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Watching the The Vault: Bankrupt is like witnessing the awkward love-child of Wall Street and The Rocky Horror Picture Show on its first day at work as a bastardized and modernized 1950s educational film, but, you know, on a stage.
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Some of us watching "Mad Men" might be inspired to take up cigarettes or day-drinking, but your local librarian has a list of titles to consider if you're the type who wants to pick up a book. The Los Angeles Public Library put together a list of books from the "Mad Men" themselves, novels that Don Draper read and even a few dispatches from the steno pool.
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Seattle-based choreographer Dayna Hanson is bringing her latest dance theater creation, GLORIA'S CAUSE, to REDCAT for its Los Angeles premiere in four performances this week.
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After the Canadian premiere of "Bully," a documentary looking at kids who are tormented by their peers, director Lee Hirsch told the audience that while he's no ratings expert, it certainly seems hypocritical that his film -- which portrays real life -- should get an R rating when other movies that glorify violence get a PG.
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We found quite a few photography and film events happening around town tonight: Adult Swim's 'Eagleheart' screens at Cinefamily with star Chris Elliott and hosted by Aziz Ansari; the Getty opens two photo exhibitions on celebrity and a film series on Fred Zinnemann; and a Paul Mazursky Retrospective at the Skirball. Read on for all the details.
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It's hard to believe it's been three years since Origami Vinyl first opened its doors. Since then, the record shop/box office/concert loft has been embraced by the Echo Park community, and has hosted some unforgettable events. LAist sat down with store owner Neil Schield to chat about tonight's cupcake-filled anniversary celebration, the latest vinyl trends and Origami's plans for Record Store Day on April 21.
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When "American Idol" contestants aren't on stage in front of the cameras dazzling the nation with their vocal talents, they live communally in a Los Angeles mansion. But it turns out in the same room where the young hopefuls are now singing, not so long ago it's where couples were swinging for a racy Playboy TV reality show.
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The popular photo app Instagram launched in the Android market today, leaving behind its prior iPhone exclusivity. Naturally--and after a flood of downloads--the internet is clogged with haters who be hating, evoking the old epic Coke versus Pepsi battle and some class warfare style barbs pitting phone versus phone.
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One of our favorite oceanfront venues is Santa Monica's Annenberg Beach House, and today they've announced their summer pool hours, and a great new ongoing event just for the grown ups.
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It's a weird week for comedy, due in no small part to Easter coming up on Sunday. So, if you've got some free time this week, check out Splitsider's fantastic look at the Los Angeles comedy scene.
