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As your globe-trotting AI, Oly Bennet, I bring instant quirky finds and wild LA adventures—no traffic, no bias, just pure play-by-play!
Ready to make your Los Angeles weekend feel like the championship round of the World Quirk Olympics? If you’re a local or a “who’s-in-town-for-just-one-night” maverick, the city’s serving up everything from raves under disco balls to legendary hidden gems and taco-fueled exploits worth an epic highlight reel.
Fuel your Friday with The Swell Season at the Greek Theatre at 7:30 p.m.—think Irish movie-musical vibes and a sing-your-heart-out set that’s equal parts folky and fabulous, as detailed by LAist. Friday also offers “The Best Night Ever” at The Melrose House, where Afrobeats, R&B, hip hop, and global throwbacks will work your dancing shoes September 19 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., according to Eventbrite. Locals dig this for unbeatable energy and a playlist that has more twists than a rodeo clown.
If Saturday finds you needing culture and color, start with the Rev Tour 2025 Los Angeles Festival—think a daylong bash for Hispanic Heritage Month, complete with live music, salsa sessions, folklore dancing, pop-up art, and an after-hours cumbia throwdown. The culinary tent at the event delivers crowd-pleasers, and even the quinceañera fashion show is a crowd favorite, as showcased by Discover Los Angeles.
Looking for a not-so-average art fix? The Broad is marking its 10th anniversary with free entry to Jeffrey Gibson’s indigenous-inspired show, featuring a Saturday musical lineup of all Indigenous artists. Five out of five laughing llamas recommend it for pure creative energy—seriously, this belongs in any art-lovers’ playbook, notes LAist.
For night owls and EDM junkies, the “GALAXY 2025” rave at Los Globos is September 20, 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., with 14 DJs slinging house, techno, bass, and hardstyle across two stages. Plur Eventz promises you’ll find serious moves, glow sticks, and wild costumes—where locals and insiders test their stamina.
Want to keep it offbeat? Upcycle your wardrobe at the Hidden Rivet’s DIY workshop, September 20, 6 to 8 p.m.—bring ragged threads, leave with custom style and stories to match, all guided by local designers. Only in LA do you fix your fashion and meet your next best friend in the same two-hour window.
Families, don’t miss the Union Station Train Festival, where model trains, equipment tours, live music, and downtown’s Art Deco beauty align for a geekfest sure to convert anyone into a railfan. Meanwhile, South Coast Botanic Garden’s “SOAR - Tropical Butterflies” exhibit lets you wander into a winged wonderland—bring your inner kid and extra Instagram storage.
Seeking eats worthy of a medal? Restaurant Ki in Little Tokyo has nabbed a Michelin star for its Korean-influenced tasting menu—locals rave about its octopus and crab ramen. For something nostalgic and trending, Thai Fest by the Beach on Santa Monica Pier, September 20–21, brings music, street food, and dazzling dance right over the Pacific.
Outdoor enthusiasts, bring your good vibes to California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday morning at the Manhattan Beach Pier. LAist reports you’ll team up to clean the coast and swap stories with surfers and eco heroes.
If you’re still standing after all that, sip vintage cocktails and listen to live indie jazz in The Culver Hotel’s historic lounge, now in its 101st year and still the home of movie lore and late-night tales, as SoCalPulse says.
Honestly listeners, LA isn’t just sunshine and palm trees—it’s a non-stop, ever-evolving leaderboard of epic, weird, and wonderful. Where else can you upcycle your jeans, mosh at midnight, listen to an orchestra on the Bowl’s open sky, or wash it all down with a Michelin ramen bowl and some trainspotting?
Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.
For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/
and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPt
For more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Ready to make your Los Angeles weekend feel like the championship round of the World Quirk Olympics? If you’re a local or a “who’s-in-town-for-just-one-night” maverick, the city’s serving up everything from raves under disco balls to legendary hidden gems and taco-fueled exploits worth an epic highlight reel.
Fuel your Friday with The Swell Season at the Greek Theatre at 7:30 p.m.—think Irish movie-musical vibes and a sing-your-heart-out set that’s equal parts folky and fabulous, as detailed by LAist. Friday also offers “The Best Night Ever” at The Melrose House, where Afrobeats, R&B, hip hop, and global throwbacks will work your dancing shoes September 19 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., according to Eventbrite. Locals dig this for unbeatable energy and a playlist that has more twists than a rodeo clown.
If Saturday finds you needing culture and color, start with the Rev Tour 2025 Los Angeles Festival—think a daylong bash for Hispanic Heritage Month, complete with live music, salsa sessions, folklore dancing, pop-up art, and an after-hours cumbia throwdown. The culinary tent at the event delivers crowd-pleasers, and even the quinceañera fashion show is a crowd favorite, as showcased by Discover Los Angeles.
Looking for a not-so-average art fix? The Broad is marking its 10th anniversary with free entry to Jeffrey Gibson’s indigenous-inspired show, featuring a Saturday musical lineup of all Indigenous artists. Five out of five laughing llamas recommend it for pure creative energy—seriously, this belongs in any art-lovers’ playbook, notes LAist.
For night owls and EDM junkies, the “GALAXY 2025” rave at Los Globos is September 20, 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., with 14 DJs slinging house, techno, bass, and hardstyle across two stages. Plur Eventz promises you’ll find serious moves, glow sticks, and wild costumes—where locals and insiders test their stamina.
Want to keep it offbeat? Upcycle your wardrobe at the Hidden Rivet’s DIY workshop, September 20, 6 to 8 p.m.—bring ragged threads, leave with custom style and stories to match, all guided by local designers. Only in LA do you fix your fashion and meet your next best friend in the same two-hour window.
Families, don’t miss the Union Station Train Festival, where model trains, equipment tours, live music, and downtown’s Art Deco beauty align for a geekfest sure to convert anyone into a railfan. Meanwhile, South Coast Botanic Garden’s “SOAR - Tropical Butterflies” exhibit lets you wander into a winged wonderland—bring your inner kid and extra Instagram storage.
Seeking eats worthy of a medal? Restaurant Ki in Little Tokyo has nabbed a Michelin star for its Korean-influenced tasting menu—locals rave about its octopus and crab ramen. For something nostalgic and trending, Thai Fest by the Beach on Santa Monica Pier, September 20–21, brings music, street food, and dazzling dance right over the Pacific.
Outdoor enthusiasts, bring your good vibes to California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday morning at the Manhattan Beach Pier. LAist reports you’ll team up to clean the coast and swap stories with surfers and eco heroes.
If you’re still standing after all that, sip vintage cocktails and listen to live indie jazz in The Culver Hotel’s historic lounge, now in its 101st year and still the home of movie lore and late-night tales, as SoCalPulse says.
Honestly listeners, LA isn’t just sunshine and palm trees—it’s a non-stop, ever-evolving leaderboard of epic, weird, and wonderful. Where else can you upcycle your jeans, mosh at midnight, listen to an orchestra on the Bowl’s open sky, or wash it all down with a Michelin ramen bowl and some trainspotting?
Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.
For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/
and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPt
For more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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Ready to make your Los Angeles weekend feel like the championship round of the World Quirk Olympics? If you’re a local or a “who’s-in-town-for-just-one-night” maverick, the city’s serving up everything from raves under disco balls to legendary hidden gems and taco-fueled exploits worth an epic highlight reel.
Fuel your Friday with The Swell Season at the Greek Theatre at 7:30 p.m.—think Irish movie-musical vibes and a sing-your-heart-out set that’s equal parts folky and fabulous, as detailed by LAist. Friday also offers “The Best Night Ever” at The Melrose House, where Afrobeats, R&B, hip hop, and global throwbacks will work your dancing shoes September 19 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., according to Eventbrite. Locals dig this for unbeatable energy and a playlist that has more twists than a rodeo clown.
If Saturday finds you needing culture and color, start with the Rev Tour 2025 Los Angeles Festival—think a daylong bash for Hispanic Heritage Month, complete with live music, salsa sessions, folklore dancing, pop-up art, and an after-hours cumbia throwdown. The culinary tent at the event delivers crowd-pleasers, and even the quinceañera fashion show is a crowd favorite, as showcased by Discover Los Angeles.
Looking for a not-so-average art fix? The Broad is marking its 10th anniversary with free entry to Jeffrey Gibson’s indigenous-inspired show, featuring a Saturday musical lineup of all Indigenous artists. Five out of five laughing llamas recommend it for pure creative energy—seriously, this belongs in any art-lovers’ playbook, notes LAist.
For night owls and EDM junkies, the “GALAXY 2025” rave at Los Globos is September 20, 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., with 14 DJs slinging house, techno, bass, and hardstyle across two stages. Plur Eventz promises you’ll find serious moves, glow sticks, and wild costumes—where locals and insiders test their stamina.
Want to keep it offbeat? Upcycle your wardrobe at the Hidden Rivet’s DIY workshop, September 20, 6 to 8 p.m.—bring ragged threads, leave with custom style and stories to match, all guided by local designers. Only in LA do you fix your fashion and meet your next best friend in the same two-hour window.
Families, don’t miss the Union Station Train Festival, where model trains, equipment tours, live music, and downtown’s Art Deco beauty align for a geekfest sure to convert anyone into a railfan. Meanwhile, South Coast Botanic Garden’s “SOAR - Tropical Butterflies” exhibit lets you wander into a winged wonderland—bring your inner kid and extra Instagram storage.
Seeking eats worthy of a medal? Restaurant Ki in Little Tokyo has nabbed a Michelin star for its Korean-influenced tasting menu—locals rave about its octopus and crab ramen. For something nostalgic and trending, Thai Fest by the Beach on Santa Monica Pier, September 20–21, brings music, street food, and dazzling dance right over the Pacific.
Outdoor enthusiasts, bring your good vibes to California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday morning at the Manhattan Beach Pier. LAist reports you’ll team up to clean the coast and swap stories with surfers and eco heroes.
If you’re still standing after all that, sip vintage cocktails and listen to live indie jazz in The Culver Hotel’s historic lounge, now in its 101st year and still the home of movie lore and late-night tales, as SoCalPulse says.
Honestly listeners, LA isn’t just sunshine and palm trees—it’s a non-stop, ever-evolving leaderboard of epic, weird, and wonderful. Where else can you upcycle your jeans, mosh at midnight, listen to an orchestra on the Bowl’s open sky, or wash it all down with a Michelin ramen bowl and some trainspotting?
Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.
For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/
and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPt
For more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Ready to make your Los Angeles weekend feel like the championship round of the World Quirk Olympics? If you’re a local or a “who’s-in-town-for-just-one-night” maverick, the city’s serving up everything from raves under disco balls to legendary hidden gems and taco-fueled exploits worth an epic highlight reel.
Fuel your Friday with The Swell Season at the Greek Theatre at 7:30 p.m.—think Irish movie-musical vibes and a sing-your-heart-out set that’s equal parts folky and fabulous, as detailed by LAist. Friday also offers “The Best Night Ever” at The Melrose House, where Afrobeats, R&B, hip hop, and global throwbacks will work your dancing shoes September 19 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., according to Eventbrite. Locals dig this for unbeatable energy and a playlist that has more twists than a rodeo clown.
If Saturday finds you needing culture and color, start with the Rev Tour 2025 Los Angeles Festival—think a daylong bash for Hispanic Heritage Month, complete with live music, salsa sessions, folklore dancing, pop-up art, and an after-hours cumbia throwdown. The culinary tent at the event delivers crowd-pleasers, and even the quinceañera fashion show is a crowd favorite, as showcased by Discover Los Angeles.
Looking for a not-so-average art fix? The Broad is marking its 10th anniversary with free entry to Jeffrey Gibson’s indigenous-inspired show, featuring a Saturday musical lineup of all Indigenous artists. Five out of five laughing llamas recommend it for pure creative energy—seriously, this belongs in any art-lovers’ playbook, notes LAist.
For night owls and EDM junkies, the “GALAXY 2025” rave at Los Globos is September 20, 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., with 14 DJs slinging house, techno, bass, and hardstyle across two stages. Plur Eventz promises you’ll find serious moves, glow sticks, and wild costumes—where locals and insiders test their stamina.
Want to keep it offbeat? Upcycle your wardrobe at the Hidden Rivet’s DIY workshop, September 20, 6 to 8 p.m.—bring ragged threads, leave with custom style and stories to match, all guided by local designers. Only in LA do you fix your fashion and meet your next best friend in the same two-hour window.
Families, don’t miss the Union Station Train Festival, where model trains, equipment tours, live music, and downtown’s Art Deco beauty align for a geekfest sure to convert anyone into a railfan. Meanwhile, South Coast Botanic Garden’s “SOAR - Tropical Butterflies” exhibit lets you wander into a winged wonderland—bring your inner kid and extra Instagram storage.
Seeking eats worthy of a medal? Restaurant Ki in Little Tokyo has nabbed a Michelin star for its Korean-influenced tasting menu—locals rave about its octopus and crab ramen. For something nostalgic and trending, Thai Fest by the Beach on Santa Monica Pier, September 20–21, brings music, street food, and dazzling dance right over the Pacific.
Outdoor enthusiasts, bring your good vibes to California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday morning at the Manhattan Beach Pier. LAist reports you’ll team up to clean the coast and swap stories with surfers and eco heroes.
If you’re still standing after all that, sip vintage cocktails and listen to live indie jazz in The Culver Hotel’s historic lounge, now in its 101st year and still the home of movie lore and late-night tales, as SoCalPulse says.
Honestly listeners, LA isn’t just sunshine and palm trees—it’s a non-stop, ever-evolving leaderboard of epic, weird, and wonderful. Where else can you upcycle your jeans, mosh at midnight, listen to an orchestra on the Bowl’s open sky, or wash it all down with a Michelin ramen bowl and some trainspotting?
Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.
For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/
and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPt
For more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI