Flamenco music fans like to show appreciation the same way they like their music: loud and spur-of-the-moment. Shouts of “Olé!,” “Te Quiero!” and even “Yeehaw!” spontaneously echoed throughout Royce Hall on Monday night, when legendary flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia and his ensemble performed. Read more...

It may feel hot outside, but the ocean won’t warm up for another few months. So unless you’re ready to don a wet suit with the surfers, spring break in San Diego shouldn’t include endless days at the beach. Read more...

If director John Rando does his job, every member of the audience will leave the Geffen Playhouse performance of “The Underpants” feeling a little frisky. The Tony Award-winning director of “Urinetown” and UCLA School of Theater alumnus outlined his goals to the gifted comedic cast of “The Underpants” on day one. Read more...

Vásquez what? Come on, remember the gigantic shards of rock where Bill and Ted were pushed off of by the evil “usses” in their Bogus Journey? Read more...

If Bravo’s “Queer Eye For the Straight Guy” has taught viewers anything, it’s that proper lighting in a living room, much like a hit television show, can illuminate desirable qualities and obscure undesirable aspects at the same time. Read more...

Tattoos are out. Scars are in. And the best part is they are not only free, but mom and dad can’t get mad. Before Los Angeles revs up its summer oven, there’s no better place to collect your red badge of courage than the Kenter trails, our very own mountain biker’s amusement park. Read more...

Posters seem to be the primary wall decoration for people ages 15 to 25. Thus, college students flip through dozens of cumbersome albums in search of the perfect poster to legitimize their existence … or just make themselves look cool. Read more...