RUPAUL'S DRAGCON 2024 dazzled Los Angeles with a two-day celebration of queerness, creativity, and community, featuring stunning performances and interactive events. From RuPaul's electrifying DJ set to exclusive live tapings and the iconic Queens Walk, this year's DragCon was an unforgettable extravaganza of drag culture.
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ANIME EXPO is the ultimate celebration of Japanese pop culture, where lifelong anime fans like myself gather to indulge in a weekend of excitement, discovery, and unforgettable experiences. Dive into my journey from watching anime on provincial TV to reveling in the vibrant, expansive world of Anime Expo!
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Just Like Heaven 2024 brought together fans and artists for a nostalgic celebration of early 2000s indie rock at the picturesque Brookside at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Organized by Goldenvoice, the festival featured unforgettable performances from The Postal Service, Phoenix, Death Cab for Cutie, and more, blending past memories with present-day vibes.
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Rolling Loud California: A Hip-Hop Celebration In the heart of Inglewood, California, amidst the vibrant energy of Hollywood Park, Rolling Loud California 2024 unfolded as a grand celebration of hip-hop culture.
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Step into a world where artistry meets altruism, and every brushstroke tells a story of hope. Join us as we unravel the enchanting tale of the 2024 LA Art Show Opening Gala, where creativity ignites hearts and champions a noble cause.
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ComplexCon 2023 unfolded a vibrant convergence of culture, fashion, art, and music along the Long Beach coastline, featuring Kanye West's PASTELLE revival, exclusive drops, and electrifying performances. From the intense Sneaker Of The Year debate to insightful ComplexConversations, the event left a lasting legacy as a global cultural phenomenon, teasing an even more immersive future with expansions planned for Hong Kong and Australia in 2024.
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LA3C, Penske Media's annual celebration of Los Angeles' rich culture and creativity, delivered an unforgettable three-day experience with a hyper-focus on music, food, and film in Downtown LA. From intimate shows by Erykah Badu and Herbie Hancock to the vibrant Black Market Flea, LA3C emerged as a dynamic urban arts festival, blending fashion, food, film, and a warm community spirit, promising growth and expansion for LA's position as a hub of creativity and culture.
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JANELLE MONAE’S Age of Pleasure Tour, which kicked off in support of her fourth studio album, creates an electric and celebratory atmosphere, seamlessly blending individuality and community in a two-hour spectacle. Monae's performance is not just a celebration but a warm, intimate, and welcoming space, leaving the audience inspired and yearning for more of the infectious energy and creative pleasure she exudes.
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Highlights and gallery of 88 Rising’s Head in the Clouds music festival held at he iconic Brookside at the ROse Bowl in Pasadena, California
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With Festival season kicking in and ushering waves of new and returning audiophiles, curious party-goers, fashionistas, influencers, celebrities, and more, the A BOOK OF team braved the scorching heat and the hovering veil of dust to share our editors’ personal thoughts and inputs regarding their experiences at the recent 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on April 14-16, 2023 in Indio, California.
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Vance Joy serenades audience in Los Angeles during his 2023 tour at the YouTube theatre in Inglewood, California
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Asian Talents Rise in Pasadena’s Rose Bowl at HEAD IN THE CLOUDS Music Festival 2022
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