Past Events

On December 11, legendary actor and singer Ann-Margret (she/her) and former L.A. mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (he/him) as well as surprise guest experts will join J. Keith and Helen for a trivia show like no other!

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.

Nate brings his one-of-a-kind stories of the past to the Crawford in Pasadena to celebrate the launch of his collection, “The Memory Palace: True Short Stories of the Past” with a dynamic evening of stories, archival images, animation, and conversation.

LAist and Show And Tell present celebrated humor writer David Sedaris for an evening of cutting wit, social satire, and riveting recollections.

LAUSD’s school choice window for applications closes November 15. We can’t tell you which schools to apply to, but we can help you think about how to choose a school. Space is limited.

KABOOM! SPLATTER! WOW! These are just some of the sounds you’ll hear at the PST ART + Science Family Festival at La Brea Tar Pits, where art and science will collide in an unforgettable family-friendly event. The LAist crew will be onsite on Sunday, November 10.

Go Fact Yourself is a pop culture trivia show hosted by J. Keith van Straaten and Helen Hong. On November 9, iconic host Marc Summers (he/him) and actor Michaela Watkins (she/her) and other special guests will join J. Keith and Helen for a trivia show like no other!

Can viral trends and funny TikToks incentivize young people to flock to the ballot box? How do these voters swipe through a constant barrage of information, and pause to consider what matters to them? What do they really want to hear from candidates?

Hosts J. Keith van Straaten and Helen Hong will welcome filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld (he/him) and actress and musician Jackie Tohn (she/her), plus super-secret special experts to try to stump them in their self-proclaimed areas of expertise.

Election day is just around the corner, with vote-by-mail ballots on the way to homes next month. We know it’s not always easy to navigate these propositions on your own. The good news is there’s still time to study up. Get your notepads and pencils ready — it’s time for a one-hour cram session.

In collaboration with PBS SoCal, LAist will be hosting a screening of the new documentary VOCES: LATINO VOTE 2024 produced by Quiet Pictures in collaboration with Latino Public Broadcasting and ITVS in association with PBS SoCal. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion.

Celebrate the Autry of the American West's 36th-anniversary celebration at the Annual Autry Block Party! Enjoy a carnival on the lawn with family-friendly activities. Inside the museum, you can explore the Autry's two PST ART exhibitions, Out of Site and Future Imaginaries.