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8 Reasons to Get Pumped About the Discovery of Gravitational Waves
The announcement of the discovery of ripples in the fabric of spacetime made waves (obligatory pun) two weeks ago. If you still don’t know why everyone is so excited about it, let theoretical physicist...
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Why Won’t Apple Help the FBI Break Into the San Bernardino Shooter’s Cell Phone?
Apple’s showdown with the FBI over data encryption on an iPhone belonging to San Bernardino shooter Syed Rizwan Farook could lead all the way to the Supreme Court, says Kristen Eichensehr, a visiting...
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What’s That Huge New Streetlamp in Front of the Liquor Store at Pico and...
Six hundred of these missile-shaped SmartPole streetlights are on their way to a sidewalk near you. Los Angeles is the first U.S. city to install the Philips 4G LTE wireless masts, which provide...
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This New App Wants To Buy You a Drink Every Day for a Month
How would you like to get a free cocktail every day for less than $10 a month? New cocktail app Hooch (it bills itself as a “private cocktail society”) just launched this year, and for $9.99 a month...
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Useful Today: Windshield Wipers for Motorcycle Helmets
On a wet and wild day like today, you feel for people trapped in the rain; motorcycle and scooter-riders certainly come to mind. A new invention aims to at least improve visibility for two-wheel...
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The Valley’s Weirdest New Restaurant, Sure-Fire Saturday Plans, and Will...
Fire up your phones everyone—the latest episode of the LAmag monthly podcast is locked and loaded for your listening pleasure. This month, we chat with Will Arnett about his new Netflix show, Flaked,...
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Last Chance to Try Something New with Book it. Love it. Los Angeles.
Looking for something new to try? MINDBODY has got you covered. For the month of March, there have been more than 50 free wellness events happening at top studios and gyms in LA. The final events are...
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Here’s Your Chance to Contribute to the World’s Largest Urban Biodiversity Study
Yesterday the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County announced the launch of the Urban Natural Research Center, a new investigative effort designed to better study L.A.’s biodiversity. As part of...
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Toasting Musso & Frank, Dressing for Coachella, and Eating $300 Worth of...
There’s just something about Musso & Frank. It’s not really the food, though we honestly crave the avocado cocktail and sand dabs at least once a week. It’s not the martinis either—even if Manny,...
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10 Fun Things To Do in L.A. This Weekend, 4/22
MUSIC: Heather Nova Singer songwriter Heather Nova first came to our attention in the early ’90s with the single “Walk This World” and her unique live shows. She has been steadily putting out albums...
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Six Years in the Making, WeHo Now Has Its Robot Garage
No, it’s not a stunning architectural achievement or a shiny new light rail or subway line, but West Hollywood has crossed a big civic milestone off its checklist: its automated garage opens this...
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We Know What’s Moving Into the Old Kitson at Santa Monica Place, and It’s a...
Remember back in March when Shake Shack landed in L.A. and the city’s collective brain exploded? Hopefully you’ve had ample time to recover, because we are about to drop some serious bombs: Kitson is...
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14 Offbeat and Interesting Things to Do This Weekend, 7/1
FEST: First Fridays at Venice Beach First Fridays returns to Abbot Kinney with food trucks like The Grilled Cheese Truck, Kogi BBQ, South Philly Experience, Angie’s Wieners, Amazebowls, and more. Shops...
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Virtual Reality Stock Photos Are Unintentionally Comic Genius
Virtual reality is finally here, and it’s revolutionizing entertainment. You can now put your phone in a plastic box, strap that box to your face, and immerse yourself in the world of, say, animated...
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16 Unique and Interesting Things To Do This Weekend, 8/4
FOOD: Smorgasburg LA Brooklyn’s famed outdoor food flea market has found a home at the Alameda Produce Market in Downtown Los Angeles. Sample eats from Donut Friend, Amazebowls, Poke Alaea, and more,...
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We Rewrote Our Headlines to Fit Facebook’s New Anti-Clickbait Policy, and...
Facebook announced last week that they’re cracking down on clickbait in the News Feed. By “clickbait,” they’re talking about “headlines that intentionally leave out crucial information or mislead...
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These Apps Are Essential if You Love Los Angeles
A well-curated smart phone is one of the most efficient ways to stay up-to-date on L.A.’s world-class cultural scene. Here are nine solid apps for the latest on where to eat, what to listen to and how...
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A New Nightmare Before Christmas Robot Joins Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion
Sally, the rag doll from The Nightmare Before Christmas, has joined the vast menagerie of audio-animatronic characters at Disneyland. The new blue girl appears behind a graveyard tombstone in the...
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The Arts District’s Most Ambitious Building Complex is Now Open For Business
Construction on the Row DTLA, the Art District’s newest massive mixed-use space, isn’t complete just yet. But parts of the complex are open for the holidays, and heads up: Those parts rule. Located in...
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The Orbit Pavilion Is a Reminder That We Live in an Age of Wonder
What looks like a giant silver seashell has been constructed at the Huntington in Pasadena. The art installation, called “Orbit Pavilion,” was inspired by the NASA satellites created at nearby Jet...
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