Things to do
Downtown L.A.’s infamous graffiti towers are being immortalized in a new Tony Hawk game
Tucked inside an announcement about the El Rey Theatre’s inclusion, there’s a tagged-up building that sure looks like Oceanwide Plaza.
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Restaurants
Two of L.A.’s best bars were just named among the best in North America
Los Feliz’s Mírate jumped an astonishing 34 places from last year’s 50 Best Bars list—and now comes in at a tidy number 12.
Art
You can step inside LACMA’s new building months before opening during this Kamasi Washington performance
The local saxophonist will perform with an ensemble of more than 100 musicians inside the upcoming David Geffen Galleries.
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California is running out of license plate numbers—here’s what happens next
The DMV is shuffling the format for the first time in 45 years as new car sales soar.
Restaurants
Issa Rae is opening a pizzeria and bar in Downtown L.A.
Downtown Dough will open on May 3 inside the same complex that houses Lost and Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen.
Restaurants
Review: L.A.’s most expensive restaurant is (unfortunately) worth it
But when, why and for whom? I spent around $1,800 at Somni in West Hollywood to find out.
Travel
You can finally take Metro to LAX more easily starting in June
The C and K Line will bring you within blocks of the airport thanks to the LAX/Metro Transit Center station, but you’ll still have to wait another year for the...
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L.A. was just named the smoggiest city in the U.S.—again
Despite making some progress, Los Angeles takes the unenviable crown for the 25th time.
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There’s a new, easier way to score an elusive Magic Castle invite
Next weekend, Magic Castle Live on Stage offers a one-time way into the members-only club.
Movies
Cinespia’s first cemetery screenings of the summer have been announced—take a look
Including a David Lynch tribute.
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