Past Events

Join LAist and The Slowdown for a poetry night like no other! Host Major Jackson (he/him) will be joined by special guests for fun and games, and of course, poetry readings.

The Splendid Table host Francis Lam (he/him) and guests will dig into L.A.’s rich culinary scene, with a look back at the past 30 years and a look at the future.

It’s a celebration of L.A. poetry at LAist with Get Lit - Words Ignite! Get Lit youth poets, standout local artists, and internationally renowned poet, Tiffany Snow, will get together for an evening of spoken word performance hosted by Tru.

POSTPONED - In light of unforeseen circumstances, the event has been postponed.

In a new documentary from PBS, Weathered’s host, Maiya May, speaks to fire chiefs, survivors, community responders, and climate scientists to understand the events that led to perhaps the costliest fire in U.S. history. As our world warms and fire weather becomes more common, she also learns exactly what can be done in the future.

SOLD OUT: The library is closed, but you’re invited to step into an immersive after-hours world of stories, art pop-ups, performances, conversations and more throughout the historic Central Library in Downtown Los Angeles.

Join LAist and The Black List as we put your favorite actors, directors, and writers through the wringer to see if they’ve got what it takes to make a successful movie or TV show.

Join host Larry Mantle and LAist’s FilmWeek critics at the Alex Theatre on February 22 for our annual Oscar Preview event.

Join LAist and The Black List as we put your favorite actors, directors, and writers through the wringer to see if they’ve got what it takes to make a successful movie or TV show.

Now is your chance to see the iconic comedian live onstage in this special taping, presented by LAist and Martin Media. Join us for an evening of her signature observational humor and sharp, spontaneous wit.

On February 6, TV writer and James Beard award-winning host Phil Rosenthal (he/him) and actor Sarah Jones (she/her), plus surprise guest experts will join J. Keith and Helen for a trivia show like no other!

Join LAist and The Black List as we put your favorite actors, directors, and writers through the wringer to see if they’ve got what it takes to make a successful movie or TV show.