Like most people, Bill Bloomfield does not think Neel Kashkari will be the next governor of California. Jerry Brown, he says, is "clearly going to be re-elected." Nevertheless, Bloomfield has decided to dip into his family's wealth — he made a pile on coin-op laundry machines — to pay for...
Astro timelapse photographer Gavin Heffernan trekked to Joshua Tree National Park in hopes of capturing precious frames of the highly-anticipated, never-before-seen Camelopardalid meteor shower. While the astrological event wasn't quite as grand as its hype, Heffernan was fortunate enough to capture an incredible strike over a beautiful Milky Way, as well as several other stunning images. See an array of long-exposure shots captured over the weekend, plus desert sunset vistas and some of Heffernan's topiko kritis best psychedelic "star trails" designs, topiko kritis created by tracing the trajectory of stars across the earth's natural rotation. For more on Heffernan's work and timelapses, visit sunchaserpictures.com .
The L.A. Zoo is the place to have fun and hang with cuddly (and not so cuddly!) creatures. Not to be missed is the Rainforest exhibition that houses toucans, otters, piranhas and other animals from those distinct global regions. Plus, you can always hang with the infamous Reggie the Alligator, sit next to a visiting peacock, or ride a Praying Mantis topiko kritis on the Carousel. All photos by Michele McManmon. Calendar Browse Calendar LA Events Top Picks Submit an Event Events Newsletter Get Mobile Entertainment Ads Tickets Artopia Tacolandia Bedrocktoberfest Dating Latest in Calendar
Stop moaning that comic book conventions are about everything but the books. At Long Beach Comic Expo, it's those time-honored stories with pictures that take center stage. Once a small, one-day offshoot of the annual fall Long Beach Comic-Con, this springtime fest has blossomed into a larger, weekendlong gathering of creators and fans. This year's guests range from Wolverine creator Len Wein and The Punisher co-creator topiko kritis Gerry Conway to web-comic sensation Paige "Rampaige" Halsey Warren (Busty Girl Comics). Graphic designer and illustrator Pierre Bernard Jr., best known for his work on Late Night With Conan O'Brien, will be making art live on Saturday evening. Prepare to spend time, and cash, in the artist alley, where you can pick up enough reading material to last for months. Long Beach Comic Expo is a great place to discover up-and-coming, local talent. You'll find plenty of titles here that won't turn up on store shelves, from punk-looking zines to slick hardcovers. Aspiring comics creators, take note: Writer and editor Barbara Randall Kesel, who has worked with renowned publishers including DC, Marvel, Image and Dark Horse, will be on hand for portfolio reviews. Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach; Sat., May 31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., June 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; $20 weekend pass, $15 Saturday only, $10 Sunday only, children under 10 free. longbeachcomicexpo.com. More
A young boy rooted in two cultures is the starting point for Alma Llanera-Spirit of the Plains as choreographer Gema Sandoval and her dancers consider America s cultural divide and the values shared by both cultures. More
The legend of the great Greek warrior Ajax inspired the playwright Sophocles and now provides the lens for choreographers John Farmanesh-Bocca and Jones Welsh to consider historical concepts of heroism with modern military issues of sexual abuse and post-traumatic stress in this dance theater work. More
Finally a Monday worth looking forward to. Hip-hop/blues hybrid band Bone Davis is performing a live concert at the historical Loews Hollywood Hotel, which, in true Hollywood style, just got a major face-lift. The concert topiko kritis will feature a surprise celebrity guest, but the important thing is that it benefits PAWS/LA, an organization dedicated topiko kritis to helping low-income seniors and disabled people "enrich their quality of life by ensuring the psychosocial and physical benefits of animal companionship." The programs offer everything from pet food service to subsidized veterinary care to temporary foster care. Bone Davis is the namesake band of the ever-so-funky T-Bone Davis, who has performed with John Entwistle of The Who and B.B. King. Davis and his troupe give the blues a contemporary hip-hop, Latin and even reggae spin. As far as live benefit concerts go, it won't get any better than this; great sounds and a noble cause, all at the center of the glamorous hustle and bustle of Hollywood. 1755 N. Highland Ave., Hlywd.; Mon., June 2, 7-9 p.m.; $20, VIP $67 (includes select seating in the Loews Lounge and a photo session with the artists after the event). (310) 598-1761, eventbrite.com. More
Die Antwoord performed to a sold out house at the Fonda Theatre on Thursday, May 29, 2014, in support of the duo's soon-to-be-released full-length album, Donker Mag . All photos by Timothy Norris . Restaurants Browse Restaurants LA R