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Travel | Tourism
The Most Magnificent Train Rides in the U.S.
The most scenic train rides in America travel to Yellowstone, Cape Cod, the Grand Canyon, the Pacific coast, the Southwest, and more. An eco-friendly way to travel.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things To Do This Weekend in L.A. (7-21-2023 to 7-23-2023)
This July 21-23 in Los Angeles, you can check out Grand Central Night Market, a 90s sing-along at LA Plaza, an Afro Funke celebration at Grand Performances, the L.A. River Fest, Off the 405 at The Getty, Silents Under the Stars at King Gillette Ranch, and
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things To Do This Mother's Day Weekend in L.A. (5-12-2023 to 5-14-2023)
For May 12-14 in Los Angeles, you'll find Community & Unity People’s Kite Festival at L.A. State Historic Park, a vinyl record fair at The Music Center, RuPaul's DragCon at the Convention Center, a Games of Thrones Live Concert at The Bowl, LA Opera on th
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things To Do in Los Angeles This Week (2-6-2023 to 2-10-2023)
From February 6-10 in Los Angeles, you'll find Chuck D in conversation, Netflix Is A Joke at Dynasty Typrewriter, Lucha VaVOOM's Pasión de Fuego, a KCRW Open House Dance Party at CAAM, the California Antiquarian Book Fair, Flux screenings at The Hammer, a
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things To Do This Weekend in L.A. (1-27-2023 to 1-29-2023)
From January 27-29 in L.A., catch free admission at USC Pacific Asia Museum, the Golden Dragon Parade in Chinatown, Art Collector Starter Kit at Corey Helford Gallery, Lunar New Year at Santa Monica Place, a free flea at Common Space Brewery, Happy Birthd
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things To Do This Weekend in L.A. (1-6-2023 to 1-8-2023)
This January 6-8 in Los Angeles, check out The Last Improv at Dynasty Typewriter, Afro Bowie at Teragram, Lunar New Year at L.A. Zoo Lights, the Oshogatsu Family Festival at JANM, the Yoga Expo in Pasadena, new exhibitions at Thinkspace, and more.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things To Do in L.A. This Week (11-28-2022 to 12-2-2022)
This week (November 28 to December 2) catch tree lighting ceremonies at The Music Center, Union Station, and Pasadena City Hall, plus free Nat Geo documentary screenings, Poetry in Color at LACMA, MOCA Together Thursdays, the Hot Chocolate Nutcracker, L.A
Entertainment | Entertainment
Movies for $5: AMC Theatres brings back Discount Tuesday
AMC Theatres' Discount Tuesday movie program is back through October, movies are just $5 plus tax for Tuesday showings.
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
Long Beach—the coastal city where Los Angeles County meets Orange County.
Long Beach—the coastal city where Los Angeles County meets Orange County.
Birthplace to Snoop Dogg and Frank Ocean, and home to many of Los Angeles' beloved local businesses that contributes to its busy dining and shopping scene, Long Beach is truly a g
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
26 Fun Things to do This Weekend in L.A. (9-24-2021 to 9-26-2021)
This weekend, from September 24-26, features LA Haunted Hayride, The Other Art Fair, a Totally Valley Block Party, DinoFest at Natural History Museum, ] LA Tequila Fest, and more.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
22 Fun Things to do This Week in L.A. (8-9-2021 to 8-13-2021)
This week, from August 9 to 13, features a Japanese food workshop, Dance DTLA at The Music Center, a scent-based immersive pop-up, free screenings of The Underground Railroad, Outfest LA, and more.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
25 Fun Things to do This Weekend in L.A. (7-16-2021 to 7-18-2021)
This weekend, from July 16 to July 18, features a DiscOasis, an HBO takeover of the Santa Monica Pier, a Kite Festival in Chinatown, Summer Music Strolls at Descanso Gardens, Ice Cream Alley at Smorgasburg, and more!
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
22 Fun Things to do This Weekend in L.A. (6-11-2021 to 6-13-2021)
As Los Angeles finds its way out of the pandemic and restrictions gradually ease, we’re continuing our bi-weekly round-ups…
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
40 Things to Do in L.A. This Weekend (4-30-2021 to 5-2-2021)
We used to tell you about all the things you could go out and do in Los Angeles on…
Visual Arts | Art!
18 Free Online Museum Tours To Enjoy Without Leaving Your Couch
Culture up your day without leaving the comfort of your home with these free online museum tours from around the world.
Travel | Travel ideas
10 Of The Most Peaceful Places To Go In Southern California
From peaceful ocean views to woodsy walks in tree-lined forests, these picturesque destinations in SoCal will completely rejuvenate you.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
53 Things to Do in L.A. This Week (11-12-2020 to 11-18-2020)
This week, we've got holiday displays, food pop-ups, DesignerCon, bake sales, Adult Swim Festival,and more.
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
The 43 best things to do in Chicago right now
Find essential attractions, delicious restaurants, amazing nightlife and more in this list of the best things to do in Chicago.
Science & Technology | Science & Technology
Apple Offers Free Books and Audiobooks to Users in U.S. for Limited Time Only
Apple Books today sent out a push notification highlighting free books and audiobooks available to users for a limited time only. This appears to be...
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
56 Things to Do in L.A. This Week (10-22-2020 to 10-28-2020)
We used to tell you about all the things you could go out and do in Los Angeles on…
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
59 Things to Do in L.A. This Week [10-15-2020 to 10-21-2020]
This week, we've got hikes with rescue dogs, private puppet shows, pumpkin patches, outdoor puzzle hunts, the virtual LA Times Festival of Books, interactive art walks and horror screenings, and more.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
59 Things to Do in L.A. This Week (10-08-2020 to 10-14-2020)
This week, we've got drive-ins and outdoor screenings, farm tours and pumpkin patches, Halloween events, virtual film and music fests, and more.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
76 Things to Do in L.A. This Week (9-24-2020 to 9-30-2020)
This week, we've got in-person and online art, drive-ins, free coffee, restaurant pop-ups, live-streamed concerts and plays, and more.
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
55 Things to Do in L.A. This Week [8-27-2020 to 9-2-2020]
This week, we've got online music and film festivals, outdoor dining pop-ups and music video screenings, new podcasts, drive-in comedy, virtual cooking classes, and more.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
47 Things to Do in L.A. This Week (8-6-2020 to 8-12-2020)
This week, we've got a socially distant outdoor summer club, at-home art projects, pizza pop-ups for charity, kitten adoptions, virtual parties and games, and more.
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
39 Things to Do in L.A. This Week (7-30-2020 to 8-5-2020)
This week, we've got a Thai film drive-in, an online dessert fest, a delivery wings fest, interactive plays and games, panels, lectures, and more.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Celebrate Disneyland’s 65th Birthday Virtually
Check out Virtual Community Day | Disneyland’s 65th Anniversary Special at #DoStuffAtHome in on July 17, 2020 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.
Family & Parenting | Parenting
5 art-focused activities parents can do with their kids at home
These simple, low-mess projects help to keep kids’ minds off technology while providing quality time together.
Recipes | Pasta Dishes
How to Make Spaghetti - Absolute Best Way to Cook Pasta At Home
We tested to see how to make spaghetti the best way, including how much salt to add and how much cooking water to use per pound of dried noodles.
Music | Music
Get Lost In This Vintage Live Music Goldmine | Pitchfork
Watch trippy, early ’70s performances from Stevie Wonder, Johnny Cash, the Kinks, and more
Entertainment | Netflix
You Have 12 New Netflix Treats To Binge This Weekend — Here’s What’s Worth Watching
Still self-distancing? These are the brand new shows and movies that will get you through another quarantine weekend.
Music | Music
You Can Stream Prince and the Revolution’s ‘Live 1985’ Concert to Support Coronavirus Relief Efforts
Prince’s legendary concert will be available to watch through Sunday, May 17, and Google is matching all donations.
Science & Technology | Science & Space
Attention Aspiring Astronauts: Challenge Yourself With SpaceX's ISS Docking Simulator
Before SpaceX sends its Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station, see what the astronauts onboard will experience with this free docking simulator.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Best Concert Movies and Music Comedies to Stream | Vanity Fair
Most summer concerts and festivals are postponed, which might have left a music-shaped hole in your heart. Thankfully, there is plenty of content available to stream to bring some live-music magic back into your life.
Science & Technology | Science
The American Museum of Natural History Is Hosting a Virtual Field Trip to Mars
If you're looking for a change of scenery, join the American Museum of Natural History on May 8 to explore the surface of Mars without leaving home.
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
40 Things to Do in L.A. This Week While You're Safer at Home (4-30-2020 to 5-6-2020)
This week, we've got fitness raves, witchy cocktail shows, magical hotlines, online film fests, so much theater, and more.
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
44 Things to Do in L.A. This Week While You're Safer at Home (4-23-2020 to 4-29-2020)
This week, we've got a new horror audio drama, an interactive ritual, an Instagram scavenger hunt, an online pottery class, drawing tutorials, at-home HAMILTON education, virtual wine tastings, and more.
Pets & Animals | Other Kinds Of Animals
Adorable photos of animals meeting each other at zoos and aquariums to get you through the week
From penguins and whales to orangutans and otters, new friendships are blossoming at zoos and aquariums around the world.
Science & Technology | Technology
Tech for good during COVID-19: Therapy for nurses, baby food, and an online diary
If you’re one of the 12.3 million people who watched Travis Scott perform on Fortnite this past week, you’ll agree: The sky’s the limit right now when it comes to cheering people up. One kid, per our commenters, said Scott’s performance was better than St
Music | Music
The Beatles to host sing-a-long version of 'Yellow Submarine' film online this weekend
The Beatles are set to host a one time only sing-a-long version of their 'Yellow Submarine' film on YouTube this weekend (April 25).
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
MoMA Launches Free Online Classes to Study Fashion, Design, and Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art's catalog of online classes about art history, fashion, design, and pedagogy are now free through Coursera. Find out more...
Miscellaneous | Other Stories
7 Games You Can Play Online With Friends and Family | Mental Floss
From unique takes on trivia to a pandemic-themed puzzle game, here’s how to keep your family game night going during quarantine.
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
52 Things to Do in L.A. This Week While You're Safer at Home (4-16-2020 to 4-22-2020)
This week, we've got digital jigsaw puzzles of L.A. landmarks, still life painting and photography tutorials, a photo contest, activities for families and kids, phone-based thriller games, trivia and more.
Music | Music
Best Archival Los Angeles Concerts You Can Stream
One of the biggest things we’re missing right now is live music. While we’re all at home, we thought now would be a great time to revisit some of the best concerts Los Angeles has ever seen, from David Bowie at the Universal Amphitheatre (RIP) to Daft
Entertainment | Netflix
The 50 Best Comedies on Netflix Right Now (April 2020)
The best comedy movies on Netflix include Wet Hot American Summer, the 40 Year Old Virgin, Hot Fuzz, and more. We list the 50 best comedies streaming on Netflix.
Entertainment | Podcasts
How to start a podcast from the comfort of your couch
The Start-to-Finish Guide to Launching a Successful Podcast Bundle (now $44.91) has everything you need to make your new series successful.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Here's How Long it Takes to Binge-Watch More Than 50 Popular TV Shows
Recent circumstances may have left you staying at home with a lot of time on your hands. What better way to fill that time than by bingeing an absurd amount of television?
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
NASA's Offering Online Astronaut Training While You're Stuck in Lockdown
Who hasn't dreamt of escaping to the stars? Especially now, with most of us confined to limited spaces and steeped in tragic news.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
This Dad Turned His Home Into a Hibachi Restaurant To Celebrate His So – BOTWC
The saying where there’s a will there’s a way still holds true. When Atlanta’s quarantine mandate kept Jeremy Tuck from taking his family to a Hibachi restaurant to celebrate his youngest son’s birthday, he transformed his home into one. “The idea came ab
Entertainment | Quarantine Life: Things To Do
A Meme Account About a Mall Is Now a Lifeline | WIRED
The parody Twitter account devoted to The Americana at Brand is absurd. But now that LA residents are stuck at home, it's a strange source of comfort.
Entertainment | Streaming
The 100 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now
The best movies streaming on Amazon Prime include Gangs of New York, Raging Bull, The Virgin Suicides, Lady Bird, and many more. We list the 100 best films on the streaming service.
Entertainment | The Original Series
Star Trek: The Original Series’ Must-Watch Episodes
Star Trek. It’s one of the most quintessential pieces of science-fiction television around. And there’s a whole damn lot of it, even if you cut it down to the current eight different shows in the franchise (there’s even more on the way!). Want to start, b
Entertainment | Entertainment
The Met is streaming free operas every night again this week
The Metropolitan Opera's free Live in HD lineup this week includes Verdi's Aida and Mozart's Così fan tutte
Miscellaneous | I Like This
How to Watch Flowers Bloom Around the World From Home| Mental Floss
From Washington, D.C.'s cherry blossoms to Japan's sakura trees, here are the flower blooms to watch online this year.
Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting
9 Mess-Free Ways to Entertain Your Kids at Home | WIRED
Need to keep the kids busy while you work at home? Here are some ideas that won't leave your house looking like it's been glitter bombed.
Miscellaneous | This is stuff I like
Take a Look: LeVar Burton Will Livestream Readings on Twitter
The former 'Star Trek' star and 'Reading Rainbow' host is taking his popular podcast, 'LeVar Burton Reads,' to Twitter.
News | News
Moptu: More Coronavirus News & Advice (4/3/20) - Joshua Namm
As we finish up yet another week in isolation, often worried about loved ones, I wanted to bring you another summary of the incredible posts by our even more incredible users. I will continue to do…
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
51 Things to Do in L.A. This Week While You're Stuck at Home (4-2-2020 to 4-8-2020)
This week, we've got a horror film series, a show about good news, an interactive theater piece about working from home, a bread-making camp, virtual pet adoptions and dance parties, and more.
Recipes | Recipes
Swirl Spice Cake recipe | Epicurious.com
This might look like a relative of coffee cake but don’t be fooled. The layer of streusel in this marbled loaf cake gets a complex punch of flavor from a coffee spice blend that includes dried orange peel, cardamom, and fennel seeds.
Recipes | Recipes
Risotto With Mushrooms and Thyme Recipe | Bon Appetit
The path to perfect risotto is all about treating the rice right, but the added umami from torn mushrooms and thyme sure doesn’t hurt.
Entertainment | Quarantine Life: Things To Do
Best Live Streams: Webcams to Virtually Transport You Out of the House
We gathered some of the of the most relaxing, satisfying, bizarre, and/or energizing live streams to help you feel less isolated during s...
Music | Music
Coronavirus: Songs and Albums to Ease Self-Isolation | Pitchfork
The songs and albums that are helping our staff through this uncertain time
Family & Parenting | Kids
Dolly Parton Is Reading Books From Her Imagination Library to Kids Stuck Inside
Dolly Parton has donated more than 100 million books to kids through her Imagination Library program, and now, she's reading bedtime stories to kids around the world.
Recipes | Recipes
The Best Old-Fashioned Sticky Buns Recipe | Brown Eyed Baker
This old-fashioned sticky buns recipe includes a decadent caramel glaze and chopped pecans; perfect for weekend breakfasts or dessert.
Music | Guitar: Gear & Tips
Guitar skills: Improve your blues guitar leads in 20 minutes | MusicRadar
Sort your phrasing and melodic playing with this blues tutorial
Miscellaneous | The Hometown
Iconic L.A. Movies to Stream While You're Stuck Inside Missing L.A.
See the city without breaking your coronavirus self-quarantine
Recipes | Recipes
Milk Bar’s Christina Tosi Delivers Some Sweetness With Free Live Baking Classes | Kitchn
The mastermind behind Milk Bar’s culinary confections, founder Christina Tosi, is inviting us to bake alongside her in her new Instagram Live cooking series, Baking Club.
Science & Technology | Science
Cooped Up at Home? Help Scientists Spot Penguins from Space or Seek Out Galaxies - Scientific American
Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
20 sci-fi movies and TV shows to binge watch on Netflix right now
Who'd have thought we'd ever be confined to watching television for days on end? Since that's the case and there's an awful lot of TV to choose from, we bring you a round-up of the very sci-fi that currently available to watch on Netflix
Travel | Travel
Take a Virtual Tour of Space Mountain and Other Famous Disney World and Disneyland Rides
Disneyland and Walt Disney World may be closed, but you can still experience Disney magic at home with a virtual ride tour.
Recipes | Recipes
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe | Bon Appetit
The egg-enriched buttermilk mixture makes for an especially crunchy and craggy coating for this fried chicken recipe.
Recipes | Recipes
Miso Caramel Tarte Tatin Recipe on Food52
A classic French dessert from Orléans, the Tarte Tatin is the delicious result of one of the Tatin sister's mistakes: absent-minded she forgot her apple tart pastry and added it on top at the end before baking in the oven! A favourite tart of mine, and pr
Recipes | Recipes
Melting Potatoes - {VIDEO} Family Fresh Meals
These gorgeous, golden, oven-roasted Melting Potatoes soaked in chicken stock are so tender, they really do melt in your mouth.
Recipes | Recipes
Roasted Garlic and Herb No-Knead Bread Recipe | Kitchn
This garlic and herb no-knead bread tastes far better than basic garlic bread — especially when you slather the still-warm slices with a little butter. Here's how to make a rustic loaf of garlic and herb bread without any kneading.
Recipes | Recipes
Orange Shortbread Cookies - My Baking Addiction
Orange shortbread cookies couldn’t be easier or more delicious. Pair them with a mug of tea and your afternoon is complete! This is a sponsored post on behalf of Twinings. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that continue to make
Recipes | Recipes
The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies | Williams-Sonoma Taste
Bake a batch of the perfect chocolate chip cookies—just like Mom used to make. Our classic cookies have a caramel flavor and chocolaty goodness.
Recipes | Recipes
Buttery Beer Bread Recipe | The Best Homemade Quick Bread Recipe
This flavorful Buttery Beer Bread is incredibly easy to make with just a few quick bread ingredients. It bakes up with a perfect crust and tender inside!
Recipes | Recipes
Our Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe | Epicurious.com
These cookies are on the flat and crispy side of the cookie spectrum, with soft centers and pockets of molten chocolate throughout. In our quest for the ultimate chocolate chip cookie, our test kitchen found higher-quality options and superior meltability
Recipes | Recipes
4 Delicious, Creative Popcorn Recipes | Real Simple
Your guests will love these sweet and savory upgrades to this movie theater classic. All recipes serve four to six people.
Recipes | Recipes
Quick-Pickled Vegetables Recipe | Bon Appetit
You can use any vegetable you like for this quick pickle recipe, then keep them in your fridge at all times and put them on everything for acidity and crunch.
Miscellaneous | Products
Du-par’s Is Selling the Batter for Its Famous Hotcakes – NBC Los Angeles
The famous flapjacks regularly top Top Ten breakfast lists around SoCal; now, for a limited time, you can make them at home.
Recipes | Recipes
Craving Mickey Beignets? This Disney Recipe is Perfect! | Inside the Magic
Mickey shaped beignets recipe and how to eat them.
Recipes | Recipes
Clafoutis: The Lazy Summer Custard You Can Make on a Whim | Bon Appétit
Clafoutis is a French custard that comes together SO FAST and so easy. Check out this simple recipe you can make with cherries, plums, or nearly anything.
Recipes | Recipes
HOMEMADE CINNAMON ROLL CAKE (+Video) | The Country Cook
This Homemade Cinnamon Roll Cake dessert has all the flavor of a cinnamon roll but in an easy cake with a vanilla icing drizzled on top!
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
Online Classes and Activities You Can Do During Quarantine | Mental Floss
From virtual field trips to free workout classes, here are the best ways to stay busy while social distancing.
Travel | Travel Tips
These Virtual Tours of Europe's Famous Castles Will Make You Feel Like a Royal, Even in Your Pajamas
Google Arts & Culture is offerings virtual tours and online exhibits of some of the most famous castles and palaces in Europe for people around the world to explore at home.
Recipes | Recipes
How to Make Whipped Coffee (Dalgona Coffee) + Tips - Jessica In The Kitchen
Whipped Coffee is the BEST thing ever! It's a fluffy incredibly delicious way to make your morning coffee. 5 minutes with a hand mixer! Make it hot or cold!
Entertainment | Entertainment
Top 10 Mid Century Modern Movies and Television Shows For #QuarantineLife
While you have a little free time on your hands, check out a mid century movie or television show that expxertly captures the iconic design style!
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
43 Things to Do in L.A. This Week While You're Stuck at Home (3-26-2020 to 4-1-2020)
Karaoke parties, adoptable cat livestreams, weed yoga, kombucha class, gong baths, and more.
Miscellaneous | This is stuff I like
Classic Board Games You Can Play Online | Mental Floss
You can still play Monopoly, Catan, and many other classic board games while staying at least 6 feet away from your opponents.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Smartify makes all museum audio tours free for rest of 2020 | Culture
Exhibitions that have been closed because of coronavirus will also launch on the app
Recipes | Recipes
Easy Cocktail Recipes for the Coronavirus Era: Please Don't Call Them Quarantinis | Epicurious
How to make cocktails with a low-stocked bar, even if you don't have vermouth or citrus. There are cocktail recipes for whatever you've got.
Travel | Travel
20 Amazing Places You Can Visit Without Leaving Home | Travelzoo
A world's worth of bucket-list experiences to have virtually (for now)
Politics | Politics
Coronavirus: More Vital Info From Our Users - Joshua Namm
I wanted to give everyone an update and quick set of reference points provided by Moptu’s incredibly informative users. As we all settle into the new reality of life in self-Isolation, it’s more…
Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek
Your Star Trek Pandemic-Themed Watch List
It seems like everyone is looking for things to relate to and, just as importantly, things to watch as we enter our new normal of social-distancing in our homes. Luckily, Star Trek serves to accomplish both of these goals! Here are 10 episodes that took S
Music | Music News
Watch Neil Young’s Rarity-Packed Fireside Session
Music, Film, TV and Political News Coverage
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
L.A. Chefs Offer Recipes, Online Cooking Classes
Nguyen Tran of Starry Kitchen and Lauren Koeppe of Create Hospitality are here to help you cook at home (and interact with people online while you do it).
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
20 Ways to Enjoy World-Class Art for Free Online
With just one click, you can be transported to thousands of museums around the world.
Books | Books
This App Lets You Download Free E-Books, Magazines, Comic Books, and Audiobooks From Your Library
With the Libby app, you can access your local library's collection of e-books and audiobooks for free without leaving home.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
26 'Virtual' Things to Do for Angelenos Under Quarantine
The list includes everything from museum tours and public lectures to online cooking classes, a karaoke league, Instagram sound baths, and even a live feed of the blooming poppy fields in Antelope Valley.
Music | Music
Coronavirus tips: The lost art of deep listening: Choose an album. Lose the phone. Close your eyes.
The experience of listening in solitude, without interruption or distraction, to albums from start to finish. With album recommendations, but it’s more about the closed-eyes experience.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice
Here Are 18 Things You Can Do if You’re “Social Distancing” at Home
2020 is canceled due to the Coronavirus—but here’s your opportunity to take advantage of time spent at home.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
54 Totally Fun Things To Do in L.A. This Halloween Week You Need to Know About (10-28-19 to 11-1-19)
This week, from Monday, October 28 to Friday, November 1, features Grand Park Día de los Muertos, Fantastic Planet larger than life public art piece, Scary Delicious Bug and Wine Pairing, BE KIND, REWIND 90s HALLOWEEN PARTY, Night Dive at the Aquarium of
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
48 Totally Fun Things To Do in L.A. This Week You Need to Know About (10-7-19 to 10-11-19)
This week, from Monday, October 7 to Friday, October 11, features Pie Night at 189 by Dominique Ansel, Griffith Observatory Sunset Walk & Talk, Malibu Wine Safari Haunted Nights Tour, Pasadena ArtNight, San Fernando Valley Halloween Drive-In Nights, L
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
46 Totally Fun Things To Do in L.A. This Week You Need to Know About (9-30-19 to 10-4-19)
This week, from Monday, September 30 to Friday, October 4, features Nights of the Jack, a Tito’s Vodka & Tito’s Tacos party, Freeform’s Halloween Town, Alpine Village Oktoberfest, Dumpling & Beer Festival, Haunted Little Tokyo and MUCH more.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago
Things to do in Chicago this weekend: The Rickmobile pop-up, French bulldog ‘pawty,’ Nick Offerman, Wine Fest on the Beach
Things to do in Chicago this weekend include The Rickmobile pop-up event, a French bulldog ‘pawty,’ Nick Offerman, Wine Fest on the Beach and more.
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
32 Totally Fun Things To Do in L.A. This Week You Need to Know About (9-9-19 to 9-13-19)
This week, from Monday, September 9 to Friday, September 13, features Twilight Concerts On The Pier, Griffith Observatory Sunset Walk & Talk, Brian Wilson & The Zombies at The Greek Theatre, Moonlight Yoga at LA River, Son of Monsterpalooza and MU
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago
The Best Things to Do in the Fall in Chicago!
Explore the best things to do in the fall in Chicago, including apple picking, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and Halloween.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
24 Really Cool Things to do This June in Los Angeles!
June 2019 event highlights includes KCRW Summer Nights, LA Pride, the Playboy Jazz Festival, BoldPas in Pasadena, Bill Esparaza's Taqueando, the DTLA Donut Fest, KTOWN Night Market, Moonlight Movies on the Beach , and much more.
Miscellaneous | The Hometown
38 Awesome Things To Do This Weekend in L.A. (4-12-2019 to 4-14-2019)
This weekend, from Friday, April 12 to Sunday, April 14 features Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle, a Game of Thrones cocktail event, the LA Art Book Fair, the L.A. Times Festival of Books, MONSTERPALOOZA, Bergamot's Spring Open House, and MUCH more.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
16 Great Things to Do in New York (Feb 20–March 6)
Looking for awesome things to do in NYC today? Here’s a frequently updated list of things to do in and around NYC, including Travis Scott at MSG, New York Philharmonic with Yo-Yo Ma, Jerry Saltz on the Armory Show, Independent, Spring/Break and more.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
30 Awesome Things To Do This Weekend in L.A. (1-11-2019 to 1-13-2019)
This weekend, from Friday, January 11 to Sunday, January 13, features dineL.A. Restaurant Week, Burgers & Brewfest, Cool Camellia Celebration at Descanso Gardens, No Pants Metro Ride, a Mobile Museum Fair, East LA Art Walk and MUCH more.
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
54 Totally Fun Things To Do in L.A. This Week You Need to Know About (10-29-18 to 11-2-18)
This week, from Monday, October 29 to Friday, November 2, features Spooky Films at The Wiltern, CREEPsHOW at The Satellite, Killer Trivia at The Mermaid bar, a Willy Wonka costume ball, lots of Halloween parties on Wednesday, as well as Día de los Muer
Family & Parenting | Kid's
Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Monsters - Halloween Treats
Make cute and quirky Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Monsters for Halloween. They are quick and easy to create and perfect treats for this holiday.
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
41 Awesome Things To Do This Weekend in L.A. [9-14-2018 to 9-16-2018]
This weekend, from Friday, September 14 to Sunday, September 16, features dOGUMENTA, Roaring Nights at the LA Zoo, a Vintage Vibe Festival, the Los Angeles Taco Takeover, Metro's Pride of the Valley, and MUCH more.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
The best things to do in NYC according to locals and Time Out Editors!
According to critics and locals, these are the the best things to do in NYC. Discover amazing places to eat and drink, must-see museums and more.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
What to Eat, Drink, and See at Yamashiro Night Market - Los Angeles Magazine
The weekly mini food fair is making a comeback with its original organizer back on board
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things to Do in Los Angeles This weekend
We pick out the best things to do in L.A. this weekend, including our favorite concerts, culture and cuisine
Miscellaneous | Chicago Events
10 New Experiences in Chicago
A magic lounge, a hotel facing Wrigley Field, giant wooden trolls and a golf-theme restaurant are some of the fresh places for visitors to explore in the Chicago area this year.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago
The best Chicago bars open till 4am or later!
For nights when the party just doesn't stop at 2am, head to these Chicago bars that stay open till 4am or later
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago
Take a look at the 25 best Chicago attractions
These Chicago attractions should be at the top of everyone's list. Discover Chicago's incredible museums, skyscrapers, parks and more things to do.
Miscellaneous | The Hometown
Long-Hidden Room Reportedly Discovered On The Queen Mary: LAist
The room may have been forgotten for half a century.
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
35 Totally Fun Things To Do in L.A. This Week You Need to Know About [2-27-17 to 3-3-17]
This week, from Monday, Feb. 27 to Friday, Mar. 3, features Lebowski Fest, Food Fare 2017, a Great Horror Movie Night in Griffith Park, and LOTS more.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
10 Things To Do in L.A. For Under $10 This Weekend [7-8-16 to 7-10-16]
Here are 10 quick, fun ideas for this weekend each costing less than $10 that might be good to keep on your radar.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
20 stupendous things to do in NYC this week
Mon 23 Lyrics & Lyricists: I Have Confidence — Rogers After Hammerstein 92nd St Y; 2pm and 7:30pm; $69–$81 The erudite Ted Chapin host
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
18 Free Things To Do in Los Angeles This May (2016)
We've cataloged a link list of free things to do in May we think are worthy of keeping on your radar.
Entertainment | Entertainment
11 Very Unique Places to Catch a Movie | Mental Floss
Home entertainment systems and online streaming are convenient ways to watch movies, but there are still a few brick-and-mortar movie theaters that aim to give their audiences a unique filmgoing experience.
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous Chicago
Chicago's Bit Space Gives Kids a Place To Tinker 21st Century-Style
A new "maker space" for kids combines high- and low-tech tools for a hands-on creative experience.
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10 New Attractions That Will Help Chicago Reach its 2020 Tourism Goals
An unprecedented number of major Chicago tourist destinations have either recently opened or will come online in the next half decade.
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Free things to do with kids this summer in Chicago
From flying a kite to seeing fireworks at Navy Pier, we recommend these totally awesome free things to do with kids this summer
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Where to Find Peace and Quiet in Chicago
Lily pools, greenhouses and parks, from PureWow Chicago, the free daily lifestyle email for women, featuring the best finds in Arts + Culture for women.
Miscellaneous | Chicago Events
101 things to do in Chicago: free things to do in Chicago
Leave your wallet at home while you visit museums, parks, beaches and more of the top free things to do in Chicago.
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
22 Of Our Favorite Events In Los Angeles This Week: LAist
Here are 22 of our favorite events happening in Los Angeles this week. We’ll be back on Thursday with our Weekend Planner column to help you plan—what else?— the weekend ahead. And don’t check out the April Guide or the Best Night Out in Los Angeles for other events
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
The 18 Most Necessary Things to Do in NYC This March
It may not seem like it, but there’s light at the end of this frozen, slush puddle-filled tunnel we’ve all been cowering in, and that light is called spring. Instead of dwelling on the crap weather, your favorite karaoke bar closing, or the subway being particularly nightmarish, it's time you focused on the good stuff ahead, particularly these 18 things (which are mostly lots and lots of drinking festivals)
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
Rent in L.A. May be Sky-High but Having a Good Time is Still Cheap - Los Angeles Magazine
L.A. is expensive, but there are still plenty of cheap (and free) experiences to be had. Here’s a list of some of our favorite penny savers
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Best event in every state: The Kentucky Derby, Iron Bowl, Mardis Gras and more
If "hit the most awesome event in every state" is your weirdly specific New Year's resolution, you'll need to know what the best,…
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous Chicago
Top Chicagoland neighborhoods for holiday lights
Holidays don't get any more festive than in the month of December, when decorations celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah spring up all around the city and suburbs. Some people in specific neighborhoods (hello, Lincolnwood!) have been adorning their houses f
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
Parson's Chicken and Fish ice skating rink
Parson's wants you to have some hot chicken with your cold ice skates.
Miscellaneous | Chicago Events
46 Great Things to Do This Winter in Chicago
The temperatures outside may be dropping, but inside, Chicago culture is on fire. Here’s your cheat sheet.
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous Chicago
The 26 guiltiest pleasures of living in Chicago
If loving our city's suburbs, cover bands, malls and big batch beers is wrong, we don't want to be right. Shed your shame and indulge in these guilty...
Miscellaneous | Chicago Events
Flames to Light Up Chicago River During First-Ever Great Chicago Fire Fest
Highlights include a fireworks show and the lighting of 15 "fire cauldrons."
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous Chicago
A $100 Weekend in Chicago
Sample everything from pizza to pancakes, classical music to the blues, during a frugal-friendly weekend in the Windy City.
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Chinatown guide: The best of the neighborhood
Find the best restaurants, bars, karaoke, shops and things to do with our guide to Chicago's Chinatown.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
15 Things to Do in L.A. If You're Having a Bad Day
Los Angeles may be the city of perpetual sun and cheery attitudes, yet it is certainly possible to have a...
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous Chicago
33 reasons fall in Chicago is the best
Scarves, fireplaces, pretty leaves, comfort foods and sports—what's not to like about autumn in Chicago?
Visual Arts | Chicago Arts
Expo Chicago: Exhibits To See Away From Navy Pier
While Expo envelopes and rollicks Navy Pier, there are many other concurrent exhibitions to head over to this art-seeped weekend in Chicago
Miscellaneous | Chicago Events
The 2014 Riot Fest schedule
We've got the scoop on the hour-by-hour schedule for the tenth annual Riot Fest, which starts next Friday.
Miscellaneous | Chicago Events
Things To Do In Chicago In September
From bacon parties to beer fests to rib-a-que smokeouts.
