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.

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 Avenue serving freshly made souffle pancakes, taiyaki desserts and a selection of drinks.

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.

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.
Candace Hansen, who earned a doctorate in musicology this year after completing an undergraduate and master’s degree at the university, has spent the past decade drumming for punk pioneer Alice Bag.

Thirty minutes before opening, Moo’s Craft Barbecue already had a line of over 20 hungry customers waiting to feast.
After trying the food, it’s not hard to see why.

This post was updated Aug. 2 at 5:17 p.m.
Ariana Grande’s “petal” unfolds gradually, allowing her sound to bloom on her most intentional and expansive album to date.

This post was updated Aug. 2 at 7:10 p.m.
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” feels exactly as the title says – brand new.
Marvel Studios’ newest addition to the Spider-Man franchise swung into theaters Friday.