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August 13, 2018

Rodeo Realty's Sherman Oaks agents Marly Tempel lists home of actress Maureen O’Hara

The onetime Encino home of the late Irish actress Maureen O’Hara is on the market for $2.399 million. Marly Tempel of Rodeo Realty Sherman Oaks holds the listing, which is featured in the LA Times.

Tucked behind private gates, this traditional-style home features an atrium-style entry, new hardwood flooring, black marble pillars, high ceilings, three fireplaces, a wet bar, a wine room, and French doors that open to the pool deck.

Built in 1961, the single-story home comes with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a study/office. The master bedroom includes walk-in closets that are hidden behind a mirrored wall.

According to the Los Angeles Times, O’Hara purchased the house in 1993 and owned it for about five years. The late Irish actress starred in films such as “Miracle on 34th Street,” “The Black Swan,” “How Green Was My Valley,” and many more. She was one of the last surviving stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood.

To read the LA Times article on this property, click HERE.

August 10, 2018

The Best Escape Rooms In Los Angeles

Escape rooms are popping up in just about every major US city, and thanks to Hollywood’s stacks of storytellers and set designers, the trend’s infiltrated LA as well. There are now dozens of places throughout the city where teams of players can solve puzzles and use clues to escape a (temporarily) locked and painstakingly themed room before the timer runs out.

The premise might sound challenging at first, but escape rooms are some of the coolest things to do in LA; they’re seriously fun for groups of friends or as team-building for a small company, or as a date that’ll let you know whether or not you can actually trust the person you swiped right for. We tested a slew of rooms across the city to come up with the following checklist of must-try escape experiences in LA — gather up a few of your favorite people, and start sleuthin’.

(Note: New rooms open constantly, sometimes taking the place of others, so call ahead to make sure the one you want to do is still around.)

Stash House

Koreatown
Standout room: There’s only one
In a nondescript K-town building, you’ll be initiated into a drug gang by a crew expecting you and your teammates to find all the baggies of dope and flush ‘em down a toilet in a locked room before the cops bash down the door. Totally immersive and entirely on-theme, Stash House is the rare escape room with replay value, thanks to an in-game decision that sends various groups in different directions.

60 Out Echo Park

Echo Park
Standout room: The Cartel
60Out is a multiple-location franchise spread across the city, and their Echo Park location’s completely devoted to a game they call “The Cartel: DEA Undercover.” It’s almost the opposite of Stash House, in that you’re an undercover agent who needs to escape from the drug gang you’ve infiltrated. Our group got gummed up on some pretty frustrating stuff in this room, but the experience ends with a bang that makes it all worthwhile.

Evil Genius

Mid-City
Standout Rooms: Occam’s Apartment/Norcross Art Gallery
The two escape rooms at Evil Genius can be played back-to-back — and that’s what you’re going to want to do, since the story (involving an art thief framing you) crosses over between them. The rooms might look bare-bones, but that’s part of the appeal: keys, clues, and even doors are hidden in ingenius spots.

ESCRooms

North Hollywood
Standout Room: Nuclear Option
Full disclosure: Thrillist contributor Wilder Shaw and his dad are the guys behind this new escape room, which is located in two shipping containers behind a small theater in North Hollywood. It’s not just nepotism that locked their spot on the list, though: the room’s full of pop-culture in-jokes and the setup (you’re tasked with disarming a nuclear weapon) is one that’s perfect for the escape room countdown trope. Just try not to MacGruber yourself.

QuestRoom

Koreatown
Standout Room: Red Giant
Though their Cannibal’s Den room is also pretty great, QuestRoom’s Red Giant has got a big ‘ol twist that would be terrible to give away, but literally breaks just about every rule of escape room protocol, and makes it a total must-play. The Indiana Jones-esque story (and the very, very cool special effects that go along with it) are presented in a way that’s as immersive as possible; you’re definitely going to Instagram your adventure-seeker photo when you’re done.

Get The F Out Room

Downtown
Standout Room: The Virus
Both of the rooms at Get The F Out are fun, but The Virus gets our pick over the more challenging Experiment for its interesting method of clue-giving: with a real-live person acting a part that totally makes sense in the story, sitting in the room with you. You and your team are scientists who’ve been exposed to a deadly virus and are tasked with finding an anecdote in time; there’s some high-tech sorcery hidden throughout, as well as some low-tech puzzles that take serious brainpower to solve.

Hatch Escape

Mid-City
Standout Room: Lab Rat
Lab Rat unquestionably has the highest production value of any of the rooms we’ve mentioned so far. You’ll start off locked in a cage in which you are the rats being experimented on by an evil doctor, and (if you can get out of that first section, which is harder than it seems), you’ll be thrown into a madcap maze that takes true teamwork to solve.

Virtual Room

Hollywood
Standout Room: Chapter I
Bordering on being a tourist trap, Virtual Room is also LA’s first all-virtual-reality escape room (as you can probably tell by the name), which gives it sort of a more kid-friendly appeal than some of its competitors. This also gives it the ability to transport you and your team to different worlds, which is part of the fun as you solve puzzles involving dinosaurs, mummies, and the gravity on the Moon. Note: There are multiple experiences here, and your team will have to choose between them on the spot.

60Out Hollywood

Hollywood
Standout Room: Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle
60Out’s Hollywood location has three rotating rooms — and, when it first opened, the Jumanji room seemed like just a temporary promotional tie in to the (actually pretty good) Rock reboot. It’s become semi-permanent, though, and the fact of the matter is it’s actually one of the best escape rooms in LA, with stunning set design, slick special effects, and puzzles that require different players to take on different avatars from the movie. Clever!

Catalina Room Escape

Avalon
Standout Room: There’s only one
The appeal of this one-room business lies in its simplicity. It’s on Catalina Island, which means it’s not going to be as sophisticated as its mainland counterparts, but if you’re on the island and are an escape room aficionado it’s totally worth your time: the puzzles’ homemade feel are refreshing after the whammo-bammo aspect of some of the other rooms, and there’s a strong logical element that’ll make you proud of each clue you get correct.

The Basement

Sylmar
Standout Room: The Courtyard
Escape room enthusiasts rightly love all four of the Basement rooms for their attention to detail and their serial story, which keeps adding new “chapters” as the business expands. The latest, room “The Courtyard,” is a tech-and-actor-heavy offering that’s fully immersive, and continues the story of Edward Tandy — a man with a peculiar love of taxidermy. Beware: he may be coming for you.

Maze Rooms Hollywood

Hollywood
Standout Room: World of Illusions
Similar to 60Out, Maze Rooms are actually all individually owned rooms under the same umbrella, so there’s not really a standard of greatness across the board. That said, one that most escape enthusiasts can agree on is World Of Illusions, with circus and magic tropes playing a part in challenging, technologically impressive puzzles.

Story courtesy of Thrillist.

July 12, 2018

The Best Waterfall Hikes In Los Angeles

With its canyons, parks, nature preserves, and forests, Los Angeles boasts a ton of hikes, but not many end with the reward of a majestic waterfall (thanks, drought). And since we can all agree there’s something magical about watching a stream of water cascade over rocks, especially after sweating your way there, here are 10 excursions that lead to terrific tumblers, with a difficulty-out-of-five scale for each.

Millard Canyon Falls

Altadena
Short and sweet is the best way to describe this abbreviated hike to Millard Falls. The trek takes you alongside a picturesque stream that you occasionally do have to cross, but it’s easy enough to bring the kids. At the end, you’ll find a pretty waterfall splashing from a massive boulder — a rewarding sight considering the mere 1.5 miles it takes to get there. Pro tip: Before you go, look into purchasing an Adventure Pass parking permit, which allows you to park your car in a private lot.
Difficulty level: 1

Solstice Canyon Falls

Malibu
Hike less for the exercise and more for the bragging rights? This 2.1-mile nature walk masquerading as a hike is your jam, with a kid-friendly path leading to a modest 30ft waterfall (it’s dried up a bit these days, but there’s still a trickle) and creek. You’ll also find the ruins of the Roberts Ranch House that burned down in a 1982 wildfire — meaning you get to play Indiana Jones and explore the crumbling remnants of the estate. For a more serious workout, continue onto the Rising Sun and Sosotmo Trails, two slightly more taxing hikes with an ocean view payoff, or the Dry Canyon Trail, which ends in a taller seasonal waterfall.
Difficulty level: 1

Sturtevant Falls

Sierra Madre
City dwellers yearning for an escape will find it on this picturesque and mostly shaded 3.5-mile hike, starting at the Chantry Flats trailhead in sprawling Angeles National Forest. Along the way, you’ll spot rich foliage, occasional wildlife, and a handful of privately owned rustic cabins nestled in the forest. Be prepared for a few obstacles — like shallow stream crossings and a hilly incline toward the end — that make you feel as if you’re in a real-life Super Mario Bros. game.
Difficulty level: 3

Hermit Falls

Sierra Madre
Located just downstream from Sturtevant Falls, this 2.5-mile hike starts in Chantry Flats at the same spot as its neighbor. Though Sturtevant is a longer trek, this one demands a slightly more treacherous journey through a lush canyon; you’ll navigate narrow trails with a sheer drop-off at certain points and handle some rope-climbing action (a must if you want the most scenic views of this 30-foot tumbler). In the summer, watch out for cliff jumpers and swimmers taking advantage of the refreshing swimming hole created by the falls.
Difficulty level: 4

Eaton Canyon Falls

Altadena
Just when you think you’ve aced this moderate 3.4-mile hike it does a big 180, switching to rocky, rugged terrain that’s trickier (but admittedly more fun) to navigate. You’ll never be lonely on this trek, which is wildly popular with slow-moving families and dogs on the weekends, so be prepared to share the stunning sight of the 40ft-tall cascade with a crowd of other waterfall-seekers.
Difficulty level: 4

Monrovia Falls

Monrovia
For proof that size doesn’t matter, head to Monrovia Falls. What this 30ft cascade in the San Gabriel Mountains lacks in height, it makes up for in consistency thanks to an underground spring that keeps the water flowing no matter what time of year. That same water source also means verdant foliage flourishes everywhere, providing a shaded canopy (and relief from the sun) along the mostly level, less-than-two-mile trail.
Difficulty level: 2

Paradise Falls

Thousand Oaks
Pro: 40-foot Paradise Falls in Wildwood Regional Park flows impressively year-round, even when it’s not rainy season. Con: Because its source is sewage runoff (yep, gross), the water isn’t clean, so refrain from allowing your dog (or anyone else) to splash around in there. Numerous routes can lead you to the falls, with most trails ranging from a few miles to over four.
Difficulty level: 3

Trail Canyon Falls

Tujunga
Though the infamous Station Fire ravaged this area in 2009, the all-levels trail has since reopened and been repaired. The approximately four-mile hike in a quiet, secluded canyon includes a handful of stream crossings, gorgeous greenery, and 700 feet of elevation gain — all leading to a pretty 30-foot waterfall.
Difficulty level: 2

Switzer Falls

La Canada Flintridge
To see a waterfall without putting in a lot of work, try this hiker-approved excursion in the San Gabriel Mountains. Clocking in at just over three miles, the easy-in, easy-out path snakes across a photogenic stream lined with oak trees. Unlike other waterfall hikes, this one doesn’t quite lead you to the base (unless you’re a somewhat skilled climber), but enjoying the 50-foot tumbler from a short distance is good enough for most.
Difficulty level: 2

The Grotto

Malibu
Brush off your bouldering skills for this truly unique three-mile expedition, which takes you to a small, slightly hidden grotto surrounded by giant rocks. You’ll find a mini waterfall (best right after it rains) at the grotto’s base and — as long as you’re willing to get a little dirty — plenty of opportunities to explore.
Difficulty level: 3

Article by Thrillist.

July 11, 2018

Schedule of Free Museum Days in Los Angeles For July

The intent of this “cheat-sheet” is to denote specific free days in any given month where Los Angeles museums that normally charge an admission waive their entry fees (not including parking). For this post we’re detailing July, 2018.

A reminder for this month that The Natural History Museum and the La Brea Tar Pits Museum both skip their free admission first-Tuesdays for the months of July and August. That said, La Brea Tar Pits offers free late-night Fridays (5 to 8 p.m.) starting this month and ending in August. NHM and La Brea Tar Pits Museum will also have free admission days on every Tuesday in September.

As always remember there are over two dozen museums in and around Los Angeles that offer free admission ALL the time which are not listed here.

Enjoy!

Free Museum Days in Los Angeles – July 2018

[JULY 1] Museum of Latin American Art

[JULY 1] Craft and Folk Art Museum (pay what you can)

[JULY 5] Japanese American National Museum (from 5 to 8 p.m.)

[JULY 5] MOCA Grand & MOCA Geffen (from 5 to 8 p.m.)

[JULY 5] Skirball Cultural Center (noon to 5 p.m.)

[JULY 5] USC Pacific Asian Museum (5 to 8 p.m.)

[JULY 5] Huntington Library (note that you have to reserve passes for the free day in advance, and it books up fast. For this reason we’d suggest you take a look at the free day for August and start planning when you need to be online to grab the tix)

[JULY 5] Long Beach Museum of Art (3 to 8 p.m.)

[JULY 6] Norton Simon Museum (5 to 8 p.m.)

[JULY 6] Pasadena Museum of California Art (noon to 5 p.m.)

[JULY 6] Long Beach Museum of Art (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

[JULY 6] Free late-nights at La Brea Tar Pits Museum (5 to 8 p.m.)

[JULY 8] Museum of Latin American Art

[JULY 8 ] Craft and Folk Art Museum (pay what you can)

[JULY 10] Los Angeles County Museum of Art (also free for L.A. County residents with valid I.D. after 3:00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays all month long)

[JULY 10] Autry Museum of the American West

[JULY 12] Japanese American National Museum (from 5 to 8 p.m.)

[JULY 12] MOCA Grand & MOCA Geffen (from 5 to 8 p.m.)

[JULY 12] Skirball Cultural Center (noon to 5 p.m.)

[JULY 12] Long Beach Museum of Art (3 to 8 p.m.)

[JULY 12] USC Pacific Asian Museum (5 to 8 p.m.)

[JULY 13] Long Beach Museum of Art (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

[JULY 13] Free late-nights at La Brea Tar Pits Museum (5 to 8 p.m.)

[JULY 15] Museum of Latin American Art

[JULY 15] ] Craft and Folk Art Museum (pay what you can)

[JULY 17] Los Angeles County Arboretum (note: the tram doesn’t run on this day)

[JULY 17] South Coast Botanic Garden

[JULY 17] Descanso Gardens

[JULY 19] Japanese American National Museum (all day)

[JULY 19] MOCA Grand & MOCA Geffen (from 5 to 8 p.m.)

[JULY 19] Skirball Cultural Center (noon to 5 p.m.)

[JULY 19] Long Beach Museum of Art (3 to 8 p.m.)

[JULY 19] USC Pacific Asian Museum (5 to 8 p.m.)

[JULY 19] Pasadena Museum of California Art (5 to 8 p.m.)

[JULY 20] Long Beach Museum of Art (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

[JULY 20] Free late-nights at La Brea Tar Pits Museum (5 to 8 p.m.)

[JULY 22] Museum of Latin American Art

[JULY 22] ] Craft and Folk Art Museum (pay what you can)

[JULY 26] Japanese American National Museum (from 5 to 8 p.m.)

[JULY 26] MOCA Grand & MOCA Geffen (from 5 to 8 p.m.)

[JULY 26] Skirball Cultural Center (noon to 5 p.m.)

[JULY 26] Long Beach Museum of Art (3 to 8 p.m.)

[JULY 26] USC Pacific Asian Museum (5 to 8 p.m.)

[JULY 27] Long Beach Museum of Art (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

[JULY 27] Museum of Latin American Art (5 to 9 p.m.)

[JULY 27] Free late-nights at La Brea Tar Pits Museum (5 to 8 p.m.)

[JULY 29] Museum of Latin American Art

[JULY 29] Craft and Folk Art Museum (pay what you can)

Article courtesy of We Like LA.

June 20, 2018

Places In LA To Watch The World Cup

The World Cup is underway!

Looking for a spot to watch it with your fellow fans? From bars to bowling alleys, we’ve got your guide to where to catch the games around the city. And here is the full schedule if you need it.

THE FOX AND HOUNDS

This is the bar for die-hard fans. The Fox and Hounds promises to show every World Cup match. They will open 15 minutes before the start time of the earliest matches. They boast 10 TVs throughout the bar and two projector screens. You’ll have to plan ahead for the more popular matches, though, since the bar requires tickets for the England vs. Panama game on June 24 and the England vs. Belgium game on June 28.

The Fox and Hounds is located at 11100 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, CA 91604.

JOXER DALY’S

Joxer Daly’s is the place to go for a traditional pub vibe. They’ve got lots of TVs, a dart board, a pool table, and a full bar. They’ll be opening at 5 a.m. just for the World Cup and will serve a full Irish breakfast. They recommend that fans call to check that they’re open for their games at (310) 838-3745.

Joxer Daly’s is located at 11168 Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90230.

YE OLDE KING’S HEAD

They call themselves an “Ambassador for all things British,” and claim to be one of the most recognizable British pubs in the world. Crowds might be a bit bigger on days when England is playing, but Ye Olde King’s Head will broadcast all of the World Cup games. For fans looking for a bit more from their viewing experience, the pub is also walking distance from the beach and Santa Monica Pier.

Ye Olde King’s Head is located at 116 Santa Monica Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90401.

GUELAGUETZA

This Koreatown bar will open as early as 5 a.m. on game days. Guelaguetza offers breakfast and big screens for early-bird soccer fans. It’s earned approval from L.A. Times food critic Jonathan Gold and offers authentic Oaxacan food. Call the bar at (213) 427-0608 or visit their website to find out what games they’re screening.

Guelaguetza is located at 3014 W Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90006

BIG WANGS

Big Wangs claims to have more HDTVs than anyone else in the city. They will screen every soccer game and open their doors at 5 a.m. for the earliest games. They’re even offering a World Cup breakfast burrito for early-risers.

Big Wangs has two locations at 5300 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 and at 801 South Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90017

SHARK’S COVE

Shark’s Cove will open at 5 a.m. for select games, but otherwise they’ll keep their regular hours, which means opening at 11 a.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. weekends. They boast 50 flat screens inside and outside on their patio and a breakfast menu added for the soccer season. The bar recommends to call ahead to check which early morning games they’ll be screening at (310) 545-2683.

Shark’s Cove is located at 309 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

LA PLAZA DE CULTURA Y ARTES

LA Plaza offers plenty of activities during some of the most popular games of the season! McDonalds will host viewing parties at the plaza for the Mexico vs. Korea game and the Germany vs. Sweden game both on Saturday, and for the final match on July 15th. Entry is free, but requires registration. They promise interactive activities, live entertainment, and a free McDonald’s breakfast.

La Plaza de Cultura y Artes is located at 501 N Main St. Los Angeles, CA 90012.

HIGHLAND PARK BOWL

L.A.’s oldest bowling alley might not be the first place soccer fans would think to go to watch the World Cup match, but it boasts a unique experience. It will show every game from the quarterfinals until the finals on the alley’s 15-foot projector, so viewers can watch while they bowl.

Highland Park Bowl is located at 5621 N Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90042.

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Story courtesy of LAist.

June 11, 2018

Rodeo Realty’s Beverly Hills agent Roger Perry reps buyer who purchased home of ‘Gossip Girl’ screenwriter Stephanie Savage

“Gossip Girl” co-creator and screenwriter Stephanie Savage has sold her Los Feliz home for $3.128 million. Roger Perry of Rodeo Realty Beverly Hills represented the buyer.

The sale made news in the Los Angeles Times.

The 1939 Spanish Colonial home comes with three bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The 2,341 sq. ft. of living space includes a living room with wood-beamed ceilings, a dining area, a center-island kitchen, and a family room.

French doors open up to a back patio, which includes a swimming pool, spa, and an outdoor fireplace.

To read the LA Times feature on this sale, click HERE.

June 11, 2018

Free 'Shakespeare in the Park' Schedule

“Summer’s lease hath all too short a date,” Shakespeare wrote in his 18th sonnet. Make sure your summer doesn’t pass by too quickly by indulging in one of the many free Shakespeare in the Park performances around Los Angeles.

We’ve compiled a schedule of all of the free and donation-based Shakespeare to be found in the Los Angeles area during the summer of 2018.

While admission is free for any and all, why not leave a few dollars to help continue supporting free Shakespeare in the City of Angel?

Check out the listings below, and enjoy the show!

Shakespeare in the Park

2018 marks the 15th year of the Independent Shakespeare Co. Ten weeks of free Shakespeare will launch on June 30 at the Old Zoo in Griffith Park with A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Titus Andronicus then begins on July 28, and both plays run through September 2 at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays-Sundays. Check this link for a detailed schedule. Arrive early to nab a good seat.

Shakespeare by the Sea

Shakespeare By The Sea will once again offer a ten-week program of admission-free performances with two featured productions: The Merry Wives of Windsor and The Winter’s Tale.

Shows will take place at a variety of venues across the Los Angeles area, including stops in Beverly Hills, Long Beach, Hermosa Beach, South Pasadena, Whittier, and an extended run at Point Fermin Park in San Pedro.

The complete schedule is as follows:

June 14: The Merry Wives of Windsor – Point Fermin Park in San Pedro at 8 p.m.

June 15: The Merry Wives of Windsor – Point Fermin Park in San Pedro at 8 p.m.

June 16: The Merry Wives of Windsor – Point Fermin Park in San Pedro at 8 p.m.

June 21: The Winter’s Tale – Point Fermin Park in San Pedro at 8 p.m.

June 22: The Winter’s Tale – Point Fermin Park in San Pedro at 8 p.m.

June 23: The Winter’s Tale – Point Fermin Park in San Pedro at 8 p.m.

June 28: The Merry Wives of Windsor – Point Fermin Park in San Pedro at 8 p.m.

June 29: The Winter’s Tale – Point Fermin Park in San Pedro at 8 p.m.

June 30: The Merry Wives of Windsor – Point Fermin Park in San Pedro at 8 p.m.

July 5: The Winter’s Tale – Point Fermin Park in San Pedro at 8 p.m.

July 6: The Merry Wives of Windsor – Point Fermin Park in San Pedro at 8 p.m.

July 7: The Winter’s Tale – Point Fermin Park in San Pedro at 8 p.m.

July 8: The Merry Wives of Windsor – Hesse Park in Rancho Palos Verdes at 7 p.m.

July 11: The Winter’s Tale – Valley Park in Hermosa Beach at 7 p.m

July 12: The Merry Wives of Windsor – Valley Park in Hermosa Beach at 7 p.m.

July 13: The Winter’s Tale – Monte Verde Park in Lakewood at 7 p.m.

July 14: The Winter’s Tale – Rush Park in Los Alamitos at 7 p.m.

July 18: The Merry Wives of Windsor – Schabarum Regional Park in Rowland Heights at 7 p.m.

July 19: The Winter’s Tale – Garfield Park in South Pasadena at 7 p.m.

July 20: The Merry Wives of Windsor – Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro at 7 p.m.

July 21: The Winter’s Tale – Cesar Chavez Park in Long Beach at 7 p.m.

July 22: The Merry Wives of Windsor – Cesar Chavez Park in Long Beach at 7 p.m.

July 25: The Winter’s Tale – La Mirada Regional Park in La Mirada at 7 p.m.

July 26: The Winter’s Tale – Birch Park in Santa Ana at 7 p.m.

July 27: The Winter’s Tale – Wilson Park in Torrance at 7 p.m.

July 28: The Merry Wives of Windsor – Wilson Park in Torrance at 7 p.m.

July 29: The Merry Wives of Windsor – Terreana Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes at 7 p.m.

August 1: The Winter’s Tale – Adventure Park in Whitter at 7 p.m.

August 2: The Merry Wives of Windsor – Garfield Park in South Pasadena at 7 p.m.

August 3: The Winter’s Tale – Potocki Center for the Arts in Mission Viejo at 7 p.m.

August 4: The Merry Wives of Windsor – Los Encinos State Historic Park in Encino at 7 p.m.

August 5: The Merry Wives of Windsor – Eisenhower Park in Seal Beach at 7 p.m.

August 8: The Merry Wives of Windsor – Soka University in Aliso Viejo at 7 p.m.

August 9: The Merry Wives of Windsor – Roxbury Park in Beverly Hills at 7 p.m.

August 10: The Winter’s Tale – Polliwog Park in Manhattan Beach at 7 p.m.

August 12: The Merry Wives of Windsor – Crown Valley Park in Laguna Niguel at 7 p.m.

August 15: The Winter’s Tale – CSU Dominguez Hills in Carons at 7 p.m.

August 16: The Merry Wives of Windsor – CSU Dominguez Hills in Carons at 7 p.m.

August 17: The Winter’s Tale – Point Fermin Park in San Pedro at 8 p.m.

August 18: The Merry Wives of Windsor – Point Fermin Park in San Pedro at 8 p.m.

Visit the Shakespeare by the Sea calendar page for more details on each of the locations and any changes to the schedule.

Even More Free Summer Shakespeare

Another option for free Shakespeare is at The LA SummerFEST presented by the Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival.

This year, Othello will be performed on July 21, 23, 28, 30 and August 11-13. Each show begins at 8 p.m. Though admission and parking are free, the group suggests a donation of $10.

Schedule provided by We Like LA.

June 7, 2018

The Best Restaurants in Los Angeles Right Now

HOLLYWOOD

An indulgent meat-centric nirvana from Adam Perry Lang
BBQ genius/Jimmy Kimmel’s best friend Adam Perry Lang has finally opened his first LA restaurant, and to say it’s a barnburner would be an understatement. He legitimately may have the best steak in town with his rib-eye, the French onion soup will knock you out, and — oh yeah — there’s a giant dinosaur-sized short rib that’s as perfectly smoked-and-dry-rubbed as anything you’ve ever eaten in your life. Will your wallet feel hurt after you leave? It will, but this is definitely a good kind of hurt.

SHERMAN OAKS

The Valley’s new hot pot spot
This ambitious new Asian fusion joint’s essentially a dolled-up version of Mongolian BBQ: choose a ton of ingredients, hand them to a chef, and get an instant dinner. Here’s the thing, though: those ingredients include out-there options like alligator and camel as well as more-traditional options including meatballs and lobster, and they’ve also got curries and a full-on cocktail menu.

WEST HOLLYWOOD

A new barstaurant from the Jones crew
The group behind some of LA’s longest-running all-stars (The Roger Room! Jones!Bar Lubitsch!) are back with this gorgeous, date-friendly, French-ish barstaurant/partying space. The cocktails here are from award-winning bartender Brittany Olsen, who’s dreaming up interesting concoctions like the Northern Trick, with gin, bergamot, lemon, coconut water, and blue peaflower; food, meanwhile, ranges from starters like radish with butter to a saffron-laced crab rice entree and, of course, steak frites.

SANTA MONICA

The Westside’s modern Indian answer to Baadmash
Move over, Cassia: the Westside’s newest modern Asian hit is Tumbi, which is an Indian restaurant that — like the critically acclaimed Eastside favorite Baadmash — takes classic flavors and masterfully reinvents them. Dishes include charbroiled paneer tikka with yogurt, curry, and mint chutney, and an Afghani seekh kebab with ground lamb, fennel, and tomato chutney.

WEST HOLLYWOOD

A ‘90s TV throwback restaurant that’s more than just gimmicks
Surely by now you’ve heard all about Saved by the Max, the Saved by the Bell-themed restaurant that’s been Instagrammed by every single person you know. If not, here’s the CliffsNotes version: yeah, it looks great on Instagram, but the food is from a guy who’s worked for Michelin-starred restaurants (Entente and Schwa), which means it’s more than just a novelty act. They’ve decided to keep the pop-up running at least through September, so you’ve still got time to get in there so long as you’re not HOPPED UP ON CAFFEINE PILLS.

BURBANK

Burbank’s standby is back on the up and up
It’s not an entirely new restaurant, but after a reported $10 million renovation it might as well be: this now-stunning Burbank restaurant’s open again after a year, and boasts a massive patio overlooking the city, as well as a brand new menu with a full cheese and charcuterie bar as well as American wagyu brisket and whole roasted branzino with shaved fennel and oven-roasted tomato.

May 31, 2018

KCRW’s Free Summer Nights Events Schedule for 2018

With summer less than a month away, you’ll want to start making plans — fortunately, Los Angeles offers lots of great free events all summer long. One of the best options is KCRW’s Summer Nights, with a whole slew of outdoor music events throughout summer 2018.This year’s edition of KCRW’s Summer Nights begins on June 2. Now in its ninth year, Summer Nights offers dozens of fun, free, all-ages outdoor music shows over the course of the summer throughout the greater Los Angeles area, with venues as far north as Santa Barbara (at the Museum of Contemporary Art).

There’s a new first-time venue for Summer Nights this time around: KCRW’s new home base, located at Santa Monica College’s new Center for Media and Design. See below for the list of every KCRW Summer Nights show and get ready to celebrate our beautiful summer nights!

Saturday, June 2, 7:30 p.m. – One Colorado Old Pasadena: Pinky Pinky + KCRW DJ Dan Wilcox

Saturday, June 16, 7:30 p.m. – One Colorado Old Pasadena: shey baba + KCRW DJ Chris Douridas

Saturday, June 30, 8:00 p.m. – Chinatown: KCRW DJs Liza Richardson + Garth Trinidad

Thursday, July 5, 7:00 p.m. – Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara: KCRW DJ Aaron Byrd

Thursday, July 12, 6:30 p.m. – Hammer Museum: Talent TBA

Saturday, July 14, 6:00 p.m. – California African American Museum: KCRW DJs Aaron Byrd + Garth Trinidad

Thursday, July 19, 6:30 p.m. – Hammer Museum: Talent TBA

Thursday, July 26, 6:30 p.m. – Hammer Museum: Talent TBA

Friday, July 27, 5:30 p.m. – Metro Arts Presents at Union Station: KCRW DJs Travis Holcombe + Jason Bentley

Saturday, July 28, 8:00 p.m. – Chinatown: KCRW DJs Mathieu Schreyer + Anthony Valadez

Saturday, August 4, Time TBA – KCRW HQ @ Santa Monica College’s CMD Campus: Talent TBA

Thursday, August 2, 7:00 p.m. – Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara: KCRW DJ Marion Hodges

Friday, August 3, 5:30 p.m. – Metro Arts Presents at Union Station: KCRW DJs Anne Litt + Dan Wilcox

Friday, August 10, 5:30 p.m. – Metro Arts Presents at Union Station: KCRW DJs Raul Campos + Anthony Valadez

Saturday, August 11, Time TBA – KCRW HQ @ Santa Monica College’s CMD Campus: Talent TBA

Saturday, August 18, Time TBA – KCRW HQ @ Santa Monica College’s CMD Campus: Talent TBA

Saturday, August 25, 8:00 p.m. – Chinatown: KCRW DJs Raul Campos + Jason Bentley

Thursday, September 6, 7:00 p.m. – Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara: KCRW DJ Travis Holcombe

For more information, visit KCRW’s official website.

Story by We Like LA.

May 30, 2018

Schedule of Free Museum Days in L.A. For June

Remember there are over two dozen museums in and around Los Angeles that offer free admission ALL the time which are not listed here. We’ve compiled a handy list of ALL of those free museums (including favorites like The Getty, California Science Center, The Hammer Museum, and more) if you’d like to explore all your freebie options for June.

Enjoy!

Free Museum Days in Los Angeles – June 2018

[JUNE 1] Norton Simon Museum (5 to 8 p.m.)

[JUNE 1] Pasadena Museum of California Art (noon to 5 p.m.)

[JUNE 1] Long Beach Museum of Art (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

[JUNE 3] Museum of Latin American Art

[JUNE 3 ] Craft and Folk Art Museum (pay what you can)

[JUNE 5] Natural History Museum (note that L.A. County residents receive free NHM museum admission Monday to Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. Bring a valid ID or utility bill the day of your visit.)

[JUNE 5] Page Museum at La Brea Tarpits

[JUNE 5] ] Kidspace Children’s Museum (from 4 to 8 p.m.)

[JUNE 7] Japanese American National Museum (from 5 to 8 p.m.)

[JUNE 7] MOCA Grand & MOCA Geffen (from 5 to 8 p.m.)

[JUNE 7] Skirball Cultural Center

[JUNE 7] USC Pacific Asian Museum (5 to 8 p.m.)

[JUNE 7] Long Beach Museum of Art (3 to 8 p.m.)

[JUNE 7] Huntington Library (note that you have to reserve passes for the free day in advance, and it books up fast. For this reason we’d suggest you take a look at the free day for July and start planning when you need to be online to grab the tix)

[JUNE 8] Long Beach Museum of Art (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

[JUNE 10] Museum of Latin American Art

[JUNE 10] ] Craft and Folk Art Museum (pay what you can)

[JUNE 10] USC Pacific Asian Museum

[JUNE 12] Los Angeles County Museum of Art (also free for L.A. County residents with valid I.D. after 3:00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays all month long)

[JUNE 12] Autry Museum of the American West

[JUNE 14] Japanese American National Museum (all day)

[JUNE 14] MOCA Grand & MOCA Geffen (from 5 to 8 p.m.)

[JUNE 14] Skirball Cultural Center

[JUNE 14] USC Pacific Asian Museum (5 to 8 p.m.)

[JUNE 14] Long Beach Museum of Art (3 to 8 p.m.)

[JUNE 15] Long Beach Museum of Art (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

[JUNE 17] Museum of Latin American Art

[JUNE 17] ] Craft and Folk Art Museum (pay what you can)

[JUNE 19] Los Angeles County Arboretum

[JUNE 19] South Coast Botanic Garden

[JUNE 19] Descanso Gardens