Little Tokyo Community Council and @onimushagame are partnering to bring you a special Onimusha: Way of the Sword Little Tokyo Stamp Rally! From August 29-September 13, come check out exclusive items from some of your favorite small businesses:
đź—“️: 8/29-9/13
đź“ŤMitsuru Cafe | @mitsurucafe đź—ˇ️ Mission: Order the special Onimusha menu item, Genma Souls Dango
đź“ŤFar Bar | @farbar_la đź—ˇ️ Mission: Order one item from the special Onimusha menu (Garyu’s Ambition, Musashi’s Strength, Oni Gauntlet Rolls)
đź“ŤWorld 8-2 | @world8la đź—ˇ️ Mission: Follow @world8la on Instagram or leave a Google Review for World 8-2
Complete the special mission at each participating location and turn in your completed stamp card at World 8-2 to receive an Onimusha: Way of the Sword Enamel Pin, while supplies last.
NOTE: Far Bar will be closed for a private event from 12pm-4pm on 9/6, and will resume operations after 4 pm.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches on September 4 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. Pre-orders for the highly anticipated title are available now. Players who secure the Standard, Deluxe, or Premium Deluxe editions before September 24 will receive Early Adopter Bonuses as rewards.
Players can prepare for these fights with the Onimusha: Way of the Sword Demo out now.
Can't wait to see what John's been doing since he's show ended? The History of Concrete out Sept 18th will tell you. From How To With John Wilson's own John Wilson, it looks like to be a strange look into the hard substance all around us. Now, for awards and such I get the theatrical run, but I think it'll do way better on streaming. Unless there was a special showing in LA...
I've got some games to tell you about, they all can be addicting in their own way, but they're all very different games. And, differences are what makes us special or have bitter fandoms that hate each other for some reason. But, not here. Here be quick reviews for games.
Big Walk is out now on Steam, Switch 2, & PlayStation 5
Please don't call it friendslop, even though that's the poorly named genre for a game this good. You and up to 7 others can work together to solve puzzles and explore a photo realistic world in Big Walk by the Australian folks over at House House. The same people who gave us Untitled Goose Game. Just like their previous title they've made clever puzzles for you to solve. But, this time they're even cleverer.
So far, up to 8 hours in the game, with a friend, we've only just been in awe of what the world holds and where will go or figure out next. You see puzzles in this game are quite brilliant to deduce, but the ones that required communication when you simply can't talk to your friend. My G-d! They're just so exhilarating and you just have such a dopamine hit of achievement when figuring them out.
What shouldn't work is the two strikingly different art styles. You and your friend/s look like cartoonish birds or ants with pompous tri-color bodies and big stupid eyes. The world is photo realistic even with beautiful beaches and mountains to see. And ,you're trekking through all of it...on a Big Walk, ergo the name. Puzzles and structures are more like fast food playgrounds also in bright pre-school colors to be noticed. Some places look picturesque enough that you'd love to just sit down and read a good book with a coffee. However, the blending works and you'll feel like the world makes sense enough to not question it after initially doing so.
I find myself having to blot out time to finish exploring the game with a friend to solve all it's mysteries and might be sad when all puzzles are solved.
Oh, what fresh Hell is this Engrish name? Developed by Implicit Conversions and published by Bliss Brain, these companies knew what they were doing when they named it 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X. This shump was initially release in 1999 for PlayStation. Geppy-X gets even weirder with getting into the spirit of 70's animes it's based on by creating a full story as though this was a real series alongside Gundam or Mazinger Z. It totally wasn't. However, with the remastered 8,000 hand-drawn animation frames you'll think the game is based on and using ripped clipped from a series about aliens and giant robots.
Since, this is basically a remaster of a PlayStation 1 game, there's a ton of quality of life work to make it as easy as possible to get into the game and save your place for future robot butt-kicking. Gameplay is pretty simple, you just dodge and shoot. It looks like the game wants to be pretty forgiving, so don't expect the hardest time.You even have the ability to rewind the game so you don't ever have to screw up. It's more like you've got to blow through a level to get through each episode of cut scenes. It's best to call the game just a foil for taking you through what appears to be an entire series from the 70's.
It's tropes galore if you've been a fan of any big robot anime as it's non-stop, "Wait, that seems like or Hey, wait that reminds me of...", for so much of it.
It tricked a friend into believing the show was never released and that the game is all that's left. Let it fool you and get lost in a 2d shooter of olden times. You'll want to see where the anime goes and if our heroes save the day with their transforming robot GEPPY-X .
Game provided by publisher for review purposes
Mina the Hollower is out now on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Play Station 5, Xbox Series X|S, Humble Bundle, and GOG
Oy, I should have finished this one by now, but you now life. Now, it's getting close enough to play for Halloween...Don't look at me like that. Mina the Hollower comes from Yacht Club Games and has been a long time in the making, matching the style and feel of a gameboy game, but made now. Frustrating and addicting was how it started in my quest to restore energy as a mouse who kicks major butt in a full realized story and game world.
Look, starting out the game was tough as nails as it plays old school. But persevering through I got to a place where I could explore this world of "Mice & Men" ... and monsters and rich dogs and other anthropomorphic creatures that remind you of DuckTales. It's a great looking game totally capturing the games of old. However, you can always put on quality of life improvements in the setting making the game easier on yourself or something some of us didn't grow up with an easy mode. You can simply set the game so you can't even die.
The game plays like a metroidvania with a tough start the eases it's way out after brutally running you through your paces. What made me come back is it looks so good and you can tell nothing was made to be unbeatable. The game has years of effort in it that you'll want to see and explore.
Admission is free to consumers 21+ and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to venue capacity.
It’s gametime LA! On August 27, UNO will be taking over No Vacancy and will feature Classic UNO gameplay that brings strangers together and tests friendships in the most fun way. Local MCs and DJs bringing their own flare to keep the good vibes going all night. Tons of prizes, including branded merchandise and UNO product packs. UNO-themed decor and custom signature drinks. Plenty of fun photo ops and memorable moments! Whether you’re in it to win or just want to grab a drink and watch, UNO Social Clubs are going to be the place to be this summer for game lovers and trendsetters alike.
Now, with the Mayan Theatre reopened under new ownership as a live music and events venue, LVVDLL returns to the stage where it all began for one night only. Audiences can once again experience the show's original sexo y violencia spectacle—featuring high-flying masked luchadores, wild burlesque, live music, outrageous comedy, and the anything-can-happen energy that made the Mayan an L.A. institution for more than two decades.
Yoiyami Night at Common Space Friday, August 28, 5:00 PM 11:00 PM Common Space Brewery 3411 W El Segundo Blvd Hawthorne, CA 90250
Anime crafts, trading cards, books, beats, fresh beer and more!
Transforming one of Los Angeles’ most iconic neighborhoods into a free, community-driven celebration of music, art, culture and local business. Among this year’s leading partners is Skyduster Beer, a longtime supporter of independent music and creative communities. Skyduster joins Echo Park Rising’s 2026 celebration alongside media partner KCRW and Sunboy Spiked Coconut Water, with special experiences planned throughout the weekend.
August 29 & 30, 2026 10 am - 10 pm Lafayette Park at 625 S. Lafayette Park Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90057 Parking: Street or Athena located at 611 Carondelet St. (Payment by cash or credit is $14) Public transportation is recommended
The festival spans a seven-block stretch in the heart of the Guatemalan community in Lafayette Park. It is a two-day community event, open to the public and free of charge. Attendees will experience vibrant Guatemalan music, engaging arts and crafts, and delicious Chapin cuisine.
Revenge Of 3420 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90065
Revenge Of presents Starship Lotzilla, a dusk-to-dark market taking over the lot. Expect a beer garden by Verdugo Bar, food from Fish Oven Pizza and Swrlies, and a vendor lineup featuring Disperse Home Media, Hellpocalypse, and Severin Films. On-site tattoos by Johnny Vampotna and Heather Bailey will be available alongside a summer sale on comic bundles and graphic novels.
JAPAN HOUSE Salon | Level 5 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028
$40
Join us for Movie & Bites, our popular event series celebrating the connection between Japanese food, film, and storytelling.
Families and friends are invited to enjoy two episodes from Netflix’s “The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House” by acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda, followed by a talk and onigiri tasting experience by the show’s food stylist Nami Iijima.
Colony is in theaters Aug 28. It's from the director of Train To Busan and it's a new take on zombies
Remain seated please, keeping your hands, arms, feet, legs, and laughs in your seat at all times! Uncle Walt is here to present a magical and comedic variety hour of sketches, characters, music, improv, and chaos: all coming to your favorite theme parks real soon. Roller coasters can talk, animals can dance, and puppets can fly – anything can happen!
An
exciting new FREE outdoor summer event series celebrating live music,
film, and community at Santa Monica's beautiful Tongva Park. Presented
by the City of Santa Monica Recreation & Arts Department and
produced by Rum & Humble, the series will take place every Saturday
from August 8 through September 12, beginning at 7 p.m.
Guests are
encouraged to pack a picnic, bring a blanket or low-back chair, and
settle in for relaxed evenings just steps from the Pacific Ocean.
Admission is free.
The
County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County
Parks) is launching its first official standalone FREE summer concert
series in LA County Parks' history. Sounds of LA County - 27 Parks. 108
Concerts. One County highlights local artists from LA County's abundant
indie music scene, bringing a music festival vibe to your front door.
The free concerts, taking place Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings,
are uniquely curated to reflect the culture, diversity, and energy of
the communities where they are held.
They're back and ready to get you funky, check out the
"...Outdoor
parties with iconic cultural partners across Southern California. We’ve
got something for everyone — DJs, live bands, special exhibitions, food
and libations, and tons of free fun. It’s the perfect way to find music
you love, discover something new, and connect with your community.
Don’t miss out — grab your friends and experience LA like never before."
L.A. River Expeditions
is back for the Summer. Find the one-of-a-kind urban kayaking
experience that's right for you! Sepulveda Basin Recreation Zone or
Elysian Valley Recreation Zone
Zebulon,
this small live music venue features a healthy amount of concerts
almost nightly. Go through it's huge list of who'll be there. One of the
best aspects of the musics cafe is that it has a lot of free events to
jam out and dance out to.
UCB,
a cheapo comedy show almost every night, see comedians before they make
podcasts and have stories about the UCB and before they hit the big
time.
Isamu Noguchi Plaza 244 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Free
"Join
us at the Little Tokyo Farmers’ Market, a vibrant new Saturday
tradition in the heart of Little Tokyo. Presented in partnership by
JACCC and Food Access LA, this weekly market brings together fresh,
affordable produce, rich cultural experiences, and meaningful community
connection."
10am-4pm at @rowdtla Free Entry, Family Friendly Beer Garden, No Pets.
Smorgasburg
is the largest weekly open-air food market in America, with markets in
Los Angeles attracting 50,000 people each weekend to eat from a hundred
local vendors.
Largo,
known for comedy shows. Grab some
tickets before everything sells out. Many new shows from some of LA's
top comedians. We see Bill Burr, Patton Oswalt,
Pete Holmes and Sarah Silverman performing here to name a few.
Film
American Cinematheque-A celebratedindependent theatergroup that brings both the talent and catalog of films to make for some of LA's best movie nights.
Cinespia -This
hosts screenings outside at iconic venues including The Hollywood
Forever Cemetery, The Greek Theatre, and Los Angeles Historic Park.
Secret Movie Club-Special edition posters and a large swatch of films to see.
Vidiots -A
one-of-a-kind hub for film lovers, filmmakers, and everyone curious
about cinema. A small theater is more than made-up for with the constant
content and special screenings.
Do
you have Cine Insomnia? We have the cure! Join us at Landmark's Nuart
Theatre for midnight weekend programs ranging from classic anime and
horror to sci-fi favorites, offbeat musicals, cult sensations and more!
Brand new Taskmaster (Series 22) will premiere on Thursday, September 3rd at 9pm BST on Channel 4 in the UK and then will be available worldwide at 10pm BST / 5pm EST / 2pm PST on the Taskmaster YouTube Channel. Who are the players this time:
critically-acclaimed comedian and Edinburgh Fringe favourite Chloe Petts (Have I Got News For You, BBC One); award-winning comedian, writer, songwriter and actor Isy Suttie (Peep Show, C4); BAFTA winning actor, author, comedian, presenter, Matt Lucas (Gladiator II); actor, comedian, and ventriloquist Nina Conti (director of comedy feature Sunlight); and multi-award-winning comedian, actor, writer and director Richard Ayoade (Photographer at wedding in The Life & Death of Peter Sellers).
Don't worry, Mel Brooks isn't dead...ore at least isn't as of writing this. Because he reached 100 and is so beloved he's choosing 20 of his fav films for you to watch this September.
In celebration of Mel Brooks' 100th birthday, the American Cinematheque has had the incredible opportunity of collaborating with the actor and filmmaker himself to program a list of his favorite films. For the first time, Brooks is publicly sharing his favorites, with the series offering unique insight into his knowledge and appreciation of film history spanning the last century. The American Cinematheque is delighted to be sharing his selection with our audience this fall.
press release: CERRITOS, Calif. — August 19th, 2026 - Beard Papa's, bakers of the world's best cream puff, today announced a collaboration celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the acclaimed Persona series. From September 4 through October 4, 2026, participating Beard Papa's locations across the United States will feature limited-time cream puffs, collectible gift sets, merchandise, and themed in-store experiences inspired by one of gaming's most celebrated RPG franchises.
Developed in collaboration with ATLUS, the campaign celebrates the legacy of Revelations: Persona™ through Persona 5 Royal™ with original artwork created for Beard Papa's by ATLUS’ creative team, collectible rewards, and a dessert lineup crafted especially for the anniversary.
- The Beard Papa's Cerritos and Little Tokyo locations will also feature large-format anniversary murals designed as fan photo opportunities.
My new feature film DIRE DUPLICITY will screen at 30 Alamo Drafthouse Theatres on Sept.05 and Sept.10. Check out the local Alamo near you. See https://t.co/cGem9withc for trailer, festivals, awards, etc. Hope you get to see it at one of it's 60 USA screenings!!!!
Bring Your Own Bucket is BACK at all Cinemark theatres on Sunday, September 6! For just $5, fill any item up to 400 oz. (2 XLs) with popcorn. No movie ticket required🍿 pic.twitter.com/dwftRa4grc
Well, even though Cinemark gave up and is okay with the Paramount & WB merger now, there at least doing one good this with a bring your own bucket day September 6th.
