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Elsa Pereira

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The best things to do in Los Angeles this week

The best things to do in Los Angeles this week

If we could write the rules of living in Los Angeles this would be our No. 1, always at the top of our list: When you live in this city, there’s no excuse for boredom just because it’s a weeknight. There are hundreds of things to do in Los Angeles each week, whether you hit the beach at sunset or go for a morning bike ride, or catch a concert or a comedy show—and that’s really only scratching the surface. Well, we don’t make the rules, but we will provide you with plenty of ideas for your next free weeknight right here. Now go out and tackle these things to do in L.A. this week.

April 2024 events calendar for Los Angeles

April 2024 events calendar for Los Angeles

It’s Coachella time, but Angelenos have plenty of other reasons to sing April’s praises, too: Beach weather is practically here, and some wildflowers, too. From major museum exhibitions to concerts, there are plenty of fun things to do packed into our April events calendar. RECOMMENDED: Full events calendar for 2024

Coachella 2024 lineup, headliners and schedule: everything you need to know

Coachella 2024 lineup, headliners and schedule: everything you need to know

Each year, the Coachella lineup manages to mix together familiar music festival headliners, out-of-left-field reunions and under-the-radar buzz bands. Get the rundown of every artist playing the fest with the full Coachella 2024 lineup—and keep up with schedule info, must-see acts and related shows. RECOMMENDED: See more of our Coachella 2024 coverage Find epic Airbnbs to rent near Coachella Who’s headlining the Coachella 2024 lineup? No Doubt, Lana Del Rey, Tyler the Creator, Doja Cat will headline this year’s festival, with additional sets from J Balvin, Peso Pluma, Blur, Ice Spice, Jhené Aiko, Lil Uzi Vert, Justice, Bleachers and more. When will the Coachella set times be released? You’ll have to hang time: Coachella set times often aren’t released until the week of the festival—and in some cases not until the day before it. Check back here in April and we’ll make sure to have the set times posted once they’re available. Where’s the festival map for this year? Like the schedule, the festival map tends to be released just before the gates open. Recent editions had made some meaningful changes to accommodate the increased crowd capacity (notably moving the Sahara tent). The 2022 and 2023 maps looked pretty similar to previous, pre-2020 editions, with the exception of the Yuma tent moving slightly to the north—we’ll have to hang tight to see if that’s the case again this year. What’s the full Coachella 2024 lineup? Check out the poster for the full Coachella lineup below, inc

May 2024 events calendar for Los Angeles

May 2024 events calendar for Los Angeles

You can almost hear the antsy teenagers tapping their toes as the school year wraps up. That’s right, May is the last month to enjoy your favorite L.A. attractions before summer vacation (and crowds) arrives—parents, time to start brushing up on some kids activities. So make the most of that sweet, pre-summer stretch between Cinco de Mayo and Memorial Day with our May events calendar. RECOMMENDED: Full events calendar for 2024

The best outdoor activities in Los Angeles

The best outdoor activities in Los Angeles

L.A.’s amazing weather (and all of that famous sunshine) makes it perfect for exploring the great outdoors, no matter what time of year. So we’ve concocted a list of our very favorite outdoor activities in Los Angeles, including bucket-list-worthy alfresco screenings, picture-perfect patios, rooftops complete with booze and pools, and seaside sunset strolls. RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in Los Angeles  

The 26 best parks in Los Angeles

The 26 best parks in Los Angeles

Among the lengthy list of picturesque attractions in this city—who can resist the temptation of a hike through Runyon, an afternoon in a botanical garden or a trip to the beach?—there is a wealth of beautiful parks in Los Angeles. Whether you’re an art aficionado or a devoted dog owner, there’s a slice of nature that fits your lifestyle. For those days when you’re looking for things to do but don’t feel like climbing up all 282 steps at the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, roll out a blanket or take a stroll through 26 of the best (and free) parks in Los Angeles. Looking for the most majestic green spaces imaginable? Consider these national parks near L.A.

All of L.A.’s outdoor movies in one calendar

All of L.A.’s outdoor movies in one calendar

Outdoor movies combine two things we love about L.A.: an appreciation of movie-making and spending as much time as possible outside. Alfresco screenings usually start to pop up across the city in the early spring and continue into the fall and holiday season, be it atop rooftop bars, at L.A.’s best parks or even at a Hollywood cemetery. Most of our favorite outdoor series fall into two formats: Alfresco screenings where moviegoers bring their own chair or blanket and can pack together some picnic food, and rooftop ones where you’ll be offered a seat and some on-site snacks as you catch films both old and new. (If you’re looking for a fun date idea, this one takes the cake.) Be sure to check back all year long for updates on the list, as new screenings are always being added. Looking to see a new movie any night of the week? Check out the best movie theaters in L.A. or the few remaining old-school drive-in movie theaters. And for some at-home inspiration, you can always catch up on the best L.A. movies of all time. For screenings with multiple movies on a single night, each film is separately ticketed unless otherwise noted. Also, movie selections tend to change, but we’ll do our best to keep the list below updated on a weekly basis.

Things to do in L.A. this weekend

Things to do in L.A. this weekend

We don’t know about you, but our mind is always focused on the weekend. It can never come soon enough—which is why we’re already thinking about what new restaurants we want to try or where we can drive for the day. Whether you’re looking to scope out the latest museum exhibitions or watch a movie outdoors, you’ll find plenty of things to do in L.A. this weekend. We curate an L.A. weekend itinerary of the city’s best concerts, culture and cuisine, every week, just for you.

The best romantic hotels in Paris

The best romantic hotels in Paris

There's truly no better place for a romantic trip away than to the city of love itself, Paris. They don’t call it the City of Love for nothing. And many of the hotels in Paris will bend over backwards to ensure your stay is as loved-up and passionate as possible, so it's the perfect place to try and woo your soulmate. Or even pop the question if you're ready. From rose petals scattered on the bed to heart-shaped waffles, these gorgeous lodgings have it all. Whatever your budget, trust our tried-and-tested selection of the best romantic hotels in Paris for an extra special stay. Invite us to the wedding, please! Looking for more options? Check out the best Airbnbs in Paris. Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every hotel featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Where to see cherry blossoms in Los Angeles

Where to see cherry blossoms in Los Angeles

Well before the jacaranda trees bloom and just as the California poppies begin to flower, Los Angeles also greets the springtime with cherry blossom season. If you’re after blossoming buds, you’ll largely want to head to a botanical garden or Japanese garden between March and April, though sometimes slightly earlier (other pink trees like peach blossoms can pop off as early as February). As of the beginning of March, you’ll already find some cherry blossoms at a handful of botanical gardens, with more on the way in the next few weeks. You’ll also find some cherry blossom festivals, where a handful of Southern California cities salute their Japanese roots. Oddly enough, while some of these fests take place in parks and along city streets adorned with those delicate pink flowers, some don’t actually feature any cherry trees. Peak blooms are pretty short-lived, so we suggest checking each spot (Instagram tends to be particularly useful) for up-to-the-minute photos before you trek on over. RECOMMENDED: Where to see wildflowers in Southern California

16 best cheap hotels in Paris to enjoy the capital on a budget

16 best cheap hotels in Paris to enjoy the capital on a budget

Paris, the City of Lights, is well-known for its heaps of luxury, boutique hotels on every Parisian street corner. But that doesn't mean you have to take out a loan to visit the gorgeous city. There are plenty of well-located hotels, right by all the iconic landmarks, that are blissfully cheap, meaning you'll have more money to spend on (and not just salivate over) bread, cheese, wine, and of course, those sacred croissants.  These cheaper hotel options in Paris are comfortable, well-maintained, and super stylish, with many only a stone's throw from some of the city's best restaurants and located near metro stations. If you're travelling to the city and want a fun (but budget-friendly) night out, check out our favourite cheap bars in Paris.  Updated for March 2024: Seeing as more and more people are catching the travel bug lately, we figured it would be wise to add a few more hotels to the list. Check out our new additions, featuring a Belleville beauty and a quiet hideaway with a leafy private garden.  RECOMMENDED:🇫🇷 Discover Paris' best neighbourhoods to stay in  👩‍🎨 Live like a Parisian in one of these unique Airbnbs🏨  or make it truly magical with one of Paris' best hotels Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every hotel featured below, we've based our list on top reviews and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Where to see Southern California wildflowers

Where to see Southern California wildflowers

As we move through winter and into spring, Southern California wildflowers are starting to arrive—and bringing a bit of super bloom anticipation along with them. If you embark on one of the best hikes in L.A. right now, you’ll likely find lots of green grasses but not many colorful flowers. Instead, you’ll need to embark on a day trip into the desert to see some standout flora—but even then, the most dazzling displays haven’t arrived quite yet. Since we were lucky enough to actually have a winter with some rain in Los Angeles, the signs do point to being able to see some standout Southern California wildflowers—but maybe not quite yet. What’s the latest bloom status? As of the beginning of March, only Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and, to a lesser extent, Chino Hill State Park have any noteworthy displays of wildflowers. And even at those two, we wouldn’t quite call either a “super bloom.” That said, California State Parks, which manages many of the most notable potential sites for wildflowers, says it anticipates an “impressive” bloom this spring in the desert (and will be regularly tracking the bloom status at its parks on this page). We’ve checked in on some of our favorite spots to see SoCal wildflowers and their current bloom status. We’ll update each location as soon as there’s some new bloom activity. It’s still always a good idea, though, to check with each individual park for the most up-to-the-minute info on any road closures or weather updates. We’ll also shout ou

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Jeff Tweedy

Jeff Tweedy

The Wilco frontman’s freewheeling solo shows balance acoustic takes, deep cut requests and charming banter.

Street Food Cinema

Street Food Cinema

For dinner and a movie, all in one, just follow the food trucks. During the spring, summer and fall, Street Food Cinema throws together a series of outdoor parties—usually alfresco, sometimes in a drive-in format—that include screenings of some of our favorite movies, paired with an assortment of gourmet food trucks and even a live music performance from a cool local band. The screenings are held in venues across L.A. and alternate from week to week, so make sure to check the schedule. Some of the outdoor venues are dog-friendly, allowing you to bring your four-legged cinema lover along. See more of this season’s outdoor movie screenings in L.A.

Frieze Los Angeles

Frieze Los Angeles

The New York export lands in L.A. for its fifth art fair in February. After first debuting in the surreal setting of the Paramount backlot and then decamping to a space next to the Beverly Hilton, the event has since settled on a site-specific tent in the southeast corner of Santa Monica Airport. Frieze’s massive tent is packed with impressive galleries—and its surrounding grounds with lounges and local favorite food—but the price of admission will likely keep out most casual art fans. Thankfully, Frieze is about more than just the fair: Its arrival attracts major openings at free gallery shows all across the city in the days surrounding the event.

Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak

Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak

Let the wild rumpus start at this celebration of beloved children’s author and illustrator Maurice Sendak. The Skirball Cultural Center will be displaying more than 150 sketches, storyboards and paintings from the Where the Wild Things Are creator. Titled “Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak,” the exhibition debuted at the Columbus Museum of Art in 2022 and will sail off (metaphorically speaking) to visit L.A. from April 18 through September 1, 2024. Admission costs $18 for adults, with discounts for students, seniors and children; it’s completely free to visit on Thursdays. In addition to his own books, In the Night Kitchen and Outside Over There among them, the exhibition will spotlight art that Sendak created for a handful of other authors, including Else Holmelund Minarik’s Little Bear, as well designs for Mozart operas and books. The show will also focus on his personal and family life, with portraits he shot, toys he designed and insight into his life as a child of Jewish immigrants and a lover of Romantic music and art.

No Values

No Values

As Coachella has become increasingly pop-friendly, promoter Goldenvoice has made it up to aging locals with more and more genre-focused music festivals with stellar lineups. The latest such case: No Values, a fest filled with punk legends you’re almost sure to find in Gen X’ers T-shirt drawer. The Original Misfits, Social Distortion, Iggy Pop, Turnstile, Bad Religion and Sublime top the lineup for the June 8 show at Fairplax in Pomona, with additional sets from the Dillinger Escape Plan, Power Trip, the Damned, Joyce Manor, Suicidal Tendencies, the Vandals, Black Flag, the Jesus Lizard, L7, the Dead Milkmen and more.

Barbie The Movie: In Concert

Barbie The Movie: In Concert

We thought this year’s Hollywood Bowl lineup was already kenough, but here’s one more addition that has us dreaming in pink: Barbie will screen at the Bowl this summer with a live orchestra performing the score. On July 27, conductor Macy Schmidt will lead the Barbie Land Sinfonietta, an all-women, majority women-of-color orchestra, in a performance that accompanies a showing of the Greta Gerwig film. As is the case with the majority of LA Phil-produced shows, tickets are currently only available to subscribers, but single tickets will become available on May 7.

Bikini Kill

Bikini Kill

Most recollections of Bikini Kill—we suppose this one included—start with the trio’s legacy: their pioneering place among riot grrrl acts and the streak of fiery feminism they’ve inspired in music to this day. But the songs also stand alone; only a few seconds of female bonding anthem “Rebel Girl” is enough to convince you that Bikini Kill was onto something special. After a couple of reunion tours in recent years that counted L.A. among its few stops, Bikini Kill will once again come to town. Frontwoman Kathleen Hanna, drummer Tobi Vail and bassist Kathi Wilcox will play the Wiltern in August.

Museums Free-For-All

Museums Free-For-All

Got a list of L.A. museums you haven’t visited yet? Clear your calendar for Museums Free-For-All, when museums all over the region throw open the doors for free admission. Over 30 museums will drop their admission fees on Saturday, March 23. It’s the perfect opportunity to knock a couple of cultural to-dos off your list, like the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, LACMA, Japanese American National Museum, GRAMMY Museum, the La Brea Tar Pits, the Skirball and more. You’ll still have to pay to see any exhibitions that require a special ticket and for parking, but we can’t say no to free admission. Make sure to scope out the full list of participating museums. (We’d suggest skipping any of L.A.’s always-free museums, as you can visit those admission-free on any other weekend.)

PaleyFest

PaleyFest

Geek out with fellow TV nerds at PaleyFest, the annual weeklong festival of exclusive episodes, clips and panel discussions with the cast and creators of the hottest TV shows. Now in its 41st year, the Paley Center for Media-hosted festival is headed back to the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood from April 12 to 21. The 2024 lineup includes Curb Your Enthusiasm, Loki, The Morning Show, Young Sheldon, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and a 25th anniversary celebration of Family Guy. As you’d expect from that lineup of shows, the assortment of celebrities is just as stacked, including Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hiddleston, Iain Armitage, Albert Kim, Seth Meyers, Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Mila Kunis and Stephen Colbert.  Tickets go on sale to the general public on February 2 at 9am, with presales for Paley members earlier in the week.

Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure

Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure

What better spot to mark the Lunar New Year than “the happiest place on earth”? Disney California Adventure commemorates the Year of the Dragon with a month of multicultural celebrations. Kids can look forward to photo ops and parade processions with Mulan, Mushu, and Mickey and Minnie Mouse, while adults will find a tasty reprieve with treats from China, Korea and Vietnam. You’ll find festive lanterns and the bulk of the activity around Paradise Gardens Park, the Bay Area-esque boardwalk that runs past the Little Mermaid ride. It’s there that you’ll find a half-dozen food carts set up just for the occasion, with special menu items offered at even more preexisting restaurants. If you opt for the Sip and Savor pass ($46), you’ll have six vouchers that are valid for a selection of options at all of the spots (though sometimes at a slightly smaller tasting size). It’s a fun option, but you won’t necessarily save money this way; the tasty BBQ pork bun with kimchi mayo and garlic chile crunch ($9) at Prosperity Bao & Buns just barely beats the $8 average to maximize the value of your selections, though the mandarin orange mousse cake ($6.75) at Lucky 8 Lantern falls under that. Regardless, when it comes to the festival carts, find the one with the shortest line and order all of your picks from there: You can pick among the entire menu of festival offerings at any marketplace stall and then just present your receipt to get your food at its respective location. As for entertainment,

Coachella

Coachella

Nearly 125,000 music lovers make a pilgrimage to the Empire Polo Club during each identical weekend of Coachella, whether bound for campgrounds or shuttling over from golf resorts and midcentury modern homes. Though its bespoke dining experiences and hotel party scene may try to steal headlines, Coachella remains about the relaxed desert air euophoria of a well-curated music festival. Coachella’s all-embracing three-day lineup—topped this year by No Doubt, Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat and Tyler, the Creator—consistently crafts the pool of performers from which all other summer music festivals borrow. RECOMMENDED: See our complete Coachella coverage

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch

A verdant hillside blanketed in native wildflowers? Absolutely enchanting—but totally weather dependent. Perfectly manicured rows of planted flowers? Well, you know, a little less magical but still visually stunning—and way more predictable. For those springtimes when the poppies don’t pop, head to Carslbad’s Flower Fields instead. The nearly 50-acre field in northern San Diego County features a staggering assortment of shades of giant ranunculus flowers, sort of similar to buttercups. They’re only in bloom for about six to eight weeks each year, with a peak period in April—and expect every one of those weeks to be pretty busy—but if you want to frolic and pose in a field of flowers, consider it worthwhile. There’s more than just the namesake field, too, with an orchid greenhouse, a sweet pea maze and U-pick blueberries. For 2024, the Flower Fields are open from March 1 through early to mid-May, depending on the season. Reservations are available now.

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Everything you need to know before heading to the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve

Everything you need to know before heading to the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve

Eschscholzia californica is as essentially Californian as Disneyland, In-N-Out and Huell Howser. Never heard of it? You probably know it better as the California poppy. When we’ve been bestowed with plenty of wintertime rain, our beloved state flower dots the region in bright golden blossoms. We Angelenos are particularly lucky to live less than two hours away from the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve—a more than 1,700-acre park of poppy-blanketed hills. The Poppy Reserve isn’t the only place to see wildflowers, but it’s definitely usually the dreamiest. The reserve (parking lot at roughly 15101 Lancaster Rd; $10) is open year-round from sunrise to sunset, but it’s only dotted with poppies for a very small slice of the year. So before you hit the freeway, make sure you keep these things in mind. Photograph: Time Out/Michael JulianoAntelope Valley California Poppy Reserve in 2023 Follow the bloom status. As of mid-March, there are essentially no poppies to see yet. (Note: All of the photos in this story are from the mid-April peak of the bloom in 2023.) In the most recent dispatch from the reserve, the parks department notes that some fiddlenecks are visible as well as some tiny baby poppies, but otherwise if you went right now you’d see nothing but green-ish hills. That said, if the weather remains mild, the agency expects 2024’s showing to be better than last year’s. Speaking of, 2023 was an odd year at the reserve: It received snow (snow!) in late February, which

These are the 2024 L.A. Marathon road closures you should avoid

These are the 2024 L.A. Marathon road closures you should avoid

Good luck to all those running the L.A. Marathon on Sunday. Also, good luck to anyone thinking about driving anywhere near the L.A. Marathon route on Sunday. It’s your friendly annual reminder that thousands of runners will descend on 26.2 miles of L.A.’s streets this weekend, and an even greater mileage of rolling road closures will shut down traffic near Dodger Stadium, around Downtown, toward Hollywood and in Beverly Hills. (Of course, you’re always welcome to use the Metro to avoid some of these closures and cheer on the runners.) When the L.A. Marathon kicks off on Sunday, March 17, you’re going to want to avoid driving near some of the city’s busiest areas starting at 4 or 5am and until later in the morning or afternoon: Steer clear of Downtown until a little after 10am, avoid Hollywood (specifically near Hollywood Boulevard) until around noon and Beverly Hills until 1pm. West of there, things get a little more complicated. This year’s marathon once again drops the stadium-to-the-sea route for a “Stadium to Stars” one that makes a U-turn around Brentwood and then wraps up in Century City. So Santa Monica won’t be affected by street closures, but Brentwood, Westwood and Century City will be doubly impacted: All of Santa Monica Boulevard from Wilshire Boulevard to Sepulveda Boulevard will stay closed until 6pm, while San Vicente Boulevard in Brentwood will be closed until 5pm. And consider Century City, where you’ll find the finish line and festival, mostly shut down to c

At L.A.’s WcDonald’s pop-up, your McNuggets come served atop anime projections

At L.A.’s WcDonald’s pop-up, your McNuggets come served atop anime projections

WcDonald’s—yes, with a “W”—has popped up with free food in a storefront in a West Hollywood strip mall that’s been flipped into an immersive dining room. Alright, so… what exactly is going on here? Let’s back up first: WcDonald’s has been a fixture in anime and manga for more than four decades, a way to skirt around trademark laws by flipping the McDonald’s golden arches upside-down. But now the fast food giant has decided to partake in the parody too with a rollout of manga packaging and savory chili WcDonald’s sauce around the globe. Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time Out L.A., though, is the only place that you’ll find this WcDonald’s immersive dining experience. OpenTable reservations sold out almost immediately, but you’re welcome to wait in line on March 9 and 10 for a free meal and what I thought was actually a pretty fun though very silly experience. Service runs from 11am to 8pm on Saturday and Sunday, with seatings on the hour—yes, this is a seated experience, limited to 60 people at a time. If you show up without a reservation, it essentially means you’ll be filling in the open seats left by any latecomers, so just keep that in mind. Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time Out Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time Out You’ll easily spot the space on La Cienega Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard by its “W” sign. Inside, you won’t find a typical McDonald’s; instead, it’s a mostly empty space aside from the tables and chairs, though every wall and surface has be

Wayfarers Chapel, SoCal’s singular glass chapel, is closed temporarily but indefinitely

Wayfarers Chapel, SoCal’s singular glass chapel, is closed temporarily but indefinitely

A glassy, faceted modernist structure tucked into a sunny grove of redwoods and perched on a hilltop across from the ocean, architect Lloyd Wright’s Wayfarers Chapel is easily one of the most uniquely beautiful churches in Southern California—and a popular destination for weddings and casual photo ops alike. But its striking Rancho Palos Verdes location has now left the chapel in a precarious position. Wayfarers Chapel announced on Thursday that it had closed both the chapel and the surrounding grounds to the public due to “accelerated land movement” in an area of PV that’s been subject to landslides. As a result, all weddings and events beyond this upcoming Sunday have been canceled, as well. The chapel first announced the news on Instagram, where commenters with wedding dates as far out as next year swapped stories of finding out about their cancellations. (The venue is offering refunds for confirmed reservations.) As it turns out, 175 events between now and October 2025 have been canceled—though, to be clear, that’s not a reopening date, as no plans have been announced. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wayfarers Chapel (@wayfarers_chapel) According to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, the chapel has been raising concerns over land movement for the past several months and requested a city inspection last week. While the city did find damage and signs of movement—as much as five inches between the end of November and the end of December last year

The 10 things Angelenos love most about L.A.

The 10 things Angelenos love most about L.A.

Oh, sure, we could complain about plenty of things in Los Angeles. But in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we’re focused on only offering compliments. For the nearly 10 million people who call L.A. County home, there are plenty of things that keep us firmly rooted here—and things that we don’t just like about L.A., but honestly and truly love. So we turned to our Facebook followers to let us know what they love the most about L.A. As you might expect, the weather was the most popular answer. But not all of the other items on our list below are quite as obvious. Here, according to our followers, are what Angelenos love the most about L.A. The food You know those ampersand T-shirts everyone was wearing a decade or so ago? If you were to make one for L.A.’s food scene, it would probably turn into a floor-length dress: tacos & dim sum & doughnuts & sushi & shawarma & KBBQ & we’ve gone and made ourselves really, really hungry. The weather It’s sunny upwards of 250 days a year and even in the winter the temperature often approaches 70. In fact, with all of the greenery that the seasonal rain brings, we’d say winter is one of the most pleasant periods in L.A. Where else in the country—that isn’t a humid swamp in the summer—can you say that? The vibes Maybe the most intangible characteristic but one frequently mentioned among the responses to our Facebook prompt, L.A.’s chilled vibes make this city a mindset as much as it is a physical place. (Aside from the freeways, which really kill

Free street parking will finally be going away in the Arts District soon

Free street parking will finally be going away in the Arts District soon

UPDATE: After repeated vandalism of the new meters and community pushback, the Arts District parking pilot “has been paused,” according to the program’s website, with more info due “in the coming days.” Our original story appears below. Every Angeleno probably has their own opinion on the absolute worst neighborhood to find street parking. For us, the Arts District absolutely has to be up there. Driving to the revitalized district on the edge of Downtown L.A. pretty much always tests how many times you’re willing to circle the block. Well, that might soon get a little less daunting—for a cost, of course. Starting on December 15, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation will launch a pilot program that turns much of the area’s previously free and often unrestricted street parking into metered spaces. Lines will be drawn to designate spaces and time limits will be added, as well. Fees can be paid at one of five kiosks in the neighborhood or via a pair of smartphone apps. Though pricing has yet to be posted, the spots will be part of LADOT’s L.A. Express Park program, a dynamically-priced system that varies with demand and lets you see availability online. Not all of the neighborhood will be converted to paid parking; the pilot program covers the area roughly between 1st Street, the L.A. River and 4th Street, with an irregular boundary to the west that terminates around the bustling corner of Traction Avenue and 3rd Street, near LA Cha Cha Cha. That means everything south of

Parts of L.A. got as much rain in 3 days as New York does in 3 months

Parts of L.A. got as much rain in 3 days as New York does in 3 months

It’s no secret that Angelenos are a bit soft when it comes to rain, with the slightest drizzle sending freeways into chaos. But this week’s atmospheric river was no joke: More than a foot of rain was dumped on some parts of Los Angeles in the span of only three days. In fact, Downtown L.A. logged its second-wettest three-day rainfall total since records began in 1877, according to the National Weather Service. The area saw 8.51 inches of rain since Sunday, which amounts to a whopping 60% of the area’s average seasonal rainfall and a consecutive total that’s second only to a storm system in 1938. Here are the 3-day observed precipitation totals across the state of California from the atmospheric river event this week. Record-breaking amounts of rain fell in southern California, which resulted in significant flash floods, debris flows, and mudslides. pic.twitter.com/9od3kdfFt2 — NWS Weather Prediction Center (@NWSWPC) February 7, 2024 Some of the city’s hillier areas received even more precipitation than that: Topanga, Bel Air and Woodland Hills all recorded more than a foot of rainfall since Sunday. But how do you really put that number into perspective, especially to out-of-towners who’ve looked on and thought, pfft, so they got a couple of inches of rain, so what? Sure, you could show them the surging L.A. River, mudflows in the Hollywood Hills and an impromptu waterfall in Benedict Canyon but we came up with an even more effective way to communicate the significance of

Mitski, Les Miz, Marvel, Beck and ’90s Disney top the Hollywood Bowl’s 2024 lineup

Mitski, Les Miz, Marvel, Beck and ’90s Disney top the Hollywood Bowl’s 2024 lineup

With the procession of music festival lineup announcements largely out of the way, it’s time for one last tease of summertime music—and easily the most quintessentially L.A. of the bunch. The Hollywood Bowl has jut announced its summer 2024 lineup, and it includes concerts from the likes of Beck, Laufey and Natalia Lafourcade (all of whim will be performing with the LA Phil), Mitski, Gary Clark Jr. and Toto, plus already announced anchor shows like the July 4th fireworks spectacular with Harry Connick Jr. (Boyz II Men will play the pyro-filled season closer) and the Roots Picnic, which includes the Roots, Queen Latifah and Common. That’s all in addition to a handful of evenings that promise stacked lineups of special guests, including a Sammy Davis Jr. tribute, a Juneteenth celebration headlined by T-Pain, a season opener with Michael Bublé that marks the late Henry Mancini’s 100th birthday, a Herbie Hancock concert that reunites his Head Hunters collaborators and the annual two-day Jazz Festival, which includes Kamasi Washington, Robert Glasper and Jodeci. If you’re a Hollywood Bowl veteran, you already know the drill when it comes to ticketing: Subscriptions are available now, single shows will be posted in a couple of months. But for any first-timers, here’s how it works: You can currently buy subscriptions for entire series of tickets for groups of 10 or more. On March 19, “create your own” packages will go on sale, followed by individual show tickets on May 7 (if there’s

Space Shuttle Endeavour has been lifted into a ready-to-launch position

Space Shuttle Endeavour has been lifted into a ready-to-launch position

It embarked on 25 trips into space, a one-way flight to Los Angeles on top of a 747 and a parade along the city’s surface streets. Now, Space Shuttle Endeavour has added one final expedition to its lengthy travel itinerary: a ride on a high-rise–sized crane. On Monday night, the California Science Center pitched the 178,000-pound shrink-wrapped orbiter upright and both raised and lowered it via crane into the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. Now displayed in a vertical, ready-to-launch position in front of an orange fuel tank and a pair of rocket boosters (the only space shuttle in the world that can claim that distinction), Endeavour’s successful lift marks the completion of the most major milestone in the museum’s sixth-month-long “Go for Stack” process. Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time Out It’ll be another few years before you can step inside the museum and see the retired NASA shuttle up close again, but Angelenos can easily catch a glimpse of it right now—at least the top part of it. The nose half of the orbiter as well as much of the fuel tank and rockets are visible from just about anywhere in Exposition Park right now. The best view of the shuttle is from the plaza or green patch between the Coliseum and BMO Stadium, though you can also get a closer-up but more obscured view near the rose garden to the north. You’ll want to see it soon, though: As construction continues, scaffolding will begin to block some viewpoints of the stack in the next two weeks

Los Angeles was named one of Time Out’s best cities in the world right now

Los Angeles was named one of Time Out’s best cities in the world right now

No city is all sunshine and rainbows, but Los Angeles actually comes close—you know, in a literal, meteorological sense at least. There are some metaphorical clouds (home ownership… what’s that?) but in just about every other way, we love L.A. We’re not the only ones to shout “we love it!” either: In Time Out’s 2024 list of the 50 best cities in the world, L.A. ranked 17th, right between São Paulo and Amsterdam. (New York took the top spot in the list.) The list was curated with the help of Potentia Insight, who assisted us in surveying thousands of city-dwellers around the world about aspects like affordability, food and museums, and that data was then combined with insights from our local editors around the globe. L.A. scored particularly high for its food scene, which netted an 89% approval rating in the survey. That’s not shocking if you’ve been dining out or following our recent restaurant coverage: This past year alone brought impressive additions like wow-worthy pasta at Funke, standout omakase at Sushi Sonagi and Japanese-Mexican mariscos at Loreto. Of course, the most exciting developments in L.A. recently haven’t solely been culinary: Cinephiles can again flock to the century-old Egyptian and Vista Theatres, revived by Netflix and Quentin Tarantino respectively, while the intimately-mid-sized concert venue the Bellwether and multi-themed club Level 8 have reawakened DTLA’s after-dark offerings. As for navigating between them all, a trio of new line-linking subway s

Coachella 2024 lineup includes No Doubt, Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat and Tyler, the Creator

Coachella 2024 lineup includes No Doubt, Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat and Tyler, the Creator

After a year where the Eras Tour dominated both the live music scene and pop culture at large, how do you go about programming a headline-grabbing festival lineup. Specifically, if you’re Coachella, do you return to big-name reunions and living legends? Or double down on pop music? This year, it’s a little bit of both. No Doubt, Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat and Tyler, the Creator will headline this year’s festival. Coachella will once again stage two weekends of nearly identical lineups in Indio from April 12 to 14 and April 19 to 21, 2024. As is the case just about every year, a meaningful portion of the tickets up for grabs were claimed during last summer’s presale. Additional passes will go on sale Friday, January 19 at 11am. Including fees, general admission costs between $599 and $649, depending on which tier of tickets you can claim. It’s worth noting that day parking is now only available to people who carpool, so unless you can gather three other friends, you’ll need to pay $719 to $769 for a pass with shuttle access. VIP costs $1,399. Back to the lineup, the smaller-sized names at Coachella are always just as interesting as—if not more so than—the headliners. This year’s edition includes the likes of J Balvin, Peso Pluma, Ice Spice, Jhené Aiko, Lil Uzi Vert, Justice, Gesaffelstein, Khruangbin, Sabrina Carpenter, Bleachers, Grimes, Jon Batiste and Reneé Rapp. And No Doubt—who haven’t been touring since 2015—aren’t the only ’90s/aughts rock acts on the bill, with sets from B

This entirely no-alcohol bar—L.A.’s first—is opening in Chinatown

This entirely no-alcohol bar—L.A.’s first—is opening in Chinatown

Though Dry January is just a short-term regimen for many, this new Chinatown bar is here to help you take a break from booze throughout the year. STAY. is an entirely alcohol-free bar located within Chinatown Central Plaza. You wouldn’t necessarily glean that just from looking at it, though: STAY. is a dimly lit space outfitted with plush couches, shelves full of bottles and tables topped with meticulously prepared drinks, all complemented by a slate of DJ nights and art openings—you know, a bar. Photograph: Courtesy Stan LeeThe Rabbit Photograph: Courtesy Stan Lee That’s all by intention, and the work of founders Stacey Mann and Summer Phoenix. “I wanted to create a place where intentionality is supported,” Phoenix says. “Where an alternative to alcohol-seeped interaction is rewarded and not frowned upon.” You might’ve found the doors open at times over the past few weeks, but STAY. officially opens for business today, Friday. The drinks, concocted by beverage director Derek Brown, are inspired by the 12 Chinese zodiac signs and consist of cold-pressed juices, fresh herbs and zero-proof spirits. Take, for example, the Ox, which combines bourbon alternative Kentucky 74 and vermouth-like Roots Divino Aperitif Rosso with ginger syrup, aromatic bitters and a bit of smoke. Or the Monkey, a Rum-and-Coke–like that uses Caleño Dark & Zesty rum alternative with cola, bitters, lemon, lime and coconut. Non-alcoholic cocktails average around $20, and you’ll also find a couple of win