Dave Chappelle used to bring his mother with him to nightclubs when he first began performing stand-up comedy, and not just for moral support. At the time, he was only 14-years-old. Read more...

“Fuddy Meers” Colony Theatre Through March 9 (818) 558-7000 Waking up in the morning with no recollection of the day before may seem like a common occurrence across college campuses, but for playwright David Lindsay-Abaire, the scenario presents itself as a world of interesting plot opportunities. Read more...

When I was in high school way back in the pre-reality-TV epoch of the late 1990s, the two most buzz-worthy shows among the teen female demographic were NBC’s “Friends” and the WB’s “Dawson’s Creek.” While “Friends” has postponed its much-ballyhooed final season one more year, however, Dawson and company will soon sail away from our hearts forever. Read more...

Iran was labeled as a third member of what President Bush termed the “Axis of Evil,” but the UCLA Film and Television Archive believes there is a need for understanding the country before drawing such conclusions. Read more...

Recent UCLA graduate Eileen Reardon isn’t worried about having her boyfriend’s parents see her perform a monologue this weekend. Considering the topic of her performance is vaginas, this might seem like an awfully plucky attitude. Read more...

For A.I. band members and brothers Nick and Zack Young, growing up in a collegiate setting like Westwood has been both educational and influential in their musical aspirations. Read more...

Throughout the streets of Senegal, numerous representations of a holy man’s photograph reflect the artful response of a devout Muslim population. Through July 27, the UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History presents “A Saint in the City: Sufi Arts of Urban Senegal,” the first major U.S. Read more...