Past Events

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.

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.

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.

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!

The dead come to life at LA Plaza! Watch performances that pay homage to the dead through music and dance. Guest performers. Food and beverages will be available for sale. No tickets or reservations required - just stop by!

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.

One For The Books host Traci Thomas (she/her), creator and host of The Stacks podcast, welcomes Danzy Senna (she/her) author of, "Colored Television." and journalist Zach Stafford (he/him) for hot takes, trivia, and lots of fun, so grab a drink and get seated for a literary night like no other.