Yup! You read that right . . . WORMS! Only thing for an outcast to eat . . . But what if wet, gooey, chewy worms could be a way to meet someone new? What if there's somebody out there who wallows in worms just as much as you do? Well, for an ugly duckling […]
On storefronts, alleyways, and street corners across the city, murals of the Virgin of Guadalupe grace the walls of Los Angeles in a tapestry of faith, identity, and culture. Our Lady of the Angels: The Virgin of Guadalupe on the Walls of Los Angeles captures the sacred and everyday presence of Guadalupe murals across the […]
A purchase of the book from Vroman's is greatly appreciated and makes events like this possible. A new horror novella from the creator of Welcome to Night Vale and Alice Isn't Dead featuring original illustrations from Night Vale series artist Jessica Hayworth. On the open road, evil doesn't chase you. It waits . . . […]
This debut novel from a former NFL player is a hard-hitting, heart-wrenching crime novel that brilliantly blends elements of jazz, football, and a gritty portrait of a city divided--perfect for fans of S.A. Cosby and Walter Mosley. Coltrane Davis is at once a knight and a hustler. He has risen to wealth and success, graduating […]
A gripping, on-the-ground account of the growing movement against state violence, featuring interviews with those on the frontlines of the fight for immigrant justice and what it means to belong. Features a foreword by Salvadoran American journalist and author Roberto Lovato. A war is being waged on the streets of the United States of America: […]
Set in one of the world’s most beautiful landscapes, Kuleana is the story of an award-winning journalist’s effort to hold on to her family’s ancestral Hawaiian lands—and find herself along the way. “A powerful story of land, belonging, loss, and survival that challenges us all to think about what we are responsible for.” —Rebecca Nagle, […]
Ice House Comedy presents a live taping of Alfred Robles. LIVE IN THE LEGENDARY ROOM! Ice House doors open at 6:30pm. Show Starts at 7:30pm. 21+ with a 2 item minimum per seat in the showroom.\ Lineups are subject to change. We are a cashless venue.
Roycroft Master Artisan and instructor, Natalie Richards will lead a one-day workshop on Arts & Crafts embroidery on Saturday, September 5th. The class will be geared toward not only individuals new to embroidery but attendees who have taken previous embroidery workshops. The class will focus on perfecting prominent stitches present in historic Arts & Crafts textiles. […]
A dazzling journey into the hidden lives of synanthropes, the wild animals who’ve found ingenious ways to survive and thrive in human communities—from award-winning writer and scientist Dan Werb Synanthropes have always been an immutable part of the tapestry of our lives. They are the reason we hear birdsong in the morning and skittering throughout […]
From the bestselling author of One to Watch comes a heartwarming enemies-to-lovers romance perfect for fans of The West Wing and When Harry Met Sally, featuring two campaign staffers who agree on their politics, but disagree on everything else. "A West Wing love story with Heated Rivalry storytelling . . . all of the heat […]
Build a stronger parenting toolbox with sensory-informed strategies. Southern California Children’s Museum welcomes local pediatric occupational therapist Kira Bender, MS OTR/L, for a discussion focused on common challenges families may face as children head back to school. Drawing on her expertise in sensory processing and social-emotional development, Kira will share practical tips and strategies designed […]
El Portal’s famous annual event returns for a special evening celebrating a wide range of exceptional tequilas and mezcals. Every bottle tells a story, and guests are invited to discover the flavors and traditions behind each pour. The celebration takes place in the courtyard with live music, raffles, bocadillos (appetizers), and, of course, mucho tequila!
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