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Best things to do this week in LA and SoCal: Jan. 5 to Jan. 8

Fire anniversary events, the last of the holiday lights, art exhibits and more of the best things to do this week.

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Best things to do this weekend in LA and SoCal: Jan. 2-4

Winterfest O.C., concerts, Star Wars on the big screen and more of the best things to do during the first weekend of 2026.

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Welcome to 'Creeper’s Crib' — the next evolution of Frankie Quiñones' comedy

A 'Pee-wee’s Playhouse'-inspired web series revolving around the viral CholoFit character played by Quiñones.

A Latino man with a white bandana and a blue tank top and mustache sits on a yellow couch in a basement with a boombox, bike mounted on a wall, and shelf behind him.

New exhibit ‘60 Miles East’ celebrates Riverside’s underground punk scene

It features behind-the-scenes photographs, DIY flyers and more.

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Rose Parade highlights: Themes, photos and grand marshals over the decades

The roses! The fanfare! The beauty queens! And Kenny G playing saxophone on a float.

Rose Parade marching bands brought the magic of teamwork to Pasadena

You can hear the 2026 Rose Parade theme, “The Magic in Teamwork,” reflected in the music of its marching band ensembles.

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Best things to do this week in LA and SoCal: Dec. 29 to Jan. 1

New Year’s Eve parties, a yoga class and hike for the resolution-minded, The Roots rock Disney Hall and more of the best things to do to kick off 2026.

A float with a giant dog and yellow flowers rolls down the street next to a sign that reads, Rose Parade.

Brigitte Bardot, sex goddess of cinema, has died

Legendary screen siren and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died at age 91.

The cultural works becoming public domain in 2026, including Betty Boop

The original Betty Boop, the first four Nancy Drew books and Greta Garbo's first talkie are among the many works from 1930 that will be free to use.

Timothée Chalamet, a Neil Diamond tribute band and more in theaters for Christmas

Also in theaters, Jack Black and Paul Rudd star in a meta reimagining of Anaconda, Amanda Seyfried in a Shaker origin story, and Ralph Fiennes in World War I-era film.

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