What LA is into right now
Openings, obsessions, and the stories moving through the city.
The Cinerama Dome Is Coming Back, Revived by Sony's Alamo Drafthouse
Hollywood's iconic dome and the former ArcLight complex return, with restoration starting in August and doors reopening in early 2028.
Palisades Village Returns as a Symbol of the Neighborhood's Recovery
The open-air center returns after a major restoration, with the Bay Theatre reopening as a Netflix-run cinema.
Glendale Approves a $31 Million "Garden Bridge" Linking Its Riverwalk to the Griffith Park Side
A 320-foot landscaped pedestrian and bike crossing of the LA River by design firm OLIN, funded and heading into final design, expected around 2030.
A Free, Government-Backed K-Beauty Showcase Takes Over The Grove
43 Korean beauty and lifestyle brands across two floors, free to the public, in a government-backed showcase.
The Academy Museum’s “The Horror Show” Turns a Gallery Floor Into Six Immersive Worlds
A 10-month immersive exhibition, September 2026 through July 2027, built around horror’s biggest films.
America's First One Piece Store Is Coming to Westfield Century City
Toei Animation's Mugiwara Store, the first U.S. location, opens in LA this fall.
Pawn Shop Brings a 53-Screen Sports Club to Melrose
A restored 1930s building turned high-design sports bar, with a James Beard chef and a star-studded investor list.
Mariachi Bakery Brings Third-Generation Pan Dulce to Reseda
A family Mexican bakery with 1950s Jalisco roots opens its first San Fernando Valley location.
The World's Oldest Operating McDonald's Is Hiding in Downey
A 1953 Googie landmark with the original Speedee sign, a free mini-museum, and burgers still on the grill.
The World’s Largest Pop-Up Book Is on Free Display at LA Central Library
Luceros y Penumbras opens to roughly 31 feet and weighs over 1,800 pounds, free through November for the library’s centennial.
The Malibu Chili Cook-Off Returns for Its 43rd Year Over Labor Day Weekend
Carnival, chili competition, live music and a skate contest by the ocean, September 4 to 7. Note: it's now a paid, advance-ticket event.
