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Fritz Coleman – Great Fun In His Third Year as the Longest-Running Solo Show in the History of the El Portal

One of the things about living in Los Angeles is bumping into people that the rest of the country only see on screen. Years ago, I went up an elevator in West LA with Dustin Hoffman and politely thanked him for his amazing performance in “Death of a Salesman” on Broadway years earlier. More recently, we saw Jay Leno in Hermosa Beach doing an impressive stand-up routine.

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Tony-Winning ‘Purpose’ Lands at Geffen Playhouse With Full Broadway Cast Intact

A play that swept both the Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize is bringing its entire Broadway cast to Westwood. ‘Purpose’ makes its Los Angeles premiere at Geffen Playhouse beginning Wednesday and runs through Dec. 20, with the production reuniting the actors who originated it on Broadway under the direction of Phylicia Rashad.

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Event to Celebrate Women From Altadena, Pasadena and Sierra Madre

LA Fire Justice will hold a community event honoring women from Altadena, Pasadena and Sierra Madre on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 6:00 pm. The event, scheduled at First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena, will include personal stories, music and remarks from community members. The program will feature keynote...

Pasadena, CA · 2d

Variety

L.A. Area’s Movie Glow-Up Continues as Look Cinemas Takes Over Pasadena’s iPic Theater

The Los Angeles area’s movie theater renaissance is in full swing as Look Cinemas is set to take over the former iPic location at One Colorado in Old Pasadena. The dine-in theaters will reopen in December — just in time for “Dune: Part Three” and “Avengers: Doomsday” — with luxury reclining pod seating, immersive picture and sound and chef-inspired food and craft beverages delivered directly to guests’ seats. Movie Theater Chain iPic Files for Bankruptcy The iPic multiplex closed in June amid the company’s bankruptcy proceedings. The six-screen location has been in operation since 1991, first as AMC, then Laemmle and later as Gold Class luxury cinemas. “Old Pasadena has had a movie theater at One Colorado for many years, and we weren’t willing to let that story end,” said Brian Schultz, CEO of Look Dine-In Cinemas. “A local cinema is where a community comes together to laugh, cry, be inspired and share experiences. We can’t wait to welcome Pasadena back to the movies and invite everyone to make this Look cinema their favorite spot.” “One Colorado has long been a premier destination in the heart of Old Pasadena, and the cinema has been part of that experience,” said Mark

Pasadena, CA · 13h

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Toxic Homes, Terrible Dilemma: Oscar Contender ‘Still Standing’ Documents Homeowner Nightmare After LA Wildfires – SFFILM Doc Stories

To shoot their Oscar-contending film Still Standing , directors Víctor Tadashi Suárez and Livia Albeck-Ripka donned hazmat suits – for good reason. Doc Talk Podcast: 'Remake' Director Ross McElwee On Love, Loss And Grieving For His Son Their documentary, winner of Oscar-qualifying awards at Full Frame, the Seattle International Film Festival, and Aspen Shortsfest, explores homes left toxic by the catastrophic Eaton fire that tore through the Altadena section of Los Angeles in January 2025. That wildfire destroyed thousands of homes in Altadena alone, but owners of homes that survived – the houses still standing – faced an impossible dilemma: should they risk their health to return home? “To enter toxic homes, we wore hazmat suits and masks, and covered our car in plastic sheeting,” the directors write. “This is the second time that we have made a film together about wildfires. We met in January 2020, working on a film about the Australian bushfires for The New York Times Presents.” POV/TIME Studios Still Standing screened at SFFILM’s Doc Stories in San Francisco this weekend. It screens at the San Diego Asian Film Festival Sunday, at UnionDocs in Queens, New York on Monday, and at Cameraimage in Torún, Poland on

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

USA TODAY

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SNL pokes fun at LA mayor election. What happened?

Saturday Night Live cast a spotlight on the Los Angeles mayoral election in its latest episode. “Nithya Raman, democratic socialist, was elected mayor of Los Angeles. That’s right,” Michael Che, co-host of Weekend Update said. “Because LA is always a year behind us on every trend.” The quip got some cheers during Weekend Update’s roundup of major headlines coming out of the midterms, including that top aide Stephen Miller was tapped to be White House chief of staff. Raman has garnered comparisons with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for their democratic socialist ties throughout the race. Mamdani, who earned the endorsement of the Democratic Socialists of America New York City chapter, was sworn into office at the start of the year. “I’m LA’s Nithya Raman,” Raman said when asked if she’s the city’s Mamdani in an interview with CNN’s Elex Michaelson . The progressive Los Angeles city councilmember defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Bass with 55% of the vote, according to the latest Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk results. County elections officials are scheduled to certify election results on Nov. 27. It is the first time since 2005 that an incumbent Los Angeles mayor has lost. “Here in Los Angeles,

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Tina Knowles’ WACO Theater Center Sets Grand Reopening Celebration for South L.A.’s Historic Vision Theatre

The Vision Theatre Performing Arts Center in South L.A. is reopening following 15 years of extensive renovations and a $40 million investment. To celebrate the historic theater’s return, WACO Theater Center, led by founder & artistic director Tina Knowles and executive director Shay Wafer, is hosting a grand reopening celebration in Leimert Park. LISTEN: Tina Knowles on Dressing Destiny's Child in the Early Days; Ashley Graham on Fighting for Plus Size Women and Starring in 'Chicago' “The reopening represents more than the return of a historic theater,” a release announcing the news notes. “It is a celebration of Black creativity, cultural preservation, artistic excellence and the enduring legacy of Leimert Park, a neighborhood that continues to serve as the heartbeat of Black arts and culture in Los Angeles for generations.” The three-day homecoming celebration, presented by Wells Fargo, will take place Nov. 13 through Nov. 15 and feature live performances, music, entertainment and community festivities. Key events include a family-friendly, “Proud Family”-themed block party and screening of the Disney+ holiday special “A Proud Family Wizmas”; a conversation with the cast of Netflix’s “A Different World”; and an intimate evening with Club 20/20 and “House Guest with Scott Evans” sponsored by

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Ten Giant Bronze Figures Land on Rodeo Drive for Beverly Hills Art Debut

Ten monumental bronze figures now line Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, part of a free public exhibition called Monuments of Stillness by New York artist Carole A. Feuerman. The sculptures, unveiled at 332 N Rodeo Drive, depict swimmers and divers frozen in moments of calm, and the installation is set to remain on view through 2027.

Beverly Hills, CA · 1d

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026: Phil Collins, Oasis, Iron Maiden and Wu-Tang Clan Are Being Inducted This Saturday — Here’s When You Can Watch

The awards show will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

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CORE brings Electronic Music back to LA Historic Park

Downtown Los Angeles will once again become the setting for CORE, as the electronic music experience returns for its second edition, bringing alternative house, techno and immersive stage design to the heart of the city. CORE made its U.S. debut in May 2026, drawing 30,000 fans across three stages. The...

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Randall England Dies: Actor Who Played ‘General Hospital’ Villain Was 75

Randall England, who played the memorable General Hospital villain Jack Slater during the mid-1980s, died September 25 of esophageal cancer in Los Angeles. He was 75. 2026 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries His death was announced by his family. Born on September 22, 1951, in Oklahoma City, England began modeling in the early 1970s, working in New York, London, Zurich, Milan and Los Angeles. He studied acting with Kim Stanley and Stella Adler before building a career across television, film and theater. An audition brought him to Los Angeles. He settled in Beverly Hills, where he lived for more than 40 years. On stage, England performed in productions of All My Sons, The Glass Menagerie and others. He shared a 1994 Drama-Logue Award for Best Ensemble Cast for a Los Angeles production of The Three Sisters . ‘Days Of Our Lives’ Actor James Reynolds Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis; Condition Being Written Into Storyline His screen credits included Ruby and Oswald, Looker, Star Crystal, Dream Machine, Skyscraper, Hellborn, Cat City, Beverly Hills Chihuahua and Shiner , and on television in the 1980s appeared on Dallas, The Young and the Restless and Baywatch , among other credits. He also was in

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Slayer Celebrates 40 Years of ‘Reign In Blood’ With Los Angeles Pop-Up Shop and Sold-Out Concerts

Slayer will open a three-day pop-up shop in Los Angeles from Nov. 12-14 to mark 40 years since its 1986 album Reign In Blood. The doors open a day before the band plays two sold-out shows at the Kia Forum on Nov. 13 and Nov. 14. The band made the announcement on social media.

Huntington Park, CA · 1d

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A Symphony of Setbacks: Inside the Demise of LA Jazz Festival

A day before it was slated to begin, a planned 17-day LA Jazz Festival hyped up by City Hall was abruptly canceled, which led to questions about where funding and sponsorship money was spent. Los Angeles sat with the festival’s founder, Martin Ludlow, who months after the cancellation, still can’t provide an accounting to artists, vendors or title sponsors.

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Saving History in Downtown LA: A Review of the Apple Tower Theatre

Apple’s restoration of an empty landmark into a useful retail store proves that big tech giants can help save local history instead of erasing it forever. By preserving the original architecture of the historic theatre, the project demonstrates how corporate investment can successfully revitalize an abandoned historic building. The...

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Early look: The LA Phil just provided a peek at the Hollywood Bowl's 2027 season

A wintry storm may be at the doorstep, and Southern Californians may still be stowing all of their spooky witches and ghosts and yard decorations. But a promise of sweet summer sounds, and a gentle breeze full of music and merriment, is originating from somewhere in the not-so-distant future. It's the Hollywood Bowl, the big bandshell'd celebrity of Highland Avenue, a colossal cultural venue that has an impressive way of out-cultural-venue-ing just about every place around.

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Motor City Golf Club defeats Los Angeles in WTGL debut for team

WTGL appears to be a league where newbies thrive. Sunday brought the first ever WTGL match in history as Los Angeles Golf Club took on New York Golf Club. Los Angeles, who is the reigning champion of TGL for what it’s worth, won the first ever match in the new league’s history and were back at work on Tuesday night against another team playing for the first time ever.

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WTGL Opened a Door. The LPGA Still Has to Bring Fans Through It.

After witnessing WTGL’s debut, I’m watching Tuesday’s Los Angeles-Motor City match and The ANNIKA for signs that early excitement can develop into lasting interest.

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Gameday Chatter

LA Golf Club’s Inaugural Win Proves WTGL Format Works

Los Angeles Golf Club's 3-1 victory over New York in the first WTGL match shows the indoor format delivers real drama and fan engagement.

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Rob Reiner’s Friend Who Introduced Him to Wife Michele to Honor Late Couple: ‘I Miss Them More Than Words Can Say’

Barry Sonnenfeld introduced Rob Reiner to his wife Michele nearly four decades ago. Now the filmmaker is preparing to honor the late couple with an emotional tribute.

Beverly Hills, CA · 3d

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