Thursday, July 20 10 a.m.: The doors open and before ticket sales even begin, the line to purchase passes for Comic-Con stretches past the entire length of the San Diego Convention Center. Read more...

Ask Angela Dufresne whose work she admires and you’ll find her biggest influence may be her own striking personality. “Bob Dylan a lot and Bruce Lee, too,” she answers at first. Read more...

“The God of Hell” Geffen Playhouse THROUGH JULY 30 Playwright Sam Shepard has written more than 45 plays, won 11 Obie awards and is a Pulitzer-prize winning author, so one wonders why his latest play, “The God of Hell,” induces pulling of hair and gnashing of teeth. Read more...

Muse “Black Holes and Revelations” Warner Bros. Records 2.5 paws Muse is one of the few bands that fans love and detractors hate for the same reason. Read more...

While many students rush to leave UCLA during the summer to return to their homes, a select group of talented musicians from all over the world await their turn to arrive on campus. Read more...

Thom Yorke “The Eraser” XL Recordings 4 paws If there’s one thing Radiohead does consistently, it’s making music that blows people away. From the anthems of “The Bends” to the electronic beauty of “Kid A” and the diverse punch of 2003’s “Hail to the Thief,” the band many consider the world’s best doesn’t pull any stylistic punches. Read more...

I shamelessly check people out. I want to see how their clothes fit, not because I’m personally interested in their bodies, but because I’m fascinated with comfort and how it collides with style. Read more...