This post was updated Aug. 9 at 1:10 p.m.
SAN FRANCISCO – Charli xcx’s Outside Lands debut began with a voice in the dark.
Pulsing synths boomed and flashing lights erupted across screens on Lands End stage.

Warning: Minor spoilers ahead.
Mariam Rahmani’s “Liquid” searches for the meaning of identity while struggling to establish its own.
Published in March 2025, Rahmani’s novel begins as a satirical contemporary romance before evolving into an exploration of identity.

This post was updated Aug 9 at 1:16 p.m.
Two hours before the movie even began, hundreds of excited moviegoers were lined up to see “The Odyssey” at the newly renovated Fox Westwood Village Theater.

The sun is shining down on the stage this summer.
From the return of Tony Award-winning classics to the release of animated films set to concert, the new season forecasts an array of theater productions across Los Angeles.

This post was updated Aug. 9 at 1:22 p.m.
Kitanoya Souffle is bringing Japan’s famous fluffy pancakes to Westwood.
The newest addition to the sweet treat scene, Kitanoya Souffle is a Japanese specialty dessert shop located on 954 Gayley Ave.

Warning: Spoilers ahead.
Spider-Man has been spinning his web on the silver screen since 2002.
Last Friday, the Spider-Man franchise entered a “Brand New Day.” From Tobey Maguire to Tom Holland, Spider-Man has gone through a series of eras and iterations, both live-action and animated, but all beloved by fans.

This post was updated August 9 at 10:17 a.m.
A UCLA alumnus will soon make their final stop on a two-decades-long tour of making the case for punk music and amplifying queer artists.