Things To Do in the Inland Empire & Southern California
Photo/Editorial Review of the 2012 JazzReggae Festival at UCLA Dated May 28, 2012 The 26th Annual JazzReggae Festival went smoothly at UCLA’s intramural field on May 27, 2012, with top-notch performances from some great bands for the event’s Jam Day. Check out our pics below. Headlining the Jam Day were The Roots, the hip-hop jam [...]
For the last 17 years Los Angeles has been the host to one of the best Indy Film festivals this side of the country. What makes this festival unique is the vast array of signature programs that include: Filmmakers retreat, Ford Amphitheatre Outdoor Screenings, Poolside Chats, Coffee Talks, and more. Additionally, the Festival screens short [...]
Malibu typically brings thoughts of surfing, waves, and the slow life. But on June 9 you’ll be able to add beer to that list. The 4th annual Malibu Beer Festival hits one of SoCal’s storied beachside towns with a wide variety of beers available for SoCal beer lovers. It takes place at the World Famous [...]
Pop and Latin music icons don’t get any bigger than this! Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez and Wisin Y Yandel announced today they will tour together this summer hitting nearly 20 cities nationwide, including an Orange County show Saturday, August 11 at Honda Center.
Whose barbecue style reigns supreme? That question will be answered on Saturday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. when the Queen Mary in Long Beach presents the first-ever West Coast BBQ Classic – a full day of finger lickin’ good competition with pitmasters from around the country battling for the title of Ultimate Pitmaster.
Tattoos and music really have a tendency to blend together well at large events. For those that went to Musink this year you know exactly what I’m talking about! But, for those that couldn’t make it, there is, in fact, another music and tattoo festival that you’ll want to check out. Ink-N-Iron has been going [...]
***Photo/Editorial Review of the May 19 Pirate Festival*** The wenches and pirates were out in full force on a sunny Los Angeles afternoon at the Pirate Festival on May 19. The Pirate Festival was a celebration of all things pirate, including a wench/pirate burlesque show that had women in sexy wench outfits dancing to contemporary [...]
Strange, Quirky, Fun…these words don’t even begin to describe the Doo Dah Parade in Pasadena. On April 28th at 11am, Colorado Blvd will be transformed into a free for all, as people let their freak flag fly. Featured in “50 places you must see before you die” this parade has been a beloved Rose Parade [...]
102.7 KIIS FM’s Wango Tango 2012 will have a star lineup, including Nicki Minaj, Pitbull, Maroon 5, B.o.B, J. Cole, Gym Class Heroes, Foster The People, Big Sean, The Wanted, Wiz Khalifa, K’ NAAN, Chiddy Bang, Wallpaper, Diggy Simmons, Carly Rae Jepsen, and more.
The Inland Empire is often thought of for its hikes, and for good reason. With such a vast array of geological zones, so many different ecological environments in one area, and nearly perfect weather all day every day, it makes sense that the IE offers such varied and exciting hiking options.
Hard LA is getting closer and you won’t want to miss it! Hard LA is known for throwing some of the wildest festivals which never disappoint! Hard LA’s lineup has some of the top, current DJ’s including A-Trak, Jack Beats, Destructo, Oliver, and Jwls. The main DJ, A-Trak, will be preforming his full A production which [...]
Now in its eleventh year, the LA County Museum of Art’s (LAMCA) Young Directors Night will highlight emerging talent on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 7:30 pm. A celebration of film and the art of cinema, the showcase features seven short films screened in the unique setting of an art museum.
Opening to the public on March 8th, the Living Amphibians, Invertebrates, and Reptiles (LAIR) facility will provide magnificent and complementary homes to the Los Angeles Zoo’s outstanding reptile collection — one of the rarest among North American zoos.
The first ever Los Angeles Beerathon hits the streets of Downtown Los Angeles on March 31. For $55 beerathoners get a badge and access to 26 different venues spread throughout Downtown LA.
The LA Beer Fest comes to Paramount Pictures in Hollywood on Saturday, April 7, 2012, with beer from all over the world, live music, food trucks and a day of fun with young folks from throughout Southern California. The event will have two sessions. One will be from noon to 3 p.m., with the more [...]
Bingo Players have finally returned to the United States once again! This event will be the place to be this Friday, February 17 at Club Avalon! This DJ group is one of the best in the world at making the crowd move, dance, jump, and have a blast. Known for their most popular hit “Rattle,” [...]
Hear ye! Hear ye! The Renaissance Faire in Irwindale hereby invites you to their Golden Jubilee Celebration (Celebrating 50 years of Renaissance fun) on Saturday, April 7, and Sunday, April 8.
The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandizing Museum is once again offering its annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Exhibit featuring 100 costumes from twenty films released in 2011.
The Boyle Heights Latina Independent Film Extravaganza will kick of this year March 2 and run through March 4, 2012. BHLIFE is a celebration of Latinas, their voices and their visions. The mission of the festival is to build a network of Latina Filmmakers that will draw attention tot the growing number of Latinas working [...]
*Review/photos dated Feb. 27* The wine flowed like, well, wine at the 2012 Beverly Hills Wine Festival on Feb. 26. Wineries from all over California assembled inside a grand ballroom at the Beverly Hilton to showcase their pino noirs, chardonnays, and Cabernets to an elegant – and thirsty – crowd of several thousand. But it [...]
With bagpipe bands, Scottish clans, Highland dancing, athletic games, sheepherding, evening concerts and much more, the Queen Mary will celebrate its heritage during the 19th annual Scottish Festival & Games on Feb. 18 and 19in Long Beach.
Just one year after the anniversary of the Egyptian revolution, activist Wael Ghonim travels to Los Angeles from Cairo to speak at the ALOUD series to share his experience from the front line of revolution with renowned scholar and writer Reza Aslan.
The Hot Dog Shoppe in Temecula and Corona has become famous with a “simple” menu of hot dogs and PBR on draft. However, the “simple” menu becomes far more complex and tasty once you the realize the variety of hot dogs and toppings that are available.
Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced a tour date on August 11 & 12, 2012 at the Los Angeles STAPLES Center, with tickets now on sale!
The southland’s premier New Year’s Eve electronic dance party, Together As One, now in its 13th year, is fast upon us! The 2012 lineup will include Duck Sauce, Diplo, Bloody Beetroots, Chromeo, Dirty South, Felix Da Housecat, Funkagenda, DJReza & Junior Sanchez!
Morrissey has announced a very intimate performance at the Music Box in Los Angeles’ Henry Fonda Theater this Wednesday, November 23. Tickets for the show will only be available at the venue box office and go on sale at noon PST on Tuesday, November 22nd.
Legendary humorous and political punk rockers NOFX will be performing in their native Southern California with five dates- Jan. 12-13, 2012 at the House of Blues in Anaheim and Jan 14, 17 and 18 at the HOB Sunset Strip in West Hollywood (Los Angeles).
KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas 2011 lineup and ticket info has been announced!
A literary icon for Los Angeles and a cultural visionary for the rest of America, the acclaimed author of The White Album, The Year of Magical Thinking, and most recently, Blue Nights, discusses her current work and life in Los Angeles in the 60s.
Goldenvoice is celebrating their 30th year with GV30, an impressive lineup of the bands that have made punk rock amazing: Social Distortion, X, Adolescents, Bad Religion, Youth Brigade, T.S.O.L., Descendents, the Vandals and the Dickies! The festival will occur at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.
