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Sophie here, a Los Angeles County-born and raised Earthling. I'm the daughter and granddaughter of immigrants―and proud of it. 🇳🇮🇸🇻🇨🇺 You can probably find me snapping photos around town, laughing at your local comedy show, or enjoying some live music.
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Joe Jost’s first opened its doors in 1924 by—you guessed it—Joe Jost himself. This historic Long Beach spot was originally a barber shop, pool hall, and poker emporium. Once prohibition ended in 1934 though, Joe d...
Last year, Angelenos received crushing news when the Pacific Theatres and ArcLight Cinemas owner announced that all locations would be shut down permanently—including the iconic Cinerama Dome. The closure stemmed from a...
Last month, The Broad debuted one of their newest exhibitions, “Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow.” In celebration of the legendary Japanese artist, Thundercat will be performing an incredible show at...
West Hollywood is known to be the local hot spot for bar-hopping and late night fun. This past Monday night, the WeHo City Council voted in a 3-2 win to extend the city’s last call time, which will allow bars to e...
The Aquarium of The Pacific’s new Babies! exhibition is dedicated to their newest occupants. Guests can learn about and even meet some sea otter pups, jelly-fish the size of a pea, baby sharks, tiny stingrays, and...
Helena Wirth Cakes is a local custom bakery that’s been around since 1982. For years they’ve offered creative sweets for every occasion. Whether you’re in need of a beautiful wedding cake or even a dog-frien...
Art is a powerful way for people to connect with the world around them. L.A.’s Metro Art program achieves this by showing off our city’s roots by showcasing them. This program brings local art and music to L.A....
This popular pizza shop is known for its cheesy square pizzas and New York-style pies. All of the pizzas are named after New York streets found in SoHo, and you can get them by the slice or as a whole. Now Prince Street...
“A Forest for the Trees” is an exciting new exhibition that can be found right outside of DTLA in Boyle Heights. As soon as you step into its space, you are transported to a rich mystical forest that is boun...
Philippe The Original is one of the most beloved and oldest restaurants found in Los Angeles. The restaurant was first established in 1908 by a French immigrant, Philippe Mathieu, who was known for his famous sandwiches...