Frank Gehry, the man behind breathtaking architecture such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and Experience Music Project in Seattle, seems to have a mind that operates on a different level. His style and influences sometimes seem impossible to describe, as his creations can often feel otherworldly yet oddly familiar.
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Dita Von Teese at House of Blues
Dita Von Teese, America’s queen of modern burlesque, is back at House of Blues on Sunset Strip for four nights with her Burlesque: Strip Strip Hooray tour. We’re giving away tickets for her shows on June 19 and June 20.
LA’s Best Singles Bars
L.A. boasts a lot of options as far as culture an entertainment, but its best commodity could possibly be its stock of hot and available singles who are always game to mingle. There’s something going on every night, and for those looking to get back into the dating scene, there are some great options.
Free LA Street Fairs, Festivals and Parades
LA is home to some of the largest, most iconic and varied street festivals, street fairs parades and celebrations. With 10 million people calling Los Angeles home, there are a variety of arts and cultural celebrations throughout the year.
DJ Thee-O’s Guide to LA
Veteran LA DJ Thee-O shares some of his favorite spots and secrets in LA.
Bootie LA Celebrates Eight Years of Mashups
Twice a month, the Echoplex hosts Bootie LA, a neon-infused dance party with performers of all shapes and sizes dancing on stage as DJs play wildly divergent mashups, pairing Swedish House Mafia with Bryan Adams or Run-DMC with Creedence Clearwater Revival in one song, for example.
LA Chef: Danny Fischer of Baby Blues BBQ
Walking into Baby Blues BBQ, a few things are obvious. First, given the aroma that emanates from the open kitchen, it is clear that there is some serious barbecuing going on. Second, based on the decor, the owner of the place must be from Philly.
Handsome Coffee in the Arts District
Tyler Wells of Handsome Coffee talks about his principles, his itinerant past and some of his favorite LA coffee shops.
LA Karaoke Bars for Beginners, Pros
LA’s cut-throat karaoke scene has a lot to offer: incredible singers, delusional American Idol wannabes, celebrities and everything in between. In fact, recording artists such as Fred Durst and Jennifer Hudson have been known to drop in on local karaoke spots and sing their own tunes.
Local Band: Allah-Las Guide to LA
If not for the band’s Tumblr, an unsuspecting listener might figure the Allah-Las recently emerged from a time capsule. Vocalist and guitarist Miles Michaud describes his favorite spots in Los Angeles.
