Summer vacations are always a blast, but this year’s video game lineup proves that there are also plenty of adventures awaiting at home.
From exploring Paris and tending to a magical bakery to restoring idyllic farming villages and fighting predatory salmon, this summer’s releases offer charm, nostalgia and action.

From Westwood to Tokyo, Sylas Umoren’s sets can amp up any crowd.
Performing as a DJ since 2024, the fourth-year global studies and Japanese language and culture student brings his eclectic, jazz-inspired EDM mixes to Westwood’s rager scene.

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“Star Wars” is known for its galaxywide fame and success.
Since its debut in 1977, the “Star Wars” franchise has expanded far beyond a single trilogy, growing into one of the most influential sci-fi sagas in cinematic history.

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With a glowing interior and picture-perfect drinks, Milksha arrived in Westwood with drinks that look prettier than they taste.

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New flowers – and new video games – are blooming all season long.
Video game lovers can enjoy a plethora of new and exciting titles that are sure to keep them engaged as the days get longer.

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Readers with all kinds of taste found their literary matches this past weekend.
Sunday, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books penned the ending to its 2026 celebration of books and storytelling at the University of Southern California.

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Spring means longer days, which also means more time to read.
As flowers start to bloom and the weather slowly gets warmer, the conditions become only more perfect to lay outside in the grass with a tantalizing read.

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In hauntingly eclectic glory, Mitski’s new album takeoff has finally happened.
The indie singer-songwriter’s eighth studio album, “Nothing’s About to Happen to Me,” released Feb.

Gamers have the perfect escape for the cold this winter.
As the air continues to stay chilly, it only becomes more enticing to curl up at home on the couch playing an exciting video game.

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With the overdue winter weather, art exhibits are the perfect place to wait out the rain.
Across Los Angeles, museums have exciting new collections for art lovers.