Past Events

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.

POSTPONED - In light of the ongoing fires in L.A. county, and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of all guests, panelists, and staff, the event has been postponed.

Due to unforeseen circumstances and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of all guests and staff, the show has been canceled.

On January 5, comedian Paula Poundstone (she/her) and hip hop artist Open Mike Eagle (he/him), plus surprise guest experts will join J. Keith and Helen for a trivia show like no other!

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.

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.