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This Pirates Dinner Theater In California Is One Wild Show That Brings Out The Kid In Everyone

Somewhere in Buena Park, California, there’s a building where grown adults willingly cheer for pirates, eat roasted chicken with their section’s color, and absolutely love every second of it. That place is Pirates Dinner Adventure, and it’s the kind of night out that makes you wonder why you...

Buena Park, CA · 13d
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COASTAL COUNTRY JAM RETURNS TO HUNTINGTON BEACH WITH LUKE BRYAN AND MEGAN MORONEY

SOCAL’S FAVORITE BEACHSIDE COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL. Activated Events, the leading independent live events company known for producing unforgettable large-scale music festivals, announced today that Coastal Country Jam is returning to where it all began. After two years in Long Beach, SoCal’s favorite beachside country music festival returns to the sand in Huntington Beach on Saturday, May 22, and Sunday, May 23, 2027, with country superstar Luke Bryan headlining Saturday night and Megan Moroney closing out Sunday.

Huntington Beach, CA · 1d
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Dave Avanzino Debuts at WonderGround With a 1955 Disneyland Map and The Muppet Show

One of my favorite artists, Dave Avanzino, will be making his debut at Downtown Disney’s WonderGround Gallery November 12-15. Dave does work in paper sculpture – you might remember his personalized ticket books – and now he’s working with the Muppets as well as some other beloved Disney characters.

Anaheim, CA · 1d
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Chino Hills Temple Lights Up for Three-Day Diwali Festival Open to All

Strings of lights and bursts of color filled BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills on Saturday as the Hindu temple opened its three-day Diwali celebration, which included traditional Indian sweets. The festival, themed “Journey Of Inspiration,” is free and open to all, and runs through Monday with family activities, performances and a nightly light-and-sound show at the mandir.

Chino Hills, CA · 1d
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Spencer Pratt Shares His Brutal Verdict of Nithya Raman’s L.A. Mayoral Win

It’s safe to say Spencer Pratt isn’t pleased with the results of the L.A. mayoral race. On Thursday, November 5, it was announced Nithya Raman defeated Karen Bass in the race to become the next mayor of Los Angeles. Shortly after the news was revealed, The Hills star took to X with his thoughts on […]

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

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Hollywood Christmas Parade Grand Marshals revealed

The 94th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade is less than a month away and organizers have named the co-Grand Marshals. Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner will share the spot as the ceremonial leaders of the parade. “We’re thrilled to be chosen as co-Grand Marshals of this year’s Hollywood...

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

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For Bob’s Big Boy Loyalists In California, The Downey Location, A Local Piece Of History With A Bob Statue Out Front, Still Hits Different

Some childhood favorites fade away, and some are still standing on Firestone Boulevard with a big grin and a checkered outfit. In Downey, California, there is a diner where grown adults pull over, point at a statue, and suddenly sound like kids begging their parents for a treat. People who...

Downey, CA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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#TheBlackWatch: ‘If I Go Will They Miss Me’ Sparks Soul-Stirring Discussion About Black Fatherhood, Generational Trauma & ‘Moonlight’ Comparisons

Brooks and Nicholson deliver standout performances portraying Little Ant's parents navigating family fractures. The film uses Greek mythology to explore a young Black boy's identity and circumstances in Watts. Cinematography and storytelling draw comparisons to 'Moonlight' while establishing its own unique visual identity. Danielle Brooks and J. Alphonse Nicholson are...

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

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Hollywood Legends Michael Schultz, Faith Evans,Yo-Yo, Steven Williams & DJ Battlecat Honored at Hapa Awards 10th Anniversary

LOS ANGELES, CA — November 3, 2026 — Hollywood and Africa are coming together for a milestone celebration as the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards) marks its 10th anniversary, with two spectacular events scheduled for Friday, November 6, and Sunday, November 8, 2026, in Southern California. Presented...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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SoCal Concert Lineup: November 6–12

Deftones turn Petco Park into a festival, Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean celebrate 30 years of The Score under the Hollywood Bowl shell, Don Omar opens and Smashing Pumpkins close a huge Kia Forum week, Ricky Martin plays Temecula and Miranda Lambert closes Highland — and Palm Springs Pride fills the desert streets all weekend.

Los Angeles County, CA · 3d

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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 · 21h

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New ‘Ice Age Trail’ at White Sands: Footprints Show Humans Among Giants

A child’s footprint beside a mammoth: prehistoric trackways at White Sands National Park keep human touch visible across millennia. Replica prints along a recently unveiled trail tell their story

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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California Bookstore Founded in 1894 Found a New Owner After a Two-Year Search to Save Its Legacy

Founded in 1894, a California bookstore survived more than a century of change before facing an uncertain future. In 2024, its longtime owner announced plans to sell, hoping to find someone who would preserve the independent business and its history. The search lasted two years before a new owner finally...

Pasadena, CA · 3d

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Walk Through A Tunnel Made Entirely Of Books At California’s Most Magical Bookstore

There are places you visit and places you experience, and The Last Bookstore in downtown Los Angeles falls so firmly into the second category that the first category barely applies. This is not a place you visit. This is a place that happens to you. Let’s set the scene properly,...

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

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Citadel Outlets hold tree lighting ceremony for 115-foot holiday tree

COMMERCE, Calif. — Citadel Outlets lit what organizers are billing as the world’s tallest fresh-cut Christmas tree Saturday evening during its 25th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Concert. The free, family-friendly event began at 5 p.m. Saturday in Center Court, in front of Polo Ralph Lauren at...

Commerce, CA · 23h

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California Family Filled a Store With Creations From More Than 100 Artists and Unusual Collectibles

A tiny beetle-themed shop sells real insect displays, bird skulls, and fine jewelry, all under one roof. It runs on the vision of one family. It also carries work from more than 100 independent artists. The inventory leans strange in the best way. Think taxidermy, wax seals, bug-themed cards, and...

Pasadena, CA · 3d

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‘The Mosquito Bowl’ movie tells a tragic WWII story. For this 102-year-old veteran, it was personal

The film centers on a group of young athletes who volunteered for the Marines before enduring the brutal battle of Okinawa. Long Beach resident John McConnell still remembers the devastation it wrought. The post ‘The Mosquito Bowl’ movie tells a tragic WWII story. For this 102-year-old veteran, it was personal appeared first on Long Beach Post .

Long Beach, CA · 1d

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‘Jane Elliott Against The World,’ Oscar-Contending Documentary On Pioneering And Polarizing Educator, Heads To Theaters

EXCLUSIVE: Jane Elliott Against the World , the Oscar-contending documentary about the Iowa educator who opened the eyes of Americans to the pernicious mechanism of racism, will soon reach theaters. 'Independent Lens' Series Acquires Four Documentaries: Prize Winners 'Jane Elliott Against The World,' 'Seeds' & More Judd Ehrlich’s film, winner of the Jury Award for Best Documentary at the Bentonville Film Festival, opens December 4 at The Quad in New York City and in Los Angeles at Laemmle Noho 7. The feature, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, has won audience awards at the Boulder International Film Festival, Cleveland International Film Festival, Sonoma International Film Festival, and Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, among other honors. It screens at DOC NYC on November 15. Jane Elliott Against the World is set to make its premiere on the PBS series Independent Lens and on streaming on March 29, 2027. Watch an exclusive clip from the film below. Independent Lens/Flatbush Pictures “In 1968, Jane Elliott divided her all-white Iowa classroom by eye color, creating a lesson in discrimination that made her a national icon and lightning rod in the fight against racism,” notes a synopsis. “Now, nearing 90, she takes on a

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

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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