Culture
This ‘Xicano Hardcore’ Documentary Proves Pomona and San Bernardino Are Punk’s New Frontier
“It's really important right now to show Hispanic people being aggressive, being themselves, and I think it's very healing,” says Magdalena Aparicio, director of “Xicano Hardcore: A Mosh For Youth Documentary."
This Anarcho-Punk Art Gallery’s Group Show Reflects the Hardships of DIY L.A.
On the second floor of a jet-black building in Downtown Los Angeles, These Days Gallery & Bookstore is curating artful happenings that reflect the workings of the city and its underground anarchist-spirited movements. “SURVIVAL MODE: Sufrir es El Destino" is showing through November 8.
Our Favorite Moments From the Dodgers World Series Parade In DTLA
The peaceful celebration made a dramatic contrast to this weekend's World Series celebrations in Echo Park, where bar-goers were attacked with clubs by mounted police and clouds of tear gas wafted towards families.
On His New Album “CAOS,” Miguel Mixes His Mexican Heritage With His R&B Roots
"Every version of the industry is a reflection of culture ... Every artist has to adjust to the times,” Miguel told the crowd at the intimate listening party for his new release.
World Series Celebrations In Downtown L.A. End With Fire, Graffiti, and LAPD Aggression
Sideshows, fireworks, “Fuck Drake” chants, and jubilant madness ensued. LAPD eventually appeared and fired less-lethals at the fans, striking several individuals.
Little Tokyo’s New ‘Punk Izakaya’ Is Also a Temple of L.A. Punk History
The inspiration for Tsubasa Muratani's menu is Japanese-style drinking food but 4 the punx, so accessible and not too douchey in other words.
What I Learned As A Scare Actor at One of L.A.’s Most Extreme Haunts
I’m 48 years old, wearing red briefs that don’t belong to me and are several sizes too small, scrambling on hands and knee pads across the increasingly soiled floor of a North Hollywood horror show, screaming in the faces of strangers. In other words, I’m living my dream.
Cryptids, Comedians, and Artists All Got Freaky at Albert Reyes’ Annual Haunt
Frankenstein, Miss Trunchbull, and a luchador walk into a Halloween party in Monterey Hills …
This Santa Clarita Family Farm’s Marigold Fields Light Up L.A.’s Muertos Spirit
During the Dia de Muertos season, Sánchez Produce in Santa Clarita sells thousands of cempasúchiles everyday as locals prepare for annual traditions.
L.A.’s Most Eccentric Bartender Just Swam 21 Miles From Catalina to L.A. This Is What Was Going Through His Mind
L.A. TACO caught up with Matthew Biancaniello to share what the hell was going through his mind, being in salty water for nearly a day, nearly naked because he is team-no-wetsuit, and both the mental and physical challenges he overcame to do it all.
