Local press Time Out Los Angeles news
You can find an immersive Alice in Wonderland cabaret hidden behind a bookcase in the historic Hollywood Roosevelt
Fall down the rabbit hole.at Time Out Los Angeles news
Primary Author: Mark Peikert
The Los Angeles Edition
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All 38 departmentsSunday, September 13
Local press We Like L.A.
10 Things To Do For This Sunday in L.A. [9-13-2026]
Let’s get your Sunday going, Angelenos! In the queue for today in L.A. you’ll find Fiestas Patrias Family Day atat We Like L.A.
Brian Champlin
Saturday, September 12
Local press Secret Los Angeles
Culver City’s annual Arts Fest returns this October with live music, food trucks, and an International Arts Zone — and entry is completely free
The Culver City Arts Fest is bringing a full day of art, live music, food, and community to the Culver City Arts District this October. Formerly known as the Culver City Art Walk & Roll, the annual festival returns for its 8th year on…at Secret Los Angeles
Sarah Nash
Local press We Like L.A.
10 Things To Do For This Saturday in L.A. [9-12-2026]
Ready to engage with your Saturday in SoCal? Let’s get it rolling. On tap for today in L.A. you’ll theat We Like L.A.
Brian Champlin
Friday, September 11
Local press Time Out Los Angeles news
Hurricane damage has canceled Santa Monica’s debut Ocean Way festival
The Killers, Olivia Dean and Jack White were set to headline the fest from the same folks as Coachella.at Time Out Los Angeles news
Primary Author: Michael Juliano
Local press Los Angeles Times
The team behind smash hit 'Amadeus' returns for 'The Visit' at Pasadena Playhouse
Director Darko Tresnjak and star Jefferson Mays from Pasadena Playhouse's hit show 'Amadeus' are back with an adaptation of Friedrich Dürrenmatt's 'The Visit.'at Los Angeles Times
Jenelle Riley
Local press Los Angeles Magazine
A ‘Taste of SoFi’ Prepares for the NFL Season
The latest food and drink options at the home of our Los Angeles NFL teamsFood & Drink at Los Angeles Magazine
Kimberly Ramirez · Food & Drink
Local press Time Out Los Angeles news
The world’s largest pop-up book is officially on view at the Los Angeles Central Library
Who says L.A. doesn't read?at Time Out Los Angeles news
Primary Author: Mark Peikert
Local press Los Angeles Times
Aztec Empire rises in gripping spectacle with reimagining of Sophocles' 'Antigone' at Getty Villa
The Getty Villa production of Evelina Fernández's 'Antigone: In the Language of Kings," co-produced by Latino Theater Company, resets Sophocles tragedy to pre-conquest Tenochtitlan, Mexico.at Los Angeles Times
Charles McNulty
Local press Secret Los Angeles
This spine-chilling pop-up bar opens tonight in Los Angeles with themed games and killer cocktails
Alice Carruthers
Local press Los Angeles Magazine
Chef Favorites: Suzanne Tracht, Executive Chef-Owner of JAR, Reflects on Her Famed Dishes
The beloved Beverly Grove chophouse turns 25 with a month of festivitiesFood & Drink at Los Angeles Magazine
Jasmin Rosemberg · Food & Drink
Local press Los Angeles Magazine
Posh Nosh: Malka Brings Modern Kosher Dining to SIXTY Beverly Hills
The chef Eyal Shani-helmed restaurant opened on Sept. 1Food & Drink at Los Angeles Magazine
Haley Bosselman · Food & Drink
Thursday, September 10
Local press We Like L.A.
Things To Do This Weekend in Los Angeles [9-11-2026 to 9-13-2026]
Need a roadmap for the weekend? Your trusty friends at We Like L.A. have a few ideas. In view thisat We Like L.A.
Brian Champlin and Christina Champlin
Local press Time Out Los Angeles news
BeautyCon returns to downtown L.A. next week, with Keke Palmer, Cardi B and tons of wellness programming
As if we needed another reason to be excited for a full day of beauty fun.at Time Out Los Angeles news
Primary Author: Mark Peikert
Local press Los Angeles Magazine
LA28 Aims to Showcase Local Food Vendors with New Program
The L.ocal A.uthentic Program will give hundreds of local vendors the opportunity to serve spectators in 2028 Olympic zonesFood & Drink at Los Angeles Magazine
Payton Zagacki · Food & Drink
Local press Time Out Los Angeles news
The Holloway is reimagining bar food to make it destination-worthy
Offering smart riffs on bar food staples, chef Andrew Rodriguez is performing culinary magic on fries, nachos and more.at Time Out Los Angeles news
Primary Author: Mark Peikert
Local press Los Angeles Times
Magic Mountain announces new roller coaster with 'hoverbikes' that feel like they're flying
Thrill Glider, coming in 2027, places guests on suspended, bike-like seats and boasts speeds of up to 50 mph.at Los Angeles Times
Todd Martens
Local press Los Angeles Magazine
City Council Votes to Advance Fast-Food Worker Protections
In a 10-2 vote, Los Angeles City Council voted in favor of schedule stability and workers’ rightsFood & Drink at Los Angeles Magazine
Julia Szymanski · Food & Drink
Local press Los Angeles Magazine
Blue Box Café, Café Leon Dore and Other Hot New Eateries Inside Shops
With coffee bars, cafes and coveted restaurants, these stylish SoCal boutiques are redefining the retail experienceFood & Drink at Los Angeles Magazine
Jasmin Rosemberg · Food & Drink
Local press Los Angeles Times
How the Lucas Museum's epic battle for a home ended in L.A.
George Lucas' quest to find a permanent home for his namesake museum started more than 20 years ago and involved land battles in Chicago and San Francisco before the project landed in L.A.s Exposition Park.at Los Angeles Times
Jane Horowitz
Local press Los Angeles Times
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Jimmy Smits
The 'L.A. Law' actor enjoys a long coastal bike ride and a Geffen Playhouse matinee to feel a little L.A., a little New York.at Los Angeles Times
Dinah Eng
Local press Los Angeles Times
How a 1931 church became Silver Lake's glamorous new boutique hotel
There's a cross on the roof, stained glass in the windows and a choir loft upstairs, but this historic building is no longer a house of worship.at Los Angeles Times
Christopher Reynolds
Local press Los Angeles Times
From Banksy to Boba Fett: A map of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
The new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is vast, and could keep you walking for days. Here's a handy illustrated map to guide your way.at Los Angeles Times
Jessica Gelt
Making waves
- Up 39 Love & SaltManhattan Beach Eat score, 82
- Up 23 1886 at The RaymondLos Angeles Eat score, 86
- Up 17 Angelini OsteriaLos Angeles Eat score, 86
- Up 10 Polo LoungeBeverly Hills Eat score, 88
- Up 6 The Musso & Frank GrillLos Angeles Eat score, 88
Wednesday, September 9
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Providence, Pizzeria Mozza, The Musso & Frank Grill, and 63 moreat AAA
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Local press Los Angeles Times
Sad cat dads just want to be loved
Everyone has heard of the 'crazy cat lady.' But being a cat daddy comes with its own cultural stigmas. One study, at least, argues men with cats are less dateable than men with dogs.at Los Angeles Times
Todd Martens
Local press Los Angeles Times
Cats want to talk to us. Scientists are trying to decipher the meow
Cats are conversationalists. Researchers suggest the meow has evolved over centuries as a tool to better communicate with humans.at Los Angeles Times
Todd Martens
Making waves
- Up 20 A RestaurantNewport Beach Eat score, 85
- Up 14 Poppy & SeedAnaheim Eat score, 87
- Up 13 Kimpton Shorebreak HotelHuntington Beach Stay score, 87
- Up 11 Fairmont Breakers Long BeachLong Beach Stay score, 85
- Up 7 Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & SpaAnaheim Stay score, 88
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- Up 7 Paséa Hotel & SpaHuntington Beach Stay score, 88
- Up 5 Balboa Bay ResortNewport Beach Stay score, 91
Tuesday, September 8
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AAA in Los Angeles
The Resort at Pelican Hill, Balboa Bay Resort, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, and 254 moreat AAA
- Three Diamonds
Local press Time Out Los Angeles news
The world’s largest beach cleanup ever will be attempted at Venice Beach next week
A group of eco-conscious organizations are working together to break a record—and they’re hoping Diplo will join, too.at Time Out Los Angeles news
Primary Author: Gerrish Lopez
Local press Los Angeles Times
11 must-see things at the sprawling Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
George Lucas was highly involved in the creation and curation of the 300,000-square-foot Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. The museum and grounds are a lot to take in so here's an essential hit list to help you plan your visit.at Los Angeles Times
Jessica Gelt, Brittany Levine Beckman, Amy Nicholson
Local press Los Angeles Times
What can a 'Star Wars' fan expect at the Lucas Museum? Vehicles, costumes and maybe some inspiration
'Star Wars' fans will find much to love, including costumes, props--and inspiration--at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.at Los Angeles Times
Amy Nicholson
Local press Los Angeles Times
These 13 California destinations are splendid in the fall — and now's the time to book a trip
From Joshua Tree and Cambria to Borrego Springs and Mendocino, here are our picks for where to travel as the weather cools down.at Los Angeles Times
Christopher Reynolds
Monday, September 7
Local press We Like L.A.
Things To Do This Week in Los Angeles [9-7-2026 to 9-11-2026]
Need a head start on the week to come? We gotcha’. Lined up for this September 7-11 in Los Angeles,at We Like L.A.
Brian Champlin and Christina Champlin
Local press Secret Los Angeles
California’s best scenic train ride is a 140-year-old railway winding through 381 curves and towering redwoods while climbing to 1,750 feet
California is packed with things to do, from chasing waterfalls and exploring national parks to cruising its scenic coastline. But when it comes to taking in the Golden State’s landscapes, few experiences can match seeing them from a train…at Secret Los Angeles
Sofia Delpueche
Los Angeles’s Best 100
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- 1 SomniWest Hollywood · Spanish Eat score, 97
- 2 HolboxLos Angeles · Mexican Eat score, 95
- 3 SelineSanta Monica Eat score, 94
- 4 HayatoLos Angeles · Japanese Eat score, 93
- 4 n/nakaLos Angeles · Modern Kaiseki Eat score, 93
- 6 Anajak ThaiSherman Oaks · Thai Eat score, 92
- 6 Osteria MozzaLos Angeles · Italian Eat score, 92
- 6 Restaurant KiLos Angeles · Contemporary Korean Eat score, 92
- 9 Mori NozomiLos Angeles · Japanese Eat score, 91
- 9 RépubliqueLos Angeles · Mediterranean Eat score, 91
The full 100 → 721 ranked
- 1 ProvidenceLos Angeles · Seafood Drink score, 98
- 2 KatoLos Angeles · Taiwanese Drink score, 97
- 3 ThunderboltLos Angeles · Southern-Inspired Cocktail Bar Drink score, 91
- 4 DaisySherman Oaks · Mexican Drink score, 90
- 5 Bar Next DoorWest Hollywood Drink score, 89
- 6 1886 at The RaymondLos Angeles · American Drink score, 86
- 6 VandellLos Angeles Drink score, 86
- 8 BestiaLos Angeles · Italian Drink score, 84
- 8 Capri ClubLos Angeles · Italian Drink score, 84
- 10 Bar FloresLos Angeles Drink score, 82
The full 100 → 65 ranked
- 1 The Beverly Hills HotelBeverly Hills Stay score, 92
- 2 The Maybourne Beverly HillsBeverly Hills Stay score, 91
- 3 Hotel Bel-AirLos Angeles Stay score, 90
- 4 Waldorf Astoria Beverly HillsBeverly Hills Stay score, 89
- 5 L'Ermitage Beverly HillsBeverly Hills Stay score, 88
- 5 The Peninsula Beverly HillsBeverly Hills Stay score, 88
- 7 Casa Del MarSanta Monica Stay score, 87
- 7 Conrad Los AngelesLos Angeles Stay score, 87
- 7 Shutters on the BeachSanta Monica Stay score, 87
- 7 The Resort at Pelican HillNewport Coast Stay score, 87
The full 100 → 298 ranked
- 1 Hotel Bel-Air SpaLos Angeles Do score, 95
- 2 La Prairie Spa Beverly HillsBeverly Hills Do score, 91
- 2 Spa Montage Laguna BeachLaguna Beach Do score, 91
- 2 The Spa at Beverly WilshireBeverly Hills Do score, 91
- 2 The Spa At Pelican HillNewport Coast Do score, 91
- 2 The Spa at The West Hollywood EDITIONWest Hollywood Do score, 91
- 7 Chuan SpaPasadena Do score, 86
- 7 Conrad Spa Los AngelesLos Angeles Do score, 86
- 7 Fairmont Spa Century PlazaLos Angeles Do score, 86
- 7 ONE SpaSanta Monica Do score, 86
The full 100 → 15 ranked
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