Art and Culture

California Live correspondent Angela Sun visits Los Angeles’ Re/Creation Café, a new hub for connection, creativity and culinary indulgence. The Mid City space encourages the spirit of play for adults through art, dance, yoga, music classes and more.

California Live’s Jobeth Devera meets bonsai expert Jonas Dupuich to get a beginner’s guide to the wonders of the age-old art that brings the grandeur of nature into the palm of your hand. Jonas’ bonsai trees have been selected for display in local and regional exhibits, including the US National Bonsai Exhibition.

California Live’s Jobeth Devera tours SOMA Pilipinas, San Francisco’s Filipino Cultural Heritage District, first recognized by the city in 2016. SOMA Pilipinas embraces the spirit of bayanihan: the collective determination to honor and make history, build community and progress forward.

“Above all, you are the masters of your craft that have made us a better America with all of you have done,” Biden said at the White House ceremony.

Philanthropist Wallis Annenberg is among those who are receiving the National Humanities Medal at the White House Monday.

From his small studio in Point Loma, local artist and graphic designer Humberto Cruz has collaborated with some of the most important musicians and major fashion brands in the world today.

Foley artists will add to the ethereal aura found at that Spanish Gothic gem, the United Theater on Broadway.

Clowning, feats of daring, and amazing acrobatics festoon “KOOZA,” a whimsical journey under the big top.

Galleries don’t always display prices, making the art world mysterious, or possibly even “shady,” according to some insiders.

The twice-a-year cultural celebration has free shuttles, too, plus food trucks and tunes.

The eerie experiential event explores the unusual powers of the mind.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis joins our sister shows “Chicago Today” and “The Hub Today” to reveal this month’s Banned Book Club read: “Beloved” by Toni Morrison.

California Live correspondent Laila Muhammad visits Ghoulish Delights, an antique, vintage and oddities shop in Granada Hills. Owner Vanessa Valenzuela works with local artists and hand selects everything from antiques to jewelry and art.

No ticket is needed but smiles are suggested for “Puppets in the Park.”

Some new additions include touch grass, nepo baby, burrata and MAGA.

Big artists, major reveals, and all of that incredible shopping: Make for DTLA to soak up stories and stars.

California Live correspondent Vicki Johnson visits Bacetti in Echo Park to immerse herself in Italian language, food and culture. Owner Jason Goldman shares the idea behind the restaurant’s unique Italian language school for beginners, plus learn some basic Italian phrases with teacher Barbara Saba.

California Live’s correspondent Laila Muhammad meets artist Dwight Hwang, whose unique Gyotaku art pieces are displayed at luxury hotels and fine dining restaurants. Learn how nature and storytelling come together in his unique works.

“Plugged In: Art and Electric Light” shines a fresh beam on iconoclastic ideas.

A chance to stargaze via the 100-inch telescope is part of the ethereal event.