and dying, that had a hint of the Eastern philosophies that were popular when the Grateful Dead emerged from the peace and love hippie movement of San Francisco. "I'll say this: I look forward to dying. I tend to think of death as a reward for a life well-lived," he said.
