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Grateful Crane to Host Far East Feast

The Grateful Crane Ensemble and Chef John Nishio will present the Far East Feast on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Nishio residence, 645 Rim Rd., Pasadena. The event offers good old Cantonese-style “Chinameshi” dishes such as pressed almond duck, homyu, pakkai, chow mein, chashu, ginger beef, shrimp with lobster sauce, and more. Nishio has re-created all the family favorites from the Far East Cafe in Little Tokyo.

Pasadena, CA · 2d
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George Takei to Be Inducted into Vroman’s Walk of Fame

A Walk of Fame ceremony for George Takei will take place on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 12 p.m. at Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. “Mr. Takei’s authorship and public civil rights work on behalf of all people, but particularly Japanese American and LGBTQIA+ folks, make him the perfect choice to join other authors with a strong connection to Vroman’s and the Pasadena community,” Vroman’s said in a statement. He will join such authors as Lisa See, Naomi Hirahara, Lian Dolan, Walter Mosley, and Michael Connolly.

Pasadena, CA · 1d
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Charlie Brown Movie Night In the Park At Placerita Canyon Nature Center

Los Angeles County Parks and Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates announce a holiday double-feature movie night in the park on Saturday, Nov. 14, 4-7 p.m. The holiday double feature “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” will be shown under the stars at Placerita Canyon Nature Center’s Acorn Amphitheater. Picnic and holiday karaoke ...

Los Angeles County, CA · 1d

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Black Pork is serving comfort food from empanadas to clam chowder in West Long Beach

Owners Luis Mendiola and Veronica Lopez are putting their global culinary experiences into their eclectic menu.

Long Beach, CA · 3d

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Celebrate ‘International Churro Day’ at Churrería El Moro

Since 1935, the iconic Mexico City institution that has grown in popularity has made its way to three locations across Southern California: Echo Park, Costa Mesa and La Habra. Churrería El Moro is now introducing a new celebration, marking “International Churro Day” on November 11th with $1 churros.

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

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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 · 1d

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“Africatown” Celebrates Leimert Park Through the Power of Collaborative Photography

On June 28, a small crowd gathered inside Lore Leimert Park, a neighborhood bookstore and community space that had just commemorated its first year open, to celebrate the release of Africatown, the newest photobook by Los Angeles photographer Ave Pildas. Outside, CicLAvia had transformed the streets into a pedestrian frenzy, while the annual Festival of Masks brought masses into the Park Village. Parking was nearly impossible. People came anyway.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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‘It Felt as Though It Had Always Belonged’ – How a Sense of Wonder Shaped a New Garden for an Arts and Crafts Pasadena Home

Designer John Sharp created a series of open-air rooms around a historic property to create a space that fuses imagination with sanctuary

Pasadena, CA · 1d

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East Long Beach gem Vino e Cucina closing Nov. 22

Vino e Cucina will close Nov. 22, owner Lorenzo Mottola has announced, ending a chapter of East Long Beach dining that deserves to be measured in far more than plates of pasta. Though, yes, we need to talk about that pasta. We also need to talk about what it meant...

Long Beach, CA · 2d

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California Dining: New Eateries in LA, SD and SF

* The Aries Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge will open Nov. 11 on the top floor of the 11-story Hotel La Jolla on San Diego’s north side. The project is spearheaded by veteran restaurateur Alessandro Minutella and co-managing partner Giancarlo Guttilla, who together also run Zama and AKA in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. Aries’ interiors were designed by Cassandra Builer of Huntress Decor and draw inspiration from the glamour of European seaside destinations such as Saint-Tropez and Cannes, project backers said in a news release. The space has operated under several names over hotel’s 50-plus year history; it was most recently Sea & Sky, a seafood restaurant that opened in 2024. The hotel is a member of Hilton’s Curio Collection.

San Diego, CA · 3d

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'Everyday Courage' event promotes California arts, humanities

A big event Wednesday night in Los Angeles will lift up arts and culture, history and the humanities. The theme is “ Everyday Courage .” The nonprofit California Humanities will present its Spirit of the Humanities Awards. Ann Burroughs, president and CEO of the Japanese American National Museum, will receive the award for Courageous Leadership. She said California's postwar mistreatment of Japanese Americans remains highly relevant today. "It's critically important that we not only know the history but we understand history, because if we don't know what the lessons of history are, then they can so easily be repeated," Burroughs explained. The evening’s featured speaker will be playwright and filmmaker Luis Valdez, founder of El Teatro Campesino, which helped spread the word about strikes and marches by Chicano farmworkers in the 1960s. PBS currently features a documentary on the subject, called "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez." Sen. Ben Allen, D-El Segundo, will be honored as the legislative champion for his support of the film industry and arts education. "They've been an incredibly important part of what makes California special," Allen emphasized. "So much of our global leadership has to do with our cultural leadership, the fact that we're

Los Angeles, CA · 20h

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Miracle returns to The Ordinarie, the Long Beach pub that started a holiday takeover obsession

Long Beach, put down the plastic skeleton. There is nog to be had, dammit. Miracle has returned to The Ordinarie, bringing its annual permission slip to drink and eat something festive. Eat something comforting. And surrender to the glorious idea that a neighborhood tavern should spend November and December dressed like Christmas has unlimited access to a hot glue and a staple gun.

Long Beach, CA · 2d

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From turkey to oysters: Nettuno at Fairmont Breakers hosts Thanksgiving Day buffet

There are Thanksgiving people who want their turkey, their stuffing, their potatoes, and absolutely no interference with tradition. And there are Thanksgiving people who would happily start with oysters, work their way through a little prosciutto and Humboldt Fog, and eventually get around to the bird. Nettuno at Fairmont Breakers...

Long Beach, CA · 23h

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Museum of Neon Art showcases historic signage, automatic pinsetters, and iconic bowling culture in new exhibition

New exhibition explores the neon, architecture, culture and community behind Southern California’s legendary mid century bowling palaces. GLENDALE, CA.- The Museum of Neon Art invites visitors to step inside their new exhibit “Wonder Lanes: The Signs and Style of Mid Century Bowling,” which explores how Southern California gave birth to a new generation of family-friendly, architecturally striking bowling centers. The exhibition opened to the public November 7, 2026 and includes historic neon, a documentary, and bowling memorabilia. It is being supported by sponsor Lucky Strike Entertainment, one of the world's premier owner-operators of location-based entertainment destinations.

Glendale, CA · 1d

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Is Clifton’s In Downtown Los Angeles Still The Wildest Cafeteria You’ll Ever Eat In?

Somewhere on a busy downtown Los Angeles street, a giant redwood tree stands in the middle of a dance floor, and a full-size buffalo shares a corner with the crowd. That alone should raise a few eyebrows. The building behind it started life in the 1930s as a cafeteria with...

Los Angeles, CA · 7d

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A California Beachside Restaurant Known for Brunch and Cocktails Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Whaler LLC, a longtime restaurant and bar based in Venice, California, has filed for bankruptcy protection. The establishment, which has been serving since 1944, is known for its beachfront location, food, cocktails, and sports-viewing experience. The filing comes as its Venice location is also dealing with a temporary suspension of alcohol service.

Los Angeles, CA · 5d

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Mel’s Drive in Diner is facing threats of demolition

Mel’s Drive-In Diner is facing threats of demolition so it can be turned into a high-rise apartment complex. ValueRock Realty, the property owner, acquired the plot in October 2020. On Sept. 18, they submitted a formal proposal to tear down the existing structure, according to city records. However, Mel’s...

Santa Monica, CA · 3d

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The Environment Feels Suspended, Like a Sanctuary, at This Neighborhood Restaurant in LA

All Time filled the day-to-night restaurant-sized hole in its Los Angeles neighborhood, earning itself a band of loyal customers.

Los Angeles, CA · 4d

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A Los Angeles Italian Restaurant Chain That Once Had 19 Locations Is Closing Its Last One

Louise’s Trattoria has announced its upcoming closure in Los Angeles. The Larchmont restaurant is the last remaining location of a chain that began in Santa Monica in 1978. Louise’s Trattoria is a family-owned Italian restaurant at 232 N. Larchmont Boulevard. It is known for its traditional Italian American food, fresh pasta, and signature focaccia bread. Unfortunately, it will be closing its doors in Larchmont Village on November 25.

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

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In This Los Angeles Neighborhood, There’s Somewhere to Eat Like a Local All Day

Melrose Hill is emerging as a culinary hub with these sister restaurants earning regulars.

Los Angeles, CA · 2d