Arts
Feb. 19, 2026 2:30 p.m.
The ensemble of “Richard III” gathers in a circle and gazes up at an individual in a crown standing on a ladder. A Noise Within in Pasadena is presenting an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play through March 8. (Courtesy of Craig Schwartz)
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
With “Richard III,” a villainous rise to power feels prescient and profoundly entertaining.
A Noise Within in Pasadena is presenting an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” through March 8.
By Reid Sperisen
Arts
Feb. 19, 2026 11:01 a.m.Gamers have the perfect escape for the cold this winter.
As the air continues to stay chilly, it only becomes more enticing to curl up at home on the couch playing an exciting video game.
By Parsa Arshi, Emily Berkowitz, Gwendolyn Lopez, and Davis Hoffman
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Feb. 18, 2026 4:02 p.m.UCLA alumnus Dakota Dry learns ‘How to Begin Again’ in debut album
This post was updated Feb. 18 at 8:50 p.m.
For Dakota Dry, “The Edge of Our Never Ending Universe” is a place she knows.
The singer-songwriter and alumnus graduated in 2024 with a degree in ethnomusicology and released her debut studio album, “The Edge of Our Never Ending Universe,” in November 2025.
By Reid Sperisen
Arts
Feb. 16, 2026 3:14 p.m.Album review: Charli xcx’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ reaches peaks in production, falls in songwriting
This post was updated Feb. 16 at 9:08 p.m.
Pop’s reigning party girl reemerges as a restless poet, trading club classics for confined collapse.
Charli xcx’s second soundtrack album “Wuthering Heights” transpires like a descent into the shadows.
By Presley Liu
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Feb. 16, 2026 2:54 p.m.Modern-spin Macbeth crafts Shakespeare to 1970s context with feminist tones
This post was updated Feb. 18 at 8:35 p.m.
Peyton Whiteside designs a “Macbeth” where the witches wear knee-high boots.
The 2024 UCLA alumnus serves as assistant scenic designer for the world premiere of Migdalia Cruz’s adaptation of “Macbeth.” The production opens Mar.
By Alexis Coffee
Arts
Feb. 16, 2026 2:49 p.m.Rising artists: Newest tracks that bring winter chills, unique beats
This post was updated Feb. 16 at 9:24 p.m.
New year, new playlist.
Transitioning into the new year, emerging music artists released new projects. These up-and-coming acts, many of which were collaborations or cross-trained artists, delivered a wide palette of options for this quarter’s soundtrack.
By Victoria Munck, Maile Smith, Kai Echeverria, and Reid Sperisen
Arts
Feb. 12, 2026 6:44 p.m.Art exhibit preview: Winter shows explore intersections of medium, culture, history
This post was updated Feb. 16 at 9:35 p.m.
With the overdue winter weather, art exhibits are the perfect place to wait out the rain.
Across Los Angeles, museums have exciting new collections for art lovers.
By Julia Kinion, Presley Liu, Emily Berkowitz, Gwendolyn Lopez, and Reid Sperisen
Arts
Feb. 10, 2026 2:09 p.m.Restaurant Preview: International dining standouts to open new locations in LA this winter
This post was updated Feb. 10 at 8:40 p.m.
The best way to deal with the winter cold? Stay inside and eat some good food.
This winter season, Los Angeles will see many iconic restaurants open their doors, providing high-quality and diverse food to diners.
By Presley Liu, Julia Kinion, Gwendolyn Lopez, and Reid Sperisen
Arts
Feb. 10, 2026 1:43 p.m.Film review: ‘The Strangers: Chapter 3’ sabotages suspense with excessive exposition
This post was updated Feb. 10 at 8:31 p.m.
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
“The Strangers: Chapter 3” arrives with the promise of finality but collapses under the weight of a franchise too eager to explain itself.
By Eric Sican
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