Thursday, May 21, 2026

Starbomb: Probably The Only Tour Ever Rocks LA September

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Pictonico! WarioWare Like Mini-Games For Your Phone?

 

Woah, Nintendo, where did Pictonico! come from? The new game coming to both Android and iPhones May 28th has a very similar tone of WarioWare mini-games, but uses your photos. So, games star you, your friends, family and what celebs pics you can snag online. The mini-games might be familiar because it comes from WarioWare developer Intelligent Systems.

Other than the obvious note of it not being on the Switch 2; no camera; it's odd how little Nintendo seems to be promoting this. The gaming press seems to be in love with this playful fun idea from Nintendo, but is a little dismayed about how low-key the big N is about showcasing it.

We don't get it either over here. It seems like a perfect attention grabber for any group stuck in line or at at a party. More games should be able to grab your head so you can fight ninjas or fling food.


 

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Weekly What To Do: I'll Be Back...For The Q&A


Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Admission $
 
Explore the United States in the twentieth century through the lens of the American art form: the comic book. Inventing America: The Comic Book Revolution examines how this art form became a revolutionary cultural medium, shaping national identity through distinctive stories and characters. Featuring original artwork and rare artifacts, the exhibition connects comic storytelling to defining national experiences: World War II, the social upheavals of the 1960s, the cultural impact of pop art and hip-hop, and ongoing movements for justice and equality.
 
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Admission $
This exhibition traces the connective tissue of punk across key scenes in the United States and the United Kingdom, with a focus on New York, London, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC. Opening in spring 2026 to mark the 50th anniversary of punk in the United States,* this original exhibition celebrates how a generation of misfits—including Jewish punks—challenged the rules, reimagined community, and helped reshape culture from the margins.
 
 
Q&A
Filmmaker Eli Roth In Person!
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM
One show only! 4K Restoration!
Filmmaker and actor Eli Roth will appear in person at Landmark's Sunset Hollywood on Wednesday, May 20 for a Q&A after the 7:30pm show!
 
 
 
 
Stolen Kingdom filmmaker Joshua Bailey plus special guests will participate in a Q&A following the
7:30 PM show on Thursday, May 21, at the Noho 7.
 
A look into the underground community of rule-breakers at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida and how their actions led to the disappearance of an Audio-Animatronic named Buzzy.












Fri May 22, 2026 – Sun October 18, 2026
JAPAN HOUSE Gallery, Level 2
Free
 
From refined sushi to comforting bowls of ramen, Japanese cuisine has captivated palates around the world. Yet even as it is widely enjoyed, its deeper foundations often remain unseen, rooted in Japan’s landscapes, attuned to the rhythms of the seasons, and guided by a philosophy of harmony with nature. More than a collection of beloved dishes, washoku is a living tradition, shaped over millennia by the interplay of land, sea, culture, and craft, and one that continues to evolve, offering enduring insights for food cultures everywhere. 
 
Through displays featuring natural specimens, food models, multimedia, and interactive experiences introduced across four areas of concentration, this exhibition invites visitors to explore the ingredients, techniques, history, and ideas that come to form and define Japanese cuisine – and to consider how food has come to express the values and environment of Japan.
 
Back in Theaters for the 35th Anniversary - James Cameron's Action Masterpiece TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY | Opens in Select Theaters May 22
 
Rialto Pictures and STUDIOCANAL, drawing from its prestigious film collection, are proud to present one of the greatest science fiction action movies of all time for its 35th anniversary: James Cameron's TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, for a limited 8-week release beginning May 22, available in all four theatrical formats: original 35mm and 70mm prints, and 4K DCP and 3-D DCP digital restorations.
 
Opens in select theaters on May 22 including the American Cinematheque in Los Angeles.

Ghouls' Day Out 2026
Saturday, May 23  11 AM - 6 PM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church Los Angeles, CA
$0 - $55.09

Step into the church where it all began — the legendary filming location of My Chemical Romance’s “Helena” — for a full-day immersion into the world that raised a generation.

Ghouls Day Out 2026 is more than an event — it’s a pilgrimage for the emo, the alt, and the beautifully dramatic. Join thousands of fans for a day filled with live tribute bands, immersive photo ops, and a curated market of over 60 alternative vendors celebrating music, art, and subculture.
 
Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind
May 23 - October 11
The Broad
$

Yoko Ono, the visionary artist, musician, and activist whose work has shaped contemporary culture for more than seven decades, will be celebrated at The Broad in Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind, the artist’s first solo museum exhibition in Southern California, organized in collaboration with Tate Modern, London. In spring 2026, visitors will be invited to directly participate in many of Ono’s works that transform simple acts into expressions of peace and connection.
 
Field Set
Saturday, May 23 & Sunday, May 24 2—7PM
Altadena, CA
Free, RSVP 

 Los Angeles Nomadic Division presents Field Set, a new sound installation and series of sculptural interventions using recordings and materials from the site of artist Kelly Akashi’s former home and studio in Altadena, California. 

The project features a collaboration between Akashi and Phil Peters. Using subterranean microphones, Peters has been continuously recording Akashi’s property since May 2025, capturing the sounds of demolition and nearby rebuilding in the wake of the devastating Eaton Fire. Presented for the first time, these field recordings focus on the debris removal and excavation period and are arranged into a three-hour durational soundscape. Played through large-scale subwoofers constructed by Peters, the work unfolds across the ground and through low-frequency sound, using the site as a physical surface and a field of resonance. 
 
Opening May 23
Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach
$ 

Step into the captivating world of sea jellies in a new immersive experience, Jelly Dreamscapes, at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Discover their beauty, diversity, and soul-soothing qualities as you drift through a gallery filled with hundreds of sea jellies from around the world set amidst meditative lighting and dream-like soundscapes. Explore species never before seen at the Aquarium and learn how its staff provide state-of-the-art animal care for these remarkable gelatinous creatures.
 
Opening Reception
The public is invited to attend the opening celebration
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
260 South Main Street, Downtown Los Angeles
Free 
 
This summer, the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles transforms literature into a sprawling contemporary art experience with We’re Very Well Read, It’s Well Known, an extraordinary group exhibition bringing together more than 450 contemporary artists in a celebration of books, storytelling, and visual imagination.
 
The ambitious exhibition invites each participating artist to reinterpret a favorite literary work onto a single 9” x 6” fine art panel — the dimensions of a traditional book. The result is a monumental “visual library” where novels, poems, manifestos, memoirs, and cultural touchstones are reimagined through painting, drawing, sculpture, abstraction, muralism, pop surrealism, and conceptual art.
 
Sun, May 24 • 1 PM
Main Street Santa Monica
$28.81
 
Get ready to PASS GO and taste your way down Main Street at the 11th Annual MAINopoly: A Taste of Main Street — an interactive, Monopoly-inspired food & drink adventure! Throw on your top hats and monocles and explore 20+ of Main Street’s best restaurants, bars, eateries, and shops along a lively 5-block stretch. Use your MAINopoly dollars to redeem delicious tastings, complete your game board, and enter to win amazing prizes.

Even More To Do:
 
 
May 7-31
Thursday through Sunday and Memorial Day
11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA 91768
$12 and up 
$ parking 
 
 
 
It's all the tropes of a county fair, so check out what they have before you go.
 
"The 2026 Fair wants you to Play Your Way as we salute recreation, imagination and the many ways we let loose. From whirling rides and friendly contests to creative triumphs and big bites of deep-fried delight, the Fair is transforming its grounds into the county’s biggest playground."
 
Saturdays and Sundays April 4 – May 17, 2026 · 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Only minutes from Pasadena at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area
15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA 
$28.00 - $275.00
 
We offer the public an opportunity to experience a true Renaissance of our Renaissance, one that was introduced 60 years ago. The Faire is one of the most diverse places on Earth and an escape from the stresses and demands of the modern-day. We offer cutting-edge performances, artisans, and culinary delights.
 
 
UCB, a cheapo comedy show almost every night, see comedians before they make podcasts and have
stories about the UCB and before they hit the big time.



 
Little Tokyo Farmers' Market Saturdays
9:00 am - 2:00 pm every Sat
Isamu Noguchi Plaza
244 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Free
 
"Join us at the Little Tokyo Farmers’ Market, a vibrant new Saturday tradition in the heart of Little Tokyo. Presented in partnership by JACCC and Food Access LA, this weekly market brings together fresh, affordable produce, rich cultural experiences, and meaningful community connection."
 

 

American Cinematheque-A celebrated independent theater group that brings both the talent and catalog of films to make for some of LA's best movie nights.
 

Secret Movie Club-Special edition posters and a large swatch of films to see.


Check out classics and cult movies just a few stories above street level. Rooftop Movies at The Montalbán. & Rooftop Cinema Club

 New Bev-Tarantino owned independent theater with old school style
 
Brain Dead Studios-manages to fill its schedule almost every night
611 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
 
Vidiots -A one-of-a-kind hub for film lovers, filmmakers, and everyone curious about cinema. A small theater is more than made-up for with the constant content and special screenings.
4884 Eagle Rock Blvd
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The Egyptian Theater Is Being Wrapped Up For 3 Months Starting This June

From what we've read, it has to mainly do with fixing audio issues. Who doesn't want to hear what the actors are saying?

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m-flo loves Diggy-MO' & しのだりょうすけ Music Video

 
 
You can both love and hate the new music video featuring a number of Japanese musicians whose names you might remember from the catchiest of anime opening theme songs. But, you can't deny it grabbing your attention. The m-flo loves Diggy-MO' & しのだりょうすけ Music Video has some amazing live-action tokusatsu, but it's unknown how much of it is AI prompts.
 
 How much of it was actually really designed by people? Really hard to say and even harder to judge how much props to give with the level of someone actually story-boarding or just asking a computer to put in the action figures and make the scenes. In this case, isn't the director the computer and not DJ Jaguar Skills? At least he claims to be.
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Monday, May 18, 2026

Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat Free Screening

 
'Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat'
Tue, May 19, 7:30pm - 9:30pm PD
Vidiots
Free, Must RSVP 

KCRW, Vidiots, and Prime Video invite you to a special screening of Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, episodes 7-8 followed by a conversation with executive producers, Todd Schulman and Nicholas Hatton, and director and executive producer Jake Szymanski.

Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat is a documentary-style comedy that captures a corporate offsite event at a family-owned hot sauce company from the perspective of Anthony, a recently hired temporary worker. Unbeknownst to Anthony, the entire experience is staged, every colleague around him is performing a role, and each moment - whether in conference rooms or during downtime - has been meticulously orchestrated. As the founder prepares to step down, the getaway transforms into a clash between big corporate ambitions and small business values, with control of the company hanging in the balance.

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Local Hype: Obsession Is A Valley Movie & Castle Grayskull Takes Over The Hollywood Chinese Theatre Today

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