Exploring places beyond one's designated comfort zone can be particularly daunting for Angelenos. For some people, it's a chronic case of AWOL (Always West of Lincoln); for others, leaving and entering the valley presents an emotional challenge. These self-imposed geographical limitations preventing us from cruising yonder aren't just based on the distance—they're because we wouldn't know where to go and which places we belonged at even once we got there. More»

Flea, Anthony Kiedis [via]

Like Iggy Pop before them, Anthony Kiedis and Flea are two of the only dudes on earth approaching 50 who can still rock with their shirts off without offending people AND look cool doing it. On Saturday, while many were getting in touch with their teenage selves at L.A. Rising with Rage Against the Machine, the legendary Red Hot Chili Peppers performed on a rooftop in Venice, giving locals of their hometown a free sunset show. More»

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Last night, Alternative Apparel celebrated the grand opening of its first flagship store in Venice with an Earth Day theme. In honor of the holiday, guests enjoyed eco-friendly bites and cocktails by VeeV, and even had the rare pleasure of a bicycle valet, working towards Alternative's goal to reduce their carbon footprint. More»

Where oh where could this photo have been taken? Let's see... we have bottle sparklers burning indoors (bravo, guy with one in his mouth) and bros in button-downs dancing, er, presiding over their territory surveying their targets like watchful falcons atop banquettes, so this is definitely a nightclub. But what's with those white shutters? What kind of L.A. club boasts a totally misguided attempt at a beachy, east coast-ish vibe? Oh, that's right, Colony! But this is not Colony. This isn't even in Hollywood. It's the west side. No, not West Hollywood. This is Gladstone's. Yes, that Gladstone's, the beach-side seafood restaurant on the border of Santa Monica and Malibu that's been there forever. It's been SBE-ified in case you're wondering why it looks like a Persian bar mitzvah. More»

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With Memorial Day came gorgeous weather and the first real taste of a glorious L.A. summer, our favorite time of year for this town. The next few months will be perfect for cruising Venice Boardwalk, so if you haven't been in a while, it's time to get reacquainted with all of it's fine features and oddities. More»

Venice is home to many a skater. The cult of skate there pervades the landscape and culture and for many locals, skating their main mode of transportation. You might even call it a way of life. More»