What's Happening in LA This Week + Getting Wild at Desert X

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Small Talk About Dogs, a new EP from Apollonio

Things to chat about in the polycrisis: sleeplessness, the subconscious, love, sex, a planet on fire, techno feudalism. A new collection of alt pop songs from Apollonio weave through the personal and planetary, the playful and the dire. Music for a world off axis. 

“This song is great! Reminds me of some stuff I used to listen to in the 80s (like, Ultravox or something) but with 21st century edge and themes.” — Douglas Rushkoff 

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Art News: Desert X And Musée du Al

Fresh off Modernism Week, Greater Palm Springs has always been a major west-coast hub for art in the cooler months. In keeping with this momentum, Desert X, the biennial art celebration, returns for its fifth anniversary on Saturday, March 8, through Sunday, May 11.

Curated by artistic director Neville Wakefield and co-curator Kaitlin Garcia-Maestas, Desert X reflects on the desert’s deep time evolutions…

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Night Scene: A Rock N Roll Sleaze Show

Night Scene is LA’s most electrifying immersive live music experience, featuring the powerhouse band Night Boys and top-tier dancers/performers. Named one of LA’s best shows by The Daily Beast, Night Scene transforms venues into wild, unforgettable nights of raw decadence. This edition features special guest Mz Neon, DJ Rose Knows, and recurring performers, Anne Lisa, Kitty Lane, and creator Ashley Hayward, with visuals by Stevie Be—blending punk classics, rock n roll, and originals. Tuesday, March 11th at Gold Diggers.

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Director Joe Carroll Brings Drama and Depth to ‘Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story’

Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story premiered on BET+ this week, the latest biopic in its acclaimed Trap Queens series. The film follows the life of Dwen Curry — a Detroit native, celebrity stylist and criminal mastermind — exploring identity, ambition, and redemption in a world of high-stakes fraud and underground power struggles. Directed by Joe Carroll, a filmmaker known for his passion for character-driven drama, the film brings a real-life story of resilience…

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International Women’s Day in Los Angeles Saturday March 8th

Join the Women’s March Foundation on Saturday, March 8th, at Pershing Square to honor and celebrate women. This gathering will bring together activists, community leaders, and supporters to recognize the achievements of women and continue the fight for equality.

📅 Saturday, March 8th
📍 Pershing Square, Los Angeles
⏰ 10:00 AM

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UnBinged Review: ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Proves the Devil’s Work is Never Done

The Devil of Hell’s Kitchen has returned after a long, grueling wait, but is he the same Matt Murdock fans met a decade ago when he first graced Netflix screens? The highly anticipated Daredevil: Born Again has finally arrived on Disney+, but does it still carry the same weight as its predecessor, or has time (and a new platform) altered the Man Without Fear beyond recognition?

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Superstar Chefs Converge At Outstanding In The Field At The Rose Bowl – Here’s What’s Popping Up

Outstanding in the Field will produce a special Day After Tomorrow community table at the Rose Bowl Stadium on Saturday, March 8, to benefit the Altadena Community Fund and the Palisades Community Fund…

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Stella Bridie Hails Magnificent MUNA

The best gig I’ve ever seen was MUNA at the Metro Theatre in 2023. A group of us flew to Sydney for a joint birthday trip and caught the only headline show they were doing in Australia. Our flight got delayed and we ended up racing across the city to dump our stuff at a hostel and made it just in time for their set…