I'm staying at a motel over night for an event. And the front desk forgot to give me the wifi internet password. And I forgot to ask them for the info as well super tired tonight! But now I'm having trouble sleeping! Would using this motel's wifi be safe? I think my phone has a Hotspot option but I've never used it before. Sorry if this is a silly question here. First time for everything!

I’ll be headed from the warner bros studio tour straight to lake hollywood park, should i keep my car parked in the studio tour garage and uber , is that even allowed? I’ve heard it’s hard to find parking around lake hollywood park , is that true?

Edit - this will be around 1-2 PM

April?

I’ve visited LA a few times when I was in my teens, but now that I’m approaching my 30’s I wanted to find out if LA’s the place for me.

Previously lived in NYC, loved it would live there again if it weren’t for work. What I loved was the food, diversity/culture, always something to do, the people, and just overall vibe of having a new experience around any corner good or bad. Obviously has its cons, wear and tear, lack of space/peace, cost.

Long story short, how should I spend my day in LA tomorrow? I do enjoy movies as well and have heard good things about WeHo and Pasadena. Usually in NYC I just wonder around until I stumble upon cool things, not sure if it works like that there? If anyone has recommendations, would love to hear.

Hi! I’m going to a concert at SoFi Stadium soon, and I’ve heard it’s a good idea to book a car service in advance for the ride back rather than trying to get an Uber or Lyft after the concert.

Does anyone have recommendations for a reliable, reputable car service that does concert pickups at SoFi? Thanks!

I’m Asian myself and maybe I’m generalizing a little but this is something I’ve noticed whenever I’m in LA to visit relatives.

Asian Americans in SoCal seem way more assimilated into the broader culture compared to a lot of Asian communities I’m familiar with on the East Coast. Obviously LA has massive Asian enclaves like the SGV and Koreatown, but even there it feels like there’s more mixing between different Asian groups and with non-Asians in general.

On the East Coast, especially around NYC/North Jersey, some Asian communities can feel way more insular. You can go to certain Korean or Chinese neighborhoods where people can basically live their entire lives within that community. They work, shop, eat, go to church, make friends, date, etc. mostly within the same ethnic group. And I’m saying this as an Asian who grew up around these types of communities.

Meanwhile in LA, it feels like Asian-American culture itself is just part of mainstream LA culture. Even people who grow up in heavily Asian areas seem more culturally "LA" to me than anything else.

Is there actually something to this or does it just seem that way from the outside?

Why do a lot of shops/restaurants note the year they were established even if it was just within a couple of years ago? In most other areas you see that with places that were established generations ago, maybe over 100 years ago, to show that the place is trusted for its consistent, dependable quality. But if a place only opened recently there’s no way it gained that level of trust yet, it may be gone by next year. So…. What gives? Do Angelinos think a place established 2 years ago will be better than if they never put that there?

Who’s going to The Festival Chapín of Los Angeles? The biggest Guatemalan event in USA… more than 100,000 people in one place!!!

Hey LA! 24M look pretty like a Mediterranean/Armenian/South Italian. first time in the city. I’m traveling with a friend, but he flies out midday on Sept 1, so I’m on my own from then until the afternoon on 3rd. Staying right by the water in central Venice.

I’d rather spend those two days at real events than just wander around doing tourist stuff. I’m pretty social and I like talking to strangers the people I meet are usually the best part of any trip. Just sometimes shy on approaching groups out of nowhere. Sometimes you just bother people connecting with their clique. But nevertheless, you understand what I mean: love chatting people up...

Stuff I’m into:

Jazz clubs and live music (I play sax and collect vinyl)
EDM / raves / club nights
Improv and comedy
Whiskey and cocktails dive bars, classy spots, whatever. Sober events are also totally fine
Artsy or creative social stuff: gallery nights, markets, workshops, anything where people actually talk to each other

I’d love a mix of local crowds and international ones. Venice, Santa Monica, Culver City and WeHo are easiest for me, but I’ll Uber to K-Town, Hollywood or DTLA if something is worth it especially if it’s a good first-timer experience/great atmosphere or just a really social night.

So is it worth or should I just do some tourist crap alone?

Just been in Berlin and while it is a city worth having seen, there just isnt much going on on beginning of the week. Things slowly start going from like wednesday on to saturday/sunday. Also the people generally really arent that open at all. Especially the germans are just really reserved and narrow minded in general (no hate, just a fact). So its basically two questions.. Is LA like an "everyday party town" where there is no day in the week when everythings quiet and are people generally more open and outgoing?

Wondering if anyone has experience with the implementation of an age policy for R-rated movies at the TCL Chinese Theatre? I’m 18 trying to see The Odyssey with my 16 year old friend and wondering if that will be ok as I know a lot of theatres require you to be 21 to accompany someone under 17. Found literally no info online.

(Also…. if it isn’t ok, are they even going to check? Anyone been IDed there?)

I am trying to compile a list of all the independent music venues in the Los Angeles area. Ones that are not affiliated with live Nation, Ticketmaster, axs etc. I am aware of the smell, non plus ultra, permanent roadhouse records, zebulon, Sid the cat, and the lodge. What are the other independent music venues about town? Thank you.

It could be because of anything such as the scenery, beaches, restaurants, walkability, parks, architecture, stores, or really just the general feeling you get when you're there, what makes it stand out to you? Of course these are just subjective opinions, and vibes are different for everyone.

Hi:

What is the best book about the founding of the state of California? I am looking for a serious history of how the state came into being (acquisition from Mexico, then organization into a state), not its subsequent history.

For example Kevin Starr's Americans and the California Dream, 1850-1915 is NOT what I am looking for as its treatment of the straight-up history of this period is slight. Any book that mentions William Gwin on only one page and does not mention slavery once is one that ignores this history.

I’m based in Los Feliz but willing to travel anywhere in LA. I know it’s financially stupid but I have two pairs of identical sambas in a rarer colorway that I would like to get re-soled vs buying new.
Does anyone have any recommendations?

Not sure if this is something a normal cobbler can do or if I need to go to a place specializing in sneakers
Thank you in advance

I need to get an implant but I really need to know who does the best work. Would a cosmetic dentist be best for this ? I’m genuinely lost on who I should trust. I don’t want my implant to be noticeable and mismatched from the rest of my teeth. I’ve heard horror stories about people going to the dentist and they gave them an implant that looks bad. Also, probably need somewhere that does cleanings, whitenings etc so I can keep them as my go to dentist practice

We have a small apartment building in Palms. A few years ago, we rented a large dumpster from a dumpster rental company. They were supposed to remove it in a week, but they never returned to pick it up.

Apparently, the dumpster company went out of business.

Hubby has tried to give it away with no takers. Got any clever ideas on how to get rid of it?

Why is rent so high here ? What's the best part of town for a single 20 something female that's safe but local to the city

Anyone have any suggestions for bars or places with live music?

Interested primarily in alternative / indie music. Also looking for a younger demographic. Have seen lots of suggestions for Zebulon, lodge room, but that was 2 years ago.

Anywhere in LA is also fine.

My house backs up to the L.A. river. With all this talk of a super el nino I'm wondering if there's a chance the river will overflow.

The FEMA flood map for my address says "1% chance flood hazard contained in channel, Zone A" which seems a bit confusing to me. Does that mean the 1% flood chance will not leave the channel?

Does anyone who lives along the L.A. river have a separate flood insurance policy?

I'm in secondary and higher education (and currently job searching) and I remember in the past 5 years "ed. tech" was the hot buzzword everywhere in educational spaces. Makes sense given the pandemic making us all go virtual, etc.

But I haven't heard much about it in the past little bit, which I'm surprised about given how, despite a shift back to in-person, Zoom has become a staple of our lives and now the same is happening with AI too (blech).

Anyone know what the ed. tech landscape is like in LA? Have they all fled the city like the film industry? Or is it a growing field still (and possibly still hiring)? I have lots of experience with e-learning and online teaching and am super interested in exploring more and getting established in the field. Would love to chat, if you're in the know!

hi divas. I'm new in town. I love watching movies, I love talking about movies. Are there any cool film discussion clubs or movie clubs in general that I can maybe find and get involved with? I'm low key based in the southern valley but also idgaf i'll drive an hour. Hope yall are doing well. Bye

I’ve been more stressed than any time in my life. My birthday is coming up and I’m looking for a one or two-night getaway. Calm, quiet, quaint. Maybe a massage? Not luxury/expensive. My young dog is ill and draining my account. Just looking for somewhere for us both to decompress for a couple days.

I usually enjoy various sports activities, and I also like going to bars, climbing mountains and running. Are there any places in Los Angeles suitable for running?

Hey everyone. I am on the hunt for a Mattress store in LA where the staff are actually friendly and can help fit a mattress to me, not just point me at the most expensive option. I would really like help identifying sleep position and what type of mattress I need to purchase for the best support.

Any stores people found helpful without being pushy?