This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
Get Out: Hike Under the Supermoon, Transmission L.A.'s Last Weekend, Free Comic Book Day

HIKE: Want to hike under the light of tonight's supermoon? It should be a beautiful spring evening for such a hike. Meet at the Sooky Goldman Nature Center in Franklin Canyon for a full moon jaunt at 7 pm. The moderately strenuous hike features great views. For more information about hikes, check out Franklin Canyon's calendar.
ART: This is the last weekend of Transmission L.A., an art festival curated by Beastie Boy Mike D, so you should head over if haven't checked it out yet. (Don't forget to take a few on shots from the exhibit on Instagram.) Tickets from the Diplo & Mad Decent Crew Live Performance have sold out but there might be a few tickets left at the door.
COMICS: Today is Free Comic Book Day. Who is participating? You can check out this store locator to find out which shops you should check out near you.
FILM: REDCAT is hosting an international children's film festival—but we're pretty sure you it's okay to show up if you're still a child at heart. On today's schedule, you can watch children's short films from all over the world: the Netherlands, Japan, Germany, Italy and France. There are screenings that begin at 12 pm, 1:30pm and 3 pm. For more information, check out the full REDCAT schedule.
-
But Yeoh is the first to publicly identify as Asian. We take a look at Oberon's complicated path in Hollywood.
-
His latest solo exhibition is titled “Flutterluster,” showing at Los Angeles gallery Matter Studio. It features large works that incorporate what Huss describes as a “fluttering line” that he’s been playing with ever since he was a child — going on 50 years.
-
It's set to open by mid-to-late February.
-
The new Orange County Museum of Art opens its doors to the public on Oct. 8.
-
Cosplayers will be holding court once again and taking photos with onlookers at the con.
-
Littlefeather recalls an “incensed” John Wayne having to be restrained from assaulting her and being threatened with arrest if she read the long speech Brando sent with her.