Sunday, July 6

Upcoming ‘Food and Film’ series at Hammer Museum redefines dinner and a movie

The age-old concept of dinner and a movie is embracing a new meaning at the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Friday will open the inaugural weekend of the archive’s ongoing “Food and Film” series, a program developed in partnership with the Hammer Museum and chef Alice Waters. Read more...

Photo: A still from Erige Sehiri’s “Under the Fig Trees” is shown. The 2021 drama will be screened during the inaugural weekend of the “Food and Film” series, presented by the Hammer Museum and the UCLA Film & Television Archive. (Courtesy of Under the Fig Trees/UCLA Film & Television Archive)


Q&A: Artist Regina Spektor discusses fiction writing, capturing the spirit of songs

Regina Spektor is piecing together musical vignettes, key by key. After the release of her 2022 alternative LP “Home, before and after,” the Russian American singer-songwriter is currently playing her way through her summer tour. Read more...

Photo: Amps and hardwood flooring line the space behind Regina Spektor as she leans toward the piano to pose. The Russian-American musician will perform at the Greek Theatre on Thursday as part of her summer tour. (Courtesy of Shervin Lainez)


Head in the Clouds 2023: Stellar performances thrill crowds despite summer heat

This post was updated Aug. 14 at 8:10 p.m.  Head in the Clouds has floated away. The music and arts festival, hosted by 88rising, drew to a close Sunday night at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Read more...

Photo: Dressed in a stringy, all black look, Head in the Clouds headliner NIKI stands and points upward on stage. The annual two-day music and arts festival came to a close Sunday night after a plethora of outdoor performances. (Megan Cai/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Head in the Clouds 2023 Q&A: Indonesian metal group Voice of Baceprot on facing backlash, overcoming obstacles

Voice of Baceprot is uninterested in sitting quietly. The Indonesian all-female, hijab-wearing metal band performed their debut set at Head in the Clouds Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon. Read more...

Photo: (Left to Right) Dressed in all black with amber accents, Voice of Baceprot’s Marsya, Sitti and Widi play their instruments on stage. The heavy-metal trio’s Head in the Clouds performance took place on Sunday afternoon. (Megan Cai/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Head in the Clouds 2023 Q&A: Artist Stephanie Poetri discusses career evolution

Stephanie Poetri’s next moves are written in the rock stars. The Indonesian singer-songwriter made her third appearance on the Head in the Clouds stage in Pasadena on Saturday afternoon. Read more...

Photo: Wearing a leather jacket and holding an electric guitar, Stephanie Poetri grips a microphone stand. The Indonesian singer-songwriter performed at Head in the Clouds on Saturday. (Megan Cai/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Head in the Clouds 2023: Day 1 sees spirited performances on festival stage

Head in the Clouds brought sky-high energy to combat the hot Pasadena sun. The two-day music and arts festival returned to Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday afternoon for the fifth year. Read more...

Photo: Standing in front of the blue glow of a screen, Jackson Wang sings into the microphone while surrounded by dancers in all black. The Head in the Clouds music and arts festival kicked off Saturday in Pasadena with 20 acts. (Megan Cai/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Theater Review: The musical ‘Les Misérables’ offers stellar displays and impassioned vocals

This post was updated Aug. 6 at 6:15 p.m. “Les Misérables” has been revitalized with a fervor beyond audiences’ wildest dreams. Producer Cameron Mackintosh’s reconception of the beloved musical has reached California on its North American tour, bringing a galvanizing French drama to the heart of Los Angeles. Read more...

Photo: The company of “Les Misérables” sings “One Day More” with their fists held high to close out the musicians first act. Based on Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel of the same name, the production will run at the Hollywood Pantages Theater through Sept. 10. (Courtesy of Matthew Murphy & Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade)