Monica Bushman
produces arts and culture coverage for LAist's on-demand team. She’s also part of the Imperfect Paradise podcast team.
Published April 2, 2026 5:00 AM
Musician David Byrne, founding member of The Talking Heads, performs onstage during the "Who is the Sky?" tour at Dolby Theatre on November 20, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Passes for the annual music festival are sold out, but there are other ways to see some of the acts playing at this year’s festival that don’t involve heading to Indio for a 3-day weekend.
How else to see acts from this year's festival: Many of the artists playing Coachella this year also have other shows scheduled in Southern California in the days before or after the festival, or between the two festival weekends.
Artists like FKA Twigs, Ethel Cain, Devo and David Byrne are playing shows in L.A., Pomona, San Diego and Santa Barbara.
How about "Couch-ella"? if you want to get your Coachella fix at home, many of the festival's performances (including from headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G and Justin Bieber) will livestream on YouTube and through the Coachella livestream app.
Read on ... for a list of shows where Coachella 2026 artists are playing in SoCal this month.
While passes for this year’s two festival weekends (April 10-12 and 17-19) sold out back in September, there’s no need for you to fear completely missing out on all the acts.
We looked up every artist playing at Coachella this year and found several shows happening in Los Angeles or cities about two hours away from L.A. by car (if the traffic gods are looking upon you kindly) between the festival weekends or shortly before or after the fest.
That’s despite Coachella, and presenter Goldenvoice, being known for strict “radius clauses” — the subject of a 2018 antitrust lawsuit filed by an Oregon music festival against Goldenvoice that was settled in 2020 — that prohibit artists from performing at other festivals for months before Coachella and for a couple weeks after (though notably, many of the shows we found are presented by Goldenvoice).
We’ve listed the shows by date below.
And if you want to get your Coachella fix at home, many of the festival's performances will livestream on YouTube and through the Coachella livestream app.
FKA twigs says "eusexua" can arise from a multitude of experiences. She told NPR, "It's pure presence. It's a moment of nothingness. Or it's the moment before a really incredible idea."
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FKA Twigs Thursday, April 9, 8 p.m. The Sound 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar MORE INFO
Groove Armada Saturday, April 11, 10 p.m. 7 Days of Framework: Groove Armada (DJ set) Sound Nightclub 1642 N Las Palmas Ave, Hollywood SOLD OUT; MORE INFO ON WAITLIST
BUNT, jigitz, oskar med k, & Femme A Saturday, April 11, 12 p.m. Palm Springs Surf Club 500 S. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs MORE INFO
Sunday, April 12
Levity, Whethan, Starjunk 95, Auracle + more special guests Sunday, April 12, 12 p.m. Palm Springs Surf Club 500 S Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs MORE INFO
Bob Baker Marionettes Sunday, April 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 12th Annual Bob Baker Day LA State Historic Park 1245 N Spring St., DTLA COST: FREE WITH RSVP; MORE INFO
If you weren’t aware, the Bob Baker Marionettes are playing Coachellafor the first time this year. But you can obviously also see them in L.A. more easily — at a show at their Highland Park theater or at Bob Baker Day (jokingly called “puppetchella” by some) on April 12.
The Bob Baker Marionettes pose their clown puppets.
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Monday, April 13
Royel Otis Monday, April 13, 8 p.m. The Sound 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar MORE INFO
The Australian indie pop duo plays an early-in-the-week show in Del Mar.
Singer-songwriter Ethel Cain performs at the open-air venue as part of The Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour, tied to the release of her second studio album, Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You.
Lykke Li Tuesday, April 14, 8 p.m. The Fonda Theatre 6126 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood MORE INFO
The Swedish singer-songwriter is coming out with a new album — her sixth — on May 8, which she says will be her last.
Singer Lykke Li performs onstage during day 1 of the 2015 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California. (Photo by Karl Walter/Getty Images)
Fleshwater Tuesday, April 14, 8 p.m. The Roxy 9009 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood MORE INFO
David Byrne Tuesday, April 14, 7:30 p.m. Santa Barbara Bowl 1122 N. Milpas St., Santa Barbara MORE INFO
Röyksopp (and Le Yora) Tuesday, April 14, 10 p.m. 7 Days of Framework: Röyksopp (DJ Set) Sound Nightclub 1642 N Las Palmas Ave, Hollywood MORE INFO
COBRAH Tuesday, April 14, 8 p.m. The Sound 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar MORE INFO
Subtronics Tuesday, April 14, 8 p.m. Fox Theater Pomona 301 S. Garey Ave, Pomona MORE INFO
Wednesday, April 15
Devo Wednesday, April 15, 8 p.m. Humphreys Concerts by the Bay 2241 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego MORE INFO
Devo. Devo in the ‘Whip It’ video.
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Joost Klein Wednesday, April 15, 8 p.m. The Fonda Theatre 6126 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood MORE INFO
Prospa & Riordan Wednesday, April 15, 10 p.m. 7 Days of Framework: Prospa & Riordan Sound Nightclub 1642 N Las Palmas Ave, Hollywood SOLD OUT; MORE INFO ON WAITLIST
The Two Lips Wednesday, April 15, 8 p.m. The Roxy 9009 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood MORE INFO
Swae Lee Wednesday, April 15, 8 p.m. The Novo L.A. Live, DTLA MORE INFO
Noga Erez Wednesday, April 15, 8 p.m. El Rey Theatre 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Mid-Wilshire MORE INFO
Wet Leg (with Blondshell) Wednesday, April 15, 8 p.m. Fox Theater Pomona 301 S. Garey Ave, Pomona MORE INFO
Carlita Wednesday, April 15, 10 p.m. The Spotlight 1601 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood MORE INFO
54 Ultra (with Whatmore) Thursday, April 16, 8 p.m. The Glass House 200 W. Second St., Pomona SOLD OUT; MORE INFO ON WAITLIST
Friday, April 17
&friends Friday, April 17, 10 p.m. 7 Days of Framework: &friends Sound Nightclub 1642 N Las Palmas Ave, Hollywood MORE INFO
Saturday, April 18
Jessica Brankka Saturday, April 18, 10 p.m. 7 Days of Framework: Joezi (with Bun Xapa and Jessica Brankka) Sound Nightclub 1642 N Las Palmas Ave, Hollywood MORE INFO
Tuesday, April 21
BINI Tuesday, April 21, 7:30 p.m. Global Spin Live: BINI Grammy Museum L.A. Live, DTLA MORE INFO
Thursday, April 23
Hamdi Tuesday, April 21, 10 p.m. Sound Nightclub 1642 N Las Palmas Ave, Hollywood MORE INFO
Ex-state attorney general surged late in gov polls
By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters
Published June 5, 2026 5:21 PM
Xavier Becerra speaks during an election night event June 2 in Los Angeles.
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Democrat Xavier Becerra will advance to the November general election in the race for California governor, capping a sudden and dramatic ascent for a career politician who is running on his experience and his willingness to take on President Donald Trump.
The backstory: Becerra, who had lingered in the single-digits in polling, surged in popularity following the political implosion of former frontrunner Eric Swalwell, with establishment Democrats favoring the former Health and Human Services secretary and former state attorney general over former Rep. Katie Porter and the outsider Tom Steyer.
Why it matters: The decision comes at a particularly consequential time for California. Residents face a crushing cost of living, nation-topping gas prices made worse by the war in Iran, wildfire risks that have driven insurance companies out of state, an unstable state budget, impending federal cuts to the state’s expansive health system and an economy dampened by immigration enforcement.
Read on ... for more on the California governor race.
This story was originally published by CalMatters.
Democrat Xavier Becerra will advance to the November general election in the race for California governor, capping a sudden and dramatic ascent for a career politician who is running on his experience and his willingness to take on President Donald Trump.
Becerra, the former state attorney general, has secured nearly 27% of the vote in the June 2 primary, with about two-thirds of votes counted as of Friday afternoon. If elected in November, he would be the first Latino to serve as California governor in more than a century.
It’s still unclear who his opponent will be: Returns so far show Republican Steve Hilton most likely to advance with more than 26% of votes counted, though the trailing Democrat Tom Steyer has not conceded and could make up ground in the nearly three million votes that remain to be counted.
California uses a top-two primary system; the two candidates with the most votes advance to the November ballot regardless of party.
The November race could differ dramatically depending on the opponent. If it’s Hilton, Becerra would be heavily favored to win: Democrats in California outnumber Republicans nearly two-to-one, and Hilton is endorsed by Trump, whom Californians disapprove of in high numbers.
If it’s Steyer, California can expect an all-out slugfest between opposing wings of the Democratic Party, supercharged by the hundreds of millions of dollars Steyer has spent from his personal fortune on the primary alone.
While the hedge fund manager-turned-Democratic donor and climate activist has run a progressive campaign and garnered the support of Bernie Sanders surrogates, Becerra is favored by more of the Democratic establishment.
Becerra, who had lingered in the single-digits in polling, surged in popularity following the political implosion of former frontrunner Eric Swalwell, with establishment Democrats favoring the former Health and Human Services secretary and former state attorney general over former Rep. Katie Porter and the outsider Steyer.
It was a surprising and swift ascent for the mild-mannered career politician who was previously part of a crop of lower-polling Democratic candidates that party chair Rusty Hicks was publicly pressuring to drop out of the race.
“Guess what? The underdog stayed in the fight,” Becerra said at an election night rally Tuesday in Los Angeles, calling his near-victory “the everyday miracle of living in a state that regularly makes the improbable seem inevitable.”
The decision comes at a particularly consequential time for California. Residents face a crushing cost of living, nation-topping gas prices made worse by the war in Iran, wildfire risks that have driven insurance companies out of state, an unstable state budget, impending federal cuts to the state’s expansive health system and an economy dampened by immigration enforcement.
David Wagner
covers housing in Southern California, a place where the lack of affordable housing contributes to homelessness.
Published June 5, 2026 3:59 PM
L.A. City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto at a recent news conference.
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Nearly three months ago, the Los Angeles City Council voted to fund homelessness prevention programs to the tune of $177 million. Despite approval by Mayor Karen Bass, the funding still has not been cleared by City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto. Now, some city leaders want answers about the delay.
Seeking answers: A motion submitted earlier this week by Councilmember Ysabel Jurado said the “contracts remain unexecuted without explanation.” The motion goes on to say the setback has caused “$17 million ... in emergency rental assistance to sit unused” and has put “services for those at risk of homelessness in jeopardy.”
What’s next: If approved by the full council, Jurado’s motion would call on Feldstein Soto to report back to the council within 30 days about the reasons for the delay. Representatives with the City Attorney’s Office did not respond to LAist’s repeated requests for comment.
Read on … to learn the year-plus backstory on why this tenant aid funding has yet to be disbursed.
Nearly three months ago, the Los Angeles City Council voted to fund homelessness prevention programs to the tune of $177 million. Despite approval by Mayor Karen Bass, the funding still has not been cleared by City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto.
Now, city leaders want answers about the delay.
A motion introduced earlier this week by Councilmember Ysabel Jurado said the “contracts remain unexecuted without explanation.” The motion goes on to say the setback has caused “$17 million ... in emergency rental assistance to sit unused” and has put “services for those at risk of homelessness in jeopardy.”
If passed by the council’s Housing and Homelessness Committee and later approved by the full council, Jurado’s motion would call on Feldstein Soto to report back to the council within 30 days about the reasons for the delay.
Representatives with the City Attorney’s Office did not respond to LAist’s repeated requests for comment.
Tenant aid providers said they’ve entered their third month without funding from the city. They said without an executed contract, legal aid organizations may soon have to lay off staff and stop taking eviction cases.
“The people who are providing the services are all in nonprofit organizations that don't have a great deal of extra funding to cover this contract that isn't being paid,” said Barbara Schultz, housing director at the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles.
How we got here
Feldstein Soto has held up the tenant aid funding since April 2025, when she refused to sign a previously approved five-year funding deal with the Legal Aid Foundation. At the time, she argued the contract should have gone through a competitive bidding process.
City officials responded by putting out a request for proposals. They ultimately selected the Legal Aid Foundation, along with several other tenant rights groups, to receive funding set aside for rent relief, tenant education, enforcement of the city’s tenant anti-harassment ordinance and programs that provide free attorneys to tenants facing eviction.
Much of the funding for these homelessness prevention programs comes from the city’s Measure ULA, also known as the L.A. “Mansion Tax.” That tax is now facing potential elimination from a statewide November ballot measure from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.
The city attorney’s tenant rights track record
Feldstein Soto has frequently clashed with tenant rights advocates.
She previously attempted to remove the word “right” from the city’s “Right To Counsel” ordinance, which supplies free eviction defense attorneys to qualified tenants.
Feldstein Soto also has faced criticism for not prosecuting more landlords accused of rent gouging in the wake of the 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires.
She also was accused of failing to defend the rights of tenants at the high-rise apartment complex Barrington Plaza, who went to court to successfully fight wrongful evictions from landlord company Douglas Emmett, which donated to a campaign opposing Feldstein Soto’s opponent in the 2022 election.
Feldstein Soto launched an audit of the Legal Aid Foundation last year. So far, no findings have been released.
Schultz said the organization has provided all the financial and administrative documentation requested by the L.A. Housing Department related to the contracts.
Why it matters for renters
The Legal Aid Foundation is the lead contractor for the city’s eviction defense funding, but the money is shared with other legal aid organizations as well.
Elena Popp, who leads the Eviction Defense Network, said her small team of lawyers can’t continue to take on tenant cases until funding is approved.
“We're contemplating layoffs effective June 15 unless we can raise the part of the money that is our budget from the city,” Popp said. “If we lay people off, then tenants won't be served.”
Anna Urena, a paralegal with the Eviction Defense Network, says her organization would normally do intake for about 300 tenants per month.
“We're not taking on new cases. We're not representing new people right now because we don't know what's going to happen,” she said. “We really cannot leave our tenants behind.”
What’s next?
Jurado’s motion has not yet been scheduled for a vote in the council’s Housing and Homelessness Committee.
Based on her third-place showing so far in the June primary election results, it appears Feldstein Soto will not be L.A.’s city attorney much longer. Popp said Feldstein Soto’s lame duck status doesn’t bode well for the contract getting signed soon.
“She now has no incentive to sign, and pressure on her will not get her to sign,” Popp said. “If that happens and the City Council doesn't take charge of this, maybe hire outside counsel to get the approval, then we won't see any money until the new city attorney comes in.”
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Millions of people are about to pack stadiums across the U.S., Canada and Mexico for the World Cup, starting June 11. Public health officials have been working to ensure the health and safety of the masses of fans they're expecting at the 104 matches across 16 cities through mid-July.
L.A. Co Health Department prepares: In Los Angeles, which is hosting eight games, risk-assessment teams will monitor the surroundings for chemical exposures and biological threats. In L.A., diminished federal assistance means the health department is counting on existing staff to do the extra work. "Most of our staff are not taking vacations during the month of the World Cup because they'll need to work -– we'll be obviously accruing overtime costs," says Barbara Ferrer, the L.A. county health director.
Diminished federal presence: Ferrer hopes these events will help authorities see that public health is key to public safety — and worth investing in. On the federal level, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which serves as the nation's public health agency, has a muted presence this year. The current Trump administration has pushed thousands of workers out of the CDC workforce and tampered politically with some of its functions. Other governmental groups that would typically be involved, such as the National Security Council's biosecurity group, the Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy, and the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, have been disbanded, left vacant or don't have permanent .
Millions of people are about to pack stadiums across the U.S., Canada and Mexico for the World Cup, starting June 11.
Public health officials have been working to ensure the health and safety of the masses of fans they're expecting at the 104 matches across 16 cities through mid-July.
In the U.S., World Cup preparations are coming in a time of a diminished federal health presence and funding. It's upped the workload for host city health departments, as they're also strapped for federal funding.
Nevertheless, World Cup host city health officials say they're prepared for the many challenges that come with large-scale celebrations and gatherings.
"We've been focusing on expecting the expected" — issues related to weather, health and human behavior, says Dr. Marcus Plescia, district health director for Fulton County, Georgia, which includes Atlanta.
Planning for the event is ongoing, says Dr. Philip Huang, director of Dallas County Health and Human Services in Texas. "To be able to begin preparations a year out is a luxury for us, compared to a lot of the situations that we deal with," he says.
"We call Atlanta 'Hotlanta' for a reason"
For public health departments, the World Cup is a big deal –- but they're well prepared for the biggest challenges.
Summer heat, for instance. "We call Atlanta 'Hotlanta' for a reason," says Georgia's Dr. Plescia, "It's going to be hot and humid here -– so heat-related injuries are going to be an issue."
Atlanta is hosting eight World Cup matches and the team from Uzbekistan. At downtown Centennial Olympic Park, a month-long fan festival is expected to draw some 15,000 people a day. Cooling stations will offer air-conditioning and hydration.
Then there's feeding the crowds. "The biggest lift for us and for all health departments is that our environmental health workers have to inspect all of the food vendors — and there will be a whole lot of food vendors," Plescia says.
Inspectors will check every day to ensure the facilities are in working order and the food is safe to eat. "We want to make sure that people feel confident that they can go out to eat and have a good time –- and they don't have to worry about getting food poisoning," Plescia says.
When lots of people gather, germs tend to spread. "We're worried about sexually transmitted infections because there's going to be a lot of people here and it's going to be a festive atmosphere," Plescia says. "And then we're worried about things maybe we wouldn't have been worried about as much before, particularly measles." Measles is highly contagious among those who haven't been vaccinated, and there have been 30 U.S. outbreaks this year.
Dallas is hosting nine World Cup matches — the most of any city. The health department is stepping up disease surveillance in wastewater, expanding sites and covering more area, says Dr. Huang, the county health authority. Beyond looking for typical threats like influenza and COVID, they're also testing for "whatever might appear" through genomic sequencing, he says.
They're also broadening mosquito surveillance –- setting insect traps and testing for pathogens they can spread. "We always test for West Nile virus," Huang says, "But we're also increasing our testing for dengue, chikungunya and Zika because of all the [incoming] international travel."
Medical staff are also looking out for symptoms of Ebola or hantavirus, due to outbreaks.
Keeping track of which diseases are circulating means they'll be able to alert hospitals and the public quickly if they see a spike. "It's a lot of things we normally do but certainly more enhanced," Huang says.
They're also preparing health tips for the public in different languages: Wear a hat and sunscreen and hydrate when it's hot out. Bug spray and long sleeves help prevent mosquito bites. Stay home if you're sick. "It's the same messages [we always share], but it's really concentrated because we've got so many people coming during a hot period of time in Dallas," Huang says.
"Most of our staff are not taking vacations"
The World Cup finals are jointly hosted by New York and New Jersey on July 19.
Officials have been running practice simulations to prepare for outbreaks and mass casualty events. "We plan for the worst case scenario and go through it before it actually happens," says Dr. Alister Martin, New York City's health commissioner.
They've also set up "incident command" to "divert resources from normal stuff so that we can manage any potential emergencies," Martin says, adding that the operation will continue through much of the summer, for other big events planned in New York, including America's 250th anniversary, Pride month and the Puerto Rican Day parade.
In Los Angeles, which is hosting eight games, including the U.S. opening match versus Paraguay, risk-assessment teams will monitor the surroundings for chemical exposures and biological threats.
In L.A., diminished federal assistance means the health department is counting on existing staff to do the extra work. "Most of our staff are not taking vacations during the month of the World Cup because they'll need to work -– we'll be obviously accruing overtime costs," says Barbara Ferrer, the L.A. county health director.
And much of their regular work, like routine food inspections, gets put aside. "I know it would be easier if we weren't in a resource constrained environment," Ferrer says. "But I want to provide assurance that even in a resource constrained environment, we're well prepared."
Ferrer says they've successfully planned and managed other events of national significance, like the 2022 Super Bowl. "This work isn't new to us," she says, adding that staff are making great efforts "to make sure this is a joyous time in L.A. county and [that] we're all safe."
This year's experience will better prepare Los Angeles to host other events, she says — like the 2027 Super Bowl and the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Ferrer hopes these events will help authorities see that public health is key to public safety — and worth investing in.
Less of a federal presence
On the federal level, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which serves as the nation's public health agency, has a muted presence this year.
"Usually, the CDC is a visible lead when we have international events in the United States, particularly across the country, versus just in a single state," says Dr. Debra Houry, former chief medical officer for the CDC who resigned last year.
The current Trump administration has pushed thousands of workers out of the CDC workforce and tampered politically with some of its functions, such as setting vaccine policy and publishing scientific papers. The agency's scientists rarely speak directly with the public anymore; their messages are filtered through politically appointed leadership.
Other governmental groups that would typically be involved, such as the National Security Council's biosecurity group, the Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy, and the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, have been disbanded, left vacant or don't have permanent leaders, Houry says.
The diminished federal presence serves as the backdrop for the World Cup.
Emily Hilliard, press secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services which oversees the CDC and ASPR, wrote in an email response to NPR: "HHS and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are actively coordinating with state, local, and global partners to ensure public health and safety during FIFA World Cup 2026 and enhance any measures, as needed."
Localities have found that the federal presence islate in coming, and not as coordinated as it may have been in the past, says Lori Freeman, CEO for the National Association of County and City Health Officials, which represents health departments.
Freeman says the CDC started holding coordination calls and issuing some guidance a few months ago –- long after host cities started their own preparations. She notes: "When it comes to merging public health, emergency response and preparedness, that is an area we worry constantly about because the federal government is the agency that must manage across state jurisdictions between and among states."
Some have stepped up to fill perceived gaps. For instance, Georgetown University has set up a Health Security Operations Center to track infectious diseases and send out daily reports, to inform places expecting an influx of travelers throughout the World Cup.
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Manny Valladares
is always looking for the next tasty bite to feature on "AirTalk" Food Friday on LAist 89.3.
Published June 5, 2026 2:57 PM
O'Brien's Irish Pub's menu includes a full Irish breakfast and an Irish coffee.
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If you’re looking a great place to watch the upcoming World Cup on the Westside of L.A. — particularly if you can’t break the bank for a ticket — there’s O’Brien’s Irish Pub in Santa Monica. The owner sat down with Larry Mantle, host of AirTalk, to discuss sports, authentic Irish cuisine and quality Guinness.
What you'll find at the Irish pub:
1. Most notably, an Irish coffee. The alcoholic drink contains coffee and Irish whisky and is topped off with cream. 2. Quality Guinness. The pub keeps a short beer tap line — meaning it goes from keg to glass quickly — and cleans the tap line every two weeks. 3. Potato skins, banger sandwich and full Irish breakfast
The ultimate O'Brien's experience: St. Patrick's Day, obviously. Otherwise, any day when you can sit down for the full Irish breakfast and coffee.
If you’re looking for a great place to watch the upcoming World Cup on L.A.'s Westside — particularly if you can’t break the bank for a ticket — there’s O’Brien’s Irish Pub in Santa Monica.
Owner Willy O'Sullivan sat down with Larry Mantle, host of AirTalk, to discuss how the pub has managed to maintain its customer base, while others — like Brennan's and Britannia Pub — have had to close their doors. He says it all comes down to partnerships with local sports fans, trivia nights and maintaining their authentic Irish pub food and brews.
About the owner
A native of Cork City, the second-largest city in Ireland, O'Sullivan arrived stateside in 1987. He opened the pub in 1994, and as interest in soccer has grown, he's built a community around European football matches, especially after subsequent World Cups. Along the road, he's also built a following for New York sports teams.
The ultimate O'Brien's experience
St. Patrick's Day, obviously.
But ... any other day he'd recommend coming in for the Irish breakfast with a coffee in hand or "the best Guinness in Southern California," in his words.
How he ensures quality Guinness
Because Guinness is the pub's signature drink, he's made sure to give it a short beer tap line, meaning it goes from keg to glass quickly. He also makes sure to clean the tap line every two weeks to ensure quality.
Cost: Potato skins cost $18; banger sandwich costs $19; and the Irish breakfast costs $23.
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