Laura Hertzfeld

1 week ago | laist.com | Laura Hertzfeld

First, Cynthia Erivo was announced as Jesus in this summer’s Hollywood Bowl musical production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Now, on stage as Judas. Can August please get here already? If you’re also anxiously awaiting summer (for all of the reasons, my Jesus Christ Superstar obsession needn’t be yours), this May Gray is lasting forever.

1 week ago | laist.com | Laura Hertzfeld

Let’s be honest, it has not been the easiest week here in public media. Amid President Trump issuing an executive order to cut funding to PBS and NPR , we are grateful for your support now more than ever. For some much-needed joy this week, I caught the Beyoncé show at SoFi, and the best part — other than the powerhouse performance that Queen Bey absolutely is — was everyone there dressed in their cowboy and cowgirl best, dancing in the corridors and getting down, down, down, down, down.

2 weeks ago | laist.com | Laura Hertzfeld

LAist relies on reader donations to power our nonprofit newsroom. Support LAist by giving now . I read a report last week from an organization called Remuseum, which found that most museums only get from the local community. We can do better than that, folks! And this weekend is a great opportunity to show your support for the great museums in our area. Six of them open their doors for free at the annual Museums of the Arroyo Day on Sunday.

2 weeks ago | laist.com | Laura Hertzfeld

LAist relies on reader donations to power our nonprofit newsroom. Support LAist by giving now . I don’t know about you, but now that the list of is starting to come together, I’m working on my personal ‘Things To Do Before 2028’ list. Maybe that’s another list we should work on — send your ideas to ! But first up is , the Orange County gem that wasn't on my radar before Mayor Karen Bass announced it would host surfing in 2028, beating out "Surf City USA," nearby Huntington Beach.

3 weeks ago | laist.com | Laura Hertzfeld

Spring has most certainly sprung here this week. I just want to get right to all the fun events happening this weekend, because it’s a packed one, especially if you like music and art and books. And if you don’t like those things, well, how did you get on this list?