Arts
April 16, 2026 2:52 p.m.
Beneath spotlights, actress Sara Porkalob is pictured mid-performance with blue and pink lights illuminating the panel behind her. The show “Dragon Mama,” directed by Andrew Russell, is the second chapter in Porkalob’s familial trilogy, the “Dragon Cycle.” (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)
The next generation in the “Dragon Cycle” is lighting up the stage.
Sara Porkalob’s solo show “Dragon Mama” – directed by Andrew Russell – is the second in a matrilineal trilogy based on the star’s family following “Dragon Lady” and preceding the in-development “Dragon Baby.” “Dragon Mama” will play at the Geffen Playhouse through April 26 and made its Los Angeles premiere March 4.
By Eleanor Meyers and Reid Sperisen
Arts
April 16, 2026 2:42 p.m.Spring means longer days, which also means more time to read.
As flowers start to bloom and the weather slowly gets warmer, the conditions become only more perfect to lay outside in the grass with a tantalizing read.
By Victoria Munck, Julia Kinion, Gwendolyn Lopez, and Reid Sperisen
A Closer Look
April 14, 2026 11:13 p.m.Lionel Popkin appointed as dean of UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture
Lionel Popkin is no stranger to calling the shots on stage.
And Popkin, a choreographer and faculty member at UCLA for 20 years, will soon officially step onto his biggest one yet: dean of the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture.
By Natalia Mochernak
Arts
April 14, 2026 2:42 p.m.UCLA’s Shanti Wimmer reflects on freedom, vulnerability in latest single ‘Ethan’
This post was updated April 14 at 9:02 p.m.
Shanti Wimmer crafts confessional, carefree pop that feels like a diary entry and a dance break.
“Fun” was how Wimmer, a third-year theater student, described her latest single “Ethan.” Released Feb.
By Presley Liu
Arts
April 13, 2026 2:20 p.m.Restaurant preview: Spring’s new, diverse eateries will bloom in Angelenos’ taste buds
This post was updated April 14 at 9:13 p.m.
New restaurants are blossoming up all around Los Angeles.
As the new season invites longer days and warmer weather, it also welcomes a whole plethora of delicious new eats for LA foodies.
By Reid Sperisen, Emily Berkowitz, and Ana Camila Burquez
Arts
April 12, 2026 8:00 p.m.Concert preview: Spring brings flourish of must-see live performances, bloom of fresh sounds
Spring is back and so are bright performances.
With a variety of genres, this quarter’s live scene has been taken over by experienced acts. Making their way back to the stage, these iconic artists are sure to capture their crowds from the first note.
By Reid Sperisen, Abby Shewmaker, Amelia Chief, Paige Kun, and Victoria Munck
Arts
April 8, 2026 7:39 p.m.Album preview: Genre-crossing albums bridge emotions, creativity
This post was updated April 12 at 7:43 p.m.
The sun is coming out again and is bringing long-awaited releases.
Music icons are blooming this spring with exciting new projects.
By Eleanor Meyers, Victoria Munck, Kiara Mack, Abby Shewmaker, and Julia Kinion
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