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Where to commemorate the 55th Chicano Moratorium on the Eastside: Marches, plays and more

Whether you’re marching, watching a play, or reflecting on history, here’s how to honor the movement this weekend.

A colorful mural on the side of a building features a man wearing a dark shit and black tie. Next to him is a man holding up a sign that says "Stop Chicano Genocide."

'Hacks' creators talk about bringing the latest season of the Emmy-nominated show to LA

From the Americana at Brand to late night TV, the minds behind the comedy Hacks on setting the show in our backyard.

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It’s not just Kendrick and Dr. Dre — the Compton Art and History Museum’s new expansion will highlight much more

The museum’s new space will be five times as large, with interactive, hands-on exhibits.

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Tough luck: Some LA County libraries run out of Laufey card. Here's how to get one

Jazzy Gen Z singer Laufey debuted a new album — and an LA County library card to go with it.

A teal and purple card that reads The Laufey Book Club on it and LA County Library.

A 'black moon' will appear in the sky this weekend, but you won't see it. Here's why

A black moon is a type of new moon, when it's nearly between Earth and the sun.

Little Tokyo will welcome a new farmers market for the first time in years

The Saturday market will highlight Japanese American vendors in the heart of Little Tokyo in downtown L.A.

A daytime view of the Isamu Noguchi Plaza at JACCC, where the weekly farmer's market will be held beginning late August.

Will Seth Rogen get his awards moment?

The comedian satirizes the Hollywood game in 'The Studio.' He’s also playing it.

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Heads up crate diggers: VinylCon! is coming to LA this weekend

Around 80 vendors from West Covina to Holland will gather at the California Market Center in downtown Los Angeles.

An overhead shot of a vinyl record convention in Philadelphia. Dozens of attendees are digging through crates of records spread across a large showroom floor.

In a tough Pokémon economy, is it harder to become the very best?

Demand from collectors and resellers makes it hard even to find the latest card sets in stores, but for young players, Pokémon is about more than money.

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Where you can learn to play the Pokémon card game in Los Angeles

Whether you’re a nostalgic adult or looking for a screen-free hobby for your child, here are a few places to learn the Pokémon trading card game.

Two pairs of hands pick up trading cards with colorful images on them. Underneath the cards there's a mat on the table that features a yellow duck with a quizzical look.

Best things to do this weekend in LA and SoCal

See Lucha VaVoom in their last show at The Mayan, explore the El Segundo Art Walk and join the Mrs. Roper bar crawl. Plus, John Williams' music at the Hollywood Bowl and more.

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‘Abbott Elementary’ star Janelle James on why she and Principal Ava Coleman won’t be boxed in by expectations

The comedian reflects on the darkness and joy in her comedy after being Emmy nominated for the fourth time.

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