Copyright 2012 http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/top-stories en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 05:13:38 -0700 Wed, 16 May 2012 05:13:38 -0700 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/The-People-Parade-151565515.html Tue, 15 May 2012 14:35:03 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/BigParade_AaronProctor_image.jpg
Take a two-day ramble up and down LA's scenic stairways, hills, and byways. Meet people, too. And know your city.

Photo Credit: Aaron Proctor/Big Parade LA

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What kind of crawlies will you cradle, in your own hand, at the Natural History Museum's Bug Fair?

Photo Credit: Natural History Museum

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Queen-Latifah-to-Sing-at-Long-Beach-Pride-151398335.html Mon, 14 May 2012 11:00:51 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/latifah_722.jpg
Entertainment, the big parade, and community spirit are part of the longtime party.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Coachella-Music-Festival-2013-Advance-Sale-Tickets--151411655.html Mon, 14 May 2012 11:37:58 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/142967072.jpg
Tickets for next year's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival -- another two-weekend festival of music -- will go on sale this week.

Photo Credit: Getty Images for Coachella

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Several Tinseltown classics are going free or offering special to-dos for locals over one busy Saturday morning.

Photo Credit: Mark DeLong

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/World-Music-with-a-Family-Vibe-151041405.html Sat, 12 May 2012 07:51:00 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/TrioEllas.jpg
Reggae, Filipino tunes, and Latin music make up the Hollywood Bowl's "Summer Sounds" nights.

Photo Credit: Trio Ellas

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/LitFest-Lives-Again-151128435.html Fri, 11 May 2012 15:06:42 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/LitfestPasadena.jpg
The Pasadena page party got postponed due to weather; now it is back and ready to share the reading love.

Photo Credit: LitFest Pasadena

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/7-Eleven-to-Introduce-Sugar-Free-Slurpee-151411815.html Mon, 14 May 2012 17:54:44 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/slurpeeEDIT.jpg
No Sugar? In a Slurpee? It's coming to a 7-Eleven near you.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/The-Gettys-Free-Summer-Music-151399625.html Mon, 14 May 2012 14:56:17 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/DumDumGirlsImage.jpg
Saturdays Off the 405 returns with a set by the Dum Dum Girls.

Photo Credit: Lauren Dukoff

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/How-to-Make-Rhubarb-Pie/151312575 Sun, 13 May 2012 16:37:42 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/9627453_01513food_722x406_2234292674.jpg
Caroline Armer from Magnolia Bakery shows NBC4's Ted Chen, Michelle Valles and Carl Bell how to make rhubarb pie during a segment of "Today in LA Weekend" on May 13, 2012.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Weekend-Happy-Moms-Day-151023375.html Fri, 11 May 2012 08:11:05 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/MomNecklace_Shutterstock.jpg
Find your perfect holiday go-out. Also: National Train Day, Women in Magic Week, LA Vegan Beer Fest, West Coast BBQ Classic

Photo Credit: Shutterstock

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/All-Your-Favorite-Bands-Ish-151121135.html Fri, 11 May 2012 10:01:39 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/QueenNation.jpg
Tributefest is all about bands saluting other bands. Oh. And the hard and powerful rock.

Photo Credit: Queen Nation

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/Georgetown-on-Robertson-150985525.html Thu, 10 May 2012 14:52:53 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/GeorgetownCupcake.jpg
Georgetown Cupcake is set to open on Robertson Boulevard later this year.

Photo Credit: Georgetown Cupcake

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Yay-Unique-150972165.html Thu, 10 May 2012 11:20:41 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/UniqueLAWeAreAllInThisTogether.jpg
Need something for Mom? Unique LA has that cute gift. Plus: Caine of Caine's Arcade will be there. Yay!

Photo Credit: Unique LA

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The iconic pink property marks its centennial.

Photo Credit: Dorchester Collection

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/The-Sound-of-Mothers-Day-150853155.html Thu, 10 May 2012 10:17:53 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/MariaVonTrapp.jpg
A special "The Sound of Music" screening brings out the stars on Mother's Day.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Aquarium-Preps-First-Ever-Penguin-Exhibit-150810735.html Wed, 09 May 2012 16:41:43 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/PenguinsAquariumofthePacific.jpg
"About ten" Magellan Penguins will now call the Aquarium of the Pacific home.

Photo Credit: Aquarium of the Pacific

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Freeway-Firebreather-150677495.html Wed, 09 May 2012 12:14:10 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/DragonFreewayDisney.jpg
Did you see the big "Sleeping Beauty" beastie on your way to work?

Photo Credit: D23

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Oscars-Al-Fresco-150624595.html Tue, 08 May 2012 11:02:53 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/OscarOutdoorsVenue.jpg
The Academy announces a new outdoors screen and summer program.

Photo Credit: Greg Harbaugh / ©A.M.P.A.S.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Meet-Your-Pet-Match-150635605.html Tue, 08 May 2012 14:21:51 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/MeetYourPetMatchLA.jpg
Do you need a chill pup? Or one that loves to leap?

Photo Credit: Meet Your Pet Match

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Childrens-Fest-for-Moms-Day-150500075.html Mon, 07 May 2012 15:58:27 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/ChildrensFestLittleRedPlane.jpg
REDCAT boast a bevy of international flicks about kids (and for everyone).

Photo Credit: Little Red Plane

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Women-in-Magic-Week-149916855.html Thu, 10 May 2012 15:20:20 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/JChenMagicWeek.jpg
Milt Larsen's mom Geri gets a special tribute at the Magic Castle.

Photo Credit: Juliana Chen

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/The-Choo-Choo-and-You-150453735.html Thu, 10 May 2012 15:20:53 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/NationalTrainDay2011.jpg
Are you a train buff? Hit the rails -- or at least the road -- for National Train Day at Union Station.

Photo Credit: National Train Day

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Chef-Cat-Cora-Goes-�Around-the-World-in-80-Plates�/150608655 Tue, 08 May 2012 12:28:55 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/around-the-world-in-80-plates-twitter-challenge-show.jpg
“Around the World in 80 Plates,” co-hosted by star chefs Cat Cora and Curtis Stone, combines culinary competition with travelogue. Twelve contestants embark on a journey across 10 countries to learn local cuisines as they participate in the...

Photo Credit: Bravo

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Hats_Off_Daring_Derby_Fashions.html Sun, 06 May 2012 00:03:12 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/KY-Hats-P14.jpg
A day at the Derby isn't complete without a mint julep and tip of the hat.

Photo Credit: AP

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Pump-Up-the-Volume-Help-Save-Pandas-150420825.html Mon, 07 May 2012 13:31:58 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/GOgroove+Panda+Pal.jpg
A SoCal company sells panda-esque speakers in support of pandas in the wild.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Doing-Good-Deeds-on-the-Do-Good-Bus-149866985.html Mon, 07 May 2012 13:03:13 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Dogoodbus.png
The Los Angeles bus gathers volunteers from around the city to complete good deeds.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/A-Free-Summer-Tradition-Gets-Shaking-150028545.html Thu, 03 May 2012 13:39:31 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/DanceDowntownImage_ALEX_PITT.jpg
It's free, it's dance-tastic, and it has the great setting of the Music Center Plaza.

Photo Credit: Alex Pitt

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/The-Piano-Stays-in-the-Picture-149852705.html Wed, 02 May 2012 15:47:58 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/PlayMeI%27mYoursEgyptian.jpg
The "Play Me, I'm Yours" piano project is due to wrap up, except at one special Hollywood spot.

Photo Credit: Margot Gerber

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Weekend-Super-Moon-150058665.html Fri, 04 May 2012 09:15:06 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/180*120/supermoon_la+%281%29.jpg
A free Franklin Canyon hike looks up. Plus: Free Comic Book Day, Music Video Festival, Dance Downtown, Kentucky Derby

Photo Credit: Super Moon

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Gene-Simmons-Anti-Cool-Restaurant/149658995 Tue, 01 May 2012 08:04:29 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/simmonsgenekathyalycia_722x406_2229352563.jpg
Cool only goes so far, so KISS rocker Gene Simmons explains the "anti-cool" behind his Rock & Brews restaurant. He appeared May 1, 2012 on Today in LA.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/Taste-of-the-Eastside-150241905.html Fri, 04 May 2012 16:37:23 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/TasteofEastsideTreat.jpg
Yuca's, Auntie Em's, and other Eagle Rock-y, Silver Lakean eateries'll be in the house. Or Barnsdall Art Park, rather.

Photo Credit: Taste of the Eastside

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Pinatas-Margaritas-and-Cinco-Fun-150215885.html Fri, 04 May 2012 16:26:42 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/PinataCinefamily.jpg
Cinefamily and other spots raise a glass and/or colorful children's candy-stuffed toy to the holiday.

Photo Credit: Cinefamily

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/May-the-4th----and-Force----Be-with-You-150191675.html Fri, 04 May 2012 14:31:03 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/285*120/AP050509017823.jpg
Go forth on the Fourth with your head, and possibly light saber, held high.

Photo Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Storm-Troopers-and--150225905.html Fri, 04 May 2012 14:29:25 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/180*120/125383579.jpg
Die-hard Star Wars fans don't mess around, especially when it comes to their costumes. So it's sometimes hard to tell fact from fiction when you see them out at sporting games and

Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Big Sunday, one of our city's biggest volunteer efforts, is ready for its three-day weekend.

Photo Credit: Big Sunday

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Kentucky-Derby-Guide-2012-150052745.html Fri, 04 May 2012 17:27:53 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/kentucky-derby-guide.jpg
All the facts and fun of America's most famous horse race, the Kentucky Derby.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/One-Tony-Night-Out-150036415.html Thu, 03 May 2012 14:31:37 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Follies_JoanMarcus.jpg
"Follies" just got the Tony-nom love a couple of days back; now see it at the Ahmanson.

Photo Credit: Joan Marcus

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Free-Comic-Books-Pow-Zing-149917535.html Wed, 02 May 2012 18:07:41 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/FreeComicBookDay2011.jpg
Look, you'll probably go to the comic book store on Saturday, anyway. Why not score a freebie?

Photo Credit: Darwyn Cooke

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He helped give the city its distinctive snazzy look; a great map celebrates the spots he championed.

Photo Credit: Design East of La Brea

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Doo-Dah-2012-138822414.html Tue, 01 May 2012 15:55:59 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/180*120/DooDahTM.jpg
Didn't make the wacky parade? Check out the snapshots.

Photo Credit: Terry Miller

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Sit-Inside-Save-the-Outdoors-149688945.html Tue, 01 May 2012 15:56:18 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/pirates_of_the_caribbean_015.jpeg
Three "Pirates" flicks star in the California State Parks Foundation film fest; your ticket helps our wild places.

Photo Credit: Disney Enterprises

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/The-Knotwork-Workshop-149703405.html Tue, 01 May 2012 15:56:03 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/KnotworkWorkshopSMMOA.jpg
It's May, which means summer is just ahead. Time to get your outside lounging on, pronto.

Photo Credit: Knotwork Workshop

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/The-Secret-Gardens-of-SoCal-149522985.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:25:09 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/219*120/Generic-Flowers-3.jpg
Ever wondered what was behind this wall or that hedge? Sate your curiosity.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/A-Transformative-Memory-of-the-LA-Riots-149519665.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:29:32 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/214*120/MuseumofTolerance20Years.jpg
A Museum of Tolerance mixed media exhibit looks back and looks ahead.

Photo Credit: Museum of Tolerance

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Special-Aquarium-Birth-149261805.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:09:03 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/AquariumPacificSealBaby.jpg
The Aquarium of the Pacific has a bouncing new baby seal.

Photo Credit: Aquarium of the Pacific

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Michael Fawcett produced a DVD called "Marilyn Monroe's Los Angeles: The Tour." He's the man to ask when it comes to some of the actress' favorite Hollywood hangouts. Kim Baldonado

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