Arts

Surprise! Pink will host the 2026 Tony Awards

Iris Kwok — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 21:07:16 GMT

Raise your glass, pop singer Pink will host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7.

Come for the Jeff Koons living sculpture, stay for the wine: A map of LACMA's David Geffen Galleries

Jessica Gelt — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

A colorful map to help guide visitors around LACMA's new David Geffen Galleries, including the best way to the wine bar and how to get a great view of Jeff Koons' 'Split-Rocker' topiary sculpture.

One of LACMA's first commissions finds new life at David Geffen Galleries

Jessica Gelt — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

LACMA first commissioned Alexander Calder to create 'Three Quintains (Hello Girls)' for its 1965 opening in Hancock Park. The beloved fountain was reinstalled more than 60 years later to anchor the museum's new David Geffen Galleries.

LACMA spent nearly $724 million on the David Geffen Galleries — here's how it was all used

Jessica Gelt — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

LACMA's David Geffen Galleries will open April 19 after about six years of construction. The building cost nearly $724 million — here's where that money went.

Exercise is vital to your health, but so are the arts. Here's how to reap the benefits

Keith Wagstaff — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Regular participation in the arts improves cognition, lowers blood pressure and reduces stress, according to "Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Save Lives."

Red-hot director Knud Adams brings his Pulitzer touch to L.A. with 'English' and 'Primary Trust'

Charles McNulty — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Director Knud Adams, one of the most sought after directors of new plays, brings his acclaimed productions of 'English' to the Wallis and "Primary Trust' to the Mark Taper Forum. Both plays, making their L.A. premieres, won the Pulitzer Prize for drama.

Anna Handler to become the Los Angeles Philharmonic's conductor-in-residence

Mark Swed — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Anna Handler, a rapidly rising young conductor, will be given the new title of conductor-in-residence for the next three seasons.

This beloved pop culture art gallery in L.A. is closing after 20 years — is AI to blame?

Marah Eakin — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Dubbed 'the first pop culture-focussed art gallery in the world,' Gallery 1988 is closing after more than 20 years. The small storefront specialized in official licensed art exhibits for franchises and TV shows including 'Lost,' and 'Star Wars.'

Formerly incarcerated artist Mr. Wash paints Compton's past—and is building a $15 million center for its future

Jane Horowitz — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'The City of Compton: Then & Now,' an exhibition by Compton artist Fulton Leroy Washington — known as Mr. Wash — opened late last month. It's part of the formerly incarcerated artist's efforts to raise $15 million for a community arts hub.

L.A. Times Concierge: Where can we go for a fun morning out with our toddler before nap time?

Kailyn Brown — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Looking for things to do in L.A.? Ask us your questions, and our expert guides will share highly specific recommendations.

What would the New York Philharmonic, Met and Armory do without L.A. artists?

Mark Swed — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As Gustavo Dudamel prepares to leave L.A. for NYC, Los Angeles invades the New York performance scene with major projects by Dudamel at the NY Philharmonic, Yuval Sharon at the Met and LA Dance Project at the Park Avenue Armory.

A tale of two Arthur Miller plays: One nails it, one misses the moment entirely

Charles McNulty — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As Arthur Miller's plays surge in popularity, 'Death of a Salesman' dismally disappoints at A Noise Within while 'The Price' thrives in the intimacy of Pacific Resident Theatre.

Shepard Fairey is not afraid of AI art and other lessons from the High Desert Art Fair

Jessica Gelt — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

During a hot weekend in Pioneertown, the High Desert Art Fair drew creatives in droves, including Shepard Fairey and Mark Mothersbaugh, to a region long celebrated for attracting artistic misfits prone to experimentation.

Who says no one cares about ballet? These Gen Z YouTubers are making it cool

Scot Paltrow — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The whimsical YouTube channel Ballet Reign posts explainer videos about classic ballets and dancers, bringing edgy, fun Gen Z vibes to an art form known for attracting an older crowd. The online response is effusive and growing.

'Fences' and 'Dog Man: The Musical': Center Theatre Group pulls out all the stops in new season

Malia Mendez — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:30:00 GMT

Center Theatre Group in its 2026–27 season will wrap August Wilson's Century Cycle with 'Fences,' plus stage some family-favorite shows.

There are no operas more brilliantly wacky than those of Gerald Barry. Look out for 'Salome'

Mark Swed — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:19:21 GMT

Following two of the most brilliantly wacky operas of our time from Gerald Barry, the premiere of his 'Salome' promises to out-wacky the others.

'Kim's Convenience' is back onstage after TV success with its sitcom warmth intact

Charles McNulty — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Ins Choi's 'Kim Convenience,' the Toronto hit play that inspired a TV show, opens at the Ahmanson Theatre, refreshes a familiar immigrant family drama with warmth and gentle humor.

An anti-nuclear art show opened in L.A. County. Then the U.S. bombed Iran

Chloe Shrager — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Pitzer College art exhibit 'Atomic Dragons' speaks to the war in the Middle East in a way the artists never expected — and never wanted — it to.

This L.A. play wants you to feel the story viscerally — by keeping you blindfolded

Todd Martens — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Stripping audiences of their sight, "Poe: Pulse & Pendulum" from Theatre Obscura L.A. toys with the fear of anticipation, using light touch and scent to deliver its narrative.

Pulitzer Prize-winning 'Fairview' comes in a little cloudy in its L.A. premiere at Rogue Machine

Charles McNulty — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Jackie Sibblies Drury's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama "Fairview" receives its L.A. premiere at the Matrix in a Rogue Machine production directed by Oz Scott.

Her whimsical sand art feeds off an endless sense of childlike wonder

Leigh-Ann Jackson — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Naoshi specializes in sunae, the Japanese art of making images out of colored sand. She also creates sweet DIY sand art kits for crafters of various ages.

As 'Spamalot' returns to L.A., Eric Idle is feeling sentimental about his epic career

Malia Mendez — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

As 'Spamalot' returns to the Hollywood Pantages, Eric Idle says of absurdist comedy, 'these are the sort of times when we need it.'

Just outside Joshua Tree, this art fair set in a desert motel is building something you can't get in L.A.

Jane Horowitz — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The High Desert Art Fair offers a distinctly different art fair experience a month after the flurry of Los Angeles fairs in February.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Kenny Scharf

Pamela Chelin — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Oh his ideal Sunday, Kenny Scharf would wake up before sunrise and get moving: swimming at Venice Beach, biking to his studio and hiking to one of the best views in L.A.

Frank Gehry's unrealized vision for Grand Avenue could transform downtown L.A. before 2028

Mark Swed — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Downtown L.A. has the legendary architect's blueprints for a cultural renaissance. It just needs the will to build.

LACMA's David Geffen Galleries, Lucas Museum, Meow Wolf set to open during huge year for art in L.A.

Katie Simons — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This year will see the opening of LACMA's $720-million David Geffen Galleries, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and Meow Wolf's reimagined, '90s-themed movie theater, among others.

Machines replacing workers? What could go wrong? The Actors' Gang revives 'The Adding Machine'

Charles McNulty — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Elmer Rice's "The Adding Machine," an expressionist classic on automation and worker insecurity, speaks directly to an age in which livelihoods are threatened by AI innovation.

Cult play '5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche' becomes an unhinged immersive experience in L.A.

Todd Martens — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Covering topics from anxieties due to war and a culture inhospitable to LGBTQ+ communities, the show, set in the late '50s, is a comedic metaphor that resonates in 2026.

Los Angeles Philharmonic announces new season without Dudamel but as big and bold as ever

Mark Swed — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Los Angeles Philharmonic 2026-27 season is the first without Gustavo Dudamel as music director but remains a visionary leader of the pack

Elaine Wynn's $142-million Francis Bacon triptych is installed in LACMA's new David Geffen Galleries

Jessica Gelt — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

LACMA recently installed a $142-million triptych by Francis Bacon in its new David Geffen Galleries. The gift from Elaine Wynn is among the museum's most valuable holdings.

'Dragon Mama,' part two of Sara Porkalob's epic Filipina American family saga, reels us in for more

Charles McNulty — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Writer-performer Sara Porkalob continues her Dragon Cycle trilogy with the Los Angeles premiere of "Dragon Mama," the second installment of the family epic centered on Filipina mothers taking survival into their own hands.

Inside Knott's Berry Farm, a tiny theater boasts rowdy shows and alums like Steve Martin

Todd Martens — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The historic Bird Cage Theatre, a place for vaudeville-style, fourth-wall-breaking shows, just reopened with a properly enclosed roof and air conditioning.

Trump replaces Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell, marking the end of a controversial tenure

Jessica Gelt — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:08:53 GMT

President Trump announced Friday that Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell will be replaced by Matt Floca, the vice president of facilities operations at the center.

How this L.A. choreographer's cancer diagnosis deepened his connection to dance

Steven Vargas — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Choreographer Jacob Jonas' Stage 4 cancer diagnosis and subsequent battle back to health is reflected in the premiere of a trilogy of new work at BroadStage.

Daniel Radcliffe goes interactive for 'Every Brilliant Thing' on Broadway

Charles McNulty — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Daniel Radcliffe stars in the Broadway premiere of 'Every Brilliant Thing,' an interactive performance piece written by Duncan MacMillan and Jonny Donahoe that meditates on what makes life worth living.

In major blow to arts scene, one of L.A.'s most vital dance troupes to shutter after 20 years

Steven Vargas — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:14:50 GMT

After 20 years of bringing new contemporary dance to Los Angeles, Bodytraffic will cease operations in July. The unexpected news comes a little more than a year after the company received a $1-million multiyear grant from the Perenchio Foundation.

Lauren Halsey's monumental sculpture park opens in South-Central L.A., part of a 'Black renaissance' in art

Jane Horowitz — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Lauren Halsey has finally realized her dream of creating a monumental work of installation art for — and about — her neighborhood. 'sister dreamer,' will be helmed by Halsey's nonprofit, Summaeverythang Community Center.

Misty Copeland, ballerina who promoted 'Marty Supreme,' reacts to Timothée Chalamet comments

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:58:13 GMT

Trailblazing ballerina Misty Copeland says Timothée Chalamet 'wouldn't be an actor and have the opportunities he has as a movie star if it weren't for opera and ballet and their relevance.'

His portrait of MLK in a hoodie went viral. Now he shares a message in his Downtown Disney art

Todd Martens — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Former Imagineer Nikkolas Smith, a self-described "artivist," imbued his Legacy Tower in Downtown Disney with hidden meaning. It's a piece that nods to five Black architects.

L.A. artists — scathed by fire — dominate New York's most talked about art show

Grant Klarich Johnson — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

One in six artists showing at the Whitney Biennial in New York City have lived and worked in L.A. in recent years. Many, including Kelly Akashi and Teresa Baker, had their lives radically transformed by the L.A. fires -- an experience that is reflected in their work.

Kennedy Center loses National Symphony Orchestra director to major L.A. performance center

Jessica Gelt — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Jean Davidson, the executive director of the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., is stepping down to take the top position at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills.

Philip Glass' 'Akhnaten' is back at L.A. Opera, this time with a magnificent John Holiday

Mark Swed — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:15:03 GMT

Los Angeles Opera revives its Phelim McDermott production of Philip Glass' 'Akhnaten' with a new cast headed by countertenor John Holiday and with Dalia Stasevska conducting.

DTLA has a new theater — inside a fake electrical box

Todd Martens — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

With her Electrical Box Theatre, about 6 feet tall and 3 feet deep, S.C. Mero set out to create an impromptu performance space for artists who no longer have an outlet in downtown L.A.

How a mural of Altadena became a symbol of resilience for one small store, through fire and flood

Solvej Schou — Tue, 3 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

A mural spelling Altadena is becoming a local landmark on the wall of a small apparel shop called Sidecca.

Ulysses Jenkins, Los Angeles artist and pioneer of Black experimental video, dies at 79

Malia Mendez — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 23:53:04 GMT

Ulysses Jenkins, the L.A.-born artist who pioneered Black experimental video, has died at 79: 'A true video griot whose work and spirit touched many.'

Can fire-resistant homes be sexy? 'You be the judge,' says this Palisades architect

Noah Haggerty — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 17:26:26 GMT

A new home built in Pacific Palisades is designed for fire resistance without sacrificing architectural beauty.

Kurt Cobain's Fender, Beatles drum head among $1-billion collection going to auction

Malia Mendez — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Jim Irsay, the late billionaire CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, spent a fortune on the world's greatest guitar collection. Now, it's headed to auction.

How a tiny L.A. theater company frees Hollywood writers from development purgatory

Emma Madden — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The tiny Public Assembly theater company is taking community theater to the next level by developing and performing three one-act plays per month. Seeing a show is the only prerequisite to submitting, and you might be surprised by the Hollywood star power that shows up.

This Ukrainian-born conductor takes on Philip Glass in her L.A. Opera debut, and fights for her home country with music

Tim Greiving — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Ukranian-born conductor Dalia Stasevska is making her L.A. Opera debut with Philip Glass' 'Akhnaten.'

Gorillaz's new album 'The Mountain' wants to 'leave the listener feeling optimistic' about death

Julius Miller — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Jamie Hewlett of Gorillaz discusses the group's upcoming, highly anticipated exhibition 'House of Kong' and new album, 'The Mountain.'

The women are triumphant in 'Richard III,' A Noise Within's well-timed portrait of a tyrant

Charles McNulty — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:01:53 GMT

A Noise Within in Pasadena presents Shakespeare's 'Richard III' in a revival directed by Guillermo Cienguegos that stars Ann Noble as the tyrannical king.

Alysa Liu inspires mural that's 'a little rough around the edges, but beautiful at the same time'

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:05:03 GMT

Artist Gustavo Zermeño Jr. created a mural in Gardena honoring U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu, inspired not only by her Olympic gold medals but her personal journey of self-discovery.

Katie Holmes wages sexual warfare in energized new 'Hedda Gabler' adaptation

Charles McNulty — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In a new version of Henrik Ibsen's 'Hedda Gabler' by Erin Cressida Wilson, Katie Holmes stars in a taut, modern production at San Diego's Old Globe directed by Barry Edelstein.

With his first 'Missa Solemnis,' Gustavo Dudamel takes on Beethoven's ultimate spiritual challenge

Mark Swed — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:23:59 GMT

Gustavo Dudamel conducts for the first time Beethoven's epic mass 'Missa Solemnis' for the second program in his Los Angeles Philharmonic Beethoven month.

MOCA acquires boldly transformed Stonewall Jackson sculpture from 'Monuments' exhibition

Jessica Gelt — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT

MOCA has acquired artist Kara Walker's sculpture 'Unmanned Drone,' a reconfigured statue of Stonewall Jackson that's a key part of the museum's groundbreaking 'Monuments' exhibition.

Willie Colón, trombone and salsa legend, dies at 75

Andrea Flores — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:48:15 GMT

Throughout his career, Colón released more than 40 albums, pioneering a salsa sound influenced by the streets of New York City and beloved by Latin immigrant households around the globe.

David Byrne's Imelda Marcos musical 'Here Lies Love" gets a thoughtful makeover at the Taper

Charles McNulty — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:09:42 GMT

David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's 'Here Lies Love' about the rise and fall of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos has its Los Angeles premiere at the Mark Taper Forum under the direction of Snehal Desai.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Betye Saar

Leigh-Ann Jackson — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

At 99, Betye Saar is an icon in the Los Angeles art world. On her perfect Sunday, she'd visit the Pasadena Community College Flea Market, the Huntington and the Apple Pan.

South L.A. just became a Black cultural district. So where should its monument stand?

Kailyn Brown — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

We break down the significance of the potential locations, including Leimert Park, Central Avenue, Exposition Park, Adams Boulevard near Arlington Avenue and others.

How a trip to Monet's garden inspired Takashi Murakami's new show in L.A.

Jessica Gelt — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Japanese master Takashi Murakami took inspiration from a trip to Monet's Giverny for his L.A. solo show at the Perrotin, which features 24 new paintings that explore the link between Impressionism and the historic Japanese art form ukiyo-e or 'floating world pictures.'

Two ex-New Yorkers embrace more-is-more style in their maximalist Pasadena home

Lisa Boone — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Brent Poer and Beau Quillian's historic home is an exuberant collage of Hermès plates, Black Forest antlers, Staffordshire porcelain figurines, majolica plates and art that has been lovingly curated.

Jefferson Mays' complex portrayal of Salieri ignites new revival of 'Amadeus' at Pasadena Playhouse

Charles McNulty — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Tony winner Jefferson Mays stars in a new revival of Peter Shaffer's 'Amadeus,' directed by Tony-winner Darko Tresnjak, at Pasadena Playhouse.

Photographer Wolfgang Tillmans snapped a Frank Ocean cover, but he's a rock star in his own right

Steve Appleford — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT

German-based photographer Wolfgang Tillmans' current exhibition at Regen Projects opened to long lines and an overflow crowd last month.

Her ceramics are as imaginative as her 'Adventure Time' storyboard art

Leigh-Ann Jackson — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Known for her work on "Adventure Time," artist Ako Castuera has a second life as a ceramicist inspired by Southern California's natural resources.

'Here Lies Love' finally lands in L.A. — with its musical take on corruption as relevant as ever

Malia Mendez — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

'Here Lies Love,' David Byrne's disco-themed musical about Imelda Marcos, opens with an all-Filipino cast Feb. 18 at the Mark Taper Forum.

Sylvia Plath haunts 'Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia,' an ambitious but shapeless new work, at Geffen Playhouse

Charles McNulty — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Geffen Playhouse presents the world premiere of Beth Hyland's 'Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia,' directed by Jo Bonney.

'Amadeus' at Pasadena Playhouse is a 'fever dream': Behind the scenes of the lavish show

Jessica Gelt — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

With its intricate set design, period costumes and array of delicate powdered wigs, 'Amadeus' might be Pasadena Playhouse's most lavish production yet.

Tiny iconic soccer moments made with gum wrappers scream 'Fútbol Is Life' at LACMA

Jasmine Mendez — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

'Fútbol Is Life' at LACMA features detailed miniatures that re-create iconic World Cup moments from the last 95 years. The whimsical exhibition comes as Los Angeles prepares for the World Cup in summer 2026.

At Catch One, a funk concert transports you to 1974 — and it's immersive theater at its finest

Todd Martens — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

'Brassroots District: LA '74' is part concert, part participatory theater. How it plays out is up to each audience member.

This L.A. photo project shows loneliness in uncomfortable ways — and helps people feel seen

Deborah Vankin — Mon, 9 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Chronic loneliness increases the risk of heart disease and dementia by up to 40%. A new exhibition at the Los Angeles Center of Photography, featuring Dr. Jeremy Nobel and artist Lisa McCord, explores how creative expression can heal our crisis of disconnection.

LACMA sets opening date for highly anticipated David Geffen Galleries

Malia Mendez — Thu, 5 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMT

LACMA's David Geffen Galleries, the culmination of a two-decade campus transformation, will open to museum members on April 19.

The Kennedy Center was always in the political spotlight, but not like this

Mark Swed — Tue, 3 Feb 2026 19:51:11 GMT

A look at what might be behind the closing of the Kennedy Center, which was created as a political act, and what that could mean.

Jason Alexander and Stephen Sondheim's 'Sweeney Todd' proves to be a bloody good match in La Mirada

Charles McNulty — Tue, 3 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Jason Alexander directs 'Sweeney Todd,' Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's masterpiece, in a revival at La Mirada Theatre starring Will Swenson and Lesli Margherita.

See the stuff dreams are made of at this experimental L.A. gallery show

Leigh-Ann Jackson — Mon, 2 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Sarah Sze, known for unconventional work, presents "Feel Free," a collection of new paintings and two immersive video installations at Gagosian Beverly Hills. The immersive art show champions the mind's eye, in all its random, fragmented glory.

Trump says 'dilapidated' Kennedy Center will close for two years for renovations

Jessica Gelt — Mon, 2 Feb 2026 04:05:18 GMT

President Trump says he will move to close the Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction.

Justin Tanner plunges into family trauma in his solo show 'My Son the Playwright' at Rogue Machine

Charles McNulty — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Playwright Justin Tanner stars in his new solo show, 'My Son the Playwright,' which is having its world premiere in a Rogue Machine production, directed by Lisa James.

For these thrifters, their rental is 99% secondhand goods, and 'that's part of the fun'

Lisa Boone — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Former Bay Area residents Tess van Hulsen and Andrew Chait created a California Coastal vibe inside their Westwood condo with thrifted furnishings and antique treasures.

Eddie Izzard's breakneck solo 'Hamlet' opts for cracking good storytelling over subtlety

Charles McNulty — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:08:46 GMT

Wry, gender-fluid British comedian Eddie Izzard's solo 'Hamlet,' adapted by Mark Izzard and directed by Selina Cadell, arrives at the Montalbán Theatre for the touring production's Los Angeles run.

Part screening, part listening party, this nostalgic L.A. event celebrates Black cinema

Kailyn Brown — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

From 'Waiting to Exhale,' 'Boomerang' and 'The Wood,' this L.A. event celebrates classic Black films and the iconic soundtracks that help bring them to life.

La Brea Tar Pits receives largest-ever donation toward new Ice Age research center as part of campus makeover

Malia Mendez — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Thanks to its largest-ever donation, the La Brea Tar Pits will now house the Samuel Oschin Global Center for Ice Age Research.

This California theme park inspired Disneyland, Bob Baker Marionettes — and tickets are $19

Todd Martens — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Oakland's Children's Fairyland, which turned 75, is an argument that storytelling, combined with old-fashioned play, has a timeless appeal.

Fed up with perimenopause or menopause? The We Do Not Care Club is here for you

Deborah Vankin — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Melani Sanders is over it.

Julia Bullock's song recital, 'From Ordinary Things,' is anything but ordinary

Mark Swed — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:06:06 GMT

Soprano Julia Bullock presents her song recital, 'From Ordinary Things,' with cellist Seth Parker Woods and pianist Connor Hanick at the UCLA Nimoy Theater.

Patrick Page finds Shakespeare's villains disturbingly human in 'All the Devils Are Here'

Charles McNulty — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Patrick Page's traveling lecture-solo show reanimates Shakespeare's villains in master class presentation at BroadStage.

After 18 years and 1 million visitors, beloved L.A. children's exhibit debuts revamped experience

Jessica Gelt — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Skirball Cultural Center has remade its interactive Noah's Ark installation, which leads directly into its refreshed Bloom Garden for a host of kid-friendly fun.