Hollywood Drift Soft Opens at Universal Studios Hollywood: What to Know

Universal Studios Hollywood surprised theme park visitors by launching unannounced technical rehearsals for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, drawing massive crowds to the entrance of the park’s upcoming high-speed outdoor coaster. Technical Rehearsals Draw Crowds to Hollywood Drift Thrilled parkgoers mobbed the entrance of the long-awaited attraction after operators opened the queue for testing. Universal … Read more

National Trust Pokémon GO Summer 2026 Guide

According to the National Trust, 140 historical properties across the UK now feature dedicated PokéStops, Gyms, and in-game routes as part of a new collaboration with Pokémon GO. The partnership, rolling out ahead of the game’s Summer Quest events in August, aims to engage younger visitors by blending digital gameplay with historic estates like Dorset’s … Read more

One of the best shows about L.A. ever is having a live reunion

Issa Rae and showrunner Prentice Penny are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the HBO series Insecure with a 13-city live tour and a new rewatch podcast titled Blocc Party. The tour begins in Philadelphia and concludes on October 8 at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California, nearly a decade after the pilot episode first aired … Read more

Altadena Establishes Historic District to Preserve Architectural Heritage

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has officially established the Historic Highlands Historic District in Altadena, marking the first time the county has designated a historic district under its own preservation ordinance. Effective July 9, the legal action provides formal protection to 77 homes within the unincorporated community, capping a campaign that began in … Read more

Lucas Museum Ticketing Details: Everything You Need to Know

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will open to the public on September 22, 2026, in Los Angeles’ Exposition Park. General ticket sales begin Tuesday, July 21, at 10 a.m. PT, with adult admission priced at $25. Members can access a special preview period from September 5 to September 11, 2026. When does the Lucas … Read more

California Science Center Announces Space Shuttle Expansion Opening Date

The California Science Center will open its 200,000-square-foot Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center on November 13, 2026, featuring the Space Shuttle Endeavour in a vertical launch configuration. According to museum officials, the expansion creates the only venue globally where visitors can view a complete, authentic space shuttle system, including the orbiter, solid rocket boosters, … Read more

The Mystery Vending Machine Dispensing Brooklyn Art in Coney Island

Mystry Mart, a vending machine-turned-art gallery, has expanded its reach to Coney Island for the summer, placing an installation at Margarita Island off the Surf Avenue strip. The project, founded by Victoria Orlovskaya and Gene Bell, functions as a hybrid art installation and gallery that dispenses blind-bagged original works from emerging local artists, according to … Read more

New VR Space Experience Opens in NYC

The Future of Immersive Travel: Why VR is Moving Beyond the Living Room For decades, space travel was the exclusive domain of elite astronauts and the ultra-wealthy. Today, that barrier is dissolving—not through rockets, but through high-fidelity virtual reality. As experiences like Space Explorers: The ISS Experience arrive in major hubs like Manhattan, we are … Read more

Pokémon GO Fest Chicago: Grant Park Guide

The Evolution of Pokémon GO: From Urban Fiasco to Global Cultural Landmark When Pokémon GO first launched in Chicago’s Grant Park in 2017, the event became a cautionary tale for the burgeoning world of augmented reality (AR) gaming. Network outages and massive crowds left players frustrated, marking a rocky start for what would become an … Read more

20 Best Things to Do in Los Angeles Over Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day has arrived, marking the unofficial start of summer with a three-day weekend and a favorable weather forecast for Los Angeles residents. With a variety of local events ranging from outdoor film screenings to cultural festivals, the city offers numerous ways to commemorate the holiday beyond the beach. Outdoor Entertainment and Festivals The Hollywood … Read more