A Look Back at the Top Los Angeles Events of 2014
As the countdown to 2015 begins, here’s a look back at some of the best art, culture and music events of 2014.
12/26/2014
Discover Los Angeles
As the countdown to 2015 begins, here’s a look back at some of the best art, culture and music events of 2014.
12/23/2014
Discover Los Angeles
Los Angeles is home to an incomparable collection of museums. Visitors and locals alike can spend hours exploring these world-class cultural attractions and view everything from fine art masterpieces to the Space Shuttle. Best of all, museum stores offer a wide range of items so that visitors can take home a memory of their experience. Whether you’re looking for a simple coffee mug or splurging for a limited edition street banner, read on for some of the best museum stores in L.A.
12/23/2014
Lindsay Blake
Los Angeles is world famous for its sandy beaches, towering palm trees and sparkling stretches of ocean. L.A. also boasts its fair share of unique, otherworldly and sometimes bizarre landscapes and structures. Over the years, science fiction film and television makers have flocked to these mystical locales to lens some of the genre’s most iconic productions. Read on to learn about ten of the most extraordinary L.A. locations that have been immortalized in science fiction films and TV series.
12/23/2014
Discover Los Angeles
The history of African Americans in Los Angeles dates back to the original 44 settlers who founded the city of Los Angeles in 1781.
12/22/2014
Discover Los Angeles
L.A.’s sophisticated lifestyle, vibrant cultural scene and creative industries help make it the home to one of the largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities in the world.
12/19/2014
Wiebke Schuster
The California African American Museum (CAAM), located on the eastern end of Exposition Park in Downtown L.A., is a connecting agent - from historical context to contemporary art and healthy community dialogue to shape a positive future.
12/18/2014
Joshua Lurie
Grand Central Market (GCM) has been a Downtown L.A. staple since 1917. A few years back, the owners started gathering a new generation of food and drink vendors, and it wasn’t long before the market started earning national acclaim, including a collective appearance on Bon Appetit’s 2014 list of America’s Best New Restaurants. Grand Central Market recently celebrated 100 years with their strongest line-up ever. Yes, GCM institutions like China Café, Roast To Go, Sarita’s Pupuseria, and Tacos Tumbras A Tomas are still going strong, but here’s a chance to discover 18 of the best new food and drink options.
12/18/2014
Wiebke Schuster
The cultural landscape of Los Angeles has been deeply influenced by African American artists and philanthropists and it continues to blossom because of them. In the visual arts scene, contributions by African American artists are plentiful and are constantly on view at many of L.A.’s world-famous museums. Read on for a guide to selected masterpieces in Los Angeles museums.
12/16/2014
Esther Tseng
Discover an intimate shopping district and community in historic Larchmont Village, the hub of many activities for the residents of one of L.A.’s most well-regarded neighborhoods. There’s been a recent surge of newcomers to the pedestrian-friendly area, but you'd be remiss if you overlooked the long-time favorites. Read on for a walking tour of Larchmont Village, from one of L.A.’s best coffee shops to unique stores and excellent restaurants.
12/15/2014
Sarah Dandashy
While there’s no single way to experience L.A., here’s a list of tips and tricks to getting the most out of Los Angeles, whether you're a visitor or a local.