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Since its inception in 1978, L.A. Weekly has been a vital source for understanding Los Angeles, exploring its diverse subcultures, tracking its evolving trends, uncovering untold stories, and challenging the city's political figures. The publication has consistently attracted readers through its extensive event listings and cultural insights, while maintaining their loyalty with fearless reporting on news and politics, along with in-depth features crafted by some of the nation’s top writers. L.A. Weekly has received more accolades from the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies than any other publication in the United States. Notably, in 2007, food critic Jonathan Gold was honored with the Pulitzer Prize for his work with the paper.

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Review: ‘Friendship’ Plumbs the Human Condition Through Surrealist Satire

5 days ago | laweekly.com | Chad Byrnes

Have you ever texted someone and never received a response? Well, A24’s comedy of bad manners, Friendship, taps into that frustration … with a power drill. Director Andrew DeYoung’s exploration of broken masculinity and middle-aged isolation manages to be the funniest — and the cringiest — film of the year.
Too Much of Everything Is Just Enough: Dead & Company’s ‘Dead Forever’ at The Sphere

5 days ago | laweekly.com | Scott Feinblatt

The days of seeing the current incarnation of The Grateful Dead at The Hollywood Bowl, Dodger Stadium, The Forum or Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre are over, but for SoCal Deadheads willing to make the journey, The Sphere in Las Vegas provides the mecca they seek. The last weekend of April, we had an opportunity to experience a Thursday through Saturday run of shows for Dead & Company’s second annual residency, dubbed “Dead Forever.” They return this weekend, and their last run will be May 15-17.
Cercle Odyssey: Founder Derek Barbolla and Director Neels Castillon Take LA on an Immersive Journey Home

6 days ago | laweekly.com | Mark Stefanos

For nearly a decade, French concert production house Cercle has stunned viewers with performances from the world’s best musicians and DJs at some of the planet’s most iconic, beautiful and far-reaching venues: Ben Böhmer from a hot air balloon above Cappadocia, FKJ on the world’s largest salt flat in Bolivia, Disclosure from the side of a cliff in Croatia, Adriatique playing atop the Alps in France, Bob Moses at the Griffith Observatory, Sébastien Léger at the Great Pyramids of Giza — a...
Healing: Jay Shetty Mixes Purpose With Ancient Wisdom

1 week ago | laweekly.com | Michele Stueven

Bestselling author, entrepreneur, and host of the award-winning podcast On Purpose, Jay Shetty, mixes purpose and ancient wisdom in a relatable, practical, and easily accessible way that has garnered him a following of more than 58 million across social media platforms.
Improv Festival M.I.L.F. 2 Brought LA’s Indie Scene Together at the Jons Supermarket Strip Mall in East Hollywood

1 week ago | laweekly.com | Mark Stefanos

For one weekend a year, the warring tribes of long-form improv comedy in Los Angeles holster their Glocks and unbuckle their parachute pants to break bread at an indie improv festival, this year’s M.I.L.F. 2.
Leen Kawas on America's Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Renaissance: National Security Through Reshoring

1 week ago | laweekly.com | Jon Stojan

Leen Kawas, a leading biotech professional, highlights ways in which the return of US manufacturing can be beneficial to the economy, the industry, and the overall wellness of individuals. The United States is witnessing a significant shift in its pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape as companies increasingly move production operations back home after decades of offshoring.
What’s Popping Up? Mother’s Day And Cinco de Mayo

1 week ago | laweekly.com | Michele Stueven

Chef Hendrix Vega, formerly of Amour, Gucci Osteria, and Bouley, will present a variety of culinary stations at Sendero’s Mother’s Day Brunch on the 24th floor of The Ritz-Carlton on Sunday, May 11. The menu includes a farmer’s market salad stand, ceviche and raw bar, cheese and charcuterie, carving stations, savory entrées, breakfast favorites, and a bounty of sweets.
Actor Taye Diggs Shines The Spotlight On Mental Health Awareness Month

2 weeks ago | laweekly.com | Michele Stueven

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, and just ahead of World Schizophrenia Awareness Day on Saturday, May 24, the Express Your PosSCZible: Talent Showcase will take place on Saturday, May 17, at the GRAMMY Museum. This inspiring event will showcase performances from individuals living with schizophrenia, bringing the community together to share their powerful stories and talents in music, poetry, comedy, and other performing arts.
Lizzy Mathis Tells Us Why Cottage Cheese Is Having A Moment

2 weeks ago | laweekly.com | Michele Stueven

As TikTok can attest, cottage cheese is finding its way into more sweet and savory recipes than ever before. Ree Drummond replaces whipped cream with creamed cottage cheese as a light swap in her recipe for whipped cottage cheese with roasted berries on the Food Network, and it’s long been an economic option for lasagna. But have you ever had hot honey broiled pineapple bruschetta with cottage cheese or chocolate chip cookie dough bites made with those salty curds?
The Ultimate Mother’s Day Experience: A Sea of Sunflowers And Butterflies

2 weeks ago | laweekly.com | Michele Stueven

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are a riot of color, from the Sea of Sunflowers blooming to the upcoming Mother’s Day celebration on May 11. It’s not too late for a visit or two and experience the below programming: The Sea of Sunflowers has officially returned for its fourth appearance at the ranch. Spanning 5 acres, the sunflower patch showcases an uplifting array of colors, shapes, and sizes, all included with the price of an entry ticket.