Ordinary Corona beer cans transformed into pinhole cameras have captured the sun’s path across South Africa in a creative project called the Corona Solargraph Series, according to coverage from InBound SA and Time Out Cape Town. Participating photographers and creatives positioned the modified cans outdoors for up to seven days at a time, allowing sunlight … Read more
Venice Beach Lifeguard Tower 18 is slated to host an attempt at the world’s largest beach cleanup on Saturday, September 19, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Five Southern California eco-conscious brands—KOOK, Opolis Optics, OoMee, Deep Blue, and Akasha Superfoods—are partnering with the Love Button Global Movement and Next Fun Thing to rally over 2,000 … Read more
To cope with a month of consistent 90-degree weather across Southern California, reporting teams sought out cool relief through a wide variety of sweet treats and regional eateries, according to staff round-ups detailing local food finds across Los Angeles, Orange counties, and the Inland Empire. Cool Treats and Sweet Discoveries to Beat the Heat Throughout … Read more
According to Griffith Observatory, a partial lunar eclipse will begin on Thursday, August 27, around 7:18 p.m., turning 96 percent of the full moon dark by 9:13 p.m. Because the moon takes on a coppery red hue, the facility is billing the event as a “practically total” eclipse for viewers across Southern California. Viewing Options … Read more
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
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
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
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
Global Pokemon Go Fest marks the 10th anniversary of the franchise’s mobile phenomenon, featuring a weekend-long event on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. According to organizers, the event introduces Super Mega Raids, including Mewtwo X and Mewtwo Y, alongside a Mythical Pokemon encounter with Zeraora available via Special Research for all … Read more
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