California Story, a new play about Pio Pico and the origins of modern Los Angeles is at the Caminito Theater through June 3 lamag.com/arts-and-enter…

The "Happy 99th birthday, Marilyn!" auction from @juliens_auctions has lots of relics that once belonged to the late star at prices meant to be accessible to first-time collectors. Check out six of my favorite unusual items from the sale. #MarilynMonroe lamag.com/arts-and-enter…

Free movies in L.A. this weekend 🎬 Sean Baker & Pluto TV bring Grease, Saturday Night Fever & Ghostbusters to Gardena Cinema to support indie theaters 🍿 📍 June 7–8 🎟️ Read on for showtimes and more about the theater’s story from Chris Nichols ⬇️ lamag.com/arts-and-enter…

Happy Friday the 13th? 🫣 EIGHT L.A. theaters are marking the 45th anniversary of the slasher movie TONITE. See my article at @lamag 🍿 lamag.com/arts-and-enter…

PEE-WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE cast and crew reunion Saturday at the historic @thealex_theatre . Come meet the actors who played Dottie and Francis and Simone and raise money to fight cancer. Hosted by @danagould 🍿 See my story at lamag.com/arts-and-enter…

HERB ALPERT AND THE TIJUANA BRASS live in Las Vegas! INCREDIBLE performance from the 90-year-old legend who played all his original hits. “The last time I played the strip was in 1967,” Alpert told the roaring crowd at the Wynn. “I think I wore this same suit.”

GREETINGS FROM THE JUPITER 2 🚀 June Lockhart turns 100 today! From "Meet Me in St. Louis" to "Lassie" to "Lost in Space," the actress has been appearing in movies since 1938!

WILLIS WONDERLAND in North Hollywood was the outrageous creation of songwriter Allee Willis (1947-2019). The 1937 Kesling Modern Home is currently FOR SALE and it lives on forever as a fabulous new POP-UP BOOK lamag.com/arts-and-enter…

"La Bamba" Comes to Life in this new photo book 📷 Beautiful behind-the-scenes moments w/ Lou Diamond Phillips Esai Morales and the cast and crew of the iconic 1987 Ritchie Valens rock 'n roll biopic. 📸: Merrick Morton lamag.com/arts-and-enter…

FINALLY checked “This is Spinal Tap” off my movie list 🎬 It was very good but perhaps I’m more grateful that it led to Christopher Guest’s brilliant mockumentary trifecta “Waiting for Guffman,” “Best in Show” and “A Mighty Wind.” A sequel is coming in September.

Batman Uncut Flicker Ring Sheet, 1966, Heritage Auctions entertainment.ha.com/itm/action-fig…

Disney+ just dropped a new “Disneyland Resort 70th Collection” with POV ride videos from Haunted Mansion, Incredicoaster & more. Now you can ride from your couch 🎢🎥 No lines. No dropped phones. All magic. Read more from Chris Nichols 🎢👻🌴⬇️ lamag.com/arts-and-enter…

The Outrageous Wardrobe of Richard Simmons Goes to Auction 💰 Amongst the art and tchotchkes of the fitness guru, his collection of more than 80 bedazzled tank tops lands at Bonham’s. See my story at lamag.com @lamag. lamag.com/arts-and-enter…

So cool, hanging at Asteroid Vinyl Cafe and they showed me a physical copy of the interview I did with Chris Nichols about immersive entertainment in Inglewood. So glad that the Asteroid s/o made the piece 🙏

For 50 years, lampsmith Joe Rinaudo has crafted vintage-style lighting for Disneyland, historic Pasadena homes & beyond. A Best of L.A. 2025 honoree. 💡 Read the full story from Chris Nichols ⬇️ lamag.com/bestofla/best-…

Pasadena’s beloved Doo Dah Parade has been postponed to Nov. 22, 2026, due to wildfires & funding issues—giving marchers extra time for outrageous costumes. Read the full story from Chris Nichols 👇 lamag.com/arts-and-enter…

Why is so much land around LAX empty? In the ’60s, jet noise lawsuits sparked mass buyouts, erasing whole neighborhoods. The ghost streets remain to this day. Uncover the haunting history of LAX’s lost neighborhoods from Chris Nichols ⬇️ lamag.com/ask-chris/ask-…

✨ The Final Act at the Mayan ✨ After 98 years, the Mayan Theater will close Sept. 7. Its final act? The Exotikon Super Shock Show — a day of magic, music & mystery. One last night to remember. 🎭 Read the full story from Chris Nichols ⬇️ lamag.com/arts-and-enter…

Downtown’s Landmark Bradbury Building Gets a Glow Up lamag.com/architecture/d…

From Outrageous Pumpkins to Disney Imagineering — Terri Hardin is the queen of the Halloween carve. 🎃 She shares her best pumpkin-sculpting tips just in time for spooky season. Read on for more from Chris Nichols ⬇️ lamag.com/style/terri-ha…