Past Events

CANCELED- Due to unforeseen circumstances, the show has been canceled. We'd love to see you at our next scheduled event on October 26, where our guests will be Dermot Mulroney and Loni Love. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Join AirTalk host Larry Mantle and an array of experts as they look at some of the biggest news stories Orange County has had in recent years and the area's evolving journalism landscape. There will also be a conversation about politics in the OC, a region that's seen a significant shift from red to purple. The panel discusses how changes in the voting diaspora and redistricting have impacted politics and where things could be headed.

Cookbooks don’t just provide instructions for recipes; they connect food with storytelling, both visual and narrative, and are your kitchen guides to help create delicious memories with family and friends. Cookbook LIVE takes these stories from the page to the stage.

On September 7, “Pod Save America” co-host and “Lovett or Leave it” host Jon Lovett (he/him) and actor/producer/choreographer Christine Lakin (she/her), plus other surprise guests, will join J. Keith and Helen for a trivia show like no other! Check back soon for more details.

On August 23, actor Lilan Bowden (she/her), and host of Morning Edition on NPR A Martínez (he/him) plus surprise guest experts will join J. Keith and Helen for a trivia show like no other!

Our celebration of the 40th anniversary of AirTalk continues with a walk down memory lane at the Skirball Cultural Center. Join host Larry Mantle as he and others talk about the history of news media in L.A. from radio, to the Los Angeles Times, to news choppers, and how things have evolved.

On August 9, actor and writer Stephen Tobolowsky (he/him) and stand-up comedian and actor Aparna Nancherla (she/her), plus surprise guest experts will join J. Keith and Helen for a trivia show like no other!

The most delicious tournament is back for another round! LAist’s second-annual Tournament of Cheeseburgers will celebrate the cheeseburger in all of its glorious forms, from smashed to vegan and everything in between. We’re also shining a light on the independent purveyors serving up this classic treat, as well as the communities they represent.

The Story Collider returns to the Crawford this summer! Join us for a night of hilarious, heartbreaking, and heartwarming stories about science. Whether you haven’t touched a test tube since high school or have a closet full of lab coats, this is for you.

On July 12th, actor, comedian, and co-host of the “Las Culturistas” podcast Matt Rogers (he/him) and actor Mimi Rogers (she/her), plus surprise guest experts will join J. Keith and Helen for a trivia show like no other!

It’s been nearly six months since January’s fires devastated Altadena, Pacific Palisades and communities across Los Angeles. As residents and businesses navigate the recovery process, what lessons can be learned from those who have already been down this road? In this live event, LAist climate and environment reporter Erin Stone (she/her) will talk with survivors of other fires to learn what can be expected—what glimmers of hope to look for and what roadblocks still remain.

Cookbooks don’t just provide instructions for recipes; they connect food with storytelling, both visual and narrative, and are your kitchen guides to help create delicious memories with family and friends. Cookbook LIVE takes these stories from the page to the stage.