Summer Game Fest, named with such little care you might think a local school is doing it, is back in LA June 8th. From Geoff Keighley, the most boring host, but he owns it, also runs the Game Awards. And if you're like many other gamers, you saw what happened last year, when a rando snuck on stage and talked nonsense. Will something similar happen in person as even more trailers are shown? You can find out in person. As, Summer Game Fest is at the YouTube Theater this June. Or just stream it. Grab a ticket below.
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Friday, May 26, 2023
Summer Game Fest In Person? Can You Walk On Stage Too?
Anime Expo 2023 Afoot
Below we've posted a few panels or tweets that grabbed our attention, but be sure to buy your pass, which can get sold out and plan ahead for parking -which can get way pricey-and everything else so you have a smooth time there.
The international box office smash film, THE FIRST SLAM DUNK, will officially have its North American subtitled premiere at Anime Expo 2023!
— Anime Expo (@AnimeExpo) May 24, 2023
On July 3rd @ Noon in the Main Events Hall
All AX attendees welcomed. #SLAMDUNKMOVIE pic.twitter.com/XZPen38faN
Celebrate GKIDS’ 15th Anniversary at @AnimeExpo, where they’ll be sharing memories with @nyav_post on their many English dub productions, including Weathering With You, Belle, Promare, and more! pic.twitter.com/aDs2VOuhDG
— Anime Expo (@AnimeExpo) May 19, 2023
Pompo is making her Hollywood debut at @AnimeExpo!
— Anime Expo (@AnimeExpo) May 17, 2023
Join GKIDS for a special screening of POMPO THE CINEPHILE feat. a Q&A w/ director Takayuki Hirao, known for his work on God Eater, The Garden of Sinners, and more! pic.twitter.com/L8P12opWEd
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Local Hype: GR2: Multimatter 2023, Regional Connector, Greater LA Venn Diagram @ More
The Regional Connector opens Friday, June 16, with a weekend of free rides!
— Metro Los Angeles (@metrolosangeles) May 22, 2023
We held a preview for the Metro Board and media this am. Here are a few images to whet your appetite starting with Little Tokyo/Arts District Station... pic.twitter.com/w9ZuocFvlU
This Venn diagram is a pretty neat representation of Greater LA (apologies to its creator... I've lost the source).
— L.A. Dork (@la_dorkout) May 12, 2023
East LA indeed is not part of LA (it's unincorporated). And some argue that West Hollywood is not the Westside (but parts are, if you go by "west of La Cienega."). pic.twitter.com/WuENVDtgEQ
WGA Strike Breakdown on what's up
Eater LA is covering a storm
-Downtown LA’s Iconic Nickel Diner to Close Permanently After 15 Years
Final day of service is May 28th
-Long Beach’s Historic Queen Mary Ship Reopens Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge
-Three Years and $11 Million Later, the Huntington Tea Room Is Finally Reopening
-Echo Park’s Newest Opening Is an Izakaya Straight From Osaka
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Weekly What To Do: Memorial Day Weekend Coming
CHECK-IN LOCATION:
The Victorian | 2640 Main St. Santa Monica, CA 90405
This anime convention in Riverside County features a jam-packed two days of cosplayers and anime merch vendors. There's plenty of panels, voice actor signings and more to let you enjoy everything that's anime. They have something called Anime Wrestling, which has cosplayers looking like they're going to beat each other up, but really makes for good photos. This is only its second year and the convention looks like it's going strong. More info on everything here.
Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Ave Santa Monica, CA 90403
Saturday May 27 and Sunday May 28
5814 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036
The reopened themed area comes alive both day and night to celebrate the Hispanic influences in Southern California. In Fiesta Village, guests can enjoy the sounds of Mariachi music, encounter a storyteller spinning whimsical tales of the alebrijes, experience performances of the traditional dance Folklorico and be entertained by the interactive puppets with their playful antics.
Those who venture through the newly landscaped alebrije gardens can meet Fiesta Village’s very own spirit animal friends. Stroll down Fiesta Mercado, inspired by Los Angeles’ Olvera Street, and find a variety of merchants with unique and authentic items
Make your own waves with a visit to Knott's Soak City Waterpark starting select dates May 20 through September 10. Guests can catch a ride down 23 different speed, tube, and body slides or take a relaxing trip down one of the longest lazy rivers in the country. The 15-acre water park has something for each member of the family, an interactive kid's area, and for those more adventurous, The Wedge, a rip-roaring raft ride.
stories about the UCB and before they hit the big time.
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.
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!
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Sonic Symphony Rolls Into LA In Late September
General on sale starts May 26th at 10am PT
Sonic Symphony is an immersive live experience that celebrates more than three decades of music from SEGA’s iconic mascot. From the classic 8-bit and 16-bit tunes to rock and EDM songs, this concert will take you on a musical journey through the colorful world of Sonic the Hedgehog.
Relive your favorite Sonic moments, brought to life by a full symphony orchestra. Sonic Symphony will be an electrifying tribute to the music that has defined generations of gamers, old and new.
Don’t miss the chance to experience the sounds of Sonic like never before!
Monday, May 22, 2023
Shin Kamen Rider May 31st
Don't forget, next Wednesday, you can see Shin Kamen Rider!
A lot of hype in Japanese fandom circles for this one. Shin Kamen Rider from Hideaki Anno (Evangelion) will have a a one night showing this May. Kamen Rider, is like the first Japanese super hero, and had new versions appear year after year. Sort of like our version of Power Rangers and sort of like Doctor Who, as new people and stories come out every year. This is a reboot of the original Kamen Rider and it's supposed to be bloody. Here's the Fathom event page for Wednesday, May 31st.
Though, I'm sure they'll be plenty of venues in LA to see it. It will
be one night only, so you might want to grab tickets as soon as possible.
Hongo Takeshi awakens to discover he has been transformed into a grasshopper-hybrid cyborg. Becoming the Masked Rider, he must fight the mysterious evil organization SHOCKER to protect all of mankind. "SHIN KAMEN RIDER" is Anno Hideaki’s ode to the legendary Tokusatsu franchise, Japan’s biggest hero, and his dearest childhood icon. Go! Go! Let’s go!
Mob of Bicyclists In Downtown Los Angeles
Video shows man brutally beaten by a mob of bicyclists in downtown Los Angeles